In the Eckerd Ceramics program, 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 Brian Ransom, now Professor Emeritus of Visual Arts, 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.
Homage to the Abstract
Works from the Permanent Collection
September 7 – October 30, 2026
Five Printmakers
Works from the Permanent Collection
September 8 – October 30, 2026
A Gathering
of 3-Dimensional Works
September 8 – October 23, 2026
Lost the Eggs and the Basket
Recent Works by Aimee Jones
October 25 – December 3 , 2026
Monumental
Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition
November 4 – December 11, 2026
17th Annual IA Show
Interdisciplinary Arts Junior Showcase
November 2-6, 2026
IA Senior Thesis Exhibition
Works by Nyla Muskovin ’26
December 6 – 11, 2026
