Truthfully, in all the time I have taught I have enjoyed every moment. The feedback has been extremely positive and I am grateful to somehow have found the ability to teach in a clear, creative and inspiring way. The best part about teaching is that it has made me a better potter and challenged me in my own work and how I approach it. As much as I teach, I learn from all the students who sit in front of me on the potter's wheel.
Following is some of the recent feedback (as well as some from other students) I received from a group of art teachers I taught in a one day workshop.
"Kerith Creo is a wonderful clay instructor. She is clearly talented and conveys information in an easy to understand manner. Her throwing class was a lot of fun and I learned quite a bit in a relatively short time. She was very patient with everyone regardless of their ability level going into the class. I would recommend Kerith's class to anyone who is interested in learning to throw clay from an accomplished instructor."
Joan Richie, Art Educator
"My boyfriend and I went on the Valentines Day surprise (AWESOME!) and the last part of our adventure was pottery lessons at Mud, Sweat and Tears - definitely the best part of the day!"
Julia Surette (Student from one day workshop for couples)
"I think the surprise was great!! It was fun getting the clues and trying to figure out what we were going to be doing together. Our instructor at the pottery place was insightful and very helpful. We all enjoyed it and are considering doing a class in the future!"
Lauren (student from a surprise one day workshop with her family members)
"Thank you Kerith. My kids had such a great time - we will be sure to repeat with you later in the year. They are still talking about your class, weeks later."
Kevin (father of eight year old boy and a ten year old girl)
"I just have to say that I had a great time at the workshop because I really enjoyed your class. I have worked with many different clay instructors over the years, but I learned more from you in 3 hours than all of those other classes combined. You have a unique style - a way of getting through to your students that is genuine, thorough, and kind. I not only feel more confident about my limited clay skills, but you gave me tools and ideas to use with my own students in the art room - and some very useful tricks to help keep them on task and feeling confident - which is what keeps students of all ages on the road to success. So thank you, for sharing your knowledge, your time, and your ability to encourage and inspire. "
Deuber, Visual Arts Educator, Stafford Intermediate
"My boyfriend and I went on the Valentines Day surprise (AWESOME!) and the last part of our adventure was pottery lessons at Mud, Sweat and Tears - definitely the best part of the day!"
Julia Surette (Student from one day workshop for couples)
"I think the surprise was great!! It was fun getting the clues and trying to figure out what we were going to be doing together. Our instructor at the pottery place was insightful and very helpful. We all enjoyed it and are considering doing a class in the future!"
Lauren (student from a surprise one day workshop with her family members)
"Thank you Kerith. My kids had such a great time - we will be sure to repeat with you later in the year. They are still talking about your class, weeks later."
Kevin (father of eight year old boy and a ten year old girl)
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Kerith in February 2009. At the time we had just found out that we were pregnant and it wasn't until we recently picked up our pieces almost 2 years later (beyond embarrassing) that we were able to look back and think about how special the artwork we made together was/is. Kerith was a pleasure to work with and she was patient with us during the creative process. We
are excited to take our daughter to the Mud, Sweat and Tears studio to create some beautiful pieces that we will be able to enjoy as a family for years to come.
Nan Sue Marsh
are excited to take our daughter to the Mud, Sweat and Tears studio to create some beautiful pieces that we will be able to enjoy as a family for years to come.
Nan Sue Marsh
"Kerith possesses a unique ability to really connect with children, as she did with my 7 year old son. It was his first time using the potter's wheel and she exhibited a perfect balance of patience, guidance, and encouragement. She was able to help inspire him to create with a gentle hand. She's a true artist who is so open to sharing her talents, that people can truly find the artist within themselves."
John Sprei
