Meet the Spiffy Team
Welcome! We are so glad you stopped by to get to know the Spiffy Pottery Studio team. Our team is passionate about pottery and committed to making your experience creative, fun, and inspiring. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, we are here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Get to know the talented individuals who make Spiffy Pottery Studio a special place to learn, create, and connect :)
About Spiffy and Jeffery
Founder / Operator
Spiffy Pottery Studio was founded by Jeffery, a Taiwanese-American based in the Bay Area, California. With a background in fine arts and industrial design, Jeff's strong desire to create is at the heart of his work. Hand-made pottery perfectly combines these two passions.
Jeff's journey into ceramics began in 2018 when he became a student at City College of San Francisco - Fort Mason Center. He quickly realized that pursuing ceramics was a path he wanted to develop further. A few months later, he began working at several pottery studios, both in San Francisco and his hometown of Taipei. In 2022, Jeff decided to take the leap and start his own venture, leading to the establishment of The Spiffy Studio.
Initially, The Spiffy Studio began as an after-work project for Jeff, focused on making and selling handmade functional ceramic pieces. However, working as a full-time designer during the week and selling pottery on weekends soon became unfulfilling. Driven by his passion for teaching and exploring all aspects of working with clay, Jeff began to consider opening his own pottery studio. After a few years of refining the idea and months of hard work, Spiffy Pottery Studio officially opened for business in February 2025.
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Annie Yu
Glaze Manager / Wheel and Handbuilding Instructor
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Kentaro Suzuki
Wheel Instructor
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Victor Petersen
Wheel Instructor
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Marie Uncovska
Wheel Instructor
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Hootie Morris
Kids Instructor / Clay Ranger
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Callie Meyer
Kids Instructor
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Stacy Phan
Studio Tech
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Joanne Shen
Business Administrator