Kaylee Chalfant is a studio potter based in Ferndale, Washington, she was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest.

Specializing in wheel-thrown, functional ceramics, she creates pieces designed for everyday use. Kaylee's work primarily features sgraffito (“to scratch” in Italian), a decorative technique that involves scratching through a surface to reveal a contrasting layer of color beneath.

Her journey with ceramics began in high school, where she quickly developed a passion for the craft. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 2019 and went on to earn a BA in Studio Art with a concentration in ceramics from Western Washington University in 2024. Kaylee also holds a minor in Arts Enterprise & Cultural Innovation (AECI). She served on the board of a local nonprofit, WACK (Whatcom Artists of Clay & Kiln), as the Student Liaison from 2023-2025.

She creates her work out of Starflower Studios, a shared artists’ space in the Downtown Bellingham Arts District. You can find her work for purchase at Good Earth Pottery in Fairhaven.

Kaylee finds inspiration for her work through the roots of her childhood growing up in the countryside and the beauty of the PNW. Along with her studio practice, Kaylee works as a barista at a local coffee stand and is an employee at Good Earth Pottery.