Meet Lynette Errante | Ceramicist & Educator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Lynette Errante and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lynette, what makes you happy? Why?
One of my greatest joys is sharing my creative journey with others, especially children. Teaching art to kiddos is pure joy—their curiosity, spontaneity, and fearless experimentation constantly remind me why I fell in love with creating in the first place. Children are such magical beings, full of wonder and imagination, and offering them the space to explore and express themselves through art is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. Through The New Local, I was given the platform to build an education program that reaches youth from all walks of life, creating meaningful access to the arts for kids of all backgrounds because everyone deserves to create, to play, experiment and touch nature. Art not only gives children a safe place to share who they are but also gives them the opportunity to connect and share themselves in different ways than on the soccer field or the classroom. In non-traditional art settings, kids are allowed to be their weird, wacky, silly and imaginative selves and show us that through their creations!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My work is deeply rooted in a connection to nature and a love for functional beauty. When I moved to Colorado six years ago with my partner, one of my biggest intentions was to return to making my own art. I had been working as a community center youth director in NY for years, and creating daily with kiddos but was itching to create for me again. In college, an art education major, I explored a little bit of everything, but I had never found the medium that truly felt like mine—until I started working with clay. A longtime best friend welcomed me into her studio in CO and taught me the basics of hand-building, and from there, something clicked. I began experimenting with pressing wildflowers, ferns, and leaves—gathered on hikes or walks around town—into the surface of slab-built pottery. It was something I had dreamed of for years, and it felt like coming home.

What began as quiet exploration quickly became a daily practice and a growing body of work. I love creating functional pieces—mugs, plates, trays—that celebrate the beauty of nature in subtle, tactile ways. Each impression in the clay captures a fleeting moment in time and place, turning everyday objects into small, meaningful connections to the world around us. My pieces are meant to be used and loved—a reminder to slow down, savor, and stay present. My mugs change with the seasons as foliage blooms, dries and changes form.

The path to where I am today wasn’t linear or easy. Like many artists, I struggled with confidence, direction, and the fear of putting my work out into the world. I started small—sharing pieces with friends, then listing them online. Slowly but surely, interest grew, and with it, my belief in myself as a maker. I’m now proud to show my work at The New Local in Boulder, a nonprofit gallery that supports female-identifying artists. Being part of that community has been incredibly affirming and inspiring.

Along the way, I’ve learned the power of authenticity, the importance of creative community, and the value of simply starting—even before you feel ready. My brand and story are grounded in nature and connection. Through my work, I hope to bring a little bit of Colorado’s wild beauty into people’s homes and lives. Each piece is a love letter to the land, a reflection of my journey, and an invitation to notice the quiet magic all around us. My connection to nature shapes my artwork in a very personal way, and I hope that sincerity and joy come through in every piece I create. Each piece is stamped on the bottom with the trail I foraged the flowers from, connecting folks to nature even if they are not physically there.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take us on a nature adventure visiting all my favorite, wildflower filled hikes around Boulder; Shanahan Ridge, Bear Peak, Lion’s Lair. Lost Lake in Nederland is one of my personal favorites as well as Lake Isabelle in Ward.
As a nature love and constant wildflower forager we would do A LOT of exploring!!

Do some creating at my pottery studio in East Boulder
GF/Vegan cookies at Suti
Cocktails on Rosetta Hall Rooftop!
Mountain Sun( & Southern Sun) for beers and delicious food
Brunch at Southside Walnut Cafe
2 Hands Paperie, my very favorite, local store!
And of course stop by The New Local, my gallery that showcases 90, local women and non-binary artists.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would not be the ceramicist and creator I am today without my long time best friends who very patiently helped and taught me pottery along the way, Bridget and Katie. My wife, Ellie, has been my champion and makes sure I eat through all of my experiments, early mornings and VERY last minute making sessions.
I also owe a lot to The New Local, a nonprofit gallery on West Pearl St. in Boulder where I first started selling my work and have had the opportunities for amazing exposure in the Boulder community.

Website: https://www.lynetteerrante.com

Instagram: @lynetteerrante

Image Credits
Bridget Dorr