Location
Alfred University is a residential, student-centered, vibrant living/learning community located on
a beautiful 232 acre campus with more than 50 academic and residential buildings plus another
400 acres of nearby recreational land.
Facilities
The ceramics facilities include over 36,000 square feet of interior space as well as outdoor space
devoted to various aspects of ceramic fabrication and technology. The extensive indoor kiln
room has over 10 gas and 20 electric kilns which include wood, salt, soda, and raku kilns. The
new 3D Digital Fabrication Lab offers cutting-edge exploration of new technologies in ceramics.
Other facilities include a plaster lab, spray booth, extruders, slab rollers, and a variety of types of
potter’s wheels. Boxed clay is sold through the grinding room. The raw materials lab is supplied
with over 100 materials and the glaze application room is stocked with a selection of glazes for
each workshop.
Campus map, directions and travel suggestions
http://www.alfred.edu/campus/
Airport Shuttle
A $100 round trip ($50 one way) shuttle service is available for those traveling to/from the
(ROC) Rochester, NY airport. An airport shuttle will depart at approximately 4 pm each Sunday;
the trip takes approximately 90 minutes. A return shuttle will leave campus each Saturday
morning at 9 am (arriving to the airport at approximately 10:30 am). Please plan your arrival and
departure times accordingly. Advance registration is required, contact johnsonc@alfred.edu.
Vehicles
Ample parking is available in student and faculty lots during the summer. No parking passes are
required.
Refund Policy
Full refunds, less a $50 fee, for any 2 or 4 week workshop or studio or the 2 day short course
must be received, in writing, by June 1, 2014. No partial refunds will be given to those who
arrive late or leave early. Refunds take up to four weeks to process.
Alfred University Bookstore
Located on the main floor of the Powell Campus Center in the center of the campus, the
Bookstore carries a wide range of art supplies and materials.
Smoking Policy
All University buildings are smoke-free.
Animal Policy
Animals are not allowed in any University building unless trained to provide assistance to an
individual with a disability.
Technology
100% network-wired, with wireless zones in selected locations.
Libraries
Visit the library web pages for complete information and summer hours. University-wide
summer hours are in effect from May 19-August 8.
Herrick Memorial Library
Scholes Library of Ceramics
Health Care Services
The AU Health Service is closed during the summer. Nearby options include:
Emergency Care (24 hours a day, 7 days a week):
St. James Mercy Hospital, 411 Canisteo St., Hornell, NY 14843
607-324-8000. website
Jones Memorial Hospital, 191 North Main, Wellsville, NY 14895
585-593-1100. website
Dining
Summer Ceramic participants are housed in suites with kitchen facilities. Meals are also
available to purchase on a walk-in basis in Ade dining hall most of Summer Session II (June 30August 8) or at restaurants in the Village of Alfred. Local Restaurants
Weather
It’s warm and sunny most of the time with typical daytime highs in the 70s and 80s.
Activities
Many participants spend their time in the studio or attending lectures and demonstrations. Other
summer activities include Carillon and Village Band concerts, local Farmers Markets, hiking,
swimming, and visiting the shops in downtown Alfred. See Living In Alfred for area events and
attractions in the summer. If you are interested in finding out about services available locally
such as banks, grocery stores, storage facilities, child care, etc. please visit the area services
webpage.