In 1966, American raku ceramicist Paul Soldner selected
the site for what is now Anderson Ranch Arts Center,
forming the foundation for a thriving ceramics program.
Then and now, Anderson Ranch is 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.
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Ceramics
The Soldner Ceramics Center makes up 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.
QUESTIONS?
Artistic Director Doug Casebeer
970/924-5050
Studio Coordinator Louise Deroualle
970/924-5050
O OPEN TO ALL Students of any skill and
knowledge level.
I LEVEL I Students are new to ceramics and
have no formal training.
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.
II
LEVEL III Students have significant
experience with clay forming techniques,
such as throwing, hand building 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.
III
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.
P Portfolio Review Required
nceca.net
Members receive 20%
off tuition Ceramics 2019
Summer Workshops!
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.
Anderson Ranch thanks its educational partners for supporting our Ceramics program with their products and services.
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