Hinckley Pottery

Hinckley Pottery Hinckley Pottery offers classes on the wheel as well as handbuilding for adults, teens and children.

Hinckley Pottery teaches beginner, intermediate and advanced students how to make wheel-thrown pottery. The gallery and shop sells porcelain, stoneware and raku pots by Jill Hinckley as well as an assortment of essential tools and supplies.

The proof is in these smiling faces! We have the best students and the BEST teachers! 🖤Here’s a moment from our Monday e...
09/09/2026

The proof is in these smiling faces! We have the best students and the BEST teachers! 🖤

Here’s a moment from our Monday evening class with Karen Karen Bearman!

When we asked Karen about some of her favorite things in the pottery studio, she said making bowls, handmade whistles, and Oribe glaze on anything porcelain.

We love you, Karen, and we love our Hinckley community!

Come join us. We teach all levels, from complete beginners to experienced potters.

Hinckleypottery.com

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Current Hinckley adult students: We’re hosting our second Student Show of the year after the first was a smashing succes...
09/01/2026

Current Hinckley adult students: We’re hosting our second Student Show of the year after the first was a smashing success!

Emails have gone out, and we now have just five spaces left. Contact Katie to be included!

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 24, 6:30–9 pm

The show will run through November 15.

[email protected]

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We have brand-new colored porcelain slips for you to use on leather-hard work! Our own talented Ojo 👁 Ceramica concocted...
08/24/2026

We have brand-new colored porcelain slips for you to use on leather-hard work! Our own talented Ojo 👁 Ceramica concocted and tested them for your enjoyment.

Three colors: Robin’s Egg, Aqua Green, and Alumina Pink.

You’re welcome to scoop some into a separate container and dilute with water for smooth, even brushstrokes, or use the goop as-is to create a glorious textured surface!

Swipe to see our student Teddi’ application, and our teacher Katie Mathy’s gooey coiled-pot showpiece!

Show us how you interpret these slips, and be sure to tag us so we can share your work!

We have the best community at DC’s oldest pottery studio, nestled in the charming, historic Blues Alley neighborhood of ...
08/01/2026

We have the best community at DC’s oldest pottery studio, nestled in the charming, historic Blues Alley neighborhood of Georgetown.

Join us for wheel throwing and handbuilding classes, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced potter. Explore our beautiful selection of glazes and learn from instructors with decades of combined experience.

Visit hinckleypottery.com to view our class schedule and join our community. …

We were thrilled to welcome to teach a specialty workshop on throwing larger in two parts. Our class was packed with en...
06/08/2026

We were thrilled to welcome to teach a specialty workshop on throwing larger in two parts.

Our class was packed with enthusiastic potters, ready to be challenged to go bigger. Noah individualized his teaching technique to each person’s needs. Students learned new centering skills, new first initial pulls, and lots of coaching on how and when to use a heat gun effectively.

Thank you, Noah for sharing your knowledge with our community, and thank you to all the artists who joined us for a day of learning and growth!

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Wishing Hinckley’s youngest potters a huge congratulations on such a beautiful show featuring the work of some of our br...
06/01/2026

Wishing Hinckley’s youngest potters a huge congratulations on such a beautiful show featuring the work of some of our brightest, young creative minds.

These kids and teens are the future of ceramics, and we’re so proud to have them as part of our tight-knit community.

The program is led by Karna , who also teaches our advanced ceramics adult students. She’s an incredible teacher, mentor, and artist, and we’re lucky to have her.
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Join our community tomorrow evening for Hinckley Pottery’s Young Potters Show, featuring work by our talented kid and te...
05/29/2026

Join our community tomorrow evening for Hinckley Pottery’s Young Potters Show, featuring work by our talented kid and teen students!

Stop by to admire the artwork, purchase a piece or two, meet the artists, and enjoy small bites and cool drinks.

Reception
Saturday, May 30, 2026
6:30–8:00 p.m.

Featured Artists:

Helen W R
Henry B
Jamie G
Nina S-G
Peter W
Vivian B
Laurel G
Remy G
Willow H H
Rocky B-Y
Chetana S
Clara M
Evelyn M H
Lihi C
Megan C
Roxana A
Ruthie D
Zoe P
Cecily G
Sasha L
Amélie M
Asmara T
Isabella M

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Grab your spot before it’s too late!Hinckley Pottery is thrilled to welcome potter Noah Hughey-Commers for a one-day wor...
05/26/2026

Grab your spot before it’s too late!

Hinckley Pottery is thrilled to welcome potter Noah Hughey-Commers for a one-day workshop on throwing taller forms in two parts.

Saturday, June 6
10am–5pm
3132 Blues Alley NW
Washington, DC 20007
$200

Lunch and clay included.

Students should be comfortable throwing a 6” cylinder.

Sign up:
hinckleypottery.com/workshops

Questions:
[email protected]

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Throwing Larger Pots in Two Parts – A One-Day Workshop with Noah Hughey-CommersLocation: Hinckley PotteryDate: Saturday,...
05/06/2026

Throwing Larger Pots in Two Parts – A One-Day Workshop with Noah Hughey-Commers

Location: Hinckley Pottery
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: $200

Includes lunch, clay, and a full day of demonstrations with hands-on instruction
Limited to 12 participants

Learn to throw taller vessels by building and joining forms in two sections. This workshop focuses on techniques for increasing scale, refining seams, and maintaining strong proportions.

Noah Hughey-Commers is a Virginia-based potter specializing in wood firing, kiln building, and functional ceramics.

You’ll learn: Throwing and joining two-part forms. Timing and seam refinement. Building height, balance, and structure.

Experience required: Comfortable throwing around a
6-inch cylinder.
https://www.hisawyer.com/hinckley-pottery/schedules/activity-set/1889477

Questions? Email [email protected]
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Scenes from our incredibly fun, packed reception for our first Student Show in over five years! Our community of potters...
04/28/2026

Scenes from our incredibly fun, packed reception for our first Student Show in over five years! Our community of potters, teachers, and clay lovers filled the studio, connecting and celebrating together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope to host more of these events in our gallery and studio space.

Address

3132 Blues Alley NW
Washington D.C., DC
20007

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 11pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm
6pm - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 11pm
Friday 6pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5:30pm

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