'“Artist of the Session” Highlights at RCC

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The "Artist of the Session" highlights serve as an opportunity for studio participants to explore the work of talented ceramic artists, offering a pathway to discover the myriad ways in which clay can be creatively utilized.

The flyers are strategically placed in a high-traffic area of the studio, ensuring that students can effortlessly learn more about each artist and draw inspiration from them.

We also have a binder in the studio with the collection of past “Artists of the Session” flyers for students to peruse.

Browse all our past artist highlights below!

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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.