Hiya, I'm Brandon. I've been throwing pots full time and teaching others how to do the same since 2021. My focus has tended towards functional pots: mugs, bowls, plates, baking dishes, etc. My teaching values body ergonomics, celebration of imperfection, and skill building practices. My favorite thing about ceramics is that it's both as old as dirt and an anchor to the present moment. Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Born in Vallejo, California in 1966 Sandy Calhoun spent her formative years playing in mud, roller skating, and dreaming of dancing in a disco. After studying industrial and graphic design at San Francisco State University for 4 years, she transferred to Chico State University to finish her education, took a ceramics class to fulfill a general education requirement, and changed her major after the first day of class. After receiving her BA degree, in ceramics, from Chico State, Sandy turned her attention to raising a family and her art making moved to the side, though it was never completely abandoned. In 2013, she decided to reacquaint herself with clay and signed up for a workshop class being led by Tony Natsoulas at Alpha Fired Arts in Sacramento. In the company of wonderful artists, under the direction of Tony, she has been able to develop her skills as a ceramic artist, explore her quirks and neurosis, and discover that art can be weird and funny and personal. Since 2013, Sandy has been in numerous groups shows and has had a 2 solo shows.

Rob took his first ceramics class after returning from a tour in Vietnam at Moorpark Junior College in 1969.  He continued taking ceramics classes at the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 1970 to 1972.  Made a very meager living doing ceramics from 1973 to 1974.  In 1975, he began working for the State of California, and ceramics became a hobby with wheels and a kiln at home.  In 2000, in preparation for retirement from State Government, he started working at UC Davis Craft Center, mixing glazes.  In 2002, he began teaching Beginning Wheel Throwing at the Craft Center, evenings and weekends.  From 2006 to 2024, Rob taught Ceramics at Christian Brothers High School.  He is now excited to be working at Earthbound Ceramic.

After watching The Great Pottery Throwdown, my wife and I were inspired to start our pottery journey at Earthbound Ceramic. My favorite things to make are mugs worthy of a good cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, bowls for a tasty meal, and vases for picked flowers. My day job is teaching Jr High English, so sitting at the pottery wheel and making a gift for someone is where I find my Zen. Come join me and make some functional art.

Hi! I'm Electra. I first learned how to work with clay while in nursing school. 12 years later and I still love it. There's something so beautiful about clay. You have endless chances to make beauty. Even when a piece doesn't work out exactly how you want it to the clay is endlessly reusable. I really enjoy getting people's hands on clay and showing folks how fun this craft can be. I'm looking forward to meeting you!