Permanent Teachers
Scott Jennings
Scott Jennings’ work as an artist is a natural extension of his lifelong interest in how things work. Sculpture and vessels provide problems that require investigation, trial and error, and intuition to complete. Exploring individual forms, inventing the process that needs to be used to achieve the concept, and developing visual language is a never-ending pursuit. The dialog with the form is what motivates him to get in the studio each day and to do the work. The work informs itself and slowly evolves over time.
Scott studied ceramics at California State University Fullerton, earning a B.F.A. in ceramics in 1996. He has worked as a ceramics lab technician and Instructor at The Irvine Fine Arts Center and Mt. San Antonio College. He currently teaches at Ruby’s Clay Studio, Palo Alto Art Center, Higher Fire Studios, and at Clay By The Bay. His work in the ceramics industry includes working as the Dinnerware Production Manager for Heath Ceramics.
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.