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Monday 6pm - 11pm Tuesday 6pm - 11pm Wednesday 10am - 12:30pm 6pm - 11pm Thursday 6pm - 11pm Friday 10am - 12:30pm 6pm - 11pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 8pm

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District Clay Center

The District Clay Center is DC's largest ceramic center.

With over 6,500 square feet, it offers over 25 weekly classes, an artist program, master workshops and a ceramic gallery. In terms of equipment, the District Clay Center has 26 wheels, two electric kilns, a gas kiln, a glaze test kiln, two pugmills, a glaze spray booth, a slab roller and a 700 volume lending-library.

09/04/2026

Sunday September 27, 1-4 PM:
Join us to decorate your pots with sprig molds!
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In this 3-hour workshop with DCC artist Shana Deitch, students will learn how to embellish their work with sprig molds, texture mats, and underglaze for decorative effect. Starting from a leather-hard form, students will try a variety of sculpting and molding techniques to create scenery and decorative flourishes on their work. The class will finish with instruction in underglaze-painting and tips for achieving vibrant colors that don't run.
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Learn more and sign up: https://canvas.districtclaycenter.com/classes/992
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08/27/2026

Friday September 18, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM:
Do your wrists ache after wedging? Is your back sore from throwing?
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In this 45-minute class at District Clay Center, students will learn stretches and exercises for relieving the strain associated with clay work. Using accessible seated and standing poses, students will focus on the body mechanics of creative studio work: opening the wrists, forearms, neck, hips, and lower back.
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Learn more & sign up:
https://canvas.districtclaycenter.com/classes/990
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08/25/2026

Sat. October 3, 12-5 PM:
In one of DCC's most popular workshops, participants will learn the mysteries of making, mixing, applying, and firing carbon trap shino glazes!
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During this half-day workshop, students will glaze their work with four different shino glazes. Participants are invited to observe the firing on Sunday, October 4, and attend a special kiln opening on Tuesday, October 6.
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Learn more & sign up:
https://canvas.districtclaycenter.com/classes/985
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08/18/2026

Saturday, August 22, 5:30-8 PM:
In this specialty One Shot! workshop, District Clay Center is holding a safe space for all members of the LGBT+ community to try throwing at the wheel.
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During your class, you'll get a wheel, clay, a nice instructor, and 2.5 hours to try your hand at the pottery wheel. You may be mesmerized... or not. The wheel looks easy but it can seem to have a mind of its own. We do promise that you'll have fun.
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Sign up & learn more: https://canvas.districtclaycenter.com/classes/986
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08/14/2026

Feeling hot, hot, hot!
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Our summer and fall dates for Naked Raku are now online! Join us to fire our raku kilns, handle the reduction chambers, and reveal your glowing, one-of-a-kind creations. Our next firing will be held on September 13.
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Learn more & sign up: https://canvas.districtclaycenter.com/classes/943
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07/24/2026

Visiting our clay supplier

Address

2414 Douglas Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20018

Opening Hours

Monday	6pm - 11pm
Tuesday	6pm - 11pm
Wednesday	10am - 12:30pm
	6pm - 11pm
Thursday	6pm - 11pm
Friday	10am - 12:30pm
	6pm - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 8pm

Telephone

+12023418269

Website

http://www.districtclaycenter.com/

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