Cathleen Nicholson graduated from Sheridan College, School of Crafts and Design in 1997 after which she stayed on as a resident student artist and a multi-year residency in the legendary ceramic studio. Her beginning as a teaching assistant developed into a teaching position in the art fundamentals program and eventually teaching throughout the full time ceramic program, landing on an intermediate throwing and atmospheric firing class for the last 8 years. At the same time, Cathleen developed classes and taught ceramics to children and adults at Crack Pot Studio, a community studio in Oakville from 1996 to present day. Cathleen brings modestly and solid skills mixed with humour, dedication and sincerity.