CORNELL CERAMICS STUDIO The Cornell Ceramics Studio offers full use of the pottery studio, as well as non-credit courses in the various levels of pottery making. The studio, established in 1957, is open to all members of the Cornell and Ithaca communities. Cornell Ceramics offers instruction in the techniques of throwing and hand-building, both functional and non-functional objects. Pottery making is a lasting art, which can bring satisfaction and tangible results. The studio provides opportunities for one to explore and develop their talents in working with clay. The studio caters to both the beginning and experienced potter.

CLASSES

Classes are taught by professional local potters, as well as trained ceramic instructors. The studio offers eleven (11) different classes per week. Each class runs an hour and a half long, and meets once per week for six weeks each semester. Taking a class allows students access to the studio seven days a week.

Mondays	4:00 - 5:30 pm (Beginner II) 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Beginner II)
Tuesdays	12:00 - 1:30 pm (Beginner I) 4:00 - 5:30 pm (Beginner I) 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Beginner I)
Wednesdays	4:00 - 5:30 pm (Beginner I) 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Beginner I)
Thursdays	4:00 - 5:30 pm (Beginner II) 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Beginner I)
Fridays	7:00 - 8:30 pm (Beginner I)
Saturdays	10:30 am - noon (Beginner I)

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MEMBERSHIP

Memberships are designed for the ceramicist who understands the ceramic process and is in need of a place to work. Memberships include use of the studio seven (7) days per week for the full semester without instruction, the use of glazes and firing services. The studio is open 9:00 am - 10:30 pm seven (7) days a week, and follows the university calendar.

Class and Membership Fees

Potter Class Fees:	Students $100.00	Non-Students: $110.00
Membership Fees:	Students $90.00	Non-Students: $100.00

CLAY

Clay may be purchased at the cash office located behind the Willard Straight Hall ticket office. The studio offers both high and low fire clays, either in the form of new or recycled clay. New clay is the highest quality, and is purchased from a distributor, while recycled clay is made in the studio.

Clay Prices:

New Clay 25 lb. - $40.00
New Clay 12.5 lb - $20.00

Recycled Clay 25 lb. - $20.00
Recycled Clay 12.5 lb - $10.00

 

*Note: Clays used in the studio MUST be purchased through the studio. This allows us to cover the cost of glazes and ensures correct firing ranges and quality of the clays used.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Andy Palmer (Ceramics Coordinator) at 255-5170 or email ajp15@cornell.edu.