Studio Leadership

  • Adrienne Dellinger

    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

    Email Arienne

  • Susan Hughes

    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

    Email Susan

  • Zainab Elrahal

    COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

    Zainab grew up right here in Charlotte, where her passion for ceramics ignited during high school. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Ceramics from UNC Charlotte in 2022. Her artistic practice explores the profound connection between body and mind through clay. Zainab has previously worked with Clayworks as a studio assistant and community engagement instructor, and has also worked in Charlotte's arts community as a member of the Public Art team at the Arts and Science Council.

    Email Zainab

  • Erin Taylor

    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.

    Email Erin

  • Jim Prock

    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.

  • Taylor Stone

    Lead Studio Technician

  • Emily Scott

    Studio Technician

  • Drew Koenig

    Studio Technician

Board of Directors

Clayworks is governed by a Board of Directors composed of key community and civic volunteers responsible for the ethical, legal and fiscal well-being of the institution. They provide institutional guidance from a policy standpoint, approve an annual budget, and with the executive director insure that the organization stays true to its mission.

  • Cassie Brown

  • Bita Clark

  • Collins Few

  • Jenn Hackett, Vice President

  • Pamela Holley

  • Joanna Kasnieryk

  • Justin Lehmann

  • Sara Miller

  • Dawn Newsome

  • Fern Paterson, President

  • Patrick Paige

  • Caroline Ryon

  • Stephanie Taylor

  • Sophie Teague