Meet Our Pack

Our instructors are humble, approachable, brilliant, and ruff around the edges

  • Owner & Instructor

    Teaches
    Wheel Throwing

  • Owner & Instructor

    Teaches
    Wheel Throwing

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Hand Building

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Wheel Throwing

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Hand Building

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Experienced Beginner and Intro Pottery Wheel Classes

    Experience
    I took a couple hand building and wheel courses during college at OCC while I was pursuing my degree in photography. I was drawn back to ceramics a few years later and audited more wheel throwing classes at OCC.

    Another handful of years later, and the Clawson Clay Guild opened up! I eagerly signed up for the first day of classes at CCG and dived headfirst into a deeper understanding of clay, techniques, glazes, and kiln management.

    I began teaching Intro to Wheel classes in 2022 and I thrive on sharing my knowledge with every student I meet!

    Fun Fact
    I’m also an Aerial Arts instructor with over 15 years experience on Silks, Lyra, Sling and more!

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Wheel Throwing

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Experience
    I started my pottery journey in 2023 here at CCG and instantly found myself drawn to the community and the meditative process of working with clay. I quickly immersed myself in learning and now as an instructor I enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion with my students, providing a solid jumping off point for anyone to start their own pottery journey.

    Fun Fact
    In 2017 I lived in South Korea and taught English.

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Advanced Techniques & Hand Building

    Experience
    During my third year as a biochem major in university of Washington in Seattle, I realized my passion for fine art. Soon after, I moved to the Bay Area in California to pursue my dream of becoming an artist. I studied at Diablo Valley College ( DVC) for 4 years with focus on figurative oil painting. While I was at DVC, I kept finding myself returning to the ceramic studio doing independent studies. Aside from my artwork in ceramics, I would participate as teacher ‘s assistant and lab tech. I showed my ceramic works at the CCACA (2013/14, Davis, California). After moving to Michigan, I had a solo oil painting exhibition at the OCC Auburn Hills in in 2015.

    I also participated 2015 annual Great Lakes region community college art exhibition and won 2nd place.

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Hand Building

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Wheel Throwing

    Experience
    I find immense joy both inside the studio, playing in the mud, and outside in my garden. Nature is perfectly imperfect and I strive to embrace and reflect this through my artwork. I primarily make utilitarian wheel-thrown pieces, particularly enjoying creating planters for my houseplants and herbs. There's some magic behind drinking out of a handmade mug or eating out of a homemade bowl—it truly enhances the experience!

    As a lifelong learner, I'm always eager to explore new techniques and push the boundaries of my creativity. Currently, I'm focusing on experimenting with texture exploration, pattern-making, glazing techniques, and applications. Each new technique I explore helps me grow as an artist and teacher.

    I absolutely love teaching and am dedicated to helping students along their individual pottery journeys. Sharing my love for clay and art is my passion, and I always strive to provide an informative and enjoyable experience for all my students. I hope to see you in class soon!

  • Instructor

    Teaches
    Hand Building

    Experience
    I love clay and I love helping others develop their own love of clay. I discovered pottery as a “second act” in my late 40s and have been teaching others how to create beautiful things out of clay since 2023. I am always excited to show new techniques and experiment with form and glaze!