Our Instructors
Meiklem Kiln Works offers a variety of art, yoga and energy classes in
addition to our clay classes for all ages. Most clay classes are taught by
Lyndsay Rae Meiklem unless otherwise noted. All of our instructors are
knowledgeable artists or wellness professionals who have great pasison
for what they do. Scroll down to meet them all!!!
Meiklem Kiln Works offers a variety of art, yoga and energy classes in
addition to our clay classes for all ages. Most clay classes are taught by
Lyndsay Rae Meiklem unless otherwise noted. All of our instructors are
knowledgeable artists or wellness professionals who have great pasison
for what they do. Scroll down to meet them all!!!
Pam J. Nelson is a Connecticut native, and
presently maintains a watercolor studio and gallery in
Gales Ferry. She received art training at the University of
Connecticut, as well as multiple classes and
workshops. She taught classes at Lyman Allyn Art
Museum in New London for seventeen years in addition
to giving private classes in her studio. Pam J. Nelson
has been a juror in regional art shows including the
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival and the Niantic Art Show. She
exhibits regularly and has received many awards and
prizes. Her work is also featured in public and private art
collections worldwide.
presently maintains a watercolor studio and gallery in
Gales Ferry. She received art training at the University of
Connecticut, as well as multiple classes and
workshops. She taught classes at Lyman Allyn Art
Museum in New London for seventeen years in addition
to giving private classes in her studio. Pam J. Nelson
has been a juror in regional art shows including the
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival and the Niantic Art Show. She
exhibits regularly and has received many awards and
prizes. Her work is also featured in public and private art
collections worldwide.
Erin Wraichette is owner of Goddess
Designs Jewelry and teaches art at Griswold
Middle school. Erin teaches all of our
beaded jewelry making workshops. Her
work can often be found in the Meiklem Kiln
Works Gift Shop. She works with silver, gold
filled and semi precious stone beads which
she makes available to her students in our
beaded jewelry classes.
Designs Jewelry and teaches art at Griswold
Middle school. Erin teaches all of our
beaded jewelry making workshops. Her
work can often be found in the Meiklem Kiln
Works Gift Shop. She works with silver, gold
filled and semi precious stone beads which
she makes available to her students in our
beaded jewelry classes.
Kristin L. Quinn graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a degree in
Sculpture and Graphic Design. She enjoys sculpting, print making and uses her home office
for freelance graphic design services. Kristin is excited to be a part of our team of
experienced instructors and is thrilled to be able to share her extensive knowledge with
students of all ages. She teaches hand building with clay and print making to adults and
children! In addition she is our Graphic Designer Extrordinaire!!!
Sculpture and Graphic Design. She enjoys sculpting, print making and uses her home office
for freelance graphic design services. Kristin is excited to be a part of our team of
experienced instructors and is thrilled to be able to share her extensive knowledge with
students of all ages. She teaches hand building with clay and print making to adults and
children! In addition she is our Graphic Designer Extrordinaire!!!
Tammy Michaud loves
working with children and in her
home studio enjoys creating glass
beads through a process called
Lampwork, as well as creating an
extensive array of three dimensional
and flat felted pieces. In addition to
teaching adult felt making, Tammy is
an instrumental instructor in our After
School classes for kids where she
shares her love for all things art!
working with children and in her
home studio enjoys creating glass
beads through a process called
Lampwork, as well as creating an
extensive array of three dimensional
and flat felted pieces. In addition to
teaching adult felt making, Tammy is
an instrumental instructor in our After
School classes for kids where she
shares her love for all things art!
Check out some of Tammy's work !!!
www.dragonfly73beadfelt.etsy.com
www.dragonfly73beadfelt.etsy.com
| Marion Moebus book making and stamping instructor |
Bethany Bonner
Drawing instructor.
Drawing instructor.
Jennifer L.Johnson
Mosaic Instructor
I am a local artist residing in Lisbon, CT with my fantastic husband,
and two lovely children. I attended Massachusetts College of Art, and have taken many
classes at the Guilford Art Center, Snow Farm, and Adult Continuing Ed. My work can be seen
at the NAC Gallery in Norwich, local boutiques and shops, and in my online store. I’ve dabbled
in many mediums over the years and recently tried to narrow my loves to fused glass,
mosaics and concrete garden art. I’ve really enjoyed sharing my experience through classes
and workshops.
Everyday is a new adventure in creating.
www.artsaladstudio.com
Mosaic Instructor
I am a local artist residing in Lisbon, CT with my fantastic husband,
and two lovely children. I attended Massachusetts College of Art, and have taken many
classes at the Guilford Art Center, Snow Farm, and Adult Continuing Ed. My work can be seen
at the NAC Gallery in Norwich, local boutiques and shops, and in my online store. I’ve dabbled
in many mediums over the years and recently tried to narrow my loves to fused glass,
mosaics and concrete garden art. I’ve really enjoyed sharing my experience through classes
and workshops.
Everyday is a new adventure in creating.
www.artsaladstudio.com
Karen Bruscini RN, BSN, HTCP
Energy Work Instructor
Karen has a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University
of Rhode Island School of Nursing. Over the past 18 years
she has developed and practiced her skills in
Neurosurgical and Trauma ICU nursing, pediatrics, organ
transplant, geriatrics, medical surgical nursing and
emergency room advanced life support trauma nursing.
She has been an educator for nursing assistants and a
case manager for Ocean State Nursing. She received her
Healing Touch practitioner certification and has her energy
practice Hopkington, RI.
Energy Work Instructor
Karen has a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University
of Rhode Island School of Nursing. Over the past 18 years
she has developed and practiced her skills in
Neurosurgical and Trauma ICU nursing, pediatrics, organ
transplant, geriatrics, medical surgical nursing and
emergency room advanced life support trauma nursing.
She has been an educator for nursing assistants and a
case manager for Ocean State Nursing. She received her
Healing Touch practitioner certification and has her energy
practice Hopkington, RI.
Anne Mehr, RYT
Svaroopa Inspired Yoga
Anne is a 200 hour level Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) of teacher
training in Svaroopa®. She went to her first yoga class in 1979.
Twenty nine years later, she discovered Svaroopa® yoga. Anne found
in Svaroopa® the same sweetness, joy and room for discovery she had
experienced in those first yoga classes she attended in 1979 and this
is what she strives to bring to her students. She finds that Svaroopa®
yoga provides the time and space for one’s own healing and sense of
Self to evolve in new and very profound ways.The teaching is simple
and straightforward. Anne has witnessed the potential that Svaroopa®
has to open our bodies and minds to subtle awarenesses that
create a new perspective within us. Anne sees her role as a teacher
as a way to facilitate and support this journey for others.
Svaroopa Inspired Yoga
Anne is a 200 hour level Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) of teacher
training in Svaroopa®. She went to her first yoga class in 1979.
Twenty nine years later, she discovered Svaroopa® yoga. Anne found
in Svaroopa® the same sweetness, joy and room for discovery she had
experienced in those first yoga classes she attended in 1979 and this
is what she strives to bring to her students. She finds that Svaroopa®
yoga provides the time and space for one’s own healing and sense of
Self to evolve in new and very profound ways.The teaching is simple
and straightforward. Anne has witnessed the potential that Svaroopa®
has to open our bodies and minds to subtle awarenesses that
create a new perspective within us. Anne sees her role as a teacher
as a way to facilitate and support this journey for others.
Kathryn Salley, RYT, Reiki III
Master & Teacher
Reiki Classes & Intuitive Readings
Kevin Salley
Zen Buddhism & Ecstatic Drumming
Master & Teacher
Reiki Classes & Intuitive Readings
Kevin Salley
Zen Buddhism & Ecstatic Drumming
Elysia Bates, Nationally
Certified Reflexology Therapist
Reflexology promotes health and
well being, boosts the immune
system, lowers blood pressure and
is very relaxing. Every part of the body
is connected to a reflex on the foot.
Certified Reflexology Therapist
Reflexology promotes health and
well being, boosts the immune
system, lowers blood pressure and
is very relaxing. Every part of the body
is connected to a reflex on the foot.
Carol Dunn
Photoshop, Collage &
Gelatin Printing
Photoshop, Collage &
Gelatin Printing
Kristie Foss
Fine Silver
Precious Metal
Clay & Polymer
Clay
Fine Silver
Precious Metal
Clay & Polymer
Clay
John Benbow, PhD, RYT, CPT
John comes to us with a myriad of health and fitness
experience. He is a Registered Teacher of Yogafit® and
is currently expanding his training working towards his
500hr certification. He holds certifications from the
American Council of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for
personal training, from Spin-fitness for group cycling and
from AFAA and American Council on Exercise (ACE) for
group fitness. He also owns BGB, LLC and enables
individuals on their own wellness journeys and is
continually amazed at the levels that a
mind-body-spiritually balanced body can achieve.
John comes to us with a myriad of health and fitness
experience. He is a Registered Teacher of Yogafit® and
is currently expanding his training working towards his
500hr certification. He holds certifications from the
American Council of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for
personal training, from Spin-fitness for group cycling and
from AFAA and American Council on Exercise (ACE) for
group fitness. He also owns BGB, LLC and enables
individuals on their own wellness journeys and is
continually amazed at the levels that a
mind-body-spiritually balanced body can achieve.
Kate Novack, CPT, RYT
Kate is a WITS Certified Personal Trainer and Sierra Bender
Wholistic Yoga Therapy Instructor. Relating to the Kripalu master
lineage, Kate has studied with Cynthia Conlon, Jeff Migdow, Amrit
& Kamini Desai and assists Sierra Bender. A healer, Kate enjoys
her days as an In-home Life Coach for the Connecticut shoreline
motivating families and elders to open their hearts and keep
moving. Spiritually, Kate is a humble student of The Condor
Eagle union. She is attuned with and respects traditions of the
elders of North American and South American natives. She
brings a light, open heart to the mat.
Kate is a WITS Certified Personal Trainer and Sierra Bender
Wholistic Yoga Therapy Instructor. Relating to the Kripalu master
lineage, Kate has studied with Cynthia Conlon, Jeff Migdow, Amrit
& Kamini Desai and assists Sierra Bender. A healer, Kate enjoys
her days as an In-home Life Coach for the Connecticut shoreline
motivating families and elders to open their hearts and keep
moving. Spiritually, Kate is a humble student of The Condor
Eagle union. She is attuned with and respects traditions of the
elders of North American and South American natives. She
brings a light, open heart to the mat.
Neiley Rushford-Snide, RYT
Neiley has been practicing Yoga for over 10 years. She had explored many
styles of Yoga including Bikram, Iyengar, Vinyasa and Hatha. She has been
attending Yoga Journal conferences since 2001, practicing with master
teachers. This is where she met Lisa and Charles Matkin, the teachers she
chose to study with, and completed her 200 hour teacher training in 2007. She
is currently attending the 500 hour training program with the same teachers in
Garrison, NY. Neiley’s approach to teaching encourages students to find their
inner-teacher, and bring awareness to subtle body holding patterns. She
incorporates proper alignment, Vinyasa, breath work, and light meditations.
Her style is informal and inspiring, appropriate for all levels.
Neiley has been practicing Yoga for over 10 years. She had explored many
styles of Yoga including Bikram, Iyengar, Vinyasa and Hatha. She has been
attending Yoga Journal conferences since 2001, practicing with master
teachers. This is where she met Lisa and Charles Matkin, the teachers she
chose to study with, and completed her 200 hour teacher training in 2007. She
is currently attending the 500 hour training program with the same teachers in
Garrison, NY. Neiley’s approach to teaching encourages students to find their
inner-teacher, and bring awareness to subtle body holding patterns. She
incorporates proper alignment, Vinyasa, breath work, and light meditations.
Her style is informal and inspiring, appropriate for all levels.
Ricky Snide Jr., RYT
Ricky has been practicing Yoga for over 5 years. He was
first inspired to try Yoga after a shoulder injury, caused by
years of work in the concrete field, was deemed “operation
necessary”. After his first Bikram Yoga class,he felt his
shoulder pain decrease and noted that his back felt great.
Wanting to learn more about the practice of Yoga, he
completed his 200 hour teacher-training in 2009. He is
currently participating in the 500 hour training program with
Matkin Yoga, Garrison, NY. Rick’s approach to teaching
brings anatomical awareness with an emphasis on proper
alignment in poses. His style is casual and comfortable,
and he provides precise and grounding hands-on assists
to those students who want them.
Ricky has been practicing Yoga for over 5 years. He was
first inspired to try Yoga after a shoulder injury, caused by
years of work in the concrete field, was deemed “operation
necessary”. After his first Bikram Yoga class,he felt his
shoulder pain decrease and noted that his back felt great.
Wanting to learn more about the practice of Yoga, he
completed his 200 hour teacher-training in 2009. He is
currently participating in the 500 hour training program with
Matkin Yoga, Garrison, NY. Rick’s approach to teaching
brings anatomical awareness with an emphasis on proper
alignment in poses. His style is casual and comfortable,
and he provides precise and grounding hands-on assists
to those students who want them.
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