Celia Nicholson is a New York City-based ceramic artist and production potter at Wynn Noble Ceramics. Deeply passionate about the craft, Celia balances the discipline of high-volume production throwing with the joyful, creative community of the clay studio. As an instructor, she is dedicated to guiding her students through the rewarding process of working with clay, helping them find their own creative voice while building a strong technical foundation.

Susanna brings a unique blend of design and craft to the pottery wheel. Susanna approaches ceramics with a keen eye for form, beauty and utility, combined with a passion for education in community studio settings. As an instructor, her goal is to instill a deep love for the craft in every student. Whether guiding beginners through foundational wheel skills or helping returning students master complex shapes and individual project goals, she provides a structured, encouraging environment where creativity and technical skill thrive side by side. As a lifelong learner, she acquired her ceramics education through community studio courses and artist-led workshops. She maintains a materials-based art practice while working passionately as a creative director in product design. She has held adjunct faculty positions at Parsons School of Design, with a BFA in Illustration from Parsons School of Design, and a supplemental degree in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology, 

Paul Rho is a Korean-born visual artist working across photography, ceramics, and sculpture. His practice explores transformation, materiality, and the relationship between images and objects, drawing from both contemporary art and traditional craft. As a ceramics instructor, Rho specializes in Korean pottery techniques and studio methods that prioritize efficiency, ergonomics, and technical precision. Drawing on traditional approaches developed by generations of Korean potters, he teaches body-centered wheel-throwing and forming techniques that reduce physical strain while improving consistency and control. His instruction emphasizes workflow, economy of movement, and problem-solving in the studio, helping students refine their technical skills and develop a more sustainable making practice. Through demonstrations and hands-on guidance, participants gain practical tools that can be applied to their own artistic and functional ceramic work.

Pete is a New York City-based ceramic artist, educator, and arts administrator with over two decades of experience in the clay community. He holds an MFA from the City College of New York and formerly was the studio manager at Greenwich House Pottery. Pete’s extensive teaching career spans higher education—including adjunct faculty roles at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, Medgar Evers, Marymount Manhattan College, and City College —as well as community institutions like BKLYN CLAY. His studio practice is deeply informed by themes of nature and ecology , while his teaching practice focuses heavily on surface design and alteration. He has lectured widely on the history of underrepresented American ceramic artists. A recipient of the NCECA Multicultural Fellowship , Pete has exhibited his work nationally in solo and group exhibitions.

Hae Won Jung is a contemporary ceramic artist whose work is deeply informed by traditional Korean and Japanese ceramic heritages. Educated at Parsons, The New School, Hae Won specializes in the meticulous art of neriage (colored clay marbling), a technique requiring exceptional precision to create intricate, integrated patterns through the clay body itself. Her distinct aesthetic, which bridges classic Eastern traditions with modern form, has earned her recognition in the contemporary art scene. Hae Won has exhibited her work at The Other Art Fair and has been highlighted as a featured artist in curated collections.