Margaret Haden

Margaret Haden joined the Upper Campus faculty as the Ceramics teacher and a Resident Counselor in 2021. She is a professional artist, with a BFA in Ceramics and Small Cast Metals from the University of Wisconsin and an MFA in Ceramics from New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. She is also a member of the Ojai Studio Artists.

When I’m not in classroom, I can be found Hanging out with my husband and two young children exploring all of the childfriendly activities in Southern California. We spend a lot of time at the Santa Barbara Zoo and museums, and the playgrounds in Ojai.

Favorite thing to do with resident students

I love taking small groups of resident students off campus for a coffee or food. It’s great getting off the hill and gives me time to get to know them outside of the school environment.

One thing students don’t know about me

Students are always surprised to find out I’m not just a teacher but I’m also an artist. I do my best to be involved with the ceramic community and I actively show and make work.

Adjectives that best describe my teaching style

I would like to think that I’m encouraging and invested, but I’m also demanding.