Building the Dream

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Teamwork made this dream work!

We are so thankful for the many helping hands that pitched in to transform this space into Rain City Clay!

The studio assistants ready to start demo on the RCC space

Removing popcorn ceilings

removing wallpaper

a blank slate, a new beginning

Joe Fabricating the RCC Sign

Joe testing the new RCC Sign

Joe installing the hand railing he fabricated

deb sanding the wood floors

walls painted with our studio colors

test tiles being hung in the glazing area

Check out a short before and after video on Instagram!

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Deborah Schwartzkopf

As a studio artist, she makes fabulous tableware that infuses life with purposeful beauty. Deb was inspired by the guidance of amazing mentors along the way. These important relationships fostered her desire to engage and build community through clay. Her adventurous spirit has taken her across the country and beyond to form a depth of experience, knowledge, and a supportive network.

In 2013 Deb established Rat City Studios in her hometown of Seattle, WA. RCS is her home and personal studio, as well as, a creative space for multiple studio members working independently. In 2022 she opened a sister studio, Rain City Clay in West Seattle. RCC is a community art center focusing on experiential learning through ceramics classes of all levels.

With over 15 years of experience, a Master’s of Fine Art at Penn State, artwork included in collections such as the Kamm Teapot Foundation, San Angelo Museum, and the WA State Arts Collection, numerous publications including Ceramic Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, and Studio Potter Magazine, she has been recognized and honored in her career as a maker.