My name is Raji. I am an Ecuadorian artist, father, and ceramics teacher here at Woodland Senior High School. Over the last few years, I have developed a fascination for the art of pottery. I typically harvest my own clay from creeks and lakes here in Yolo and have a special interest for throwing large vessels that resemble traditional Ecuadorian shapes. My work is concerned in dissecting the immigrant experience: the process of constant change while embracing a new culture, and the means we have of preserving our heritage. I am very excited to be a member of the EarthBound Ceramic team and look forward to sharing my knowledge with you all! 

Hiya, I'm Brandon. I've been throwing pots full time and teaching others how to do the same since 2021. My focus has tended towards functional pots: mugs, bowls, plates, baking dishes, etc. My teaching values body ergonomics, celebration of imperfection, and skill building practices. My favorite thing about ceramics is that it's both as old as dirt and an anchor to the present moment. Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Sue started her ceramics education at the California College of Arts and Crafts, studying with Viola Frey until transferring to the San Franciso Art Institute where she changed majors and graduated with a BFA in sculpture. With some art school friends, she formed “The Mutants”, a San Francisco Art/Punk band known for their original material and stage antics, which included costumes and props. At the same time, she began a successful career as a food stylist and art director, winning a James Beard award (among others) for her work. Starting in 2012, she spent several semesters at the College of Marin in Bill Abright’s ceramics department and realized she had missed working with clay. Sue moved to Woodland recently and discovered the Craft Center at UC Davis where she has been teaching hand building since 2017. She is thrilled to be teaching at Earthbound here in Woodland where she lives.

Hi, my name is Jillian. I started my ceramics journey two years ago and quickly developed a passion for wheel throwing. My current ceramic aspiration is to host a dinner party where all the food is served on my handmade dishes! I'm so excited to be teaching a wheel throwing class and I hope I can help others set and exceed their ceramic goals. 

A little about me as a person is that I am 22 years old and will be graduating with a degree in cognitive science from UC Davis this December. In my free time, I practice ceramics at the UC Davis craft center and play pickleball at night. Other hobbies of mine include photography, piano, and coffee brewing! I am so excited to be working at Earthbound and excited to meet all of you!