The work of Redmond Clay Studio instructors and students will culminate in exhibition at Redmond City Hall titled “Convergence,” which opens Friday, Feb. 26.

The public is invited to the opening reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. that evening.

Clay Studio director Damian Grava has expanded the studio through ceramic art programming, which educates the public in the ceramic arts. The Clay Studio is an open platform for students to learn and develop their voice as artists. Advanced students are encouraged as they are guided by the possibilities the ceramics medium has to offer.

As an artist, Grava’s passion in clay takes form in the utilitarian pot. The process of kiln firing is a principal tool in decorating Grava’s work.

Grava’s work will be exhibited along with the work of three students: Vicky Hattori, Eun Kwak and Kelly Neu.

Hattori explored knitting, painting and drawing before finding the Redmond Clay Studio. Her current pot designs are inspired by nature and animals.

Kwak has drawn from her experience studying photography and psychology.

“My attention goes to unspoken, unnoticed ideas, people and places,” she said. “My aim is to materialize the layers of those experiences into my work.”

Neu was first a student and now an instructor at the Redmond Clay Studio.

“I enjoy working with clay and the many ways I can incorporate my love of drawing and painting into a final art piece, either with sculptural elements or surface design,” she said.

The exhibition will be on display through July in the lobby of Redmond City Hall, 15670 85th St.