Where Clay Takes Shape

A public Ceramics Studio for Northern Virginia, offering hands-on classes, studio access, and professional facilities, serving the greater Washington, DC metro area.

A Center for Ceramics Education, Artmaking, and Community

Rooted in craft, creativity, and community, the Workhouse Ceramics Program connects traditional pottery techniques with contemporary ceramic practice. Through hands-on education, open studio access, artist opportunities, and public engagement, we invite artists and audiences to discover clay as a material for functional pottery, sculptural expression, and creative exploration.

Classes & Workshops

Explore Ceramics through hands-on classes and workshops at Workhouse Arts Center. From wheel-throwing to hand-building, surface decoration, and glaze chemistry, our programs offer accessible pathways for beginners and continuing artists alike. Learn new skills, build confidence in the studio, and discover what ceramics can become.

Exhibitions & Calls for Artists

Discover contemporary ceramics through exhibitions, featured artists, and public displays at Workhouse Arts Center. The Ceramics Program supports opportunities for artists to share functional, sculptural, and experimental ceramics with the community. Explore upcoming exhibitions, calls for artists, and ways to participate in our growing ceramic arts program.

Residency Program & Assistantships

The Workhouse Ceramics Program supports a creative community of resident artists, studio artists, assistants, interns, and emerging arts professionals. Residency, assistantship, and internship opportunities help artists build skills through studio practice, program support, education, maintenance, and community engagement. Availability may vary based on studio space, program needs, and current opportunities.

STUDIO HOURS

SUNDAY - SATURDAY: 9AM - 10PM (when classes are in session)

2ND SATURDAYS: 9AM - 9PM, Open House & Meet the Artists

CLASSROOM

KILN YARD

GLAZE LAB

GLAZE AREA

BAILEY GAS KILN

LAGUNA RAKU KILN

FULL KILN RENTALS
*Half Kiln/per shelving prices available

  • KM-1027-3" 
    • $85 bisque
    • $115 GLAZE
  • km-1231PK
    • $115 bisque
    • $145 GLAZE
  • km-1627pk
    • $195 bisque
    • $255 glaze
  • Frederickson
    • $225 bisque
    • $295 glaze
  • bailey gas 32
    • $345 glaze
  • laguna raku
    • $120 up to 4 hours (+$20 every additional hour)
    • $50 for 2 hours 

GALLERY

NEW SPACE COMING SOON!

We are extending into another 2,000+ sq. ft. space on campus to host more classes, workshops, students, and opportunities!

Contact:

ceramics@workhousearts.org

INSTAGRAM: workhouse.ceramics

Kessler Ulberg, Ceramics Studio Manager

kulberg@workhousearts.org

Ian Schmidt, Director of Glass & Ceramics

ianschmidt@workhousearts.org