Nicole Tolbert studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design and graduated magna cum laude with her degree in fine arts from The Ohio State University. Her thrown and handbuilt sculptures have been exhibited both locally and regionally. She has been teaching beginning and intermediate level ceramics to children and adults for over eight years in studios and classrooms through the Columbus area. In addition to creating her own artwork and teaching, Nicole serves as Director for the Fine Arts Exhibition at the Ohio State Fair.