A working potter and lover of technical ceramic information, Todd Pentico has been answering all types of technical questions at the Bray since 2015. Pentico holds an MFA in ceramics from University of Arkansas School of Art. He enjoys working with artists at The Bray, and its location in Montana feeds his lifelong obsession with trout fishing.
Staff
Todd Pentico
Chuck Aydlett
Chuck Aydlett has been on faculty at Pennsylvania State University (’94-‘97), St. Cloud State University (’97-’98), and Winona State University (’00-’09). He currently lives and maintains a studio in Helena, MT where he manages the Clay Business at the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts.
Perry Haas
Perry has been working in clay since 2003. He’s been a resident artist in Denmark at Guldageraard, The Bray, Clay Studio of Missoula and Red Lodge Clay Center. He is inspired by the mountains and streams of the landscape that’s surrounds him in Montana. Perry lives and works out of his home studio in Clancy, Montana.
Amanda Wilkey
Combining an adventurous spirit with a clear voice, Amanda guides the Bray’s communications with strategic purpose. She came to the Bray in 2014 when her husband, Bill, became a long-term resident artist. Appreciation for the community aspect of the Bray fuels her creativity and she can typically be found in her office with a friendly smile. Amanda seeks balance in the mountains, forests, and waterways. By immersing herself in the natural world, she refreshes her perspective and brings fresh energy to her work.
Ben Carter
Ben Carter is a studio potter, educator, and podcast producer based in New Jersey. In 2021 he joined The Bray staff to work on The Brickyard Network, where he produces Clay in Color, For Flux Sake, The Kiln Sitters, Trade Secret and other podcasts developed for the network.
