“After so many years of teaching here I am continually inspired by the freshness and joy that I perceive in our students’ work. The reaction of outside evaluators confirms this.” — James Shrosbree, Ceramics Professor

Ceramics is the embodiment of consciousness in clay. The very process of making ceramics effortlessly tells the story of nature’s silence functioning at every level of creation. The silent fullness of the potter’s awareness infuses the pot with a vitality which expresses the wholeness of both the artist and nature.

Special Features:

• Work closely with faculty who have a national reputation in ceramics, frequently exhibiting around the country and giving workshops at other universities.
• Learn from in-depth interactions with established visiting artists.
• Learn wheel throwing, hand-building, and mold-making and a variety of firing methods in a fully equipped ceramics studio

“Practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique everyday and living in an environment which supports personal growth and holistic knowledge has awakened my entire being to infinite beauty, creativity, and wisdom.” — Shana Stewart, B.F.A. Graduate in Ceramics