3922 St John Ave, Kansas City, MO 64123

Handmade Ceramics in Kansas City

Custom Pottery, Tile & Ceramic Art in Kansas City

Handcrafted pottery, tile, and ceramic artwork by Kansas City artist Rebecca Koop.

Ceramic Art & Pottery Services

Rebecca Koop is a Kansas City Art Institute graduate who has worked as a professional ceramic artist and instructor since 1980. She has created ceramic installations throughout Kansas City and offers custom ceramic art and pottery services.

Custom pottery services include:

Ceramic Work Created in the Studio

Hover over each service below to learn more about Rebecca’s ceramic work and what the studio offers.

Kiln Firing Services for Local Artists

Professional kiln access for ceramic artists in Kansas City
Back Door Pottery offers kiln firing services for local ceramic artists. Artists can schedule firings for individual pieces or larger loads. Multiple kiln options are available depending on the process needed.
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Custom Ceramic Tile & Mosaic Work

Decorative tile and mosaic installations made by hand
Rebecca creates custom ceramic tile and mosaic artwork for homes, studios, and community spaces. Projects range from small accents to large installations for indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Egyptian Paste Ceramic Art

Ancient ceramic techniques with vibrant color
Rebecca also works with Egyptian paste, a 3,000-year-old ceramic process that creates a naturally glossy, colorful surface when fired. Often used for decorative objects and sculptural ceramic pieces.
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Handmade Stoneware & Functional Pottery

Durable pottery designed for everyday use
Rebecca creates durable, lead-free pottery made for everyday use. Her handmade stoneware and porcelain pottery is wheel-thrown or hand-built, then bisque fired, glazed, and high-fired in a gas kiln.
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Who Works With Our Studio

Whether you’re commissioning a piece or finishing one with kiln firing services, Back Door Pottery welcomes creative projects of many kinds.

Rebecca creates custom tile and mosaics for spaces, functional stoneware for everyday use, and artistic ceramic work for individuals such as …

Recent Ceramic Projects

Handcrafted Work from Back Door Pottery

Rebecca Koop uses traditional techniques to create handcrafted ceramic artwork for collectors, homeowners, and designers seeking unique ceramic pieces. View a selection of her work below.

Start Your Ceramic Project

Whether you’re looking for handmade pottery, custom tile artwork, or kiln firing services, Rebecca would be happy to discuss your project.