Our Team
Judith Wing, Pottery Teacher
Judi Wing has been involved with teaching art for nearly 35 years. The majority of her time has been spent teaching students of all ages in New Hampshire public school systems. She received her undergraduate degree in education from Northern Illinois University, and later earned her Masters degree in art therapy from Wright State University. After graduating from college, Judi worked as an art therapist at a private residential program for children with behavioral issues. This led to a second art therapy position at a psychiatric facility in Southern NH. She retired from teaching full time in June of 2019. Presently, Judi is a Title 1 Reading Interventionist in Milford, NH. where she also resides.
A lifetime artist, Judi loves to work in clay, both on the wheel and handbuilding. She also paints in both oil and acrylic mediums, as well as pencil drawing. As an art therapist, Judi understands the power clay and other art mediums have, when it comes to healing stressed and tired minds and bodies. The pure joy of self expression one receives while creating artwork is so very important to the balance in our lives.
John McKenzie, LMT
John is a licensed massage therapist who received his training at the New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts, where he gained a strong foundation in both clinical and holistic bodywork modalities. With a focus on neuromuscular and restorative massage techniques, John brings a skilled and intuitive approach to each session. He specializes in addressing chronic pain conditions, particularly migraine headaches, and offers deep tissue and sports massage for those recovering from injury or seeking improved physical performance. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of anatomy and the body’s healing potential, and he is known for creating a therapeutic environment that supports lasting relief and overall well-being.
Michael FonG, Pottery Teacher
My interest in pottery began with an introduction through a private lesson with a local artist and instantly became enamored with all the crossovers with professional life as a Chef. The process of transforming mud and sand into stone and glass is magical to me. Studying as an apprentice for a local artist of international renown and attending the BFA program at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester New Hampshire were the next steps for me to find my voice in clay. Now as the culinary career can take a back seat to the pursuit of Art in my life, I look forward to being able to share what I have gained in trying to understand the alchemy in process of clay.
Nicole L’Heureux, Pottery Teacher
Nicole L’Heureux (La-Roo) is a self-taught pottery artist, focusing on wheel thrown, multi-functional pottery. She has been working with clay for four years and started her own small batch pottery business. She uses throwing clay as a form of meditation and relaxation. L'Heureux in French means “the happy.” She strives to fulfill this meaning in every aspect of her life and chooses to spread happiness through the pieces she creates. Nicole believes we are all in search of happiness in this world and she hopes you can see that in her artwork.
Will McCanless
Will McCanless is a well-traveled and experienced Potter and Clay Instructor whose deep knowledge stems from his roots in the 200-year-old pottery tradition of Seagrove, North Carolina. As a second-generation potter from Seagrove, a town recognized for its numerous pottery studios, he gained his foundation by apprenticing with his parents before working for 16 years at the family business, Dover Pottery. Will then established his own studio and gallery, McCanless Pottery, in 2006, operating two locations before his move to Australia in 2019.
Since relocating, Will has worked as a production potter and instructor for several notable organizations, including Bendigo Pottery, Academy Bendigo School of Art, Elizabeth Bell Ceramics, Faludi Ceramics, Muddle Ceramics, and Ian Clare Studio Pottery. He also contributed significantly to the central Victorian ceramics community by serving as President and later as Executive Director of Castlemaine Clay in Castlemaine, VIC.
In the US, Will is co-founder of The Celebration of Seagrove Potters, a major pottery festival in the southeastern United States, and has served on the boards of The Museum of North Carolina Traditional Pottery and the Seagrove Area Potters Association.
Will specializes in brush decoration, zinc silicate crystalline glaze, wood-fired pottery, and also possesses experience with Raku and reduction firing. His background and work have been featured in publications such as Southern Living, Our State, and Pinehurst Magazine. Furthermore, his expertise is cited in the books The Remarkable Potters of Seagrove, Crystalline Glazes: The Process and Materials, and Fodor's Travel Guide.
Rebecca Sey
I have always been interested in holistic wellness and the mind-body connection and became a Massachusetts licensed massage therapist in 2006 and a New Hampshire licensed massage therapist in 2025. I enjoy working with my hands and am grateful that I can use them to connect with and bring comfort, relief, and relaxation to my clients. I offer Swedish and deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and reflexology.
In addition to massage, I freelance for non-profit organizations, am learning Scottish Gaelic, re-learning Spanish, and spend time in nature communing with its creatures.
I have 4 children and my favorite times are spent with them.
I live in Massachusetts with my one in a million husband and our one of a kind cat.