This commitment celebrates “the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done.” Flux was brought out of necessity for cohesiveness and reliability. We required glazes that did not pinhole, crawl, or run excessively to satisfy the desires of our supporters. The Ceramics students found and further developed a glaze that proved to be stable. All the glazes and clay here at Berea College Ceramics are made in-house.

The inspiration for this palette came from nature, specifically the nature of Appalachia surrounding Berea College. This is where you see greens and browns frequently paired together. As well as yellow flowers springing up from the dirt or a sunrise over a wooded area. Having a common color creates cohesion. By embracing variation, we make each piece truly unique, which is why size and color vary slightly.

Mug: approx. 4"(L) x 4"(H)

Vase: approx. 5"(L) x 10"(H)

Bowl: approx. 6.5"(L) x 4"(H)