Contemporary Ceramics Workshops

Founded in 1966 by pioneering American ceramicist Paul Soldner, Anderson Ranch Arts Center is an internationally recognized center for ceramics and pottery education. For nearly six decades, the Ranch has brought artists together to exchange ideas, challenge conventions, and shape the future of contemporary ceramic art.

Immersive Ceramics Workshops for Artists at Every Level

Our ceramics workshops offer hands-on instruction in wheel throwing, handbuilding, ceramic sculpture, and surface design, taught by internationally acclaimed faculty. Designed for beginning, emerging, and professional ceramic artists, the program emphasizes technical excellence and experimentation.

Advance Your Ceramic Practice in an Inspiring Creative Community

Located in the Rocky Mountains, Anderson Ranch provides a transformative environment where ceramic art, innovation, and community intersect. Artists gain new perspectives, refine their techniques, and experience meaningful creative growth in a setting built for focus, risk-taking, and discovery.

Not sure where to begin? View our workshop guides for additional programming insights and our workshop FAQ’s for details. Our friendly artistic staff is also here to help guide your creative path. Email us at [email protected], and we’ll match you with the perfect workshop.

Ceramics Facilities

The Soldner Ceramics Center at Anderson Ranch Arts Center offers more than 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art ceramics facilities, supporting traditional, contemporary, and experimental ceramic and pottery practices. The center includes three studios and a dedicated kiln yard across multiple buildings.

The Studios

• Soldner Studio & Long Studio: Wheel throwing, handbuilding, and general ceramics practice

• Sorenson Studio: Equipped with five PotterBot 3D clay printers for digital and experimental ceramics

Kilns & Firing Facilities

• 3 wood kilns, including a gas/wood hybrid kiln

• 3 gas reduction kilns

• 1 soda kiln

• 11 high-temperature electric kilns

• Supports oxidation and reduction firing at all temperature ranges

Together, these facilities make Anderson Ranch a premier destination for ceramics education and advanced kiln firing. Learn more about our studio spaces.