Jeff Kirk
Jeff has been the director and full-time resident potter at Glen Echo Pottery since 1975. He has exhibited in many local and national shows, won numerous awards, and his work can be found in many private collections throughout this country and Europe. His most recent public commission was a ceramic mural for the Amazonian Building at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo in Washington, DC. Jeff’s teaching philosophy allows all students the freedom to discover their own creativity. Many of Glen Echo’s students have become professional potters, a tribute to the unique character of the Pottery.
Phil Berneburg
Studio potter for over 15 years, industrial ceramics engineer and consultant, and pottery instructor. Operated the Apron Full of Gold Pottery, a studio and school in Winthrop. Maine from 1996 to 1999. Teaches a variety of pottery classes as well as special workshops on the technical aspects of ceramics.
Kathleen Darby
Worked and studied at Glen Echo Pottery since 1984. Studio Assistant since 1990. Operates the Pottery Demonstration Studio at the newly opened Glen Echo Gallery yurt.
Linda Johnson
Studio Assistant at Glen Echo Pottery since 1982; has taught ceramics for children and young adults since 1987. Her work is found in several private collections.
Kira Kibler
Specializes in hand building instruction and ceramic art history at Glen Echo Pottery. Taught ceramics and art at Frederick H.S. Rutgers U., B.A., George Washington U., M.Ed. Also studied at Glen Echo Pottery, Hinckley Pottery, Montgomery College, Lee Arts Center, The Art Students League, and Art
New England.
Mark Sistek
Has been working in ceramics for 30 years (BFA Ceramics, Cleveland Institute of Art) and is currently on the faculty at George Mason University. Recently completed visiting artist workshops with DC Public Schools, Freer & Sackler Museum, and Sidwell Friends School.