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Ceramics

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Suggested Keywords

  • pottery
  • porcelain
  • terra-cotta
  • stoneware
  • clay
  • kiln
  • brick
  • tile
  • glaze
  • glass

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The Department of Performing, Visual Arts & Communication

Ceramics is part of the PVAC Department, which is located in Washington 013.

Department Phone: (845) 431-8610

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