Ceramicist
A ceramicist is a skilled craft artist who designs, shapes, and fires clay objects ranging from functional pottery to decorative sculptures. Working in studios, galleries, or educational settings across the US, ceramicists use techniques such as wheel throwing, hand-building, and slip casting to create unique pieces. They mix glazes, operate kilns, and refine their artistic vision through experimentation. Many sell work independently, teach workshops, or collaborate with galleries and design firms.
- ceramicist
- pottery
- clay artist
- wheel throwing
- hand-building
- kiln firing
- glazing
- ceramic sculpture
- studio potter
- craft artist
- ceramic design
- stoneware
- earthenware
- porcelain
- artisan
Available courses
20
Students
14
Average monthly income
US$2k - US$6k
Ceramic Firing Techniques Course
Master every major ceramic firing method — from electric oxidation and gas reduction to raku, wood, and soda firing. This course takes you from kiln anatomy and bisque basics all the way through advanced schedule design and production quality control. Whether you're building studio skills or refining professional practice, you'll finish with the technical knowledge to fire with confidence and consistency.
Students
0
Workload
4h - 360h
Rating
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What does a Ceramicist do
Design and create ceramic pieces using techniques such as wheel throwing, hand-building, and slip casting to produce functional or decorative works.
Prepare and apply glazes, underglazes, and surface treatments, then fire pieces in kilns at appropriate temperatures to achieve desired finishes.
Maintain studio equipment including kilns, pottery wheels, and tools, ensuring safe and efficient working conditions.
Market and sell finished ceramic works through galleries, craft fairs, online platforms, or personal studios, and may teach ceramic workshops or classes.
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