Meet Jessica , our newest pottery instructor! A bilingual artist and teacher, she brings years of experience in ceramics, creative expression, and community. Her work is known for its earthy, symbolic aesthetic, blending raw textures with flowing forms that feel both ancient and alive. Having taught at Mingo Studio in Florida, Jessica is excited to share her knowledge and artistic vision with our studio, inspiring students to explore, create, and connect through clay.

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!

Sue started her ceramics education at the California College of Arts and Crafts, studying with Viola Frey until transferring to the San Franciso Art Institute where she changed majors and graduated with a BFA in sculpture. With some art school friends, she formed “The Mutants”, a San Francisco Art/Punk band known for their original material and stage antics, which included costumes and props. At the same time, she began a successful career as a food stylist and art director, winning a James Beard award (among others) for her work. Starting in 2012, she spent several semesters at the College of Marin in Bill Abright’s ceramics department and realized she had missed working with clay. Sue moved to Woodland recently and discovered the Craft Center at UC Davis where she has been teaching hand building since 2017. She is thrilled to be teaching at Earthbound here in Woodland where she lives.

Hi, my name is Jillian. I started my ceramics journey two years ago and quickly developed a passion for wheel throwing. My current ceramic aspiration is to host a dinner party where all the food is served on my handmade dishes! I'm so excited to be teaching a wheel throwing class and I hope I can help others set and exceed their ceramic goals. 

A little about me as a person is that I am 22 years old and will be graduating with a degree in cognitive science from UC Davis this December. In my free time, I practice ceramics at the UC Davis craft center and play pickleball at night. Other hobbies of mine include photography, piano, and coffee brewing! I am so excited to be working at Earthbound and excited to meet all of you!

I'm Electra and I'm so excited to get you as excited about clay as I am. I've been throwing on the wheel over the past 10 years. I find the process of creation with clay to be incredibly grounding and very helpful in finding peace. I love throwing large bowls and giving them away as gifts. I also am a huge fan of baking and tie-dye when I'm not playing with clay. There is something very fun in knowing you can craft a gift for every occasion. One of my favorite parts about Earthbound Ceramic is the members. I joined as a member and loved it so much they let me become part of their team! This is a beautiful community and it's easy to keep learning even when you're not in a class. I'm frequently around and even if you don't take a class from me, I'm happy to share tips and support!
I'm looking forward to meeting you and being a part of your artsy journey.

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.