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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 MEMBER CLAY MIX

Clay Mix is not simply a resource for ceramic artists in Central California — it is the heart, the foundation, and the driving force behind the region’s thriving pottery community.

Founded in 2008 by Ritsuko Miyazaki, Clay Mix has transformed what it means to support artists. What began as a supply studio has grown into an indispensable creative hub where ideas are tested, skills are sharpened, and lifelong artistic journeys are launched. From clay bodies and expertly developed glazes to tools, equipment, kiln firing services, studio space, and workshops, Clay Mix provides the essential framework that allows our community to flourish.

Ritsuko Miyazaki’s influence cannot be overstated. As a master glaze maker and technician, her knowledge has elevated the technical and aesthetic standard of ceramics across the Central Valley. Her generosity in sharing that expertise — whether troubleshooting a firing, refining a glaze surface, or encouraging a new potter through their first success — has shaped countless artists. The strength of our regional ceramics scene bears her fingerprint.

Equally extraordinary is the Clay Mix team: Savanna Jones, Kate Desoto, Angel Tapia, and Tiwi Wood. Their warmth, patience, and collaborative spirit make Clay Mix more than a store or studio — they make it a gathering place. They celebrate victories, help solve problems, and foster an atmosphere of belonging that keeps artists coming back not just for supplies, but for community.

Clay Mix supports schools, mentors emerging potters, hosts workshops that expand horizons, and consistently champions both new and established artists. Their commitment to nurturing creativity at every level has directly contributed to the remarkable depth of talent found throughout Central California.

The success of our pottery community is not accidental. It is cultivated. It is sustained. And much of that strength traces back to Clay Mix Studio & Supplies.

We are proud to recognize them as our Member of the Month — and deeply grateful for the leadership, generosity, and excellence they bring to our community every single day.

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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2026

FEATURED ARTIST Kathy McGuire

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.

January/February