Hi, I'm Robbie Torres, a ceramicist based in Oakland, CA.
I create functional, one-of-a-kind pottery designed to bring joy and beauty to everyday moments—mugs that feel right in your hands, vases with character, teapots you'll want to use daily. My work leans into organic forms, drippy glazes, and earthy textures, with each piece thrown on the wheel or handbuilt and finished by hand.
My journey with clay began in 2018 at Valley of the Moon Pottery in Santa Rosa, where I learned that great ceramics come from a blend of intuition, practice, and feel. In 2020, I set up my own wheel and kiln in my garage, and these days you'll find me behind the wheel at Merritt Ceramics in Oakland, continuing to explore form, texture, and function.
Local pickup is available in Oakland, and I'm always happy to answer questions.
Valley of the Moon Pottery, lovingly run by Wayne and Caryn for over 40 years, was sadly lost in the 2020 Glass Fire. You can support their recovery via GoFundMe here.