instructorsandartclasses

Our Art Class Instructors

Meiklem Kiln Works offers a variety of art classes in addition to
our clay classes for all ages. Most clay classes are taught by
Lyndsay Rae Meiklem unless otherwise noted. Our art class
instructors are knowledgeable artists who have passion for their
crafts. Scroll down to see them all!!!

Patricia Little is an avid textile
artist who enjoys all aspects of
creating with wool and other
fibers. She knits, crochets, dyes
and spins her own yarn and felts
a variety of objects in unique
designs. Pat ‘s enthusiasm for
her craft is contagious and the
ease with which she shares her
knowledge makes her a
wonderful instructor. In addition
to creating art, Pat owns and
runs the Hand-to-Hand Kids Book
Van, which travels to area
schools and encourages children
to read through a free exchange
of books for all ages.

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.

Erin Wraight 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
seen in the Meiklem Kiln Works Artisan
Gallery. 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!

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 felted!

Wendy Mathieu
Weaving Instructor
Wendy has been weaving for 25 years.
She has a studio set up in her house
and weaves one of a kind wall
hangings and rugs as well as other
small gift items.

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

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.