In the Eckerd Ceramics program, taught by Professor Brian Ransom, students are given the opportunity to learn all aspects of forming, firing, and exhibiting ceramics. From the introductory class forward, students are taught to mix their own clay, create their own glazes and fire their own kilns. Courses are offered in throwing on the potter’s wheel and ceramic sculpture. Students are able to utilize a range of firing techniques, making use of a wide variety of kilns, including stoneware, low & high vapor firing, raku, sagger, pit, and wood-fire kilns. We also have a new digitally programmable kiln. After completing the basic classes many students take advantage of the small and intimate nature of the clay program by working one-on-one with the professor on more advanced projects in independent studies. In our lively community-oriented studio, which remains open 24 hours a day, students are encouraged to create functional, sculptural and conceptual artworks in clay.
In March, 2011, Eckerd College proudly co-hosted the 45th Annual Conference of the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), and Professor Brian Ransom served as co-liaison for the conference. On that occasion we also hosted an exhibition featuring works by past and current faculty, and alumni who have pursued a career in ceramics. Below are a few of the works that were included in the exhibition:
Gallery hours Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Words and Images
Works from the Permanent Collection
August 22 – October 7
Works from the Collection
Art by Women
August 22 – October 14
Works from the Collection
Art from Abroad
August 25 – October 7
Women’s Caucus for Art / Florida
Works in Black and White
October 9 – November 11
Figure Drawing at Eckerd
Works by Off-Campus Artists
October 10 – November 25
Visual and Interdisciplinary Arts Faculty Exhibition
October 16 – December 2
The 14th Annual IA Show
November 13 – 18
Skyway Marina Art Exhibition
November 20 – December 16
Senior Thesis Exhibitions
Dates and Galleries TBA
