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1435 North Oak Street
Calistoga, CA 94515

(707) 942-2278

Instructors

Hunter Smith / Ceramics

Originally from Mississippi, Hunter comes to us from Cobb Mtn Art & Ecology where he is currently a resident. He received his BFA from Mississippi State University and Post-Bac work from University of Kansas. Often drawn to labor that engages his hands, Hunter particularly appreciates the tactile nature of working with clay. His body of work focuses primarily on functional objects and vessel making because he enjoys engaging with historical craft traditions in addition to producing work that is intended to be handled and engaged with intimately.

instagram - @smith_h32

 

Amanda Bury / Ceramics

Amanda has a residency at Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project in Loch Lomond, California and offers her knowledge and talent to the CAC.

https://www.aburypottery.com/

Mary Duman

Mary Duman has been a ceramic artist and teacher for over 25 years. She is known for her inventive sculpting techniques, mixed media ceramic sculptures, and ceramic art installations. She has been a resident artist at the Northern Clay Center, Eczaserbasi Art Studio, located in a large ceramics factory in Turkey, and she is currently an artist in residence at Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project. 

 https://www.maryduman.me/



 

Anna Johansson

Anna received a BFA in painting from Boston University and a MAT in art education K-12 from Rhode Island School of Design after which she began a stained glass career at a renowned studio in Boston for 10 years.  All along she created sculptures and jewelry from repurposed materials. She resides in Northern CA with her husband and 2 children.

instagram - annabuilt

Kristen Easters

Originally From Eastern NC, she discovered ceramics, particularly wood fired ceramics, in college at UNC Asheville. Since graduating, she continued to learn from different masters of the craft, secured residencies and taught ceramics to all ages. Kristen’s artwork is focused on creating functional ceramic wares that embody a sense of visual harmony between form, utility, surface and atmosphere. At CAC she currently facilitates community tile painting sessions and oversees the open Ceramics Studio.

Instagram: @kristeneasters recent work www.kristeneasters.com

 
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Lisa Green

Lisa has been involved with glass work since 1986. The journey began with taking classes through the Napa Jr. College under the tutelage of Jerry Sinclair and then in 1987 on to Great Panes in Calistoga working for Raymond Centanni and still working there for the last 32 years. Great Panes has done projects locally and all over the world.

Kate Hawk

Kate is a native to both San Francisco and Napa Valley. She is passionate about community, and feels art is a wonderful way to foster a sense of belonging and creative spirit. Kate welcomes all levels of artists in her workshops, and is committed to creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. She made her first hand bound book at the age of 10, and has recently studied at both San Francisco Center for the Book and The American Academy of Bookbinding.

Instagram - calistogapaperie

Miriam Owen

Miriam has spent the last 40 years immersed in several different art pursuits. She was a potter for over 30 years producing mainly functional ceramics. Living on the Mendocino Coast, an avid beachcomber, led to many years making figurative sculptures out of driftwood. In 2015, she turned her studio focus to printmaking. After moving to Calistoga in 2023, her art became collage.

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Karen Lynn Ingalls

Karen is a working artist and California credentialed teacher, who has taught acrylic painting, collage, mixed media, drawing, portrait painting, landscape painting, and soft block printing.

http://www.karenlynningalls.com/