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

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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.

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 gardening

Tiffany Kohler

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Lead Instructor + 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.

Eyan Mullett

Teacher + Mentor + Studio Tech

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.

Bob Buser

Teacher + Studio Tech

Hello! I'm Bob Buser (pronounced Boo-Sir)

I've been in love with ceramics since 2006, studying with teachers, students, and friends. I graduated from STLCC Meramec with a Graphic Communications degree and studied ceramics for about 10 years there. It’s my goal to share everything I’ve learned about ceramics from a technical point of view, while branching out the wildest artistic clay creations you can dream of.  I take pride in helping you perfect and learn the science and art of wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, and firing techniques to obtain a high quality end result. Art is my passion, but I am also a builder and jack of all trades in the home improvement world. I’m eager to share all my knowledge and passion of art and design with the world. 

Jade Conway she/her/hers

Former Resident Artist 2021-2022

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.

Marina More

Glaze-Paint Instructor + Studio Assistant

Marina has been a student and working member at SBAP for almost two years. Marina embodies what is means to be a student and working member at SBAP as she immerses herself in her work with unmatched curiosity and creative risk-taking. Marina has been very active in participating in local art shows and putting herself out there as a working artist in the greater StL area.

Marie-Ange

Glaze + Paint + Studio Assistant

Marie-Ange is currently in medical school. She has an appreciation for creators and artists, and is intentional about expanding her artistic skills. In particular she is interested in the intersection of science, health, and art. Marie-Ange believes that artistic expression and using your hands to create can be a healing and self-affirming experience. She is grateful to be part of the South Broadway Art Project community and is excited to learn more about all things clay & wheel throwing. Before arriving to St. Louis, Marie-Ange has lived a nomadic life and is always happy to talk about travel with fellow travel-enthusiasts.