Molly Norfleet, a native Memphian and the owner of Seize The Clay, has along history of love and experience with children, families, art, and the world (both land and sea). Molly attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she received her Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Studies with a concentration in Child Development. She went on to complete her Masters of Science in Child and Family Studies with a focus on Family studies and a cognate concentration in Family Focused Early Childhood Special Education. Meanwhile at UTK, Molly’s other love of dance allowed her to be part of the New Reparatory Dance Company. Molly has worked with children and families and is thrilled to have the opportunity to use her gifts and schooling to work with children and families at Seize The Clay.
At the age of 5, Molly learned to sneak up on macho scuba divers with her snorkel, pretending to be a fish. We’re not sure, but she may be a mermaid because Erik could swear that he spotted gills and maybe even a tail while she was near water. Although she is an avid Scuba Diver and prefers clear, warm ocean water, her blood does run orange to prove her allegiance to the University of Tennessee Volunteers.
Molly loves all creatures great and small, omnivorous, carnivorous, herbivorous, frivolous and especially ridiculous. She has a true appreciation for the absurd or she would never be able to tolerate the like of all of the Seize The Clay crazy staff. Molly’s passion of children and families, dance, snorkeling and scuba diving, culminates in her ability to celebrate her “Joie de Vivre” with all the eclectic artists and the like through Seize The Clay contacts in the Memphis community.

A dam Loeffel is the Manager of Seize The Clay, and was born and raised in Memphis, TN and attended Germantown High School. At Germantown Adam designed and made costumes for the theatre department. Adam attended the Tennessee Governors School for the Arts in 1998, and continues to volunteer his time at local theatres. Adam attended the University of Memphis and concentrated in ceramic fine art. Adam dedicates much of his time to Mid-south Greyhound Adoption Option. Owning 3 retired racing greyhounds, Adam is committed to helping find loving homes for these extraordinary athletes. Adam is also passionate about his pet chickens, that’s right we said chickens. One of the highlights of his day is tending to his backyard flock. “I am amazed every day at the intelligence of my chickens; they are just like my dogs! They love to be with me and follow me all over the yard. Everyone should get  pet chickens.” Adam is also in the process of starting his own line of pottery.

Cristina Jabbour is a student at Mississippi State University in the fine art department earning a degree in interior design. Christina is the proud mommy of Carlton, her tiny Chihuahua.

Lindsay Mullins is a student an Art Education Major at the University of Memphis and an active member in the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Lindsay is very active in the community, Lindsay is a cheerleading/Dance coach for St. Mary’s and is currently working with autistic children as an Autism Therapist. Lindsay also dedicates much of her time to the Ronald McDonald house which is Alpha Delta Pi’s focus charity. Lindsay loves to paint and does custom work for customers. Upon graduation Lindsay hopes to start her career as an art educator.

Jimmy Hoxie is our Cookertaiment chef! Chef Jimmy is an honors graduate of Johnson and Whales University and former executive chef of Bonne Terre Country Inn and Café and former Pastry Chef for La Tourelle. Jimmy has worked with many of the US top pastry chefs, bakers, and chefs. Jimmy is also quite the clay artist! Jimmy enjoys sculpting both functional and sculptural art out of clay. Jimmy is also the Director for the Memphis Youth Theatre.

Catherine Henderson is a student at the University of Memphis. Catherine is studding to become and early childhood educator. Catherine’s love of children and educational background has made her vital to our Birthday party program. Catherine loves to cook and is Chef Jimmy’s sue chef for Cookertaiment night.