Random fact: I use to be a hairdresser and I think crows are fascinating
Fave colour: Teal (that beautiful ocean color)
Fave art medium: All of them!
Superpower of choice: Talking to spirits (the good ones!)
Fave artist: The kids that create at Clay Café
If I were an animal I would be: A cat, they rule the roost!
In my spare time you can find me: Listening to country music
There is nothing I love more than: My family
Career Goals: To grow and make Clay Café an even better experience
Fun Fact: I don’t have any tattoos…I am too indecisive
Something important to me: Connection and love

Shay is proud to have a Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in Visual Arts with a minor in Art History
Fave colour: Mint and purple.
Fave art medium: My favorite part of art is exploring new mediums, but if I had to pick it would be a three-way tie between Acrylic Painting, Clay Sculpture & Digital Illustration.
Superpower of choice: the ability to fly, or in the least shoot webs and swing around everywhere!
If I were an animal I would be: A rainbow hibernating, forever-snacking bear.
In my spare time you can find me: Playing video games or board games with friends.
There is nothing I love more than: Cuddling with my dog, Duke.
Career Goals: I’m here! As the proud manager of Clay Café, I’m excited to bring more artistic expression to our community and grow the business to provide the creative outlet needed at every age.
Fun Fact: Each of Shay’s tattoos are from a different province in Canada!
Something important to me: Treating everyone with kindness and respect, and encouraging creative freedom.

Fave colour: Purple
Fave art medium: Watercolour
Superpower of choice: Invisibility
Fave artist: Van Gogh
If I were an animal I would be: A Cat
In my spare time you can find me: Painting
There is nothing I love more than: My cat
Career Goals: Having my own Art Studio
Something important to me: My family & friends

Fave colour: Jewel tones of any colour.
Fave art medium: Acrylic painting but I have a new found love for clay! Trying out new mediums at Clay Cafe has been such an incredible experience!
Superpower of choice: The ability to speak and understand any language at any time, even speak to animals.
Fave artist: Always had a fascination for both Banksy and Van Gogh.
If I were an animal I would be: An energetic corgi or a sleepy cat depending on the day.
In my spare time you can find me: Painting at home while I binge watch documentaries with my dogs.
There is nothing I love more than: Teaching and creating… and noodles.
Career Goals: Primary/Elementary teacher. Becoming Miss Frizzle from the Magic School Bus is the ultimate goal.
Fun Fact: I had pet Pot Bellied Pigs when I was young and I think they’re the best house pets!
Something important to me: My family, spreading kindness, and helping others explore their love for creating art!

Fave colour: Sage green or yellow
Fave art medium: Watercolour
Superpower of choice: Mind reading
Fave artist: Frida Kahlo
If I were an animal I would be: A black cat
In my spare time you can find me: Napping
There is nothing I love more than: My fish tank!!
Career Goals: Social worker
Fun Fact: I moved to St. John’s in august 2024 for school!
Something important to me: Spreading kindness!!

Fave colour: Yellow
Fave art medium: Acrylic paint & Clay
Superpower of choice: Knowing the name of every dog just by looking at it.
Fave artist: Mariusz Lewandowski & René Magritte
If I were an animal I would be: A crow
In my spare time you can find me: Playing Stardew Valley till 4am
There is nothing I love more than: Watching the ocean
Career Goals: Marine biologist
Fun Fact: I love Tamagotchis
Something important to me:My 3 kitties