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
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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Barbara Minor, Erica Moody, Jenn Wells
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Birdie Boone, Carole Epp, Isabella Fazzo, Adam Field, Martha Grover, Kenyon Hansen, Sam Harvey, Simon Levin, Liz Lurie, Aarti Manik, Lisa Orr, Sarah Pike, Punch Semachai, Carly Slade, Jared Tso, Rhonda Willers
…and the folks behind the scenes, putting this all together for you:
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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