Pottery Studio · Ventura, California

Create with confidence, curiosity, and expert support.

Welcome to the private studio of artist Lauren Kearns. From first encounters with clay to advanced refinement, each learning path is tailored to your goals.

About Lauren

Lauren Kearns is a ceramic artist, educator, and mentor with more than five decades of experience in ceramics, studio arts, higher education, and arts leadership.

She holds a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and an MFA in ceramics from the University of Oregon. She has taught at colleges, universities, and art centers throughout the western United States.

Her teaching combines technical structure with individual exploration, creating an environment where questions are welcomed and progress is built one clear step at a time.

Lauren teaching pottery in studio
Student shaping clay on a pottery wheel

A studio built for learning

Ceramics is a vast field shaped by deep history and evolving materials. This studio is dedicated specifically to education through demonstration, consultation, and practical guidance.

Whether you need ongoing weekly support or a one-time focused consultation, we meet you where you are and help you move toward the results you envision.

Student Testimonials

"Lauren is a natural teacher. She quickly tailored classes to my level, and I made real progress in centering, form, and finishing. The studio was bright, organized, and deeply supportive."

— Iman Wahle

"As a beginner, learning from Lauren was a gift. She is patient, knowledgeable, and kind. The environment nurtured my creativity and helped me progress quickly."

— Ivonne Sanchez

"After lessons focused on posture and hand position, I could throw without pain and with much more control. Lauren is an extraordinary teacher."

— Marina Krasnopolsky