Meet the Team:
Leah Schaperow
Leah has been instructing small-format pottery classes since 2016. Her classes are not only tactile experiences, but include discussion about clay and glaze chemistry. Over time, she has noticed that clay can be a therapeutic and stress-relieving experience for many.
Nancy Barbour
Nancy Barbour received her MFA from the University of Florida, in Gainesville Fl. Her Bachelor degree at Humboldt State University, in Arcata Ca. She Coordinated the Ceramics programs at the Mendocino Art Center, and Colorado Mountain College, in Aspen Co. She lived in Northern China for three years where she taught art classes at the International School of Tianjin, studied Chinese painting, and enjoyed a ceramic residency at The Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen. She has been an artist in residence at The Mendocino Art Center, and the Carbondale Clay Center.
Hannah Horner
With her background as a full-time clinical therapist and Art Therapist, Hannah focuses on the mind-body connection during the creative process. Her approach to ceramics explores the journey of intention, attachment, failure, and appreciation.
Katie Chang
Katie is a studio technician, potter, educator, and architectural designer passionate in carving out spaces for creative expression and community connection. She enjoys volunteering at local museums, camping near trees, attending concerts, and sharing time with her loved ones and cat.