Yessenia
Yessenia Gerace is an Art Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in the Consolidated School District of New Britain, CT. She holds a B.A. in Ceramics and Business Marketing from Central Connecticut State University and a K-12 Art Education certification. Yessenia has been working in ceramics for 15 years and has taught learners of all ages in numerous locations such as Wesleyan Potters, Kids Art space and Elmwood Community Center. Her work has been exhibited locally and throughout Connecticut.
Justin
Justin graduated from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in 2008 receiving his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in ceramics; Justin also received his k-12 art education teaching certificate in 2010, as well as his MFA from Bowling Green State University in 2017. Justin maintains an education license in the state of NH and CT. Justin has been making ceramics for over twenty years; he works predominantly with the potters wheel making large scale vessels, inspired by classical forms, graffiti, and hip hop, while also exploring numerous decorating techniques and firing processes. Justin runs the ceramic program at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI, he is also an instructor at Guilford Art Center and Southington Community Cultural Arts. Justin has exhibited, conducted lectures, demonstrations, and workshops nationwide.