I'm Gitti, and am originally from Germany, but currently reside in Sacramento, California. I never thought I'd end up working with or falling in love with clay, but from the first time I worked with it back in 2012, I was hooked.
It started when I wanted a white shiny log for my fireplace- I couldn't find anything on the market and was envisioning a shiny log with tealights on the top so that it could be lit and look like a pretty glowing fire. This first item I ever made ended up being carried by Anthropologie for its winter collection in 2016!
Completely self-taught, my work is always evolving and there are more ideas in my head than I have time to create. I've learned by exploration and a lot of trial and error, but through this process have learned and grown and just like life, my pieces reflect the small imperfections , which, ultimately give the piece its unique character.
Over the last 6 years since I launched my little Etsy shop, some of my biggest inspiration has come from my incredible customers and their stories- much of the work I now make is customized for the individual, with designs often coming from my customers themselves.
My mission is to bring pieces that are meaningful, inspiring, lovely, earth friendly and timeless, as well as sometimes whimsical or quirky, into this world. And to hopefully brighten someone else's day with a handmade creation that was made specifically for them.
What started as a little side hobby has now grown so much and filled my heart with so much joy that currently, in 2019, I am taking a huge leap and am working on moving from a little shared studio space and working out of my second bedroom to opening up my own Scandinavian-inspired studio, which will serve as my studio, but also serve as a small boutique and gathering place for hands-on workshops, where others who may or may not have ever worked with clay can come play and explore their own creativity.
Besides the functional pieces I make, I also love creating sculptures-- I call them 'my girls'-- and these can be seen in gallery shows, such as the Pence Gallery in Davis, and the Verge in downtown Sacramento. This year, two of my girls ended up winning first and second place prizes in the ceramics division at the California State Fair.
The bulk of my work can be found in my Etsy shop, but a growing number of shops around the country are also carrying my work (please see the separate SHOP tab) I also produce several items that are sold through Uncommon Goods: www.uncommongoods.com/search?q=gitti
It started when I wanted a white shiny log for my fireplace- I couldn't find anything on the market and was envisioning a shiny log with tealights on the top so that it could be lit and look like a pretty glowing fire. This first item I ever made ended up being carried by Anthropologie for its winter collection in 2016!
Completely self-taught, my work is always evolving and there are more ideas in my head than I have time to create. I've learned by exploration and a lot of trial and error, but through this process have learned and grown and just like life, my pieces reflect the small imperfections , which, ultimately give the piece its unique character.
Over the last 6 years since I launched my little Etsy shop, some of my biggest inspiration has come from my incredible customers and their stories- much of the work I now make is customized for the individual, with designs often coming from my customers themselves.
My mission is to bring pieces that are meaningful, inspiring, lovely, earth friendly and timeless, as well as sometimes whimsical or quirky, into this world. And to hopefully brighten someone else's day with a handmade creation that was made specifically for them.
What started as a little side hobby has now grown so much and filled my heart with so much joy that currently, in 2019, I am taking a huge leap and am working on moving from a little shared studio space and working out of my second bedroom to opening up my own Scandinavian-inspired studio, which will serve as my studio, but also serve as a small boutique and gathering place for hands-on workshops, where others who may or may not have ever worked with clay can come play and explore their own creativity.
Besides the functional pieces I make, I also love creating sculptures-- I call them 'my girls'-- and these can be seen in gallery shows, such as the Pence Gallery in Davis, and the Verge in downtown Sacramento. This year, two of my girls ended up winning first and second place prizes in the ceramics division at the California State Fair.
The bulk of my work can be found in my Etsy shop, but a growing number of shops around the country are also carrying my work (please see the separate SHOP tab) I also produce several items that are sold through Uncommon Goods: www.uncommongoods.com/search?q=gitti
