SJCGA MEMBERS

Our members include a diverse mix of emerging and established artists, and enthusiasts, all united by a shared passion for creativity and craftsmanship. Together, we celebrate the art of clay and glass through exhibitions, workshops, and community events that highlight the incredible talent within California’s Central Valley.

FEATURED ARTIST

Kathy McGuire is a true Fresno treasure and a go-to source of both great glazes and great laughs. Best known for her iconic Frozen Pond glaze technique, Kathy is a master of glazing and a generous, kind, and wildly knowledgeable ceramic artist.

Her skill and creativity have made her someone other artists genuinely want to collaborate with. She shares her immense glaze wisdom with an open heart and zero gatekeeping, whether you are standing next to her in the studio at Clay Mix or discovering her work halfway around the world in an Amaco Glazes Facebook forum. Artists from across the globe regularly credit Kathy for inspiring them to experiment with and adopt her signature Frozen Pond technique.

She has inspired hundreds of thousands of ceramic artists worldwide to try new ideas, and share what they learn along the way.

Kathy McGuire is proof that the ceramics community is better when knowledge is shared, joy is loud, and laughter is always welcome in the studio. It is this generous spirit that made her the perfect choice as the first SJCGA featured artist.

2026

January Kathy McGuire