Roberta Ahuja was born in a small town in the western part of Sao Paulo state in Brazil. At 13 years old, she was drawing designs and painting kitchen towels for sale at charity bazaars.
Roberta ignored her vocational test and her guidance counselor, who recommended that she pursue art. Instead she opted to go to Veterinary school. In 1995, she got married and moved to the megapolis of Sao Paulo.
The next 5 years she focused on her family, with the arrival of her two boys, Akash and Ravi. Itching to get back to her art, Roberta jumped on an opportunity to learn painting on ceramics learning various styles at three different studios.
Since 2003, the Ahuja family has lived in Sandy Hook, CT. Shortly after settling in, Roberta discovered a local pottery studio and progressed in her work beyond merely painting on ceramic. In 2010, she spent a week at La Scuola d'Arte Ceramica in the capital of Majolica Ceramics, Deruta, Italy. There she studied under the world renowned artist and teacher Romano Ranieri.
Since then, Roberta has taken several course and workshops dedicated herself to learning and growing in ceramics.
Today Roberta's scope of work has greatly expanded and encompasses many styles and techniques. Click here for info on upcoming shows, events and classes. Roberta is an active member of Gallery 25 – an Artists coop in New Milford. Besides Pottery, Roberta enjoys goats, chickens and flowers at our GreatRingFarm. Thank you for visiting ClayInThePottersHands.
Roberta ignored her vocational test and her guidance counselor, who recommended that she pursue art. Instead she opted to go to Veterinary school. In 1995, she got married and moved to the megapolis of Sao Paulo.
The next 5 years she focused on her family, with the arrival of her two boys, Akash and Ravi. Itching to get back to her art, Roberta jumped on an opportunity to learn painting on ceramics learning various styles at three different studios.
Since 2003, the Ahuja family has lived in Sandy Hook, CT. Shortly after settling in, Roberta discovered a local pottery studio and progressed in her work beyond merely painting on ceramic. In 2010, she spent a week at La Scuola d'Arte Ceramica in the capital of Majolica Ceramics, Deruta, Italy. There she studied under the world renowned artist and teacher Romano Ranieri.
Since then, Roberta has taken several course and workshops dedicated herself to learning and growing in ceramics.
Today Roberta's scope of work has greatly expanded and encompasses many styles and techniques. Click here for info on upcoming shows, events and classes. Roberta is an active member of Gallery 25 – an Artists coop in New Milford. Besides Pottery, Roberta enjoys goats, chickens and flowers at our GreatRingFarm. Thank you for visiting ClayInThePottersHands.