The Clay Studio + Gallery Inc. was founded by Mohammad “Ali” Alinejad and Esther Alinejad in Thousand Oaks, CA. The studio specializes in pottery classes for children and adults. Owned and operated by artists Esther & Ali, the studio has been a local favorite for 20 years. Both Esther and Mohammad “Ali” are formally educated, award-winning artists.

Esther has an MFA from the University of Arizona, and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Mohammad received his BFA from the University of Paris VIII, France.