TBI Survivor, Daughter of Peggy, Sister of Cheryl and Aunt to Lucas, Risa is an integral member of the team and the reason Burst Of Butterflies was born.

Risa paints canvas samples, calls guests when pottery is ready, helps with studio organization and supply lists, and much more.

Lucas is the son of owner Cheryl Tisland and the General Manager of Burst Of Butterflies Art Studios.  Although Lucas spends most of his time working on the operations the studios, he is also one of our talented clay wheel throwing instructors.

Lucas brings nine years of clay knowledge and expertise into the classroom understanding that anyone with a desire to learn can pick up wheel throwing. He provides a meditative and existential perspective on the world of clay and believes failure is the foundation from which we build in fact saying “there is no greater teacher than failure”. Throughout the class, Lucas focuses on the technical skill advancement of any and all experience levels and is certainly not afraid to add his quick witted humor into the mix.

Team Member Since April 2014

My career goal is to be a full time ceramic artist and I would like to be part of Burst of Butterflies as long as possible. Additionally, I have a small studio in my garage where I make and sell my own pottery.
In my spare time, I enjoy painting canvas at home. I also love taking my dog on hikes and adventures through the city.
As an artist, I believe that we don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.

Team Member Since June 2021

My name is Crimson aka Crimmy. I am a shift lead here at Burst of Butterflies, but mostly I teach ceramics on the wheel here for our studio. My next goal is to learn all I can about our wonderful kilns and kiln maintenance. My favorite art form is acrylic painting in Andy Warhol style!

I’m excited to teach wheel classes to show people how much fun working with clay can be! Pottery is such a rewarding experience, from making your piece, to glazing it, then taking home a piece you can use. Before working here I was only experienced in hand building, making cute little creatures, it is so exciting to be able to teach people how to use the wheel!

I just recently moved to Arizona so I have really loved exploring and trying new places to eat. I also love hanging out with my puppy and listening to music (indie pop is my favorite!)

Some of my goals I have while working at Burst of Butterflies is to ensure customers feel at ease and inspired, and to encourage their creativity to flow freely while having an enjoyable experience. I also want to provide any assistance and support whenever they need so they end up with a piece of art they love.

My hobbies and interest include creating portraits and experimenting with various art mediums, as well as engaging in crafts such as crocheting and sewing. Additionally I love spending time with friends and family.

Working here has provided me with a great opportunity to grow and learn in this field. I take great joy in knowing that so many people come here with loved ones, as well as sometimes just by themselves, to spend time with us. It is my goal to put a smile on their faces by making the studio as enjoyable for them as possible!

My interests include traveling and photography, thrifting, sewing, and of course pottery! Spending time with my favorite people and enjoying good laughs, as well as many other activities available to me that our beautiful world has to offer!

Team member since May 2023

I have considered myself to be an artist since I was a little girl, and now that I am in my adulthood, I cherish this part of me. I believe exploring your creative side is important no matter what age you are at, and I feel very lucky to be at Burst of Butterflies to help others achieve their artistic goals. My favorite thing at Burst of Butterflies is teaching the little ones different art techniques, then later witnessing them in turn teach their parents the things they just learned. You are never too old to create art!

Outside of the studio, I am a student at Arizona State University in the school of molecular science. I like to balance the stress of school by working on my own personal art projects. My favorite mediums to work with are oil paints, high fire ceramics, and yarn. I am always interested in learning new things, and my interests range from entomology to video games and everything in between. Please stop by the studio and say hi some time; thanks for reading!

Working at an art studio has been my dream since I was a little kid, so I’m very grateful for having the opportunity to work at Burst of Butterflies! It brings me a lot of joy to see friends and families visit the studio to spend time together by doing art. It is my goal to provide assistance, tips, and recommendations to anyone who needs them and to eventually become a certified wheel instructor!

I have a lot of art related hobbies including drawing, painting, and printmaking; additionally I love doing ceramics! Some of my other interests are playing the guitar, crocheting, photography and community service.

Team Member since August 2023