{"product_id":"tuesday-classes-kitchen-lovers","title":"Tuesday - Kitchen Lovers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Stunning Handmade Pottery for Your Kitchen in This Fun Class!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love to cook or want to add unique, handcrafted pieces to your kitchen, this class is perfect for you! Learn to design and create functional pottery, including everyday dishes and kitchen gadgets that combine beauty and practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster the art of wheel throwing, explore hand-building techniques, and experiment with surface decorations to make your creations truly one-of-a-kind. Get creative while crafting custom pieces that elevate your cooking and dining experience. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your pottery skills, this class offers the perfect blend of functionality and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e–\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORNING CLASSES 10am-12:30pm – All levels are welcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVENING CLASSES 7-9:30pm – All levels are welcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e–\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Your 1st bag of clay is $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included.\u003cbr\u003eThis 1st bag is typically enough for 8 weeks for beginners. Additional bags are $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*No clay from outside the studio is allowed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease understand that each bag of clay bought from our studio\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eincludes firing, labour, and glazing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe cannot offer these services for free, please respect the costs\/time\/utilities of the work our technicians are doing for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*It is recommended that first time students purchase a Tool Kit if you do not already have your own tools.\u003cbr\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Classes run 10 weeks, 2.5 hours per class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStart\/end week: Jan 5 -March 10\u003cbr\u003e10 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo class on Feb 16. No classes during March Break (March 16-20)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 13 until June 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo class on May 18.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet Our Instructors:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlisa Greve\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlisa began exploring her love of pottery as a ceramics student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario in 1992.  She returned there in 2011 after a nine year hiatus and set up a studio in her home 5 years ago. Since retiring from a 33 year career in elementary teaching, she has become a “small batch” potter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature inspires Alisa’s work and is notable in the varied leaf motifs in the exterior surface decoration as well as in the sky blue, pale green and rose pink interior of her pots. Her pottery is both unique and functional.  It is simple in form and design but intricate in its decoration and is made to be used and enjoyed every day. Her pots reflect her love of nature and of simple beautiful things and her belief that everyday objects should bring joy and happiness to one’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alisagrevepottery\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alisagrevepottery\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKarla Rivera\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am a ceramic artist born and raised in Mexico City. After some traveling, I moved to Hamilton Ontario. At this point I started to listen to my artistic voice and got involved in the world of ceramics. In 2021 I obtained a Bachelor degree of Craft and Design in Ceramics from Sheridan College.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy work consists of functional and sculptural ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the help of clay, the use of different materials, and composition, I am building a bridge between beliefs, thoughts and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like to play with the forms and functions of objects that can serve more than one purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/karlarivera_studio\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/karlarivera_studio\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/karlarivera.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/karlarivera.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSean Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eI’m a ceramic artist and pottery instructor based in Hamilton, Ontario. I graduated from the Crafts and Design – Ceramics program at Sheridan College in 2010, and I’ve been teaching and making pottery professionally ever since.\u003cbr\u003eFrom 2017 to 2020, I worked as both a studio technician and pottery instructor at Clay Design\u003cbr\u003eStudio \u0026amp; Gallery in Toronto. Prior to that, I taught at the London Potters Guild, including sessions\u003cbr\u003eon wheel-throwing and hand-building, as well as workshops on traditional Maiolica techniques.\u003cbr\u003eMy approach to teaching emphasizes both technical skill and creative exploration. Whether you’re new to clay or returning with experience, my goal is to create a supportive studio\u003cbr\u003eenvironment where students can learn at their own pace and enjoy the process as much as the results.\u003cbr\u003eAs a maker, I focus on functional pottery that invites everyday use; quiet, tactile pieces that reflect the rhythm and uniqueness of handcraft. My work has been featured in juried craft shows and markets across Ontario, including the One of a Kind Show, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, the Guelph Potters Market, and multiple regional arts and crafts festivals.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMonica Protacio\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonica Protacio is a Filipino-Canadian artist who specializes in functional ceramics inspired by her experiences living with neurodivergence. Prior to attending Sheridan’s Ceramics program, Monica previously worked in the hospitality industry for several years after attending culinary school. While doing art as a hobby, she decided to enroll in the Art Fundamentals program at Sheridan where she was introduced to the world of ceramics. Living with ADHD, she gravitated towards the visual and tactile qualities of clay. She eventually graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Craft and Design specializing in Ceramics after honing her craft in wheel-thrown pottery showcasing tactility and well-designed function.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mpro.ceramics\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mpro.ceramics\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eLindsey West\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI started doing pottery as a teenager and I immediately fell in love with the creative possibilities of working with clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI graduated Trent university with a bachelors degree in environmental studies and a minor in agriculture. While studying at Trent, I took classes and eventually taught at the Kawartha Potters Guild for a number of years. I also had an apprenticeship with Marsha Cox under Forks Road Pottery in Grimsby Ontario. Since then, I’ve worked at multiple pottery studios throughout Ontario and continue to work at my craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy work is influenced and inspired by my love of nature. I have a passion for sustainability and self reliance; how to create things from scratch and learning ancestral skills. Currently I enjoy making functional houseware. I’ve been getting into using stains to dye the clay different colours. Natural earth tones and organic forms and shapes are what inspires me. I enjoy challenging myself and seeing what new pieces I can create. Pottery is one of my greatest passions and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKatia Liberato Lemos\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatia Liberato Lemos is the owner\/creator of Creative Insight Pottery.  Originally from Brazil, Katia came to Canada alone at 19 and soon became a graduate of Sheridan College’s ceramics program at Sheridan College. She has been featured on ‘CityLine’ TV in Toronto, ‘Hamilton Life’ TV, ‘West of the City’, and in ‘Our Homes’ magazine.  She is the winner of a scholarship to the Metchosin Summer School for the Arts, a Betty Kantor award winner, and has been invited for ‘A Sale of the Best of the Regions’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton as well as the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatia has been teaching children \u0026amp; adult ceramics classes throughout the Waterdown\/Burlington\/Oakville area for over 10 years, and is committed to continue growing a positive community space for those who understand the value of arts and creativity for the health and well-being of people of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhonda Thibodeau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhonda  is a passionately creative artisan who fell in love with clay and all of its beautiful\u003cbr\u003eopportunities at her first pottery class in 1996. Since that time, she has been moved to continue her\u003cbr\u003elearning at Sheridan College’s School of Craft and Design. After graduating in 2003, Rhonda became an\u003cbr\u003eapprentice working full-time as a production potter in Burlington. Here she honed her skills and\u003cbr\u003eexperienced making high volumes of functional pottery for many boutique shops and large Art \u0026amp;amp; Craft\u003cbr\u003eShows including the One-of-a-Kind Craft Show.\u003cbr\u003eIn the last 20 years Rhonda has taught many pottery classes within the Burlington, Oakville and\u003cbr\u003eWaterdown area. She enjoys the energy felt when a group of students begin to find their passion for\u003cbr\u003eclay and the beautifully creative objects they make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eNesli\u003c\/span\u003e Pakkal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eNesli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis  a passionate potter ,primarily  focusing on  wheel work.  She creates a wide range of both contemporary and traditional pieces including a line of Ottoman\/Turkish  designs that back to the 15 th century. She continues to refine her skills through the Mohawk College Ceramics program, and by joining workshops  of master potters . \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eNesli\u003c\/span\u003e’s work has been on exhibit at the Art Gallery of Burlington several times . She takes part in seasonal sales of Burlington Potters Guild and Hamilton Potters Guild. She loves to teach and transfer her passion and knowledge to people interested in playing with clay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarina Lemos - Technician\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarina has been the Head Technician at Creative Insight Pottery since 2013, managing the kilns, clay, and all the technical\/logistical parts of the studio behind the scenes. Originally from Brazil, Karina came to Canada in 2012 to study 'Travel and Tourism' at Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology. She graduated with Honours in 2015, and is currently one of the top selling Travel Consultants with Expedia Cruises. On the side, she is one of the cornerstones of Creative Insight Pottery, doing more to make it possible for everyone to enjoy the studio than what you might see. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id%3D100063684874686\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1736779946239000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0cAGQ_myF-vmOScKF0VOHD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063684874686\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\u003cwbr\u003eprofile.php?id=100063684874686\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNO refund unless class is canceled and \u003cstrong\u003eNo Refund Policy for Unforeseen Cancellations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the event a class is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, such as inclement weather or other unforeseen situations, refunds will not be issued. However, the class will be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erescheduled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure you don’t miss out on the experience. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredit Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerm Classes and Camps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRefunds or credits are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor missed classes or camps. However, if you notify us at least\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 weeks in advance\u003c\/strong\u003e, we will issue a credit for future use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Creative Insight Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Summer - Tuesday Evenings 7-9:30pm - Top Floor - Sean (All Levels)","offer_id":48144874438891,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spring - Tuesday Evenings 7-9:30pm - Top Floor - Lindsey (All Levels)","offer_id":47335470629099,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Spring - Tuesday Mornings 10am-12:30pm - Karla (All Levels)","offer_id":47335470661867,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spring - Tuesday Evenings 7-9:30pm - Main Floor - Sean (All Levels)","offer_id":47335470694635,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4470\/0139\/files\/kitchen-lovers-adult-class_d1f42188-25e5-40ea-b8ce-6e751f0f8feb.jpg?v=1726855267","url":"https:\/\/creative-insight-pottery.myshopify.com\/products\/tuesday-classes-kitchen-lovers","provider":"Creative Insight Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}