Instructor: Rich Perna

Rich Perna
 Biography: I received my BA degree in art from Millikin University and an MA degree in Ceramics from Northern Illinois University. I taught high school art for 19 years and after receiving an administrative endorsement became a Dean of Students and an Assistant Principal. For the past several years I've taught Beginning and Advanced Wheel Throwing in the Continuing Education program at JJC.  During most of my career I've been a practicing studio potter creating wheel thrown functional stoneware pottery and hand built and wheel thrown Raku ware. 

Classes by this instructor


Advanced Wheel Throwing

Designed to hone wheel throwing skills, students will also learn to throw lids, and make and attach handles and spouts.
January 17, 2026 to March 21, 2026, Main Campus, K-0007 Pottery Lab

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Learn wheel throwing basics including centering, opening and pulling vessels.
January 17, 2026 to March 21, 2026, Main Campus, K-0007 Pottery Lab