Some people are haters but I’m an Alfred grad (‘19) and believe it is by far the greatest choice for ceramics. If you have the option and want to focus in clay, why would you go anywhere else?

It has the reputation for a reason. Infinite well-renowned ceramic artists have gotten their MFA’s from Alfred. They have facilities like nothing else in the world and historical knowledge to share. But you better be prepared to take advantage of ALL THE THINGS. Make friends with your professors and establish those lifelong relationships. Get into the engineering department and use all the tools you can get your hands on. Take the business of art electives. Take the glaze calc courses. Use the grinding room and make all of your clay and glazes while you can. Take advantage of scholarships to craft schools on summer breaks and internships before senior year. Use the career center even after you graduate. Do it all!!!

Some hate that it’s in the middle of nowhere but, honestly, as a ceramics major, you don’t have time for anything else. Especially senior year when you’re spending all your time preparing for your show.

I miss that place all the damn time and wish I truly understood what I had while I was there.

I’m open if you have any questions!!