Our Wild Child Staff
carla Paschal - Hunt
Opening in 2017, our studio was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to inspire others to relax, unwind, and reconnect with themselves through the creative process. We believe that art is not only a form of expression, but also a pathway to mindfulness, stress relief, and personal growth. Art has always been a source of inspiration and healing in my life. With a background in mental health counseling, I’ve seen firsthand the powerful, therapeutic impact that creative expression can have on emotional well-being. Opening an art studio has been a lifelong dream—one rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a space to explore, express, and reconnect with themselves through art. To me, art isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about how it makes you feel while you’re creating it. That experience of connection, joy, and personal expression is what I hope to share with every person who walks through our doors.
Jen Cole
Meet out Pottery Teacher. Jen has created pottery since she was 8 years old. She is a graduate from Penland , a prestigious school for the arts, and has a BS in Biology from UNCW. Jen enjoys creating pottery and clay creations in her studio and has been featured in “Our State Magazine” with her clay ornaments as a NC staple. You’ll find Jen teaching a variety of summer camps, homeschool class, pottery wheel and clay classes for kids and adults at the Wild Child