Shannon Hogarty, a New York native, is a ceramic artist living and working in Austin, Texas. Shannon's work combines traditional techniques with contemporary designs, featuring unique surface decoration and vibrant glaze combinations. Shannon is especially passionate about atmospheric firing techniques, with a particular focus on wood firings.
Shannon contributes to the to the Austin arts community through her roles as an educator, studio assistant, and artist in residence.

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Asha Serra is a mother to three very cool kids, a wife, and an artist. Her love for clay started in high school, but she didn't take it seriously until she was well into college. Asha received a BFA and a MFA in ceramics from Montclair State University. Soon after graduating, she became an adjunct professor of ceramics at MSU. After teaching for 4-5 years, she decided to grow her family. Currently, she is juggling motherhood, teaching private lessons at her home, and working on her own art.

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Alan Perillo is a potter living in Tenino, WA. Alan makes thrown, functional pottery that is wood-fired in his anagama-style kiln. Alan has been throwing pots since high school and studied as an apprentice in North Carolina. Alan is currently a vendor at the Olympia Farmers Market.

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