Ceramics Studio

The Ceramics Studio is a production facility accommodating ceramic methods ranging from the traditional to the experimental. The studio is outfitted with tools and equipment for wheel throwing, handbuilding, slip casting, firing and a wide variety of glazing and finishing techniques. Facilities include: Ceramics Studio (B1160), Slip Casting Room (B1165), Glaze Lab (B1170), Spray Booth (B1162), Plaster Room (B1175), Main Studio (B1185), Electric Kiln Room (B1190) and Gas Kiln Room (B1191).

General Contact
ceramics@ecuad.ca

Leon Popik
Technician
Office: B1164
lpopik@ecuad.ca

Darlene Nairne
Technician
Office: B1164
dnairne@ecuad.ca

Jacqueline Robins
Technician
Office: B1164
jrobins@ecuad.ca

Aja Billas
Technician
Office: B1164
abillas@ecuad.ca

Paid Access Form

Glaze Lab Manual

Access

General Access	Ceramics Studio access is available for students enrolled in CRAM courses.
Orientation	To work in the studio, students are required to complete the Studio Safety Orientation.
Equipment	Most equipment in the studio requires an orientation prior to use. Equipment and/or process demonstrations are instructed during class by either faculty or a studio technician. Students cannot use equipment or work in processes they have not been trained in.
Booking	When working in the studio outside scheduled class time, students should book work sessions via the online booking system.
Request Support	Students and ECU community members who would like access to Ceramics facilities can submit a Request for Support form. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Workshops

Safety Orientation (Required)

Equipment

Gas kilns (front loading car: 60 cubic feet x1, 30 cubic feet x2)
Electric kilns (digital control, top loading: various sizes, max. 18 cubic feet)
Shimpo pottery wheels
Spray booth
Glaze lab
Extruders
Blunger
Plaster making equipment
Lathe
Jolly jigger
Cottle boards
Brick / tile saw
Ball mill
Downdraft table
Mold drying cabinet
Rock crusher
Pug mill
Slab roller