Photo Gallery: The Helen Jean Taylor Ceramic Studio dedication ceremony at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge

Ninety one year-old Jean Taylor, sitting, is filled with emotion at event celebrating more than 50 years of service as ceramics teacher and dedication of the Helen Jean Taylor Ceramics Studio, at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

Ninety one year-old Jean Taylor, sitting, talks with her student Nan Burton, center, and husband Marty Burton, after event celebrating more than 50 years of service as ceramics teacher and dedication of the Helen Jean Taylor Ceramics Studio, at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

Ninety one year-old Jean Taylor, sitting, poses with new director Miriam Balcazar after event celebrating more than 50 years of service as ceramics teacher and dedication of the Helen Jean Taylor Ceramics Studio, at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

Many friends, family and students of retired ceramics teacher Jean Taylor came to celebrate more than 50 years of service and dedication of the Helen Jean Taylor Ceramics Studio, at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.