Kristy Moreno
Kristy Moreno (b. 1991, Inglewood, CA) received her Associates in Arts from Santa Ana College and her BFA in ceramics from California State University, Chico. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally at venues including MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim, Glassell Gallery in Baton Rouge, Lucy Lacoste Gallery in Concord, Volery Gallery in Dubai, and OCHI, Thinkspace Projects, and Tlaloc Studios in Los Angeles. She has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Hyperallergic, Juxtapoz, Ceramics Now, and Beautiful Bizarre. Moreno is the recipient of the Taunt Fellowship, the Windgate-Lamar Fellowship, and the Jack Winsor Memorial Scholarship. She recently completed a residency at Greenwich House Pottery in New York and is currently an artist in residence at AMOCA in Pomona, California.
Character Handbuilding & Underglazing
Designing and handbuilding figures. Sculpting, hollowing, and underglazing greenware. Open to all levels. Sunday 1–4 PM · $20 · 12 spots
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Sam Lopez
Sam Lopez is a potter and educator living and working in San Diego, CA. He holds a BA in Applied Design and an MFA in Ceramics from San Diego State University. He is a lecturing faculty member in the School of Art and Design at SDSU where he teaches courses in ceramics, woodworking, and design foundations. He makes wheel-thrown porcelain pottery that enhances the everyday act of sharing food and drink with family and friends. His passion for cooking and enjoying diverse cuisines influences his approach to designing and making thoughtfully crafted objects for the home and table. He is dedicated to a life of perpetual learning and experimenting with his studio practice and is continually evolving his work to better suit a lifetime of use. You can find Sam’s pottery in kitchen collections throughout the United States and abroad.
Open Wheel Throwing Demos
Watch and learn as Sam demonstrates wheel throwing techniques throughout the day. Drop in anytime. Saturday 10:30 AM–1 PM & 2–5 PM · Free · Drop in
Yunting Li
Yunting is a ceramic artist specializing in porcelain, with a focus on traditional blue-and-white underglaze techniques and refined brushwork. Her ceramic journey began in Jingdezhen, China—the historic birthplace of porcelain—where she earned her bachelor’s degree from Jingdezhen Ceramic University. She later obtained a second degree in Arita, Japan, a region renowned for its porcelain heritage. Currently based in Los Angeles, Yunting works as a glaze specialist and educator, sharing her knowledge through workshops across the United States. Her practice bridges technical precision with cultural tradition, while exploring contemporary expressions of form and surface.
Underglazing Demonstration
This demonstration focuses on traditional blue and white porcelain underglaze techniques, with an emphasis on brush control and expressive line work. Yunting will share insights into how she builds layered cobalt decoration and creates dynamic compositions on porcelain surfaces. Sunday 11:30 AM · Free
Amy Nottingham
Amy Nottingham is a potter in Riverside, CA, where she creates and teaches from her home studio. Amy also teaches visual arts at the Grove School in Redlands. Her mentors are Brett Mosher, who taught her to make whistles, and David Porras, who taught her to believe she was truly a potter and to never stop challenging herself. Amy has done commission work, sold at art markets and local art shops, exhibited in museum galleries, and shown in juried shows. She loves two things about pottery: throwing, where she experiences meditative strength and peace, and creating unique sculptural pieces that delight people with gifts they might not have ever imagined.
Whistle Workshop
Come experience the wonder of creating a functional and beautiful ceramic whistle in this 45-minute workshop. Amy will guide you step by step through the process from a lump of clay to a wonderful whistle creature. Be prepared to get your hands a little dirty and have a lot of fun! Saturday · Free · 45-min sessions
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Camila Giraldo
Nerikomi Workshop
Nerikomi is a Japanese decorative process which involves stacking different colors of clay and slicing through the cross section to reveal patterns. You'll be provided with a clay kit and instructions to create one-of-a-kind patterned ceramics. In the first half we'll make patterned clay blocks, and in the second half we'll make things with our patterns. Open to all levels. Sat 2–4 PM & Sun · $20 · 15 spots
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Kathy Jo Ferreira
An artist at heart, drawn to creating in many forms—from silver metal clay and pottery to watercolor and whimsical collages made from found treasures. As a Level 1 certified instructor with Art Clay World, Kathy Jo loves helping others discover the magic of turning simple materials into something meaningful. When she’s not in the studio, she’s usually outside—cycling, birdwatching, and supporting the Redlands Bicycle Classic and The Pond Digger Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation.
Metal Clay Pendant Making
Join this beginner class and make your own heirloom-quality silver jewelry. Saturday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM · $120 · 5 spots
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Sean Regalado
Sean Regalado is a distinguished educator and artist with over 30 years of experience in the arts. He currently serves on the faculty at Redlands High School and San Bernardino Valley College, where he shares his extensive expertise with the next generation of creators. Beyond the classroom, Regalado is a celebrated sculptor known for his custom toys, pop culture likenesses, and intricate narrative works. He describes his artistic philosophy as that of a "nostalgic forealist with narrative tendencies," a perspective fueled by a lifelong affinity for monsters, storytelling, and the craftsmanship of a well-made toy. His work has earned international recognition, with exhibitions in Japan, as well as prominent galleries in San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
Sculpting a Kiln God
Watch Sean sculpt a kiln god—a ceramic figure traditionally placed on or in a kiln to protect the firing. Sunday 3–5 PM · Free · Drop in
