Christopher has been working with pottery off and on since his first college ceramics class nearly a decade ago. Over the last year, he's had the chance to dive deeper into the medium and continue developing his skills.

For Christopher, pottery is a way to slow down, embrace imperfections, and combine artistry with functionality. He credits his partner, Waylon, his parents, and a community of fellow artists for encouraging him to keep creating and experimenting.

Fun fact: Christopher once spent an entire weekend with an Abraham Lincoln impersonator in Connecticut.

Kylee was first introduced to pottery in high school, but I truly discovered my passion for the craft under the mentorship of my SCC professor, John Bybee. Since then, pottery has become a deeply transformative force in my life—both an artistic outlet and a grounding form of therapy that I value immensely. I grateful for the continuous support from my family, friends, and teachers, whose encouragement and belief in me have shaped my journey and made my growth as an artist possible.

Fun Fact: Kylee always tells people she has a baby girl named Sunny, but she's really just her cat!

Jaron is the owner of JP's 207, a popular restaurant, bar, and catering business in the historic Bryson Block on Washington's town square.

A relatively new potter, Jaron discovered clay through classes with Jessi Tucci at the Washington Public Library's MakeIT Place. What began as a creative outlet quickly became an important part of his wellness journey, offering a place for reflection, healing, and personal growth.

When he's not in the studio or at the restaurant, you'll likely find him playing pickleball, gardening, woodworking, swimming, or hosting friends for a backyard cookout.

Fun fact: One of Jaron's proudest moments as a former elected official was helping create the Washington Library's MakeIT Place, where he later discovered pottery himself.

Jessi was born and raised on Long Island, New York, and after years of moving around, she and her wife were lucky enough to end up here in Burlington. Jessi discovered a pottery wheel tucked away in the corner of her high school art room and was immediately obsessed. By the time she was 24, she had worked at four different studios and decided to pursue a bachelor's degree in ceramics.

Since then, Jessi has found a love for teaching. Her passion for creating is just as strong as her passion for showing others how therapeutic and exciting ceramics can be. Jessi's wife has always been her biggest supporter, encouraging her as she built an entire career around clay.

Fun fact: Besides spending all day, every day with clay, Jessi is also an improv comedian on the side. Jessi says, “Don't worry, guys... I won't quit my day job.”