Meet the Team
Lisa M.
Studio Director & Adult Class Instructor
Lisa has spent the majority of her teen and adult life working with kids of all ages and abilities in a variety of activities. She currently not only teaches the youth and teen programs at the Ceramic Studio but also keeps challenging herself with classes and workshops to advance her scope of practice with clay. Lisa’s enthusiasm for all things clay will gently guide your child through a fun and creative process.
Callen McD.
Adult Class Instructor
Callen’s friends call him Cally :) He is a functional ceramic artist who has been at the wheel for 5 years, focusing primarily in tableware. Originally from Chicago, he is now based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Callen is a a ceramic artist whose practice melds experimentation with precision. He tries to push the boundaries by exploring new textures, shapes, and glaze combinations while still maintaining functionality in every piece.
His signature look includes bright colors, satin glazes, and raw textures. Wheel throwing is his specialty since it allows him to prioritize consistency while maintaining a handcrafted quality throughout each piece.
Callen loves making functional ceramics because he believes that the greatest compliment is having his work used every day by those who enjoy it.
Jocelyn L.
Youth Class Instructor
Jocelyn is a Bay Area native and a multiple subject credentialed teacher. She has spent a total of 8 years in education with 7 years as a teacher in various school districts in the Bay Area. She has worked with TK to 6th grade students.
Her first experience with clay was a youth two week summer course by the City of Sunnyvale. Next, she spent two years at Fremont High School in their Ceramics class. She returned to clay two years ago and hasn't looked back. Currently, she has been working on her small business and is looking forward to teaching the youth classes at Wilson Park.
Maddy M.
Youth Instructor & Administrative Assistant
Maddy’s background in primary special education with additional language & communication needs in spoken English & ASL means they strive to make their classrooms accessible to every artist. Born in Canada, they were raised in Cupertino and graduated from Cupertino High School in 2016. Since then they’ve received a Master’s Degree in Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education & are working in the field.
In their time off, you can find Maddy exploring the corners of the world, finding all the best lactose-free ice cream spots, and eating fresh fruit by the ocean.