Our Instructors
Nate Goldman
Wheel, Hand-Building
Nate focuses on functional, wheel-thrown pottery with a special focus on Gongfu teaware, blending Chinese function, Korean form, and modern American surface.
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As an instructor, Nate brings a method-based teaching style shaped by a background in teaching and neuroscience, helping students of all levels build strong technical skills while developing their own creative voice.
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Outside ceramics, Nate loves playing and writing music, exploring nature, and board game nights with friends.
Ryan Young
Wheel, Hand-Building
Ryan Young is a ceramic artist and educator based in Cary, North Carolina. Inspired by nature and everyday objects, she creates functional pottery adorned with hand-carved blooms, flowing lines, and layered surface details, designed both for use and display. Her work blends modern design with the warmth and familiarity of classic Americana.
Ryan shares her process through workshops and community studio classes, guiding students in both hand-building and wheel-throwing with a strong emphasis on carving and surface design.
