DiamondCore® Outreach Resource for Education (DCORE)
Supporting Ceramics Education
Ceramics has always held a unique place in human history, bridging function, culture, and personal expression. The educators and institutions who carry this tradition forward play an essential role in shaping the next generation of artists.
The DiamondCore® Outreach & Resource for Education (DCORE) Program was created to support ceramics educators, universities, colleges, and teaching studios by providing access to professional-grade tools designed for durability, precision, and long-term reliability.
DCORE is not a promotional program. It is an institutional partnership intended to support ceramics education through thoughtful access, evaluation, and ongoing studio use.
Complimentary Studio Evaluation Kits
Qualified ceramics programs may request a DCORE Evaluation Kit, which includes a curated selection of DiamondCore® tools for use in instructional studio environments.
These kits are provided at no cost and without obligation, allowing educators and studio technicians to evaluate performance firsthand within their curriculum and teaching workflow.
Evaluation kits are offered on a limited basis to accredited educational institutions and established teaching studios.
DCORE Institutional Partner Access
Approved DCORE partner institutions receive ongoing access to DiamondCore® tools for studio use and instructional environments.
Institutional partners benefit from:
- Dedicated institutional access to DiamondCore® tools
- Consistent availability of core studio tools
- Direct support for ceramics instructors and studio technicians
- Continued eligibility for evaluation and studio integration
DiamondCore® maintains consistent global pricing to ensure fairness across institutions, retailers, and individual artists.
Institutional access is structured to support studio integration while preserving the long-term value and integrity of the tools.
Student Access and Studio Continuity
One of the most meaningful outcomes of institutional adoption is continuity between educational training and professional practice.
Students who train using DiamondCore® tools often continue using them throughout their careers, benefiting from consistency, reliability, and familiarity developed during their education.
The DCORE Program helps ensure that instructors and students alike have access to tools designed to perform reliably in both educational and professional environments.
Institutional Eligibility
The DCORE Program is available to:
- Universities and colleges with ceramics programs
- Community colleges and teaching institutions
- Accredited art schools
- Ceramics residency programs
- Professional teaching studios
Institutional participation is reviewed individually to ensure alignment with the goals of the program.
Request Institutional Participation
To request participation in the DCORE Program or inquire about an evaluation kit, please contact:
mbenedict@diamondcoretools.com