Ceramics Studio: Innovation Meets Tradition

Our ceramics studio offers an unparalleled environment for students to explore traditional and contemporary ceramic arts. Designed for both technical mastery and creative exploration, the facility provides cutting-edge tools, dedicated workspaces, and advanced firing technologies to support every stage of the ceramic process.

Main Studio & Classroom: A Spacious Creative Hub

Spanning 1,800 square feet, the main ceramics studio serves as a centralized workspace for both wheel throwing and hand building, with 24/7 access for students. This well-equipped space includes:

• Twelve electric wheels for precision throwing
• A large slab roller for hand-building and surface work
• Ample workspace and storage shelving for personal and shared projects

Specialized Facilities for Advanced Techniques

Beyond the main studio, students have access to dedicated spaces designed for specialized ceramic processes, including:

• A mold-making classroom for casting and sculptural techniques
• A humidity-controlled room to maintain ideal conditions for clay storage and sculpting
• A fully stocked glaze lab with a spray booth for professional surface treatments

Clay Mixing Room: Complete Control Over Materials

The clay mixing room is designed for in-depth research and material customization. Equipped with industry-leading tools, it includes:

• Two high-quality vacuum-chambered pug mills for consistent clay preparation
• Two Soldner clay mixers for blending custom clay bodies
• A 100-gallon slip mixer for slip-casting projects
• An extensive inventory of raw materials for clay body development and experimentation

Kilns & Firing Options: Traditional & Digital Innovation

An enclosed courtyard adjacent to the studio houses a diverse selection of kilns, offering students a range of traditional and experimental firing methods:

• Six top-loading electric kilns
• Four small electric kilns and one small gas kiln for tests
• Two large Olsen gas kilns
• A dedicated raku kiln for rapid and dynamic firing techniques
• A state-of-the-art, computerized Blaauw gas kiln for precision, high-tech firing

Digital Ceramics: Bridging Tradition & Innovation

As ceramics continues to evolve, our studio embraces digital fabrication with cutting-edge technology, including:

• A top-tier ceramic 3D printer for sculptural and functional experimentation
• A high-quality colored decal printer for intricate surface design

A Studio Built for Excellence

With its blend of traditional craftsmanship, advanced technology, and specialized workspaces, our ceramics studio provides the perfect environment for students to push boundaries, experiment with materials, and master their craft. Whether exploring wheel throwing, hand-building, mold-making, or digital ceramics, students have the resources to bring their artistic vision to life.