Ceramics Program

Explore Clay
& Community

An accessible, approachable, and supportive studio where artists and makers of all experience levels can awaken their practice of the ceramic arts. We thrive on inspiring people of all ages to discover the tactile world of clay, on supporting the professional development of career artists, and above all, on creating community-centered programs that bring diverse people together.
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Studio Hours

Open Studio

Mon – Sat

10 AM – 8 PM

Sunday

Closed

Monitor on Duty

Mon- Fri

10 AM – 6 PM

Saturday

10 AM – 4 PM

Sunday

Closed

Programming

Find what’s right for you

2-8 weeks
Extended Classes

Explore ceramic arts at your own pace with classes ranging from beginner wheel throwing to advanced sculptural techniques. Our experienced instructors guide students through every step of the creative process in a welcoming, well-equipped studio.

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Single Session
Workshops

Jump start your creative journey with workshops that pack focused instruction into 1-4 sessions. These accessible classes welcome beginners and experienced makers alike, offering the perfect opportunity to try something new or expand your artistic toolkit without a long-term commitment.

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Monthly · Free to attend
Makers Meetings

Makers Meeting Sessions are monthly community gatherings for our current members and newcomers alike. Over a common chosen topic within ceramics, we eat, converse, ask questions, and unapologetically explore the world of clay together.

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upcoming

Class Schedule

All current and upcoming Ceramics sessions.

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membership

Join the Studio

Continue your practice beyond the classroom with over 60 hours per week of open studio time – midrange electric, highfire gas, raku, soda firing, and 30+ in-house glazes. Pay month-to-month and be rewarded for staying committed to the studio.

Full Studio membership

Complete access to all SCC ceramics facilities – studio floor, glaze barn, kiln shed, and all equipment during open studio hours.

  • 60+ hrs/week of open studio access (Mon–Sat)
  • 16 electric pottery wheels, Peter Pugger, 30″ slab roller, extruder, 40″ spray booth
  • All kiln types: midrange electric, highfire gas, raku, and cross-draft soda
  • 30+ in-house glazes at Cone 5 & Cone 10, member storage bin
  • 40 of 60 weekly hours are monitored – buy supplies, ask questions
  • Free weekly & bimonthly clubs, shop talks, and member-only events

1 Month

$150 one time

6 Months

$140 per month

12 Months

$135 per month

Home Studio Membership

For ceramicists with their own home studio setup – bring your work to SCC to glaze and fire using our professional kilns and in-house glazes.

  • Access to all kiln types: electric, gas, raku, and soda
  • Full glaze barn access – 30+ in-house glazes at Cone 5 & Cone 10
  • Bring your own clay work from home for professional firing
  • Ideal for experienced ceramicists who work primarily at home

1 Month

$75 one time

6 Months

$65 per month

12 Months

$60 per month

50% student discount – link sent in your pre-class confirmation email when you register for any class

Day passes – $40 for highly experienced ceramicists or former members.
Purchase in the main office

Sign Up for Studio Membership Full Info, FAQ & Studio Policies

You must take a class with us or have prior ceramics studio experience to join.
A studio tour is required before enrolling – email [email protected] to schedule.

artist residency

Sonoma Ceramics
Artist in Residence

A self-directed, 6-month residency for emerging and established ceramic artists. Two residencies per year offer a supportive environment to explore ideas, develop a body of work, and exhibit at SCC.

Residency Program Info Apply for 2027

Gabriel John Poucher

Current Resident
Fall & Winter 2026

What’s Included

  • Private housing included – on-site apartment in the historic SCC building, no cost to resident.
  • $750/month stipend plus free firing, glazes, and clay at cost.
  • 24-hour studio access – semi-private studio with personal wheel, tables, shelving, and storage.
  • Solo exhibition at end of residency + paid teaching opportunities.
  • 2027 applications due June 15, 2026 – open to all US-based ceramic artists.

Meet the team

Meet the dedicated staff, instructors, and assistants who make learning fun, engaging, and inspiring every class.

  • Meg Billingham
    Ceramics Director

    (707) 938-4626 ext.822

    Meg Billingham is the current Director of Ceramics for Sonoma Community Center. Megan Billingham is an emerging artist and clayworker based in Northern California. They use experiential methods of creating, substantiated by therapeutic arts to facilitate simple, accessible interactions that foster practices in collective care and communal intimacy.

  • Azelia Mazur
    Studio Coordinator

    (707) 938-4626

    My name is Azelia Mazur, but some folks call me “Zay” for short. I am a multi-disciplinary artist, dabbling in many mediums, such as photography, sculpture, and writing. 
    In my creative work, I am interested in world-building and storytelling, as well as the tension between beauty and discomfort, the natural and the constructed, and the deeply personal.

  • Ben Betourne
    Instructor

    Ben has been working in clay for over 16 years and is truly passionate about throwing pots. He specializes in large scale multi-part forms for indoor and outdoor use. His signature, carved surfaces distinguish his work with patterns referencing the energy he puts into throwing and finishing his impressive pots.

  • Lynn Wood
    Instructor

    Lynn Wood is THE Pottery Texture Queen. She is inspired by textures found in nature, architecture, and textiles and brings this joy into her work through pattern, texture, and color. Lynn has developed her own patterned texture mats that can be used on hand-built and thrown pottery in a variety of ways and they are available for sale at Sonoma Community Center. Lynn lives in Santa Rosa, shows and teaches nationally, and, of course teaches at Sonoma Ceramics.

  • Deborah Donahower
    Instructor

    Deborah Donahower received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in Studio Art, with an emphasis in Ceramics, Printmaking and Pastels. She has been teaching art to adults and children for 40 years and it is her passion to empower budding artists with the basic foundation skills in art and help them bloom into their own creativity and personal style. Deborah’s teaching style is structured and starts with building a strong foundation around the fundamentals of clay.

  • Daniel Clauson
    Studio Technician and Instructor

    Daniel is a Queer and Trans Artist focusing mostly in ceramics. Dan utilizes their past experiences of gender dysphoria, relationships, and ‘home’ to influence their work. Connecting contradicting ideas of love and pain, trauma and acceptance, intimacy and ambiguity. From the University of Washington, Daniel received a Bachelors in Art in the 3D4M department, as well as a minor in Art History. Daniel has attended both the University of Colorado (Boulder) and the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) as a Post Baccalaureate in ceramics. This past Fall, they were one of the 2022 artists in residences at Anderson Ranch Arts Center.

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