Ceramic Studio

Studio Hours

The Otis Ceramics Studio is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, excluding holidays where the entire campus is closed.

If you would like to come in when there is a technician present, see the schedule below:

  • Monday 12:00pm- 8:00pm
  • Tuesday 12:00pm- 8:00pm
  • Wednesday 9:00am- 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00am- 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00am- 5:00 pm

View a calendar of all available open lab times.

Ceramics studio

Studio Use Policy

  • The Otis Ceramics Studio is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to registered full time students.  There is a studio technician available for assistance on the days posted in our schedule.  The ceramics studio is a self-guided space and as such students are expected to follow the following guidelines at all times: 
  • Always clean your workspace and tools when finished working.   
  • Always wipe your work surfaces and floor when finished using a wet sponge or mop where applicable.  The reduction of clay dust is of utmost importance. 
  • Rinse items containing clay or glaze in the settling sink located inside the ceramics studio only.  For all other materials use the sink located in the sculpture studio. 
  • Never leave work on work tables.  Store all work in progress on the storage racks or finished work on the  racks for firing. 
  • Store bags of clay in the designated area. 
  • Do not touch work that is not yours.  
  • Worked that is left on shelves for more than three weeks may be disposed of. 

Equipment Overview

Cress ETS23 Electric Kiln

Chamber capacity approximately 16" diameter, 20" height

Cress ETS23 Electric Kiln

Skutt KM-1227 Electric Kiln

Chamber capacity approximately 26" diameter, 24" height

Skutt KM-1227 Electric Kiln

Skutt KM-1627 PK Electric Kiln

Chamber capacity approximately 42" Long x 26" wide x 23" high

kutt KM-1627 PK Electric Kiln

Bailey DRD30 Manual Slab Roller

Maximum width 30" with 7 foot long table

Bailey DRD30 Manual Slab Roller

Four Axner M=600 Potter's Wheels

Develops up to 1/2 horse power and can center up to 80 lbs of clay

Four Axner M=600 Potter's Wheels

Mudtools PUSH electric extruder

4" x 4" x 6" internal dimension, Holds 7lbs of clay

Mudtools PUSH electric extruder

Spray Tech Spray booth

83" x 27" x 34"H maximum dimensions

Spray Tech Spray booth

Contact Us

Michael Pierzynski Ceramic Studio Technician

Phone: (310) 846-2623
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