South St. Louis Pottery Studio

Lunch hour. After work. After dinner. Bring your mom, kids, friends, co-workers... At SBAP we are committed to improving the lives of Saint Louis kids, teens, adults, residents, visitors and volunteers of different neighborhoods, different jobs, identities and backgrounds. We provide affordable and free opportunities in pottery, ceramics, textile and sewing classes. By doing this we believe we can change lives and our community through art!

We love creatives who believe in making things by hand and don't mind getting messy or dirty. You need a place to get away from it all. Start an Etsy shop. Make your own mug or dinnerware set, or work on your portfolio. Even if you have never touched clay or a sewing machine before you can find your path here. All of our staff and instructors are highly skilled, experienced and qualified to help you on your MaK-ing journey...

Sarah Rye Bliss

she/her/hers

Co-Founder + Instructor + GAP Mentor
sarah@southbroadwayartproject.org
Sarah is an artist, educator, community volunteer and  mother of three children. Sarah has a B.A. in Studio Art with an emphasis in Ceramics, and a B.A. in Secondary Art Education from Webster University. Sarah has been working as an artist and art educator for the past 21 years with a focus on building accessible, equitable community art education programming for all ages.

Sarah oversees the creative mission, vision and operation of SBAP as well as the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs, and services.  Sarah also works closely with the Board of Directors and Parent Ambassadors on Fund-raising.

Jade Conway

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Pottery Instructor + GAP Mentor
jade@southbroadwayartproject.org

Jade combines her passion for public health and social justice with community connection, art, mindfulness practices to address root causes of negative health outcomes, specifically toxic stress and trauma. This intersection of art, healing, and public health is where Jade finds great joy. Jade is an artist, yoga teacher, veteran, and public health advocate. Jade graduated with her Master’s in Public Health from Saint Louis University in 2020 with concentrations in Maternal and Child Health and Global Health. Jade hopes to help further community connection in St. Louis with SBAP by creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment by utilizing a trauma-informed approach.

Tim Bliss

Co-Founder + Studio Tech + Operations

tim@southbroadwayartproject.org

Tim has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Sculpture from Webster University. Tim is one of the co-founders of SBAP and has played an integral role in bringing our mission and vision to life in the role as studio and facilities director. Tim has been working for the past 21 years as a sculptor, carpenter, and project manager. Tim's role at SBAP encompasses everything from managing daily studio operations, kiln technician, facility improvements and custom installations. Tim is a resident of Marine Villa and is actively involved in neighborhood beautification and gardenin

Eyan Mullett

Teacher + Mentor + Studio Tech

eyan@southbroadwayartproject.org

Eyan has been working and teaching at South Broadway Art Project since 2013 and has recently returned to his work at SBAP from a several year journey to Colorado. Eyan has a BFA in sculpture from Southwest Missouri State University and a life long passion and love for ceramics since childhood. Eyan recently completed resdiency work at a Ceramics Studio in Colorado and brings with him a wealth of knowledge about all things clay, wheel, slab, molds, and sculpture.

Lynn Chen

Teacher + Paint 'n Glaze Tech

Hi, my name is Lynn and I am ecstatic to be working at South Broadway Art Project. I have

recently fallen in love with pottery and have been enjoying the process of learning more about

the art, science, and technique of clay, throwing, and glazing. When I am not working here, I am

usually studying because I am currently in medical school at SLUSOM. Before coming to St.

Louis for medical school, I lived in Florida and attended the University of Florida with a major in

nutrition and a minor in musical performance focusing on violin.

Tiffany Kohler

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Teacher + Paint 'n Glaze Tech 

Tiff is an artist and a yoga instructor. They obtained a degree in ceramic arts in 2013 from Southeast Missouri State University and began teaching yoga in 2019. They have a passion for throwing functional pottery as well as all the science and chemistry behind glaze calculation and formulation. They draw inspiration from nature and their connection to self through yoga practices. They wish to combine these passions to create a safe place for people to connect and heal.