Our Instructors

Alex Macdonald

Hi, I’m Alex, an artist and instructor based in San Jose. I create art through multiple mediums, focusing on drawing, sculpture, print making, and e...

Hailey Periandri

Hi, My name is Hailey! I’m a communications student at SJSU. I have always loved the arts from sculpture and crochet to photography and pottery. I hav...

Jade Jing

Hi, I’m Jade, a creative artist based in the Bay Area. I explore and express myself through a range of artistic mediums, beginning with graphic design...

Kevin Liu

Kevin is a dedicated and highly skilled ceramics instructor who brings a wealth of experience to our studio. While working at Clay Planet, he generous...

Lorenzo Banks

Lorenzo is one of our vibrant candle and pottery instructors, bringing energy and personality to every class. He’s been honing his pottery skills alon...

Lynette Burton

Hi, I'm Lynette! I am a student at SJSU studying studio art. I have always had a deep love of creativity, and I want to try any and all types of art m...

Mckinley Nestor

Hi! My name is McKinley Nestor, I am a full-time student at San Jose State University studying Studio Practice. I always want to be creative in anythi...

Milca Gaytan

Hello, I'm Milca a candle, soap, and canvas painting instructor. I'm a story lover and curious creative with a BFA in Graphic Design. Creativity, curi...

Thao Trinh

Hello! My name is Thao, I was first introduced to ceramics at Mission College, where I discovered my passion for working with clay. As a Studio Art ma...

Valentina Castellon

Hello! I found pottery through a hand building class at De Anza college and immediately fell in love. Ever since then I have tried different styles of...

Yarely Esquivel

Zachary Ching

Hi! I’m Zachary Ching. I’m originally from Oahu, Hawaii, and I’m currently studying Accounting & Information Systems at Santa Clara University. I init...