Lead Studio Technician
Brianna McQuade is a ceramicist, who creates sculptures referencing the psychology of anxiety and executive dysfunction. McQuade was an MFA candidate at The State University of New York at New Paltz, where she graduated in 2024.  She was a Strange Clay Shortlist Award Winner through the London Hayward Gallery and has exhibited nationally in venues, including La Luz De Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. Currently, McQuade is a Professional Assistant at Suffolk County Community College on Long Island, and a studio assistant to ceramicist Roxanne Jackson. McQuade is very excited to work alongside the great team of professionals at Long Island Clay!

Adult Hand building and Private Wheel Instructor
Katie is an artist living in Huntington NY. Graduating from Hunter College with a double major in art history and studio art, she has been working with clay for over 10 years. Katie’s love of nature is reflected in her botanical and anatomical sculptures and hand painted pottery.

Administrative Assistant + Teen Wheel Instructor
“I am an artist and educator from Long Island, NY. I earned my BS from SUNY New Paltz in Art Education with a concentration in ceramics in 2020, and completed a Post Baccalaureate in ceramics in 2022. In 2025, I received my MFA in Ceramics from Penn State University. I have experience teaching art across  K-12 school districts as well as the university level. 

My work explores themes of my Japanese American identity, using elements of cuteness and whimsy to tell stories that spark conversation and foster community.”

Adult Wheel Throwing Instructor
“My journey through pottery started out as a hobby, and quickly turned into my passion. I have now been working with clay for over 15 years, as an artist and educator.
With a BFA and many years as a graphic designer I have always been inspired by art. My work is mostly wheelthrown but, I occasionally hand build pieces as well. 
I have a deep appreciation for primitive firings - horsehair - naked rake and pit fire. I love the organic surfaces and the unknown is always a wonderful surprise.
Over the years I have taught in several studios on Long Island. Some of my work has been shown in various galleries on the Island, as well as online.
In classes, I emphasizes both technical skills and creative expression, encouraging students to develop their own style in ceramics. 

Teaching pottery is exciting to me. I love when students learn to take a ball of clay and create a beautiful piece.”

Adult Wheel Instructor
Jeff Gomez is an interdisciplinary artist that is currently focusing on abstract ceramic sculpture. He has been working in Ceramics for the past 10 years mainly utilizing hand building and the wheel to create his current sculptural work. He received his BFA in Studio Art from LIU Post in 2019. Jeff's background is wheel heavy but nothing is outside of his capabilities in the ceramic medium.

Adult Wheel Throwing Instructor
Jenn Sommer is a working ceramic artist and graphic designer from Oakdale, NY. She graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2014 with a with a dual concentration in ceramics and graphic design. Jenn has been teaching both beginner and advanced wheel throwing at multiple studios on Long Island for over 10 years, and is very passionate about ceramics. Trained in both hand building and wheel throwing, she is a potter at heart, and enjoys incorporating illustration in her work through the use of underglaze and wax resist. When not playing with clay, Jenn enjoys drawing, gardening, and exploring Long Island.

Teen Wheel Instructor

BA in art education & BFA in studio art from CUNY Queens College

MA in studio art for Art Educators from Columbia Teachers College

“Hello! I am a licensed, full-time art educator currently working with middle school students. I discovered my passion for ceramics in 2019 when I took my first class, and since then, I have dedicated myself to developing my skills in both wheel throwing and hand building techniques.

My teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a supportive environment where students feel safe to experiment and explore their artistic voices.”

Wheel Throwing Instructor/Hand Building Instructor/Teaching Assistant

I began my professional ceramics journey at Stoke Hole Pottery, a small studio in Pennsylvania, where I gained hands-on experience with studio operations, glaze chemistry, and a variety of firing techniques. Pottery quickly became a core part of my creative practice. My work is rooted in my Pashtun heritage, inspired by traditional textiles, customs, and the art of henna. As a henna artist, I naturally began carving those patterns onto clay, blending fine detail with organic hand built forms drawn from nature.

Over the years, I’ve taught ceramics at studios across Long Island and Pennsylvania, and worked as a ceramics specialist at multiple summer camps. Teaching brings me so much joy, there’s something incredibly rewarding about guiding others through clay, and it constantly inspires my own growth as an artist. Currently, I’m pursuing a degree in Architecture at NYIT, where I continue to explore the intersection between structure, culture, and handmade art.

Adult Wheel Throwing Instructor
Angela Rogan is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in clay. She holds a BA in Fine Arts from SUNY New Paltz and a MS in Art Education from Long Island University, where her love for ceramics first took root. 

With over 15 years of experience as an art educator, Angela is passionate about creating supportive, inclusive spaces that nurture confidence, creative expression, and personal growth. A lifelong learner, she is always seeking new perspectives and technical insights that enrich both her artwork and her teaching. She continues to deepen her practice through ongoing study with distinguished artists, and approaches her work with curiosity, care, and a reverence for the process.

Administrative Coordinator

Studio Assistant/Studio Fairy
I have a BFA in Ceramics from Alfred University and 25 years experience playing with mud and floating in and out of studios across Long Island and NYC.

My work explores interjecting space for dreaming and connection in a utilitarian/ productivity driven world. My work is highly illustrative and utilizes layering different surface design techniques.

Part time artist and full time cryptid, I pride myself on being a little spooky and severely whimsical. I basically live here now with my dog, Tody.

Studio Assistant

Studio Assistant & Local Baker