Emily Bayless (b. 1988) works in clay and fiber. She received a BFA in ceramics from Arizona State University and an MFA in ceramics from the University of Colorado Boulder, and has expertise in hand building, wheel throwing, mold making, sculptural installation, kiln firing techniques, and surface decoration techniques. Bayless is self-taught in various weaving and sewing techniques. Currently she lives and works in Laredo, Texas.