Ceramics

Pottery, Sculpture, Clay

Through studio practice and research, students gain a strong technical foundation in ceramics, exploring a range of materials and processes. Emphasis is placed on creating original, expressive work and developing a personal voice. Historical and contemporary contexts support study, while both traditional and experimental approaches are encouraged. The program balances technical skills with aesthetic and conceptual growth.

Photo credit: Untitled, Ceramics Professor Kait Arndt, no date.

Tours of the UW Visual Arts facilities are available to prospective or current UW students who are interested in art and curious about how to become involved in the department.

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Ceramics

The Ceramic EXPERIENCE

Studying ceramics fosters creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on problem-solving. Working with clay connects students to a rich artistic tradition while encouraging innovation and personal expression. The tactile, transformative process of ceramics deepens understanding of form, material, and design, offering a meaningful way to engage with both art and craft.

FAQ

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Photo credit: Student ceramic work on display, no date

Display of student ceramic work

UW’s ceramics facilities feature wood, gas, soda, and electric kilns, dedicated plaster and photo rooms, clay and glaze labs, hand building areas and equipment, throwing stations, and senior studio spaces.

The Ceramic Art Guild is open to all students in the Program.

Every year the Ceramics Art Guild, takes students to the NCECA annual conference (National Council for Education in the Ceramic Arts).

Semi-private Studios are granted to advanced students who apply and are enrolled in at least one credit hour of upper level courses in the Art and Art History Program providing time and space to work on their creative research safely and independently.

Yes, Senior graduating students can apply for a Post-Undergraduate Assistantship (PUA) for the year following graduation.

Visit the VA campus resource page to learn more about the range of resources available to support University of Wyoming students.

If you have further questions, please contact visualarts@uwyo.edu or call (307) 766-3269.