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Meet Our Chandler Team

Our Chandler studio is powered by an incredible team of artists, instructors, and studio assistants who love helping people create. From first-time painters to experienced clay artists, our team is here to guide, encourage, and cheer you on every step of the way.

We believe creativity should feel fun, welcoming, and judgment-free. Scroll down to meet the talented humans who make Burst of Butterflies Chandler such a special place to create — and be sure to say hi next time you’re in the studio!

LaNelle Gallegos

LaNelle supports both our Chandler and Peoria studios, working closely with our teams to keep things running smoothly for guests and staff alike. She ....

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Jordan Ashford

Team Member since 2023

Jordan is a steady, knowledgeable presence in the studio and someone both guests and team members rely on. She communicates clearly, cares deeply about the guest experience, ....

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Callum Ingram

Team Member since 2025

There are so many things I love about being at Burst Of Butterflies.  I love teaching.  I genuinely love to teach classes.  It is so rewarding to help people create and have ....

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Summer Frost

Team Member since 2025

Summer brings a thoughtful, organized approach to the studio and is always looking for ways to improve communication and make things run more smoothly for both guests and the ....

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Oliver Williams

Team Member Since 2025

Oliver is known for his warm smile and welcoming presence in the studio. He loves staying busy, moves quickly, and brings a positive, energetic approach to both teaching on ....

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Mya Scypion

Team Member since June 2025

Mya loves helping guests feel confident trying something new, whether it’s pottery painting or their first time working ....

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Taryn Bailey

Team Member Since July 2022

I'm excited to teach wheel classes to show people how much fun working with clay can be! Pottery is such a rewarding ....

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Eliza Schafer

From when I was about age 8 or 9, I loved going to Burst Of Butterflies Studio where I was always surrounded with people who wanted to help me and ....

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Kelsey Krall

Team Member Since May 2017

I have considered myself to be an artist since I was a little girl, and now that I am in my adulthood, I cherish this ....

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Crimson Reidburn

Team Member Since July 2022

My name is Crimson aka Crimmy. I teach ceramics on the wheel as well as canvas classes and hand-building classes. My ....

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Katie Moul

Team Member Since April 2025

Katie is an incredibly skilled clay artist who loves teaching pottery wheel throwing to kids and adults at all levels, ....

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Lana Aldan

Team Member Since March 2023

I think I found my place: Burst of Butterflies in Chandler! Since I was younger, I’ve always loved to draw and create. ....

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Risa Buglio

Risa is a founding presence at Burst of Butterflies and the heart behind why this studio exists. Her creativity, resilience, and love for art ....

Lucas Tisland

Member Since April 2014

Lucas is a founding member of Burst of Butterflies and a highly skilled clay artist with a deep love for teaching the ....

Peggy Peters

Member Since 2014

Peg is a founding presence at Burst of Butterflies and a familiar, welcoming face in the studio. She genuinely loves talking ....

Cheryl Tisland

Member since 2014

Cheryl founded Burst of Butterflies to create a welcoming space where creativity, connection, and community come together. She ....