Technical Training Program

Technical Training

Ceramics Program

opportunity for undergrads, recent grads, and clay enthusiasts

collage of three scenes from Tech Training: loading a kiln; looking at pottery in the art study center at Harvard Art Museums; and working on a group pottery project.

The Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard offers a Technical Training program for college students, recent graduates, and clay enthusiasts. This program provides the opportunity for trainees to gain first-hand experience in community art education and the operation of a ceramics studio. Technical Training participants will work under the supervision of the program’s Director, Kathy King, and Instructional Ceramics Program Operations Coordinator Mary Cale Wilson. Once selected, Technical Training program recipients may remain in this role for up to 2 years, with evaluations at the end of each semester.

Technical Training Program Opportunities

  • Short-term unpaid training: available in Fall, Spring or Summer term, 10 hours of training each week the program is in operation (14 weeks in Fall/Spring, 12 weeks in Summer) during weekdays (9 am – 5 pm timeframe preferred). Hours can be flexible.
  • Unpaid training for credit: for college students wishing to receive credit. This can be done during the Fall, Spring, Summer terms or January winter session. College Students are responsible for making appropriate arrangements with their schools to receive credit for internships, if applicable, with the Director of the Harvard Ceramics Program.

We are currently accepting applications for the Summer 2026 term. See below for information on how to apply. 

Questions or problems filling out the application? Email Mary Cale Wilson at marycalewilson@fas.harvard.edu.