Joanne Seongweon Lee
Studio Coordinator, Ceramics
Originally from South Korea, Joanne Seongweon Lee received her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and was awarded the Franz Rising Star Project Scholarship: Outstanding Performance in Porcelain Design. Lee attended residencies at the Korea Ceramics Foundation, Icheon Cerapia in Korea, and at Sonoma Ceramics in Sonoma, CA. Formerly an instructor at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA,she is currently ceramics coordinator at Anderson Ranch Arts Center.
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Joanne Seongweon's Upcoming Workshops
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Aug 24 - 28, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Nerikomi Clay Techniques
Joanne Seongweon Lee
Tuition $1,300
Code C1320-26
In this intensive one-week workshop, students discover the possibilities of combining differently colored clays. We explore the Nerikomi method, a Japanese ceramic art technique that involves building intricate patterns by combining and laminating different clays, and learn how to hand-form functional and sculptural objects through a variety of patterning and building techniques.
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Sep 7 - 11, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Intensive Coil Building: Moon Jar
Joanne Seongweon Lee
Tuition $1,300
Code C1519-26
Experience the meditative process of coiling delicate vessels in porcelain. During this one-week workshop, Joanne teaches how to effectively roll thin coils and use them to build basic forms. Participants gain confidence and skills, working up to complex forms, including the elegant Moon Jar. Students can expect to leave with new, refined skills to continue practicing in their home studios. Though the focus of this workshop is practice, students leave with some finished and some bisqued work. The workshop is for anyone who has taken beginner workshops or has had some experience with clay.
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Level II
Students have a basic understanding of forming techniques, such as throwing and hand building. Students have taken one or two ceramics classes or workshops.
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Level III
Students have significant experience with clay forming techniques, such as throwing, hand building and modeling. Students are comfortable with ceramics equipment, such as wheels, extruders and slab rollers. Students are self-starting with some formal training and have taken a minimum of three classes or workshops.
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Level IV
Students have advanced skills and knowledge of the ceramics field. Students are highly motivated, have a minimum of five years experience in the field and have a portfolio of their artwork. Typical students are academics and professional artists.
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Portfolio Review Required
Students have advanced skills and knowledge of the ceramics field. Students are highly motivated, have a minimum of five years experience in the field and have a portfolio of their artwork. Typical students are academics and professional artists.
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Studio Session
Jan 4 - 29, 2027
9 AM - 5 PM
January Studio Sessions: Ceramics
Joanne Seongweon Lee
Tuition $5,200
Code ZSC0101-27
Anderson Ranch’s January Studio Sessions provide artists the opportunity to work on independent projects while receiving mentoring and critique sessions with Anderson Ranch artistic staff and interns. Each participant receives an assigned studio space, orientation, and access to equipment, as well as some morning group demonstrations and / or critiques. This program affords artists the experience enjoyed by national and international artists who access our state-of-the-art studios. Participants may expand their practices, take artistic risks, try new media or complete works for exhibition. *Studios are open 24 hours a day and on weekends for students enrolled in multiple weeks, with limited use of equipment due to safety requirements. IMPORTANT DETAILS: Students will be responsible for all material costs associated with their projects. Participants will have access to the studios on weekends up to Friday, January 29th. There are no staff hours or kiln-firing on weekends. Private dorm rooms are available at Anderson Ranch for one, two, three, or four weeks for an additional fee; click here to view January 2027 lodging options. Breakfasts and dinners are included in the dorm fee. Lunches are included in the studio fees. TO APPLY: Applicants must submit project proposals or portfolios for approval. Contact Betsy Alwin to apply: [email protected]