Staff and Affiliated Artists

Lisa's passion for clay stems from college, where she participated in several campus shows. After graduating in 1987 with a Bachelors in communications from Hofstra University, she continued her clay education at various NYC schools while working in television.

In 1998, Lisa gave up a successful career in television as a video editor to start her own educational pottery business. Her goals to explore, create pottery, and find a healthier lifestyle balance in her community led her to open several studios in Carroll Gardens and Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Today, the business has grown tenfold and she manages Clayhouse Brooklyn alongside Clayhouse Director Lizzie Butler and the studio technician team. 'With my daughters by my side, I am fortunate to be doing what I love,' she says.

Chandelle curates the curriculum for the Clay & Art program in Park Slope, teaches adult hand-building classes, and runs the Painted Pot Instagram where she shares daily customer creations.

As a Brooklyn-based multimedia artist, Chandelle's work is influenced by pop culture and community across hand embroidery, wood-burning, painting, resin, and sculpture.

Eliot assists with studio upkeep, classes, daily operations, and helping others express themselves creatively.

A multidisciplinary visual and performance artist from Dallas, TX, Eliot's art focuses on the human figure, abstract photography, and harsh noise.

Ariel is a mixed media artist from Los Angeles whose focus persists on textile, experimental sound, ceramic, and craft.

Patience and empathy create a perfect storm for a welcoming creative space.

Elia is a Brooklyn-based multimedia artist with a lifetime love of ceramics. In addition to clay, they work with animal fiber, paper mache, and various paints.

Originally from Long Island, Elia has a passion for farming, foraging, and the outdoors. They especially love working with children and seeing what emerging artists create.