Tara Weber is a local ceramic artist who focuses on wheel thrown pottery. She started her discovery of clay at Ventura College where she completed her Associates of Art degree. She spent two years studying at SFSU. While there, she worked on campus teaching young children at the onsite preschool. During her years of study, she worked for a local pottery production company known as Heath Ceramics. Inspired by the pottery production she returned back to Ventura, CA. Living here she was able to open her own business selling hand made art and teaching private lessons. She continued her education taking courses in business and ceramics at CSUCI. Her experiences allowed her to then teach classes at local art centers. Nowadays, she continues to create functional wheel thrown work perfect for everyday use and she enjoys being inspired by a diverse group of artists that allow her to continue learning and growing.