Patty Storms, proprietor of Lakeside Pottery, is a painter and ceramic artist. She began her love for pottery under the instruction of Ken Kantro, (Lovell Designs) in Portland, Maine. After graduating from Wesleyan University she worked at both Christie's and LIGHT Gallery in New York City in the field of 19th and 20th century photography. She teaches the potters wheel and handbuilding/sculpting in both children and adult classes. She design and create custom commission pottery work for individuals and collectors. She manages open studio, conducts corporate team building workshops and birthday parties and trains teachers in ceramic techniques. Patty is available for painting, portraits and pottery commission work. Patty's work is sold in galleries and in exhibits. To see Patty's works

Jon Puzzuoli an accomplished ceramic artist and a teacher. Before making the transition to clay he studied and worked with black and white photography for four years. Jon has been working at Lakeside Pottery for nearly five years climbing up the ranks. He started as an intern and then went on to teaching children’s and beginners classes. Currently he teaches several adult programs (include handbuilding and advanced classes), manages open studio time, and teaches an after school and camp programs for children. Jon’s work is displayed sold through local galleries and commissions work. To see Jon's work

Rachel Watts, originally a Tennessee native, graduated from UConn with a degree in Linguistics and Psychology. She has a passion for both teaching and art and animation. Since graduating she worked in Boston as a special education teacher for students diagnosed primarily with Autism. She worked in both private and public schools as well as in the home collaborating with behaviorists, teachers, and parents to assess the educational and structural needs of children and their families. Rachel is a student at Lakeside Pottery and an intern helping to manage Open Studio. She is also working at Lakeside Pottery as a teacher's assistant for children's classes and special events programs. To See Rachel's work

Juan Andreu is known for his large-scale public works of art, which are placed in churches, public displays and private collections. Juan has shown his work extensively since 1974 in Spain and the USA receiving numerous awards. His works range in size from small tabletop pieces to large bronze and wood sculptures. Juan is specialized in classic sculpture in ceramic, wood, bronze and stone mediums and he is a master restorer. He also paints both small and large scale works in oil, watercolor and pastel. Juan Andreu holds a Ph. D. in Fine Arts from the University of Valencia, School of Fine Arts, in Spain. Juan is a Professor of Art at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut & Housatonic Technical Community College in Bridgeport, CT. He has also taught art at Silvermine Guild and the Farmington Valley Arts Centers. To see Juan's works