Clay Underground

Seated student centers clay on the ceramics wheel in the Ceramics lab
Student centers clay on the wheel in the Ceramics lab

Faculty Advisor

Colby Parsons, Professor
cparsons@twu.edu

Instagram: @theclayunderground

Membership dues

$5 per semester

Our mission

The Clay Underground is the TWU student ceramic organization.

We are an organization dedicated to embracing ceramic art and craft within our community. We host workshops, bring in visiting artists, have fundraisers, and so much more. No prior experience required, but ceramic experience is recommended. Open to all visual arts majors and/or to those with ceramic experience.

The Clay Underground hosts monthly meetings where students can work in ceramics, learn new ceramic techniques, participate in a supportive artistic community, explore sculpture and functional crafting, and use their art towards a philanthropic purpose.

What we provide

  • Workshops
  • Networking
  • Get togethers
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Contests
  • Resources
  • Field trips, events, and more!
ADA throwing wheel, ceramics lab

Art is for everyBODY. Our ceramics lab includes an ADA compliant throwing wheel

SUHH Installation, from JC Neidhart's ceramic course. Features ceramic food and surreal drawings

SUHH Installation, from JC Neidhart's ceramic course. Features ceramic food and surreal drawings

TWU ceramics students working

Students weigh out clay in the Ceramics lab

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