Since September 2024 we have:
Taught over 300 pottery classes
We offer wheel throwing, hand building and ceramic decorating workshops
Donated ALL profit (over $41,000)
We donate profit from all our classes and sales to mutual aid groups and non-profits. We have supported groups in DC, Maryland, Palestine, and Lebanon
Provided over $12,000 worth of pottery scholarships
We provide scholarships and discounts to folks in DC with financial need. To date we’ve provided 260 class sessions for free or at a discounted rate
Hosted 30+ volunteer training/help days
We train volunteers on how to make Studio Kusi ceramic signs and jewelry. We’ve raised over $6,000 from pieces they made.
Launched the Manos Migrantes Cooperative in partnership with Poder del Pueblo
We provide free classes in Spanish, access to materials, and firing. All profit from sales made by women in cooperative goes directly to their families.
Made and sold functional and wearable ceramic art
We make ceramic art and sell it to raise money for mutual aid.
This year we got our first big commission from the Museum of Palestinian People to make 200 olive candle holders for their gala.