Our Team

Jackie Pavlik is a ceramic artist, instructor, and founder of Hands On Clay Studio in the South Valley of Albuquerque. Her passion lies in teaching, learning, and mentoring in clay. She holds two master’s degrees in art and education from Teachers College at Columbia University in New York.  He work reflects the many influences she has encountered throughout her life—through training, travel, and diverse experiences that have shaped her perception of the world. These experiences have greatly enhanced her creativity, resulting in a collection of functional wares designed for daily use. Her work is primarily wheel-thrown using stoneware clay, and she gravitates toward cylindrical shapes, which she views as fundamental and earthbound. Simplicity is central to Jackie’s approach, and each piece she creates is unique and perfectly imperfect.

Don Harrington is a full-time studio artist at Hands On Clay Studio in Albuquerque’s South Valley. Before delving into pottery, Don dedicated over 30 years to working as a software engineer and instructor. His teaching experience continues, albeit now as a ceramics instructor.

His upbringing in New Mexico remains a profound influence on his work and approach to ceramics. The result is a focus on crafting both creative and functional wares suitable for everyday use. Don’s creations are available for purchase at local art fairs and regional pop-ups in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.