Our Team
Mila is the Founder and Owner of Mila’s Porcelain Bar. She’s an artist and activist, passionate about human rights, community, children, and self-discovery.
When her journey into ceramics began, she had a very hard time finding a pottery studio that she could connect with. She was searching for a small community oriented studio in East Harlem. There was none. So we built one, for you and for us.
Jamila El Sahili
Wanda Cano
Wanda is our Studio Assistant at Mila’s Porcelain Bar. Her background is in interior design, where she works closely with materials, finishes, and details, building a love for craftsmanship and thoughtful process. Curious and hands-on in the studio, she enjoys being part of a creative community and loves supporting others as they discover the joy of making.
Cameron aka Cameron Elizabeth Studio is an Instructor at Mila’s Porcelain Bar and a full-time ceramicist who focuses primarily on wheel-thrown pottery, while occasionally incorporating hand built pieces into her collection. Her work is retailed nationwide, and showcased in art markets across the NYC area. With a deep appreciation for this timeless craft, she is passionate about sharing her love of ceramics with her students and enjoys watching their skills grow with every session.
Cameron Busch
Abigail Martinez
Abby is our Little Potters After School Program Teacher. Abby has always worked with children, from teaching to private childcare and has a deep love for art. She is a baker, ceramicist and writer. She believes that art is the most creative way to express your feelings. Her ceramic style is very fun and bright and she loves to incorporate that in her teaching.
If you’re ever looking for her - she’s probably the one wearing bright colors.
Thomas is our Friday Evening Instructor at Mila’s Porcelain Bar and the life of the party. Thomas graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Studio Ceramics. This created an intersection of mediums that Thomas describes as movement arts. He continues to study the shared relationship of movement between dance and ceramics.
Thomas Swayze
