Design the Dream

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Floor Plans for Rain City Clay!

Here is our current favorite floor plan! It’s so exciting to explore the use of space and move around all the equipment. AND, it’s so much easier on this platform than in real life. If you have ideas send them our way!

Main Floor/ Ground Level - House - 1025 sq ft, Studio 2000 Sq ft, Outdoor Kiln area 1000 sq ft

Phase One below

Phase Two

Basement - Approximately 1000 sq ft of usable space

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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.