Students in the ceramics program receive individualized instruction in both wheel thrown and hand-built ceramic construction in a well equipped 4,000 square foot studio. This studio includes the following: • Three large electric kilns (including a new 16.5 cubic foot oval) • Two smaller electric kilns • A large Brent slab roller • Two extruders • Three pugmills • A new Soldner mixer • A separate well equipped glaze room • A two station spray booth • A materials and clay mixing/storage room • A damp room • A large greenware/bisqueware storage room • 18 electric wheels • One wheelchair assessable wheel The curriculum also offers experiences in oxidation, reduction, wood, raku, and soda firing processes.   A 5,000 square foot covered kiln yard is furnished with the following: • Two new 40 cubic foot Geil car kilns • We are building a new wood kiln the spring semester 2010 • Two older updraft kilns • A 30 cubic foot downdraft soda kiln • A new 3 cubic foot test kiln • Two raku kilns