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With skilled hands and creative presence, our facilitators bring expertise and passion, and infuse meaning to every experience.
Ginger
FacilitatorGinger took her first pottery course over 35 years ago and was immediately drawn to the tactile joy of shaping clay. Over time, she shifted from making things to discovering in clay a grounding and fulfilling experience of connection - to self, to others and to the earth. The vision for earthen vessels was seeded by a small pottery community in Venezuela. Years later, that inspiration grew to the creation of the first ‘Touch the Earth' workshops. Ginger blends clay workshops with her studies at The Centre for Courage and Renewal - a global community founded by Parker J Palmer, whose work centers on living and leading with integrity. In earthen vessels, clay becomes a practice of slowing down, allowing creativity to open up new possibilities. In 2012 Ginger also founded Hintonburg Pottery, rooted in the local community, a studio that welcomes children and adults and offers ceramic artists a place to showcase their work.
Mary
FacilitatorMary's journey with clay began in the embrace of family, surrounded by mountains, forests, and lakes. Over the years, this practice deepened into a passion—not just for creativity, but for sharing it with others. She is driven by a desire to connect hearts and nurture community well-being. At earthen vessels, she has found both a creative home and a space to pour her love for community. As she shapes clay, she draws inspiration from the wonder of the natural world and the tertiary’s generous gifts. Mary's enthusiasm and strong skills bring added energy to earthen vessels where participants feel inspired, supported and empowered in their creative exploration.
Michelle
FacilitatorMichelle’s journey with clay began in 2002, and since then, she has immersed herself in the craft—taking countless courses, working as a studio potter, and teaching at Hintonburg Pottery. Now, she brings her passion for clay to earthen vessels as a facilitator. With over 30 years in education as a teacher, guidance counselor, and school principal, Michelle has dedicated her career to supporting growth and well-being. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling from the University of Ottawa and a Certificate in Positive Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her experience leading wellness initiatives in schools, combined with her love of pottery, has led her to earthen vessels, where she shares the joy of clay as a source of grounding, meditation, renewal, and fun.
Diane
FacilitatorDiane Black is a Kingston artist who began her training in the field of book illustration and spent many years in the commercial art world. She now has a full time studio practice with a focus on figurative clay sculpture, painting, drawing and teaching. Diane’s work is exhibited in Galleries and shows throughout Ontario and can be found in private collections both in Canada and internationally. She teaches workshops in drawing, painting and sculpture and has coordinated art workshops which attract participants internationally. In addition to her regular studio practice, Diane runs an art program for adults with disabilities.
Sydney
FacilitatorSydney’s connection to clay began in childhood, when she took her first pottery class and instantly fell in love with the process. Since then, clay has remained a constant creative outlet—something she returns to for both expression and inspiration. She is currently studying Community Design at Dalhousie University, where she explores the relationship between creativity, space, and community. Alongside her studies, she has taught the Kids Clay Camps at Hintonburg Pottery. Sydney now joins earthen vessels studio as a facilitator sharing her love of pottery with kids and helping them build confidence through hands-on making. Bringing a thoughtful and creative approach to her work, Sydney is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where kids can explore, experiment, and enjoy the process of working with clay.
Ginger
FacilitatorGinger took her first pottery course over 35 years ago and was immediately drawn to the tactile joy of shaping clay. Over time, she shifted from making things to discovering in clay a grounding and fulfilling experience of connection - to self, to others and to the earth. The vision for earthen vessels was seeded by a small pottery community in Venezuela. Years later, that inspiration grew to the creation of the first ‘Touch the Earth' workshops. Ginger blends clay workshops with her studies at The Centre for Courage and Renewal - a global community founded by Parker J Palmer, whose work centers on living and leading with integrity. In earthen vessels, clay becomes a practice of slowing down, allowing creativity to open up new possibilities. In 2012 Ginger also founded Hintonburg Pottery, rooted in the local community, a studio that welcomes children and adults and offers ceramic artists a place to showcase their work.
Michelle
FacilitatorMichelle’s journey with clay began in 2002, and since then, she has immersed herself in the craft—taking countless courses, working as a studio potter, and teaching at Hintonburg Pottery. Now, she brings her passion for clay to earthen vessels as a facilitator. With over 30 years in education as a teacher, guidance counselor, and school principal, Michelle has dedicated her career to supporting growth and well-being. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling from the University of Ottawa and a Certificate in Positive Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her experience leading wellness initiatives in schools, combined with her love of pottery, has led her to earthen vessels, where she shares the joy of clay as a source of grounding, meditation, renewal, and fun.
Diane
FacilitatorDiane Black is a Kingston artist who began her training in the field of book illustration and spent many years in the commercial art world. She now has a full time studio practice with a focus on figurative clay sculpture, painting, drawing and teaching. Diane’s work is exhibited in Galleries and shows throughout Ontario and can be found in private collections both in Canada and internationally. She teaches workshops in drawing, painting and sculpture and has coordinated art workshops which attract participants internationally. In addition to her regular studio practice, Diane runs an art program for adults with disabilities.
Mary
FacilitatorMary's journey with clay began in the embrace of family, surrounded by mountains, forests, and lakes. Over the years, this practice deepened into a passion—not just for creativity, but for sharing it with others. She is driven by a desire to connect hearts and nurture community well-being. At earthen vessels, she has found both a creative home and a space to pour her love for community. As she shapes clay, she draws inspiration from the wonder of the natural world and the tertiary’s generous gifts. Mary's enthusiasm and strong skills bring added energy to earthen vessels where participants feel inspired, supported and empowered in their creative exploration.
Sydney
FacilitatorSydney’s connection to clay began in childhood, when she took her first pottery class and instantly fell in love with the process. Since then, clay has remained a constant creative outlet—something she returns to for both expression and inspiration. She is currently studying Community Design at Dalhousie University, where she explores the relationship between creativity, space, and community. Alongside her studies, she has taught the Kids Clay Camps at Hintonburg Pottery. Sydney now joins earthen vessels studio as a facilitator sharing her love of pottery with kids and helping them build confidence through hands-on making. Bringing a thoughtful and creative approach to her work, Sydney is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where kids can explore, experiment, and enjoy the process of working with clay.
