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From studio life to garden projects, from chickens to making pottery, read about our experiences at Rat City Studios! Everyone at the studio writes for the blog on many topics.  The common thread is clay and our shared experience here at Rat City Studios.

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  • Seattle
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  • Workshops

April 22, 2020

DIY Spray Booth

April 22, 2020/ Deborah Schwartzkopf
DIY Spray Booth

Here is how I made my own spray booth from a theatre popcorn popper! Back in 2011…

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April 22, 2020/ Deborah Schwartzkopf/
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Bright Ideas, Glaze
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October 16, 2019

Trimming Down

October 16, 2019/ Deborah Schwartzkopf
Trimming Down

Kind of strange, but trimming in all its forms has never been my favorite. Whether it’s trimming a plate or editing how many things I want to do… Maybe that is because I need more practice! I am trying to turn over a new leaf.

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August 03, 2018

The Craft Fair Booth

August 03, 2018/ Deborah Schwartzkopf
The Craft Fair Booth

Compare Craft Fair Booths! It is a huge task taking your art to market. Learn from all these booths to make getting started easier or shift what you already have in use.

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August 03, 2018/ Deborah Schwartzkopf/
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April 24, 2017

Paver Brick Prequel: Casting the Mold

April 24, 2017/ Deborah Schwartzkopf
Paver Brick Prequel: Casting the Mold

Canne writes about making a molds for a reclaim bricks at the studio.

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Bright Ideas, Greener Studio, Clay Process
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December 29, 2015

Building the Pizza Oven: Summer 2014

December 29, 2015/ Ceramistas Seattle/ Deborah Schwartzkopf
Building the Pizza Oven: Summer 2014

By Deb Schwartzkopf

Building The Pizza Oven: Summer 2014
It works great! Delicious Pizzas every time!

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Rat City Studios

Rat City Studios is an open creative clay studio 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. We support artists at many levels through experiential learning and shared experience.

Learn about our sister studio, Rain City Clay, for clay classes and group learning.

Creative Pottery:  Publish Date - June 2020

Creative Pottery:
Publish Date - June 2020

Interview: Episode 356 with Ben Carter

Interview: Episode 356 with Ben Carter

Artist of the Year Award Article (Link…)

Artist of the Year Award Article (Link…)

Rat City Studios, where we live, work, garden, and make pottery is on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle,
The Duwamish People, past and present. We are long term-visitors and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.