Rita (she/her) is a ceramicist and pottery instructor based in Minneapolis. She loves playing with clay both on and off the wheel, though specializes in larger hand-built vessels that explore textures and shapes inspired by nature.

There is something deeply rewarding about handling clay in a slower way, taking the time to watch a piece take form through hand-building. Her work gravitates towards the imperfect, emphasizing the raw elements of the clay and incorporating knowledge passed down through generations and across cultures.