Ceramics

Overview and Facilities

Baylor University's undergraduate ceramics program provides students with a comprehensive immersion into the rich and highly diversified field of studio ceramics. Blending the study of global historical traditions with the development and implementation of contemporary issues and techniques, the ceramics curriculum engages students in the pursuit of technical mastery and a foundational understanding of the medium's expressive potential. An outstanding facility, small class size, professionally active faculty, visiting artists, and class field trips support the curriculum's objective of providing students with a multi-dimensional educational experience.

Equipment

• 14 electric wheels (Brent, Shimpo, Soldner)
• 5 Lockerbie kick wheels
• Soldner Professional Clay Mixer
• Bluebird Pugmill
• Brent 20 inch slab roller
• 7 electric kilns (Skutt, Paragon)
• Brent Extruder
• 6 cu. ft. sawdust/pit kiln
• Gas-fired sagger kiln
• Gas-fired raku kiln
• 40 cu. ft. gas-fired Bailey car kiln
• 22 cu. ft. gas-fired Bailey reduction kiln
• 6 cu. ft. Alpine reduction kiln
• 20 cu. ft. catenary arch gas-fired salt kiln
• 20 cu. ft. wood-fired train kiln

Faculty

Paul McCoy, Professor & Ceramist in Residence
Niko Weissenberger, Lecturer Part-Time
Bill Raney, Lab Tech for Sculpture and Ceramics

Student Work