Sculpture and Ceramics

The Sculpture and Ceramics program offers students a dynamic and immersive exploration of artistic expression through three-dimensional forms.

THESE COURSES PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS, encompassing various techniques, materials, and conceptual approaches. Students will engage in a hands-on learning experience, developing their artistic abilities, creative problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.

The Sculpture & Ceramics courses offer students the opportunity to explore both functional and sculptural applications. Through hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction, as well as wheel throwing, students will learn to shape clay into vessels, sculptures, and other ceramic forms. They will also gain proficiency in glazing and surface treatments, discovering the transformative effects of different firing methods. Students will learn to balance technical skills with creative expression, pushing the boundaries of traditional ceramics to develop their unique artistic voice.

While enrolled in Sculpture & Ceramics courses at Pomfret School, students will be engaged in a collaborative and supportive artistic community: The Sculpture and Ceramics courses at Pomfret School foster an environment of collaboration and mutual support, where students can share ideas, offer constructive feedback, and learn from one another's artistic journeys. Their creative journeys are represented all over campus by the displays of student artwork in all of our academic and administrative buildings.

Sample Courses

Ceramics I

Ceramics II – Hand Building

This course will allow students who have already completed Ceramics I to dive deeper into the creative process and put their hand building skills to the test. Students will be given prompts for each piece they are expected to create, however they will have the freedom to create it using their choice of hand building techniques. PREREQUISITE: must have completed Ceramics I.

Ceramics II – Intro. to the Potter's Wheel

Honors Ceramics

Advanced Ceramics

This is a year-long course for students who have demonstrated through both dedication and skill level their commitment to creating in clay. Students will spend the year designing their pieces, and keep a detailed sketchbook either digitally or on paper. They will build an extensive portfolio of work to be showcased at the end of the year in an Advanced Art Showcase. PREREQUISITE: Students must apply for this class and must have completed Ceramics I, II, and at least one other term of ceramics to be considered.

Sarah MacLeod

Ceramics Arts and Sculpture Teacher