Penn State Ceramics Faculty

The studio is the second door on your left.

Penn state ceramics faculty. Students are able to participate in the many aspects of ceramic arts from mixing clay to glazing to firing their works. In order to lay a foundation of technical knowledge we teach traditional ceramics techniques including clay mixing hand building wheel throwing. Visiting artists critiques workshops and exhibition opportunities all help students develop their skills through a variety of feedback venues. New methods of processing advanced ceramic materials are being discovered by penn state scientists for use in lasers optical communications implants spark plugs and microelectronics.

This electronic directory contains information about students faculty and staff at penn state. Ceramics research at penn state penn state enjoys a reputation of having some of the best minds in ceramics research known to the field today. Classes are small with an emphasis on individual feedback and workshops. The faculty is made up of active artists who are committed to teaching.

It provides each student with the tools needed to find and pursue his or her artistic vision in a professional manner. Art 280 beginning ceramics 3 cr art 380 intermediate throwing 4 cr semester max of 12 art 381 intermediate handbuilding 4 cr semester max of 12. The ceramics studio is located in the hub robeson center ll 008 the same floor as the bookstore. The faculty is made up of active artists who are committed to teaching.

In art offers concentrations in ceramics drawing and painting graphic design new media photography printmaking and sculpture all to elevate your art and impact. Penn state offers a lively work environment with diverse opportunities. Ceramics at penn state welcomes both functional potters and sculptors alike. The studio has eight electric wheels three electric oxidation kilns clay clay tools and a variety of glazes.

Ceramics studio memberships three month studio memberships are available during fall and. A bit of central pennsylvania is currently displayed at rockefeller center in new york city thanks to the efforts of penn state ceramics faculty and students who in early spring semester 2020 provided central pennsylvania clay used to dye flags for an art installation. If you d like to investigate working with us or you re already a faculty or staff member browse the links below for further information. The penn state m f a.

Standing faculty bonnie levinthal mfa associate professor of art drawing painting printmaking 229 woodland 215 881 7475 blevinthal psu edu faculty bio page artist website yvonne love mfa assis.