2D Instructor | Pottery

Zoë Wyner is a New England–based artist, musician, and educator whose creative practice spans ceramics, sculpture, and music. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and a bachelor's degree from Lesley University, where she designed an interdisciplinary program in Environmental Science Education with a minor in 3D Visual Arts.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Nancy Lyon has had her hands in Clay and has been teaching others for many years. Inspired by nature, colors, texture, and the art of surprise, Nancy‘s work reflects her interest and inspiration. 

She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Rhode Island College, a K-12 Art Education Certification, a certificate of Expressive Arts from Salve Regina University.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Step into a world where imagination takes flight with the incredible ceramic art of Steve Palmer!

Steve masterfully combines the intricate aesthetics of steampunk with his skilled use of underglaze transfers and sculpting techniques. The result? Functional art pieces like boxes, watering cans, and mugs that are anything but ordinary.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Will Simons is a sculptor and craftsperson working in clay, wood, and metals since 2004. He received a BFA in Sculpture from the University of California Santa Barbara and an MFA in Ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Jon Baylor is a potter, object maker, educator, and part time curator living in Wakefield, RI. He runs Salt Pond Pottery with his wife Ashley and is influenced by geometric patterns found in the natural world.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

After her formal training, Annie now teaches at Anyhow Studio in Providence, where she is also a member, and is skilled in wheel throwing, handbuilding, and mold making. Alison’s work explores both functional forms and whimsical, mixed-media sculpture.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Anni began her teaching career 30 years ago. She has taught both clay and studio art classes to middle and upper school students in a private school, as well as adult education classes.

Ceramics Instructor | Sculpture & Pottery

Jason’s sculptural and functional pottery has been exhibited throughout the region. With decades of experience in ceramics, teaching, Jason brings deep knowledge and creative energy to every class.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Kayla is a ceramics artist and teacher whose work ranges from large abstract sculpture to functional pottery, all inspired by the natural world and organic forms.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Kris is a self-taught ceramic artist with more than 40 years of experience in wheel throwing and handbuilding. From production ceramics in Los Angeles to years of teaching and creating functional ware in Rhode Island, Kris brings skill, warmth, and real-world knowledge to every class.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Roxann has been an active ceramic artist and teacher at the SCAA for approximately four decades. She continues to explore her creativity through a variety of mediums, including stain glass, watercolor, painting, and natural fiber dying with plants.

Ceramics Instructor | Pottery

Both a hand builder and thrower, much of Sherry’s work is functional with an emphasis on the integrity of a pot, storytelling, and surface decoration.