There are many ceramic schools in the U.S. and abroad.
Many ceramic art schools around the U.S. and the rest of the world teach the art of creating from clay. From pottery classes for youngsters to colleges that offer degrees in ceramics, there are a variety of schools and courses for those wanting to learn more about the art. Many of these schools don't require any previous knowledge or skills in ceramics.
New York State College of Ceramics
The New York State College of Ceramics, in Alfred, New York, is operated through Alfred University. It originally opened in 1900 as The New York State School of Clay-working and Ceramics. Today, the statutory college has many majors to offer in addition to ceramics, including engineering, science, art and design. According to its website, this combination of backgrounds and schools creates "unique synergies related to materials and their applications as media of artistic expression and engineering function for the broader benefit of society."
Clay Art Center
The Clay Art Center, located in Port Chester, New York, was established in 1957 as a nationally recognized nonprofit center for the advancement of ceramic arts. The school provides studio space for artists, and also offers a variety of classes for adults and children, with areas of focus including wheel throwing, pottery, hand building and sculpture. Most classes are 14 weeks long. The school also features a gallery designed to showcase ceramics.
Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio
Lakeside Pottery, located in Stamford, Connecticut, is a school and studio focused on clay art. According to its website, the school seeks to "inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation to learn about art." This is accomplished through pottery workshops, classes, events and access to its studio. Classes at the school are open to adults and children, and are held in groups or on an individual basis.
Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre
The Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre, located in Ballinacurra, Ireland, offers arts and crafts for adults, including those specializing in pottery, held weekly, over weekends, and during the summer. It also offers tailor-made workshops for private parties or corporate groups for up to 50. All courses are suited for beginners but can also accommodate professionals through an array of facilities, tools and techniques. Pottery students have access to raku and electric kilns, and stoneware and earthware clays. For those visiting from out-of-town, the school offers packages that pair them with local hotels or bed and breakfasts.
