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An exhibition
space for pottery and ceramic art
Gallery Hours:
10 am - 6 pm Daily
10 am - 9 pm Thursdays
Telephone:
703-548-6288
Scope Gallery is a clay artist cooperative featuring the juried work of the Kiln Club and Ceramic Guild members in the Washington, D.C. area. The Gallery provides a friendly and educational environment where visitors can browse, shop and learn about the art and craft of ceramics. Monthly themed shows alternate between the two member organizations, affording the public a wide variety of functional artisan pottery, original sculpture, and decorative ceramic works. Visitors are welcome to learn about the Kiln Club at www.kilnclubwdc.com
- January 7 - February 3
"Illuminations: Bright Ideas in Clay" — In Scope Gallery's first show of the new year, Kiln Club artists are inspired by
light, fashioning reflective creations in clay to warm up deep winter.
Create a cozy ambiance with the glow from artistic raku table lamps,
floral-carved lanterns, ceramic-framed mirrors, sculpted candleholders, and more.
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February 8 - March 3
"Wine & Dine" — Either red or white = unique Valentine's ceramic romance! Ceramic Guild
potters create original ewers, wine coolers and goblets, and artisan
tableware for this new show.
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March 4 - 30
"Mud on the Walls" — Kiln Club artists create artwork to make those walls pop! The texture
and nature of clay takes two-dimensional ideas, launching it into another dimension. Come see what's hanging—vases, planters, mirrors, tiles, reliefs, sculpture and another way of thinking about clay.
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April 1 - May 5
"The Natural World: Patio and Garden" — Ceramic Guild potters consider the needs of everything green—from flower pots to botanical vases to patio art. This show complements The Art League Gallery's concurrent Flora and Fauna exhibition.
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May 6 - June 2
"O' Mother Dear " — Pick out a handmade treasure for mom. and give something as unique as
she is. One-of-a-kind pottery from Kiln Club potters are touching keepsakes Mom will treasure
and remember for a lifetime.
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June 3 - 30
"Sweet Celebrations" — Ceramic Guild members present pottery for weddings, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays. Toast an
occasion with one-of-a-kind cups, or make memories by presenting a clay
centerpiece.
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July 1 - 28
"Balance: Playing with Symmetry" — Kiln Club members take a light look at the inequality of art with altered thrown forms,
graceful statuary, and balanced or swooping silhouettes. Tweaking a pot
after it is thrown traditionally on a wheel provides a fireworks display
of wild forms! (Closed July 4)
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July 29 - September 2
"Creatures in Clay" — Critter creations by Ceramic Guild members take center stage with a
tribute to those furry and feathery. With claywork for pets, as well as
work inspired by wildlife, Scope Gallery will be a zoo! See
creature-themed tableware, bird houses, animal sculptures, and more!
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September 3 - 29
"Mark of the Maker " — Ceramic Guild artists show age-old traditional techniques and styles from Native
American pitfiring to Japanese raku to a variety of cultural
connections. This educational exhibition takes a look at the background behind style and technique.
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September 30 - October 27
"Black & White: Dark & Light" — In this show by Kiln Club artists, the extremes of levity and bulk, shine and shade bring out compelling contrasts in form and color.
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October 28 - December 1
"Fresh Out of the Oven " — Handmade high-fire pottery is oven safe after being fired to over 2000° F. Ceramic Guild artists present their best bakeware creations to serve all things from cranberries to casseroles to the main course.
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December 2 - January 5
"Gifted: 12 Days of Clay" — Kiln Club potters fashion everything out of clay, even a partridge,
pears, and trees. The holidays are here, and so are handmade ornaments
and gifts. O come ye! (Closed December 25, January 1)
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| of Takoma Park, Md. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |

copper window bowl
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stoneware teapot
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silver window bowl
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of Alexandria, Va. — Kiln Club member
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raku vessel |

saggar-fired vessel
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raku vessel
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| of Alexandria, Va. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |

crystalline
vase |
crystalline plate |

crystalline vase |
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| of Great Falls, Va. — Kiln Club
member |
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stoneware urn
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| of Glenn Dale, Md. — Ceramic Guild member |

stoneware serving dish
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stoneware serving plate
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stoneware incised pieces
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| of Arlington, Va. — Kiln Club
member |

stoneware plate detail
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stoneware teapot
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stoneware teapot
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| of Alexandria, Va. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |
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porcelain teacup and saucer
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porcelain
platter
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porcelain tableware |
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| of Great Falls, Va. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |

stoneware bowl
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stoneware pitcher
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shino vase
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| of Reston, Va. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |

stoneware koi platter
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stoneware tea set
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stoneware lotus plate
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| of Silver Spring, Md. — Ceramic Guild member |
raku buffalo
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raku vessel |

stoneware salt & pepper
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Moerenhout-Hubloue |
| of McLean, Va. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |

"Comedy of the Arts"
stoneware sculpture
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"Dancers"
stoneware vase
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"Eagle's Nest"
stoneware sculpture
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| of Washington, D.C. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |

wood fired teapot
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stoneware platter
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celadon vase
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| of Alexandria, Va. — Kiln
Club member |

saggar-fired vase |

naked raku vessel |

naked raku vessel
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| of Great Falls, Va. — Kiln
Club member |

stoneware plates
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stoneware vessel
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stoneware vase
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| of Falls Church, Va. — Kiln
Club member |

Crystalline porcelain bottle
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| of Accokeek, Md. — Kiln Club member |

stoneware boat
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sampan covered dish
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origami vase
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| of Arlington, Va. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |

stoneware basket
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porcelain jar
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raku jar
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| of Reston, Va. — Kiln
Club member |

"Zen" bowls
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nested porcelain bowls
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| of Alexandria Va. — Kiln
Club and Ceramic Guild member |

horsehair vessel
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"Birds of one feather"
terra sigillata stoneware sculpture
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stoneware pedestal vase with flower
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