Figurative & functional contemporary ceramics
Artist Biography
Kelly received her BFA in ceramics from California State University, Chico and her MFA in ceramics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. For the past 5 years, Kelly worked as the education director at Jane's art Center in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she taught hand-building, wheel-throwing & specialized classes, as well as oversaw the ceramics department. She has 16 years experience teaching college level ceramics at various schools throughout the country. She has exhibited nationally and has been the recipient of several awards including 1st Place in the ACGA Clay and National Juried Competition and has had various publications including A Ceramic Guide, 500 Figures In Clay, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times Magazine and Dick Blick Artist's Resources. She currently works as a full-time artist.
About the Artist
Kelly Berning is a contemporary ceramics artist who navigates the realms of imagination and reality through her figurative sculptures and functional ceramics. Her work is a testament to the whimsical, casting a spell of positivity that invites viewers into a world where dark and delightful coexist in perfect harmony.
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Education and Teaching Experience
EDUCATION:
M.F.A. University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Ceramics) 2003
B.F.A. California State University, Chico
(Ceramics & Sculpture) 1999
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Jane's Art Center
Instructor|Director of Education (Ceramics)
New Smyrna Beach, FL 2019-April 2023
Daytona State College
Adjunct Faculty (3D Design)
FL 2014-2016
MiraCosta College
Associate Faculty (Ceramics)
CA 2006-2012
MiraCosta College
Instructional Associate (Studio Arts)
MiraCosta College, CA 2008-2012
(nominated by MiraCosta College faculty & Staff for 2010 Outstanding Classified Employee award)
Mount San Jacinto College
Adjunct Faculty (Ceramics)
CA 2007-2009
Fallbrook School of the Arts
Instructor (Ceramics)
CA 2005-06, 2011
Campbell's Ceramics
Instructor (Ceramics)
TN 2004
Maryville College
Adjunct Faculty (Ceramics & Sculpture)
Maryville, TN 2004
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Ceramics)
2000-2003