Studio Leadership

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Adrienne received her BFA from East Carolina University. She is a utilitarian potter and a former exhibiting member of the American Craft Council and Piedmont Craftsmen. She has been accepted in national shows and is represented in fine craft galleries all over the East Coast. She lives in Charlotte with her husband and fellow potter, Greg Scott, and their two children.

Call Adrienne at 704-344-0795 ext 1

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Ever since Susan took her first pottery class her freshman year of high school, she has found a way to have clay in her life. Starting as a student in 2008, Susan has had many roles at Clayworks over the years. She is currently an instructor and the Community Impact Coordinator. Graduating with a BA in Psychology and a minor in art, she is inspired by the colors and textures found in nature. Susan joined Clayworks as the Community Impact Coordinator in the spring 2016 and was promoted to Deputy Director in 2022.

Call Susan at 704-344-0795 ext 2

STUDIO MANAGER

Erica holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Eastern New Mexico University. She spent two years at Taos Clay in Taos, New Mexico as part of a long-term residency. Most recently, she completed a one-year residency at the University of North Dakota for ceramic 3D printing. Erica was formerly the ceramics program assistant and teaching artist for the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, North Dakota. Her current body of work, which examines balance, focuses on creating complex forms in clay that require other media and 3D-printed objects to function.

Call Erica at 704-334-4842

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Abby Barringer is a ceramic artist specializing in wheel-thrown pottery with marble and geometric designs. Growing up in Cabarrus County, NC, Abby developed a love for art through photography, which she later expanded to ceramics at East Carolina University. She holds a BFA in Ceramics and Photography and completed an internship at the North Carolina Pottery Center. Abby's work has been displayed at the Cabarrus Arts Council, Charlotte Art League, and ClearWater Arts Center. Currently, she is a technical assistant and instructor at Clayworks in Charlotte, NC, known for her motto: “Why have the knowledge of pottery if you can’t share it with others?”

EDUCATION & MARKETING COORDINATOR

Erin has a Bachelor's Degree in Art Management from Appalachian State University. She loves understanding artists' processes and is passionate about the work that artists bring to communities. Erin has worked as an administrative assistant and program coordinator for regional arts organizations including Sunlight Tax, ASC Public Art, and McColl Center for Art + Innovation. Outside of Clayworks, you can find her weaving, working in her garden with her husband, Matt, or feeding their guinea pig, Emmylou.

Call Erin at 704-344-0795 ext 3

BOOKKEEPER

Jim is a retired corporate finance professional.  He started his career at Clayworks in 2008 as the bookkeeper in a volunteer capacity and joined the staff in 2013.

CUSTODIAN

Mari, hailing from Guatemala, embarked on a new chapter as the custodian at Clayworks upon her arrival in the United States just two months ago. With a steadfast determination, she envisions a future where she and her sister will launch their own cleaning company, fueled by their shared entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to quality service. Despite her aspirations, Mari's unwavering priority remains her son, Emilio, a bright-eyed five-year-old whose laughter ignites her world with joy and purpose. In every task she undertakes, Mari carries with her the hope of providing a better tomorrow for her beloved son, while embracing the challenges and opportunities that come her way with resilience and grace.