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!)

Team Member Since July 2022

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!

Team Member Since July 2022

Shift Lead / Clay Specialist

Team Member since January 2025

Shift Lead / Clay Specialist

There are so many things I love about being at Burst Of Butterflies.  I love teaching.  I genuinely love to teach classes.  It is so rewarding to help people create and have them leave satisfied.

If you ask me, I will tell you…
“This is the best job ever!”

Team Member since March 2025

Studio Assistant / Clay Specialist

What I love most about being part of Burst Of Butterflies is the people I get to meet.  Everyone comes together for the same reason…to create something.  Meeting each and every one of you to share a small part of our lives together is rewarding!

In my free time I love to make pottery, sand cast and wire wrap.

I am pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and I hope to be able to translate my hands on skills and imaginative ideas to some design or planning in workplace projects.

I look forward to seeing you in the studio or guiding you in a clay wheel class.  Come take a class from us! You definitely won’t regret it!

Team Member Since April 2025

Studio Assistant / Production Specialist

Team Member since October 2023

I think I found my place: Burst of Butterflies in Chandler! Since I was younger, I’ve always loved to draw and create. I have a lot of experience in the art field including watercolor painting, oil painting, printmaking, ceramics, pottery, and much more! I still love to learn, and now I have the chance to teach and help other people with art and enjoy being creative. Let’s color our lives with ART!

Team Member since April 2023

Studio Assistant / Upcoming Clay Specialist

Team Member since June 2025

Studio Assistant

Team Member since April 2025

Studio Assistant

Team Member since August 2025

Studio Assistant

From when I was about age 8 or 9, I loved going to Burst Of Butterflies Studio where I was always surrounded with people who wanted to help me and lift me up with joy.  I am so glad to continue my journey with the Burst Of Butterflies family.  My dream has always been to be part of something big and this is just the thing!

Team Member since September 2025

Studio Assistant

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.

I am currently focused on college and contribute to Burst Of Butterflies on an on-call basis and during school breaks.

Team Member since July 2023

Studio Assistant / Clay Specialist

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!

I currently am focused on finalizing my PHD program and contribute to Burst Of Butterflies on call and during school breaks.

Team Member Since May 2017

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.

Although, her time on this earth ended in 2022, her spirit lives on in our studio and we honor her every day.

Rest Peacefully
Theresa Buglio
05/04/1980 – 01/29/2022

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

Lucas brings 14 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