Who it’s For

Cohorts.Art is for the intrinsically motivated artist who has reliable studio access and is looking to:
Make Better Work * Expand Sales * Develop Ideas * Learn from Experienced Artists * Build Community

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Who are the Mentors?

In 2026, Cohorts.Art will have more artist mentors available than ever before! More mentors means more students can receive high-quality, personalized education and keep our cohort sizes small, with 5 or 6 students per mentor.

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…and the folks behind the scenes, putting this all together for you:

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Simon Levin (he/him)
Founder & Director

Simon, a potter and educator living in Pawnee, Illinois, has more than 30 years experience working in clay and building community along the way.

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AnnMarie Cooper (she/her)
Manager

AnnMarie, a potter and gallerist living in Bellingham, Washington, has more than 20 years experience working with artists in the gallery sector, and more than 15 years as one herself.

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Liz Lurie (she/her)
Continuum Coordinator

Liz, a potter and educator living in Cazenovia, New York, has more than 30 years experience working in clay and community building.

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Camille Beckles (she/her)
Community Coordinator

Camille lives and works in New York City. She makes functional, wheel-thrown work with hand-carved textures and detailing. She has been practicing ceramics for ten years.

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“I remember teaching at Penland, and someone was saying that rather than go to grad-school they would spend the money on a whole bunch of fantastic workshops. It’s a lovely idea but it omits the potency of having a teacher that knows you, that holds you accountable, that is on your side, that sees your work develop over time. Cohorts.Art is designed to do that; the frequency and duration of the classes allows for rapport and iteration. The remote learning saves on cost, and the in-person workshop cements relationships and imparts techniques.” —Simon Levin