ceramics
In 1966, American raku ceramicist, Paul Soldner, selected the site for
what is today’s Anderson Ranch Arts Center, forming the foundation
for a thriving ceramics program. Then and now, Anderson Ranch
serves as a place where students exchange ideas and examine
ceramic art and pottery-making techniques. It has always been
a place where seminal moments of growth happen in an artist’s
creative and critical thinking. Here, both beginning and emerging
artists gain strong fundamental support, while established artists
achieve new perspectives and advance their techniques.
The Ranch ceramics team provides support, feedback and technical
problem solving, giving each artist the freedom to experiment and
grow. Our primary focus is on personal advancement through a
process of creative discovery.
The Soldner Ceramics Center is comprised of more than 10,000
square feet in three buildings. The Lyeth/Lyon kiln building is
equipped with gas, electric, soda and wood kilns for both oxidation
and reduction firings at all temperature ranges. The Ranch
offers three wood kilns, three gas reduction kilns and nine high-
temperature electric kilns.
skill levels
O I LEVEL I Students are new to ceramics and have no formal
training.
II LEVEL II Students have a basic understanding of forming
techniques, such as throwing and hand building. Students
have taken one or two ceramics classes or workshops.
III LEVEL III Students have significant experience with clay
forming techniques, such as throwing, hand buildin g
and modeling. Students are comfortable with ceramics
equipment, such as wheels, extruders and slab rollers.
Students are self-starting with some formal training and
have taken a minimum of three classes or workshops.
OPEN TO ALL Students of any skill and knowledge level.
IV LEVEL IV
Students have advanced skills and knowledge
of the ceramics field. Students are highly motivated, have
a minimum of five years experience in the field and have
a portfolio of their artwork. Typical students are academics
and professional artists.
Anderson Ranch thanks its educational
partners for supporting our ceramics program
with their products and services.
DIVERSIFIED
CERAMIC
SERVICES,
INC.
members receive 20% off tuition
for all Ceramics 2018 Summer Workshops!
nceca.net
QUESTIONS?
Artistic Director Doug Casebeer | 970/923-3181 x238
Studio Coordinator Giselle Hicks | 970/923-3181 x210
8 andersonranch.org 970/923-3181 [email protected]
This discount cannot be combined with
any other offers, promotions or scholarships.
nceca, the professional association for the ceramic arts, provides its members with
continuing education, professional development, exhibition, publication and presenting opportunities.