Washington Street Studios provides an affordable, fully equipped studio space for aspiring, emerging, and established artists to share their creative energy and knowledge in an environment designed to support the creative process.
About
Founded in 2017, Washington Street Studios continues the vision of cofounder Phil Berneburg, a studio potter, geologist, ceramics engineer and former professor in Hood College’s graduate ceramics program. Phil’s passion for ceramics inspired him to create a space where people could learn, create, and connect through clay.
Phil founded Art Works For Good, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds for art education by collecting and selling pottery donated by artists. He also launched The Potters’ Round Table as an in-person gathering to share his expertise and foster community among ceramic artists.
Today, Washington Street Studios, Art Works For Good, and The Potters’ Round Table continue Phil’s legacy, supporting the ceramic arts and connecting people through creativity.
Phil Berneburg and Dennis Stark, Founders of Washington Street Studio, share their vision with Gerri Bermans and hear her thoughts on their vision.
Flyover of property - buildings on right (white buildings from fence to classroom in back of lot).
Why us?
Washington Street Studios is a fully equipped community pottery studio located in the historic town of
Bolivar, WV, within walking distance of scenic Harpers Ferry National Park at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.
Members of the Studio have 24-hour access to all the facilities which include various areas for throwing, glazing, and hand-building. Firing options include electric (oxidation), gas reduction, gas fired soda, raku and pit/sawdust kilns.
We provide all the best materials and equipment that constitute a professional-level ceramic art studio.
Washington Street Studios is owned and operated by experienced potters and educators familiar with
all aspects of the creation of ceramic art.