Sheila Mungai
Sheila Mungai brings a global perspective and thoughtful approach to ceramics education at DAVA. As a Kenyan-born multimedia artist, she guides students in exploring identity, culture, and personal expression through clay. Her focus on supporting beginners and nurturing confidence helps young artists build both technical skills and a deeper understanding of their own creative voice.
Job Training in Studio Arts - Teaching Artist
Sheila Mungai is a Kenyan-born bi-continental multimedia artist with a focus on ceramics. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2019.
Her multicultural experience, shaped by her childhood and early adulthood in Kenya and later life in the United States, informs her artistic practice. Through clay and other mediums, she explores social issues and interactions, with a strong emphasis on identity.
Sheila brings this passion, versatility, and dynamism into the classroom, where she works with students ages 14 and up. She supports learners across a range of skill levels, with a particular focus on beginners. Sheila enjoys guiding students through the process of discovery to actualization, encouraging both technical growth and self-discovery through craft.
Artist Statement
We're not here to follow trends—we're here to build something timeless. With a blend of creativity, strategy, and heart, we help ideas come to life. Every project we take on is an opportunity to learn, grow, and do something meaningful. We treat our clients like partners and our work like craft.
“Sheila creates a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable experimenting and discovering their voice. Her thoughtful approach to ceramics encourages both artistic growth and personal reflection.”
-Priscilla Montoya, Executive Director