Interdisciplinary artist making ceramics and zines while secretly writing science fiction novellas. https://linktr.ee/erika_rierhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mrfkpiby4s2hMy fall class schedule is moving fast! 1 class is sold out & others are down to one spot. My goal w/teaching is to keep things fresh so I’m working on designing a 2 year class cycle. I’m so excited to spend time w/you in my studio making so many ceramic goodies. www.erikarier.com?category=Cla...24 Jul 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfkpiby4s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqi57omroc2bSat outside in the hot sun this morning gold lustering a bunch of ring dishes to bring to @iconconference.bsky.social Roadshow on Thursday in Baltimore. The lamp is not coming along for the trip but did help to fill up my kiln.12 Jul 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqi57omroc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqff2u23as2iIf you’ve been wanting to take a class w/me but not in Portland this could be your chance. Take a vacation at @souwesterlodge.bsky.social in October & take a 2 day ceramic workshop w/me just down the road. Sounds like probably a perfect autumn getaway. https://ilwacoartworks.kilnfire.com/classes/visiting-artist-workshop/bcwnjq11 Jul 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqff2u23as2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqevqlubyc2eIn a summer of tight turnarounds, I’ve finished making work to bring to ICON & now I’m trying to get 12 ceramic bottles in the kiln by the end of Monday so they’re ready to glaze as soon as I get back for a cool convenience store themed show I’m part of here in Portland.Here’s my life 7 days a week:11 Jul 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqevqlubyc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqcsjvdo7s26My studio is so busy today10 Jul 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcsjvdo7s26https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mqchbobt6s2fA new batch of ceramics has been added to my shop including some monstrous ladies and a very rude soup bowl. www.erikarier.com?category=Cer...10 Jul 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqchbobt6s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mq5ojp66zc2pIf you’re in Portland, Oregon this Friday swing by @thepurpledoorpdx.bsky.social for a new group show, Nostalgia Potluck. I’m bringing all of the darkness of childhood to a show that will mostly be super fun I’m sure. Take a peek at my piece, The Nothing.08 Jul 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5ojp66zc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mpycluwajs2qI love making ceramic libraries filled w/ceramic books. Coming up w/the book titles is my favorite part. In this set: How to Tell When You are the Problem, Stories You Don’t Want to Hear but Need to Listen To, Stop Licking Boots, & Don’t Tread on that Guy Because He’ll Get the Sads. bit.ly/4ydMOMr06 Jul 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpycluwajs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mpwstwc2xs22In 10 days I’m doing my first public speaking in front of a very large group of people at a conference. To hype myself up I’ve been making videos where I talk at a camera which is not comfortable for me but is good practice. Here’s a video of me encouraging you to go do something you suck at too06 Jul 2026 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwstwc2xs22https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mpwlcf773c2fI’ve started adding my new classes for fall in my Portland, OR studio! Every class this fall is new because I’m very ✨✨ extra ✨✨✨. I still have a few more to add but here is the line up so far: www.erikarier.com?category=Cla... https://www.erikarier.com/?category=Classes05 Jul 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwlcf773c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mpvubgwhz224Hey friends! I’m back after a little break for my mental health from the endless nightmare that is the world and I made a whole art show about it. If you find yourself in Corvallis, OR check out my show, Veruca’s Daughters, at The Arts Center through July 25th. https://theartscenter.net/erika-rier-verucas-daughters/05 Jul 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpvubgwhz224https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mogoz3iix22hCome play along at Eve’s House & create your own original sin. There’s lots of fun to be had w/angels, books of knowledge, & a kitty. Share a tasty snack of apples w/best friend, Snake. Eve’s Playset is so much fun, you’ll feel like you’re in Eden. Adam not included https://www.erikarier.com/shop/eves-house-playset16 Jun 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogoz3iix22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mob6ie6ygs2wUm, and didn’t the Boston Red Sox win the World Series for the first time in a million years in 2004, the year Bush beat Massachusetts Senator John Kerry? I think this person is really onto something here…. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jun 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mob6ie6ygs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mnwywcnlx22kThis photo from a BBC article about Northern Ireland pretty much sums up the dystopian feeling of this present moment https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevl9j9y8dmo10 Jun 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwywcnlx22khttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mnphyqg3es2gWow, this article is not at all alarming. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/05/anthropic-urges-temporary-pause-on-ai-development-to-discuss-risks07 Jun 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnphyqg3es2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mndfygsml225I love when I come on here after not being on for awhile and immediately see an AI generated art post with a bazillion likes while real art has like 4 likes. Can you folks please stop lapping up AI slop?02 Jun 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndfygsml225https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mmf455eess2uA quick little video from a drawing exercise I do with my sketchbook students on drawing emotions21 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmf455eess2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mm7pklq3os2hI never thought I could find less effective politicians than Governor Kate Brown and Mayor Ted Wheeler but then we ended up with Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson. What is it with Oregon that attracts such bland, visionless politicians? And why do they run for reelection?!?!19 May 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7pklq3os2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mm3r266oc22kA new collection of friends, some made of paper and some of clay but all of them would like to have a home with you. www.erikarier.com18 May 2026 01:47 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm3r266oc22khttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlvwzefcgs2yI just have 2 spots left in this class that I promise will be as fun as it is educational. If you’re in Portland, OR check it out! https://www.erikarier.com/shop/little-fire-pit-workshop-spring2615 May 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvwzefcgs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlkjr2m74k2zMy two new books are now on my site. Two different sides of the coin that is my brain. One, If She Was Beholden Could She Ever Be The Beholder?, is a primal scream against misogyny. The other, True Facts About Butts, is ladies explaining how to not be a tight ass www.erikarier.com?category=Art...11 May 2026 05:22 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkjr2m74k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlid3znhi226Art dudes get to have so much fun, meanwhile, everyday is Monday for me while I work 12 hour days. So a reminder: FEMININE STORIES ARE IMPORTANT AND HOLD UNIVERSAL MEANING, even if you’re dudely.10 May 2026 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlid3znhi226https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlickprbnk26Why am I awake at 1am eating hypoallergenic pretzels, I HAVE TO WORK TOMORROW 🥨10 May 2026 08:08 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlickprbnk26https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlicessfnk26I’m from the east coast originally and whenever someone asks me how I like living in Portland, OR I’m always kind of like, it’s ok🤷‍♀️ then I leave Portland and I realize how good I have it in the PNW. People are chill to be themselves and to let me be myself,10 May 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlicessfnk26https://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlgr6cqm7k2vI’m calling today’s look for the art book fair: aging Penelope Bridgerton09 May 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgr6cqm7k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlfgswiwf22tAnd while I’m on my hot take bender, California wine is not as good as Oregon wine. Fight me.09 May 2026 04:46 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfgswiwf22thttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlfgbhqsd22tAnd while I’m on my bender of negativity, I’m tired of how gimmicky, pop-culture referencing mediocre art is lapped up, while art and stories with layered meaning, nuance, and genuine emotion is ignored. We as a culture are eating aesthetic candy and not ingesting art that feeds us.09 May 2026 04:36 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfgbhqsd22thttps://bsky.app/profile/erikarier.bsky.social/post/3mlffylz6hs2tAnother recent takeaway regarding men at events I vend at. When women find something they are interested in, their dudes don’t engage with it they just act impatient until the woman they are with leaves with them. If you’re w/a lady & she is enjoying something maybe pick it up & engage in it w/her.09 May 2026 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:gojodtc7bebfcosb77oramyt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlffylz6hs2t