Experience Atelier

Whether you’re in search of a new hobby, love working with your hands or you’re a current pottery enthusiast, we would love to have you visit our studio. Check out our upcoming classes!

Meet the Atelier Team

Our team of passionate pottery enthusiasts will guide you every step of the way, no matter what experience level you’re at. Reach out to our team ahead of time with any questions!

  • Kayla received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design and was an apprentice of Charlie Parker’s for four years. She brings traditional art into the craft by creating decorative and functional work with etching and painting. She participates in the Florida Craft Art Festival, and you can find her work around St Pete in local businesses such as Black Crow Coffee, Wild Roots, and Lida’s Jungle. In the Fall of 2022, Kayla founded Atelier St Pete, creating a local pottery studio and gallery in northern St. Pete.

  • Morgan received her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and is a formergraduate of Ringling College of Art and Design. Common themes in herwork deal with representations of nature using artificial materials andworking with the nuance of packaged paradises. She has exhibited work inMiami Basel, St Pete Museum of Fine Art, Mercedes Benz FinancialServices, with group shows throughout the United States. Currently,Morgan remains connected within the Tampa Bay community as an artistand an instructor with Ringling College of Art and Design and University ofTampa.

Client Success Stories

  • My son is 17 and has been taking pottery lessons with Kayla since he was 13. Kayla has taken him over the years from someone who wanted to take pottery as an art class to wanting to make pottery a career. Besides being a fantastic potter, Kayla is a kind, gentle teacher. She is a joy to work with, and I have seen my son grow with confidence due to her everlasting support.

    Jennifer M

  • Kayla is an incredible ceramic artist and teacher. She is very informative and patient when working with students and makes sure to spend time with each person she teaches to ensure they feel successful. I highly recommend taking a class with Kayla whether you are new to ceramics or looking to hone your skills. You will leave the class with work that is absolutely amazing.

    Sarah M.

  • Morgan Janssen provided easy to understand instruction as well as helpful and positive feedback. She promoted a stimulating and collaborative studio culture. She was able to work with students of different skill levels in a positive, supportive and direct way. She is a gem of a studio professor. I can’t speak highly enough of her teaching skills, dedication to the ceramic arts and ability to reach students. It was a pleasure to take courses from her.

    Margaret C.