The Team
At Ceramic Souls, our team is the heart of the studio—dedicated potters, teachers, and creatives who are passionate about sharing the art of clay. From guiding your first wheel throwing or hand building lesson to keeping the studio running smoothly, each team member brings expertise, artistry, and a love for the craft. Meet the people who make Ceramic Souls more than just a studio—it’s a community.
Julia Ducayet
Julia is a passionate potter and dedicated teacher, specializing in hand-built forms that blend function with artistry. Primarily self-taught, she finds inspiration in simplicity and the beauty of imperfection, crafting pieces that evoke a sense of tranquility. As the founder of Ceramic Souls, she is committed to fostering a welcoming space where people can create, connect, and grow together.
Rachael Johnson
Rachael Johnson was raised to appreciate art of all mediums. She has found a way to connect her love for clay and community while teaching. Helping people learn about their talents and creativity is what Rachael loves most about ceramics. Rachael is a fun and inspiring teacher - take a class with her and you'll laugh as much as you learn!
Ash Atterberry
Ash Atterberry of Handwings Ceramics, is currently based in Nashville, TN. For the last 5 years she has had a studio space at Elephant Gallery in North Nashville. Her work focuses on hand building techniques to tell stories through clay, utilizing surface decoration with color and carving to bring her work to life.
Megan Shell
Megan, is a ceramic artist specializing in wheel-thrown functional pottery. With a bachelor's degree in ceramics, her work centers on creating pieces that are not only visually engaging but also thoughtfully designed for everyday use and comfort. As a natural teacher, she finds joy in helping others grow and discover their creative voices, encouraging them with her personal motto: "there are no rules." Through her craft and teaching, she aims to foster an environment where exploration and authenticity are celebrated.
Autumn Soto
Autumn has been a creative spirit her whole life, exploring many artistic avenues before ceramics stole her heart. She loves crafting functional forms that are both useful and bring a little extra joy to everyday life. Passionate about sharing the magic of clay, she finds fulfillment in introducing others to the purposeful joy of creating with their hands.
Matalyn Newbury
Matalyn is a Nashville born and raised artist with a passion for functional and sculptural hand built pieces. Having grown up in her aunt’s art classroom, she’s always had a love for sharing her appreciation for art with younger minds. Through teaching she hopes to encourage the next generation of artists to get their hands dirty!
Rebecca Blevins
Rebecca is equal parts teacher, potter, sculptor, and experimenter. Her studio practice can range anywhere from a perfectly thrown monumental vessel to a silly off-the-cuff animal form or a lumpy cup. Rebecca has been working in clay for over 15 years and teaching in various studio settings. She is excited to share her knowledge with the growing clay community in Nashville.
John Worth
John started his clay journey in 2004. His focus in functional ceramics, primarily bowls, plates, and vases. He aims to create objects that are both useful and beautiful. Clay is deeply personal to John, allowing him to find balance between craft and art, function and beauty. He works in clay to deepen his understanding of finding perfection in imperfection.
Olivia King
Olivia King is a ceramic artist native to Cookeville, Tennessee. After moving to Nashville, with a Bachelor’s degree in ceramics, she has continued exploration in her craft at Ceramic Souls.
Always being drawn to the outdoors and what fascinating patterns it can hold, her work
combines functional pottery, sculpture, and sometimes illustration to capture natural imagery on everyday vessels.
Bryan Moody
Bryan Moody is an emerging ceramicist and though newer to the craft, Bryan has already developed a keen passion for glazing. He brings enthusiasm and curiosity to each piece, exploring how surface and form interact to create unique and engaging pieces. Outside of personal studio time, Bryan can be found every Saturday at Wedged Ceramics Supply, Nasvhille's newest pottery supply store right in the heart of Nashville’s growing clay community.