handmade ceramics for everyday delight
Made with care in my studio, one piece at a time, for kitchens and tables that deserve a little more color
Image by Chime Studio
Handmade in Charlottesville, Virginia
The work I make is functional, joyful, and full of color. My pieces are classic utilitarian forms - bowls, mugs, plates - brought to life with vibrant, often illustrative surface design drawn from my love of the natural world. I craft them to live in your kitchen, on your table, and in your hands every day. My hope is that they turn ordinary moments into something worth pausing for.
I'm Malenka, a lifelong maker who spends her days in the studio, the garden, and the kitchen. My pottery lives at the intersection of all three. I've been making and teaching ceramics for years, and I still delight in every step of the process. Teaching brings me as much joy as making — there is nothing quite like watching someone fall in love with clay for the first time. My greatest happiness is knowing my work has found a place in someone's everyday life.
Image by Chime Studio