As an internationally recognized school that merges art with craft, the School for American Crafts is a leader in crafts education. The School for American Crafts will provide an educational experience that balances technical expertise with aesthetic expression in the creative and technical understanding of wood, metal, clay, and glass.
Our educational objectives seek to stimulate creative imagination and technical invention, develop knowledge of process and command of skills, and foster appreciation, not only of the crafts, but also the related arts. The programs strive to inspire the student to seek continual improvement through analysis and self-evaluation.
Programs of study
The School for American Crafts offers a full-time program of study with opportunity to major in one of four craft fields: ceramics and ceramic sculpture, glass sculpture, metals and jewelry design, and woodworking and furniture design. After satisfactory completion of two years of study, the associate in applied science is granted. After successful completion of the four-year program, the bachelor of fine arts is awarded.