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Rat City Studios is an open creative clay studio that provides a supportive environment for makers w Here we engage and build community through clay.

Rat City Studios & Rain City Clay are sister studios located in White Center & West Seattle. They are vibrant, creative communities that offer everything from beginning pottery classes to firing services for local potters. RCS & RCC bring people together through shared experiences in clay. Explore our community by taking a class or browsing the gallery! Rat City Studios is an open creative clay st

udio that provides a supportive environment for makers working independently in clay and artists who seek to take the next step down their paths as potters. This welcoming studio, located in White Center, is home to founder-potter-instructor-author Deb Schwartzkopf. RCS offers monthly studio access to independent study participants, skill building online clay workshops, and guidance for emerging artists through studio assistant positions. We support artists at many levels through shared experiential learning. We also have an array of events where we sell our handmade ceramic ware.

05/29/2026

Recent behind the scenes! 👀 Studio manager Hanson is pugging reclaim, while tech Dax is grinding down kiln shelves.

05/26/2026

Sculptures in progress by new RCS member Fletcher!

Have ceramic friends looking for a home base? Rat City Studios currently has a few membership spots available! RCS is a community ceramics studio with over 60 member artists working independently. RCS also hosts occasional soda firing and raku workshops. (For additional ceramics workshops and sessional classes, check out our sister studio .city.clay)

05/23/2026

Rat City Studios is a community ceramics studio in White Center. Over 60 members work independently in a lovely garden setting. Learn more or join our membership waitlist at https://ratcitystudios.com/participate! 🐀

05/21/2026

Dear Clay Pals!
There were 107 entries into the WCA Member Soda Firing Drawing! We are thrilled to present the following 15 folks with a 12” x 12” x 12” share in the July 24th Soda firing.

These folks will receive a separate email with next steps info. https://ratcitystudios.com/soda-firing-participation

If you did not win, and you want to learn more about soda firing at Rat City Studios, anyone is welcome to join our online platform where we have photos of our glazes, wadding tips, and lots more. Join Clay Q&A: Clay Q&A is our “Online Platform” hosted on the Mighty Networks App.

Thank you all for being WCA members, AND a huge thanks to the WCA Board members for bringing us all together for fun, community events!!!

Winners:
Allie Pangallo
Caitlin McIver
Cameron Sagert
Don Foubare
Dustin Low
Elizabeth Mackenzie
Erin Shafkind
Gail Heymann/
Joseph MaKing
Judith Low
Kay Downes-Allen
Kellie Leake
Samantha Sun
Sophie Iannone
Zhuofan Hua

We hope to see you at a future firing!
deb

05/20/2026

Recent member work... an appropriate pot for a studio with beehives in the garden! 🐝

05/17/2026

Are you a ceramics artist looking for a community studio? Rat City Studios allows members to work independently in a cozy studio with excellent flow. We currently have room for new members - no waitlist required! Learn more about us on our website, https://ratcitystudios.com/participate.

In these photos, member Deanna is trying out a new trimming tool on the bottle forms she's been practicing!

05/15/2026

Mini is helping to check the soda kiln! 🔥

05/14/2026

WE ARE HIRING! 👀

Rat City Studios (RCS) and Rain City Clay (RCC) have an opening for a part-time Youth Coordinator-Studio Technical Assistant. This is one job with two roles.

We are looking for someone passionate about craft and community who has experience working with youth and clay.

You do not need to be an accomplished potter to apply, though a love of pottery and community-centered work is important. We are looking for someone who enjoys contributing to a team, is a dedicated and approachable youth instructor, and has experience in ceramics studios, customer service, maintenance, or other hands-on environments. Communicative, friendly, dependable, and hard-working people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

See the full job posting at https://raincityclay.com/work-with-us.

05/08/2026

JOIN US, for our 3rd annual Jellyfish cup show! 🎉⁠
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📍 Jellyfish Brewing Company ⁠
917 S Nebraska St, Seattle, WA 98108⁠
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🗓 Show Dates: May 6 - May 31st, 2026⁠
🍻 Artist Reception: Saturday May 9th, 2:00 - 5:00pm⁠
🧱 All-ages Try Clay Event: Sunday May 10th, 12:30-3:30pm⁠
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Rain City Clay is excited to present a community cup exhibition at Jellyfish Brewing Company in May 2026. Now in its third year at this location, the Cup Show celebrates functional ceramics and the many hands that make up our clay community.⁠
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Featuring work by students, members, and staff from Rain City Clay and Rat City Studios , the exhibition highlights a wide range of styles, voices, and approaches to making cups—one of the most intimate and beloved ceramic forms.⁠
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✨ CUP SHOW EVENTS ✨⁠
💧 Artist Reception⁠
Saturday, May 9th: 2:00-5:00pm⁠
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Have a pint, purchase some cups, and celebrate with our clay community, including many of the participating artists!⁠
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💧 Try Clay All-Ages Event⁠
Sunday, May 10th: 12:30-3:30pm⁠
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Youth and adults of all ages are invited to play with clay during the Rain City Clay Cup Show at Jellyfish Brewing Company! This free, all-ages event welcomes individuals, couples, friends, and parents creating alongside youth to experience the joy of working with clay together.⁠
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Participants are encouraged to explore, experiment, and get their hands dirty with guidance from one of Rain City Clay’s talented instructors. This is a relaxed, welcoming introduction to clay that centers process, curiosity, and shared making.⁠
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Parents and guardians are required to remain with their children for the duration of the event. Please note: No pottery will be fired. This experience is about play and discovery rather than finished pieces. All clay and tools will be provided. We recommend wearing clothes that can get messy.⁠
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Additional details on our website: https://raincityclay.com/rcc-cup-show-2026⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Address

2410 SW 106th Street
Seattle, WA
98146

Telephone

(206) 653-4490

Website

http://www.ratcitystudios.com/

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