Staff

Andrew Black (he/him)
Summer Camp Coordinator
summercamp@baltimoreclayworks.org

Andrew Black is a DC native and mixed media artist that works primarily with ceramics and watercolor. He is currently attending Towson University as an Art Education and Ceramics major. Before joining Baltimore Clayworks as an instructor, Andrew worked full-time as an early childhood and special education tutor/paraeducator within DC public and charter schools.

Stephen Callender (he/him)
Director of Community Arts and Engagement
stephen.callender@baltimoreclayworks.org

Stephen Bernard D. Callender is an artist and community activist dedicated to empowering underprivileged communities in the Baltimore and New York City metropolitan areas. His work centers on community engagement and the belief that the arts are an essential tool for building relationships, discovering shared connections, and equipping people with new skills. Stephen views creative practice as a meaningful way to support personal growth and strengthen community bonds.

At Baltimore Clayworks, Stephen leads programs that bring clay into neighborhoods, schools, and community spaces, helping expand access to the arts. He focuses on creating opportunities where people can learn, collaborate, and express themselves through making. His approach is grounded in listening and partnership, ensuring that Baltimore Clayworks’ community arts initiatives reflect the needs and strengths of the people they serve. Stephen continues his own artistic practice while supporting creative engagement across the region.

Chloe Foster (she/they)
Studio Technician

Chloe Foster is a ceramic artist and studio technician with nearly a decade of experience working in clay studios across the country. Originally from Syracuse, New York, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Vermont before spending several years in southern Arizona, where she deepened her love for ceramics and explored alternative firing techniques, including wood firing, obvara, and traditional pit firing. These experiences shaped her appreciation for process, experimentation, and the communal nature of clay.

In her role at Baltimore Clayworks, Chloe supports artists and students by firing their work and caring for shared studio spaces. She values the way clay brings people together and enjoys contributing to an environment where makers of all levels feel welcomed and supported. Chloe continues to develop her own studio practice while offering her technical skill and steady presence to the Clayworks community. Her work can be found at www.pinchingthepot.com and on Instagram at @chlofost.

Yoshi Fujii (he/him)
Director of Exhibitions and Shop
yoshi.fujii@baltimoreclayworks.org

Yoshi Fujii is a ceramic artist and educator from Fukuoka, Japan, known for his delicately carved functional pottery and his thoughtful approach to sharing craft with others. He earned his MFA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and first came to Baltimore Clayworks in 2008 as the recipient of the Lormina Salter Fellowship. Since then, he has become an integral part of the organization, teaching at colleges and community centers throughout the region and leading workshops nationally and internationally.

As Director of Exhibitions and Shop, Yoshi oversees the Baltimore Clayworks gallery and retail space, supporting artists while shaping exhibitions that highlight the depth and diversity of contemporary ceramics. His recent recognition with the American Craft Council Award of Excellence reflects his commitment to craftsmanship and his contributions to the field. Yoshi continues to balance his studio practice with his work at Baltimore Clayworks, helping create a welcoming environment where artists and visitors can connect through clay. Visit www.yoshifujii.com to view his artwork.

Maryjane S. Goetschius (she/her)
Director of Finance and Administration
maryjane.goetschius@baltimoreclayworks.org

Maryjane, aka Mj, comes to Baltimore Clayworks after working for a sexual violence agency for 20 years managing their finances, grants, human resources, and operations. She worked in the for-profit world for a decade before deciding that she wanted her employment to impact the greater good. Mj received her Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Baltimore. Her first job after graduating was Director of Operations with a worker-owned cooperative. She likes that her ability to manage the financial and operational aspects of a nonprofit enables the talented staff to get their job done. She enjoys reading, biking and traveling. She and her spousal unit enjoy frequent travels.

Matt Hyleck (he/him)
Executive Director
matt.hyleck@baltimoreclayworks.org

Matt Hyleck is a studio potter and educator whose work centers on functional ceramics and the quiet rituals of daily use. He earned his BFA from Xavier University, where he developed the foundation of his material practice and his interest in utilitarian form.

He has been part of Baltimore Clayworks for more than two decades, contributing as an instructor, mentor, and community builder. His teaching emphasizes strong foundational skills, material curiosity, and the value of repetition in developing an authentic personal voice.

Matt maintains an active studio practice alongside his leadership role at Baltimore Clayworks, supporting artists, students, and community partners through thoughtful stewardship and mission‑driven collaboration. Outside the studio, he enjoys hiking Maryland’s trails and reading. Visit www.matthewhyleck.com to see his artwork.

Holly Jackson (she/her)
Development Associate
holly.jackson@baltimoreclayworks.org

Holly Jackson is an art historian with a professional background in community arts and museum programming. She holds a bachelor’s degree in art history and Latin from Wellesley College and a master’s degree in art history from The George Washington University. Holly brings a thoughtful, researchdriven approach to her work and values the role that arts organizations play in building community and expanding access to creative experiences. In her role at Baltimore Clayworks, she supports development efforts that help sustain programs, operations, and opportunities for artists and students. Holly enjoys connecting people with the mission of Baltimore Clayworks and contributing to a welcoming environment where creativity can thrive.

Bernadette Larimer (she/her)
Front Desk Associate
info@baltimoreclayworks.org

Bernadette Frerker Larimer is a ceramics artist currently living in Baltimore, MD. Bernadette received her BFA with an emphasis in ceramics from New Mexico State University in 2019. She is known for her psycho-whimsical anthropomorphic sculptures. Her work is the material expression of her deep love for nature, spirituality, and the divine feminine mystique.

Shea Kister (she/her)
Front Desk Associate

Shea Kister is a ceramicist and interdisciplinary artist originally from Omaha, Nebraska who received her MFA from Kansas State University in 2022. Inspired by her study of trauma’s effects on memory as well as personal and social relationships, her work enlists notions of fragmentation, discontinuity, memory distortion, and dissociation through the use of scale, surface application, and materials. Shea is a long-term artist in residence with Baltimore Clayworks.

Kayla Morgan (she/her)
Director of Marketing and Communications
marketing@baltimoreclayworks.org

Kayla Morgan was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland where she received her Bachelor in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art, graduating magna cum laude. Morgan is an alum of the 2019 Urban Arts Leadership Cohort, an initiative of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, and of the Arts Educator & Artist Campaign School cohort. Her multidisciplinary training in various creative processes, along with her ambition to engage and serve her community has led her to continue her work as an artist, arts administrator, and arts activist in her home city of Baltimore. Visit www.kaylamorganart.com to view her work.

Rebecca Morton (she/her)
Director of Artist and Studio Programs
rebecca.morton@baltimoreclayworks.org

Rebecca Morton is a ceramic artist and educator born in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2004. In 2002, she participated in an International China Ceramic Cultural Exchange, working at the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute in Jingdezhen, China. After returning to Pennsylvania, she built and operated her own ceramic studio for ten years before completing her master’s degree in fine arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz in 2017.

Before joining Baltimore Clayworks, Rebecca lived in Kingston, New York, and taught at ceramic art centers throughout the Hudson Valley as well as at Dutchess Community College. As Director of Artist and Studio Programs, she coordinates visiting artist workshops and virtual artist talks, supports resident artists, oversees studio operations, and nurtures the creative community that shapes daily life at Clayworks. She maintains an active studio practice and enjoys nature, reading, cooking, making soap, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Her work can be viewed at www.rebeccamorton.com.

Kevin Rohde (he/him)
Director of Education
kevin.rohde@baltimoreclayworks.org

Kevin Rohde is a sculptor and educator who first came to Baltimore Clayworks in 2013 as the recipient of the Lormina Salter Resident Artist Fellowship. Primarily a sculptor of the human figure, he has taught extensively in the Baltimore Clayworks studios as well as at several area colleges and universities since making Baltimore his home. He received his bachelor’s degree from Keystone College and his master’s degree in fine arts from Edinboro University.

Kevin has taught workshops at institutions including Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Tennessee, Idyllwild Arts in California, Peters Valley School of Craft in Pennsylvania, Santa Fe Clay in New Mexico, and the International Center for the Arts in Monte Castello di Vibio, Umbria, Italy. He joined the Baltimore Clayworks staff in 2018 and now serves as Director of Education, supporting teaching artists, curriculum development, and the learning experiences that shape Baltimore Clayworks’ community. Originally from Binghamton, New York, Kevin embraces many hallmarks of upstate life, including a fondness for lakeeffect snow, speedies, and garbage plates, and he is an active member of the BBFRP (Buffalo Bills Fan Recovery Program).

Kristyn Rohrer (they/she)
Front Desk Associate

Kristyn Rohrer is a ceramic sculptor and Long‑Term Resident at Baltimore Clayworks. Born in Manheim, Pennsylvania, Rohrer received a bachelor’s degree in sociology with minors in ceramics and German from Kutztown University in 2018. They later completed a post‑baccalaureate in ceramic arts at West Virginia University in 2022. With a research background in global inequality, Rohrer spent five years working in international development, supporting social impact programming across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Kristyn was awarded the Lormina Salter Fellowship from Baltimore Clayworks in 2024-2025. 

Kristyn has been a resident artist at the Nampara Arts Cooperative in Morgantown, West Virginia; ANG Pottery in Baltimore, Maryland; and Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. They also completed an internship at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia. At Baltimore Clayworks, Kristyn supports front desk operations, serves as a Community Arts instructor, and teaches specialty ceramics classes for our community of artists and students. 

Gary Salmon (he/him)
Facilities Assistant
info@baltimoreclayworks.org

Vandelyn Simmons (she/her)
Front Desk Associate
info@baltimoreclayworks.org

Vandelyn Simmons is a CCBC graduate. She makes Figural conceptual urban art. Vandelyn is also passionate about helping and improving all aspects of her community.

Jeremy Wallace (he/him)
Wood Kiln Technician
info@baltimoreclayworks.org

Jeremy Wallace is a wood and soda fire potter originally from Minnesota.  He received his BFA in Ceramics from the University of Wisconsin Superior in 2009.  Jeremy’s work uses form, texture, and atmospheric firing to capture the beauty of raw clay in the finished vessel.  Interested in the community aspect of wood firing, Jeremy gained experience as a wood kiln assistant at Baltimore Clayworks for two years before completing a year-long residency at the Morean Center for Clay in St. Petersburg, FL.  Jeremy returned in 2014 as the Lormina Salter Fellow at Baltimore Clayworks.  He has exhibited nationally, and taught classes and workshops at multiple clay studios, including Touchstone Center for Craft. In 2016 he was chosen as a Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist. He is currently teaching at Baltimore Clayworks and is the wood kiln technician. Visit www.jeremywallaceceramics.com to view his artwork.

Sam Wallace (he/him)
Technician and Facilities Manager
sam.wallace@baltimoreclayworks.org

Samuel Wallace is a traditional Jamaican potter who learned to make pots with his extended family in the backyard pottery sheds in rural St. Elizabeth parish. Wallace became a resident artist at Baltimore Clayworks in 1993, after he found the organization in the yellow pages while looking for kiln rental. Wallace has been a Resident Artist, and is a current teacher, exhibitor, and Facilities Technician.

Keagan Yingling (he/him)
Front Desk Associate
keagan.yingling@baltimoreclayworks.org

Keagan Yingling is originally from Laurel, Maryland, and now lives in Baltimore, where he makes pottery in his basement studio. He first came to Baltimore Clayworks in 2018 for a Date Night class—and never really left. What began as a fun evening out quickly grew into a deep love for clay and for the Baltimore Clayworks community. With a background in nonprofit work, Keagan feels at home in a creative, community driven environment where people come together to learn and make.

Keagan supports front desk operations, assists with the shop and education programs, and teaches workshops and introductory wheel classes. He loves helping people feel comfortable in the studio, whether they’re touching clay for the first time or have been part of the community for years. Outside of Baltimore Clayworks, he enjoys playing video games, listening to podcasts, and spending time at the wood kiln. You can follow his ceramic journey on Instagram at @tombstonewareceramics.

Christy Zuccarini (she/her)
Director of Development
christy.zuccarini@baltimoreclayworks.org

Christy Zuccarini brings more than 25 years of experience in fundraising and content development, with a focus on meaningful, equity centered storytelling. She has worked with mission driven organizations at local, national, and international levels, helping build sustainable fundraising systems and shape storytelling that reflects community voice and impact. Her work spans strategic planning, grants management, donor engagement, and brand development, with a long commitment to equity centered approaches to communication.

Before joining Baltimore Clayworks, Christy served as a senior writer and editor supporting global humanitarian and community based initiatives. She has also guided development and communications efforts for a range of organizations, helping lead strategic planning processes, capital campaigns, and organizational transitions.

Christy holds a Master of Arts in community arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a Bachelor of Arts in photography and cultural anthropology from Goucher College. She continues to explore the intersection of art, advocacy, and connection through collaborative projects and creative practice.

David Tyre, Former Mellon Foundation Intern (he/him)

David is a former member of the internship program through the Mellon Foundation. He is a recent graduate from the Community College of Baltimore County where he received his AFA in painting. As an aspiring artist, he hopes to continue working in ceramics and enjoys making pieces that are primarily used in food preparation and preservation, such as mortars and pestles, and fermentation crocks. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games and painting miniature figures used in tabletop board and war games.