Art Department: Ceramics

Pictures of Jennifer Kadragich in Florence

Jennifer Kadragich

Graphic Design Major
Studied in Florence, Italy

"One of the best parts of studying abroad is the way it teaches you to appreciate the beauty and culture of other places in this world. The friendships I made, the experiences I had, and the artwork I saw was invaluable."

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Ceramics

Our undergraduate ceramics track features courses in:

  • Clay construction
  • Ceramic sculpture
  • Wheel-throwing
  • Mold-making
  • Architectural ceramics
  • Clay and glaze chemistry
  • Kiln-building and firing


Ceramics attracts and involves the art student whose career objectives may involve architecture, interior design, art education and the related applied arts industry. If you're interested in a career in ceramics, the commercial world of clay covers a myriad of products, from dinnerware to tile and other industrial ceramic products. As an independent potter, you'll discover a viable vocation and a market that grows annually in size, scope, and earning potential. 

Marywood's ceramics studio is equipped with kickwheels, electric wheels, a slab roller, a clay extruder, a clay mixer. It's accessible seven days a week, from morning to evening, to all enrolled ceramics students. 

Download the course sequence sheet for a breakdown of classes each semester.

For more information on our ceramics program, contact Collier Parker at [email protected].