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. My journey with clay began in 2018 at Valley of the Moon Pottery* in Santa Rosa, where I discovered 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 have been throwing ever since.
These days, you’ll find me behind the wheel at Merritt Ceramics in Oakland, continuing to explore form, texture, and function.
*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.
