Ceramics Studio
Ceramics Studio
Explore, learn, and create in this spacious and welcoming facility.
The Ceramics Program’s 15,856-square-foot studio offers a large main studio for hand building, wheel throwing, symposia, seminars, workshops and community events. A second large classroom supports sculpture themed classes including the sculpting the figure, tile work and hand building. The third classroom acts as a Digital Lab featuring three 3D printers and two Lutum-VormVrij clay printers. While classes are taking place, students can access a throwing and a hand building room to take advantage of ample “Open Studio” time, available 7 days a week. Clay and glaze chemistry labs, plaster and mold-making design areas, and a large state of the art kiln room features:
- 85-cubic foot Master Kiln Builders custom gas car kiln
- 45-cubic foot Master Kiln Builders custom soda kiln
- 34-cubic foot Bailey car kiln for reduction and saggar firing
- 18-cubic food Fredrickson front-loading electric car kiln
- 11 Skutt and Cone Art electric barrel kilns
- Custom Raku Kiln
The street-front gallery for the exhibition and sale of artwork creates a welcoming and visible entrance. Exhibitions showcase the work of emerging and established ceramic artists, research through academic collaboration, and the talent within the Ceramics program studio and community.
After the completion of the new building in 2014, the Ceramics Program has become a more visible and accessible part of the Harvard and Allston communities, serving as a touchstone for the arts. The Ceramics Program is next door to the Harvard Ed Portal and is located only blocks away from Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex (SEC), the ArtLab, and in 2026 welcomes the new American Repertory Theater (ART) to the neighborhood.
The program's Main Studio. Photo: James Leynse for Galante Architecture Studio
The Ceramics Program's 85-cubic foot Master Kiln Builders custom gas car kiln. Photo: James Leynse for Galante Architecture Studio
Lutum-VormVrij 3D clay printer. Photo: Chris Dehney
The Ceramics Program's 45-cubic foot custom soda kiln by Master Kiln Builders. Photo: Darrah Bowden for the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
The Ceramics Program's Main Studio. Photo: James Leynse for Galante Architecture Studio
Public Transportation
Subway: We are located one mile from the Harvard Square stop on the Red Line, with easy bus connections via the 86, 66 bus or Harvard Shuttle.
MBTA Buses: We are located on the 66, 86, and 70 MBTA bus routes. For more information, contact the MBTA.
Harvard Shuttle: Any member of the Harvard Community may use Harvard's Shuttle Bus Service for free. The "Quad SEC Direct" and "SEC Express" shuttle routes both stop at Barry's Corner, which is the closest stop to our building. You may also call the Harvard Evening Van service for rides after 7pm.
Walking and rolling
If coming from Harvard Square, head down JFK Street, over the river, and continue on North Harvard Street past the stadium, track and fields until you reach the corner of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue. At the light, cross the street and take a right past the Gulf gas station onto Spurr Street. The terra cotta and glass front of 224 Western Avenue will be on your left. The Ceramics Program front and back entrances are located along Spurr Street and at the back of the building.
Biking
Bike racks are located in the front of the building to the left hand side near the Harvard Ed Portal entrance. Additional bike racks are located at the rear of the building. Do not leave bikes overnight. Per Harvard Real Estate policy, bikes cannot be stored inside the building under any circumstance.
Parking
Car parking in our area is very limited. There is two-hour metered parking around the perimeter of the Continuum building across the street. You may wish to purchase a day pass or hourly metered parking from Harvard-managed parking lots such as 130 Western Ave or the athletic center.
Lot parking in rear of the building: Parking for guests in the lot behind the studio is by permission only. Park directly in back of the Ceramics Studio in white-outlined spaces only. Do not use the Ed Portal parking spaces (orange-outlined spaces).
Parking during Show and Sale
During the Show and Sale, please check our Show and Sale page for updated parking information.
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