Who We Are

Alissa is an art teacher with 25 years of classroom experience, including the past 10 years dedicated exclusively to ceramics. She is passionate about helping teachers build confidence with clay by sharing techniques that are approachable, engaging, and easy to implement in the classroom. She believes clay teaches more than artistic skills. Her students continually inspire her with their creativity while reminding her that patience and perseverance are often the most valuable lessons learned in the studio. Workshop Focus: Mid-Range Glazing, Underglazes, Surface Design, Glaze Layering, Hand Building, K–12 Ceramics, Beginner Friendly

Cory is an Advanced Glaze Designer at AMACO who combines product development with hands-on teaching to help ceramic artists get the most from their glazes. He enjoys helping makers understand how glazes behave and loves those "aha!" moments when layering techniques, firing variables, and glaze interactions suddenly click. By blending technical knowledge with practical demonstrations, Cory empowers artists to experiment with confidence and discover new creative possibilities.

Jennifer is a studio educator with more than 30 years of experience working with clay. She loves helping makers discover new ways to use AMACO glazes and sharing in the excitement of opening a kiln. Whether she's teaching at a community studio, art guild, or retirement community, she finds joy in helping people of all ages explore creativity through ceramics. Workshop Focus: Mid-Range Glazing, Underglazes, Glaze Layering, Surface Design, Wheel Throwing, Hand Building, Studio Ceramics, Beginner Friendly, Advanced Techniques

Kathy is an AMACO Ceramic Educator and former classroom teacher with more than 30 years of experience in art education. Her passion for clay led her to earn an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Florida and an MAE from the Rhode Island School of Design. She enjoys helping others discover creative ways to make ceramics accessible, engaging, and rewarding. Workshop Focus: AMACO Ceramic Printing INKs, Underglazes, Printmaking, Hand Building, K–12 Ceramics, Studio Ceramics, Beginner Friendly

Kourtney is an artist and educator with more than 18 years of experience working with learners in schools, universities, art centers, and community settings. She believes art education can be transformative and enjoys creating opportunities for others to explore, experiment, and discover their own creative potential. Workshop Focus: Satin Mattes, AMACO Ceramic Printing INKs, Velvet Underglazes, Surface Design, Hand Building, Studio Ceramics, Beginner Friendly, Advanced Techniques

Kristin is an educator who finds endless inspiration in her students. She loves creating engaging experiences that spark creativity while keeping learners curious, challenged, and excited to explore new ideas through clay. Workshop Focus: Low-Fire Glazing, Underglazes, Surface Design, Hand Building, K–12 Ceramics, Beginner Friendly

Kyleigh is AMACO's Education & Show Coordinator and has been working with clay for nearly a decade. She loves helping new makers experience those exciting "aha!" moments when techniques click and confidence begins to grow. Whether she's sharing glaze combinations or talking ceramics, she enjoys making clay approachable and inspiring for everyone. Workshop Focus: Mid-Range Glazing, Underglazes, Glaze Layering, Wheel Throwing, K–12 Ceramics, Studio Ceramics, Beginner Friendly

Lisa is a pottery studio manager and wheel instructor with more than 20 years of experience working with clay. She loves helping students build confidence at the wheel and believes the repetition of the throwing process teaches patience as much as technique. Her favorite moments are watching students achieve those hard-earned breakthroughs and discoveries. Workshop Focus: Mid-Range Glazing, Underglazes, Surface Design, Wheel Throwing, Studio Ceramics, Beginner Friendly

Zoe is an AMACO Ceramic Educator with more than 12 years of experience working with clay. She enjoys helping makers build confidence through hands-on learning and exploring new possibilities with glazes and ceramic techniques. Workshop Focus: Mid-Range Glazing, Glaze Layering, Wheel Throwing, Studio Ceramics, Beginner Friendly