The Ceramic Garden is...

My story started on May 1st, 2005, when I bought The Ceramic Garden, previously a pottery painting studio. On that day, 14 years ago, art became my escape from the corporate world. I set off on an adventure, learning mostly by trial and error, plus some very hard work. I became the self-taught artist and teacher I am now. When I started, I didn't even know what a kiln was!  

Since taking over The Ceramic Garden, I have had the pleasure of teaching art all over Tampa Bay: the YMCA, McKitrick Elementary School, THINK homeschooler cooperative, Wellcare Health Plans, TECO, SunTrust Bank, Hunter Warfield, St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, the Carrollwood Cultural Center, the Boy Scouts of America, and various daycares in Tampa, Dunedin, and Wesley Chapel.

Through my teaching, I have met so many incredibly nice, caring, and loving people. I have built so many awesome relationships and made close friends.

Since leaving my Northdale location four years ago, I have continued to teach out of my house and have been active in the community. So many have asked me when I was going to open up a new location and where, and I am please to announce the opening of my new storefront in Lutz in June 2019!

I truly believe that there is a creative solution for every issue on Earth. I am committed to teaching art because I believe that, through teaching, I am helping children, teens, adults, and even myself to solve some kind of equation, to balance something in our lives, whether psychologically, physically, or spiritually. Through art, we balance our lives.

I am proud to say that I am fulfilling my purpose in life. I have impacted the lives of many adults and thousands of children. Even if you don't think of yourself as an artist, there is always a way to discover your own talent and creativity. Play and create--that's the only way for you to discover your inner artist!  

Artfully yours,

Ms. Christine

-Christine Terranova, Owner