Teachers
Bonnie Cohn
Bonnie began her clay work in 1968 and specializes in wheel throwing. She received her MFA from The San Francisco Art Institute. Her work has been shown internationally and is in many private and public collections, including American Museum of Ceramic Art in California and the Goshogowara Museum in Japan. She has participated in numerous wood firings in California and Oregon. Bonnie is a member, emeritus, of ACGA and the Baulines Craft Guild.
Shelley Simon
Shelley began spinning the wheel in the 70's and received an art degree emphasizing ceramics from UC Santa Cruz. She spent many years working with galleries across the country selling whimsical brightly glazed fountains. Currently she is working on altered bottle forms and creating horse sculptures, always stimulated by new directions and the many wonderful manifestations of clay.
Barbara Vanderbeck
Barbara Vanderbeck is a San Francisco based artist who remembers being smitten with clay from a very early age. Barbara received her MA in Ceramics from Northern Arizona University and has extensive experience teaching all levels in various institutions. Passionate about the creative process, she delights in sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
Judy Waitz
Judy received a broad ceramic education through studio classes, college courses and many workshops around the country. She has been a potter since 1995 and has been teaching hand building and wheel throwing since 1999. Her work focuses on functional pieces and has been exhibited throughout the United States.