JENIFER LEVINE

Jenifer Levine, a native of Saint John, is a teacher and practicing ceramic artist currently based in Toronto. Educated primarily in production pottery at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, she gained a strong technical foundation, mastering materials, processes, and traditional craft practices.
Seeking to expand her artistic voice, Jenifer later shifted toward fine art ceramic sculpture, studying under prominent Canadian ceramicists at the University of Waterloo. This transition allowed her to push clay beyond functional form and into expressive, sculptural territory.
Committed equally to education, Jenifer strengthened her pedagogical skills through the Professional Studies program at Niagara University and is an Ontario Certified Teacher in good standing. Her teaching style—recognized for its clarity, encouragement, and depth of knowledge—has earned her a respected place within the ceramics community. Balancing her studio practice with her commitment to instruction, Jenifer fosters learning environments where students feel supported, curious, and confident in their exploration of clay.

Education:

2023 Niagara University, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Secondary Teachable subjects- Visual Arts and Social Sciences

2003 University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Fine Art, Studio Specification Ceramic Sculpture

1999 New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Diploma of Fine Craft, Clay Studio

Teaching Experience: 

2025 Wheelhouse Pottery, Senior Instructor
2025 Ceramics Instructor, Danforth Collegiate Institute
2024 & 2026 Art Teacher, Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts
2025 & 2024 Wheel Works Hand Building Workshop
2021-present ClayArt Studios Senior Instructor
2019-2018 VAM Workshop Instructor

Leadership / Service:

2025 Art Gallery of Burlington, Performing Artist
2023 NCECA volunteer, Artist Assistant
2017-2019 Gardiner Museum Family Sunday Volunteer

Ceramics Experience & Development:

2026 Conversations in Clay, Fusion Conference
2026 Creative Insights Workshop with Tony Clennell
2025 Women in Clay, Fusion Conference
2025 Danny Meisigner Workshop
2025 Alex Olsen Workshop
2024 New Clay Conference, Ottawa, ON
2024 Touchstone Center for Crafts, Pennsylvania, PA
2024 Naomi Clement Finding Your Voice Mentorship
2023 Haystack Mountain School of Craft
2023 Hamilton Potter’s Guild Wood-firing Workshop
2021 Naomi Clement Professional Practices Workshop
2020 Tony Clennell Studio Practice Workshop
2016 Executive Director / Designer, 3DE Creations
2000-2003 Studio Technician, University of Waterloo
1996-2000 Assistant Manager, Studio coordinator, Johnson Pottery, Fredericton, NB

Selected Exhibitions and Sales:

2026 Fossils Bones and Stones, Paul Morin Gallery
2026-2017 Guelph Potter’s Market
2026-2018 Guelph Art on the Street
2025-2024 Hamilton Potter’s Guild Holiday sale
2023 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
2022, 2018 Toronto Tattoo Show NIX
2022 Creative Spark in the Yard
2022-2023 Oakville Art in the Park
2022 Pelham Art Festival
2018 Growlerfest, Pittsburgh, PA
2018 McMichael Autumn Art Fundraiser
2018 The Potters’ Guild of Hamilton & Region Biennial
2018 Elora Sculpture Project
2017 Fusion Clay & Glass Show
2017 The Independents Show Art Exhibit
2003 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
2003 University of Waterloo Undergrad Show

Awards & Scholarships:

2024 Finding Your Voice Mentorship scholarship
2018 Whitchurch-Stouville Best Display, Art in the Park