Molly Lithgo and Jim Rientjes own and operate Earthworks Pottery Studio in Greensboro, North Carolina. Both are passionate about working with their hands, but each present a separate vision about working with clay.

Molly is primarily a wheel thrower and is inspired by nature and organic form. These decorative pots easily exemplify her love of color and the drawing process. Molly also enjoys manipulating the wet clay by altering the pots after they are thrown.

Jim is primarily a handbuilder and is inspired by geometric shapes and massive form. He also enjoys surface decoration created by various texturing tools and found objects. Jim’s poured glazes interact with one another and flow together into beautiful abstract patterns

Molly and Jim each use rich red earthenware clay to produce functional pieces for daily enjoyment. Both support and believe that choosing to use beautifully handcrafted items enriches daily life.