Rena Hamilton is a potter, dog lover, gardener, cook, and outdoor enthusiast.  She is planting roots and building community at FALA and beyond in Flagstaff, Arizona. Excited to work with FALA students to develop their technique and voice in the visual arts to communicate, educate, and promote positive change. 

Mrs. Hamilton studied at Ohio University earning a BFA and MA in Art Education.   Rena began her teaching career in 1999 and has spent many years advising  future educators in the university setting.   When not working in the studio or in the classroom, she can be found in the vegetable garden or exploring the high desert via mountain bike, back-country skis, or motorcycle. 

Mrs. Hamilton has exhibited throughout the U.S.and has work published in three books, several magazines, and has artwork included in private collections in the United States, Australia, and Canada.  Rena founded the Flagstaff Potters’ Guild in 2011 for area potters to share resources and information while building community and promoting our work.

You can see more of Rena's work on her website www.renahamilton.com