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Sacramento, CA

Expanding handcrafted ceramics production and community programs to meet growing demand.

• Handcrafted artistry: Creating limited-edition ceramics with cultural heritage and sustainable practices.
• Expanding creative capacity: Investment will allow scaling production and developing new product lines.
• Community-driven mission: Focused on educational opportunities and community building through design.
• Established presence: Products featured in over 70 retail stores and multiple restaurants across Sacramento.
• Recognized brand: Featured on HGTV and various design and home publications.

ALMa Design Studio is raising funds to expand its handcrafted ceramics business by enhancing production capacity and creative offerings. The company plans to use the capital to invest in new equipment, raw materials, marketing, and wages, as well as to upgrade their event space to better support community workshops and creative entrepreneurship programs. Their handmade dinnerware and home goods, rooted in cultural expression and sustainability, have built a strong customer following through collaborations with restaurants, retail stores, and individual collectors.

The fundraising will enable ALMa Design Studio to improve production efficiency, reduce lead times, and scale their operations to meet growing demand across the retail, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors. By investing in key infrastructure and expanding their creative product lines, the studio aims to continue fostering a vibrant community while offering high-quality, ethically made ceramics that honor craftsmanship and heritage.

Company Info

ALMa Design Studio creates handcrafted ceramics and home goods while offering community-based educational workshops.

ALMa Design Studio is a design-driven brand based in Sacramento that produces handcrafted dinnerware, distinctive home goods, and hosts immersive ceramic workshops. The business originated from a shared passion for ceramics and design between two artists, Alejandra and Luis, who initially learned pottery together and turned their creative exploration into a thriving enterprise. They identified a unique opportunity in their community by creating locally sourced, artisanal dinnerware for restaurants championing farm-to-fork cuisine, resulting in collaborations with many respected regional establishments. Their work is rooted in sustainability and craftsmanship, using local clay and custom glazes to create products that reflect both heritage and modern design sensibilities.

ALMa Design Studio has since expanded its offerings to include sculptural vases, limited-edition home goods, and community-driven educational programs. Their workshops, aimed at connecting creatives and fostering entrepreneurship, have consistently sold out, indicating a strong community presence and demand for hands-on creative experiences. In addition to retail collaborations across the U.S. and Canada, ALMa continues to integrate cultural storytelling into its products, emphasizing intentionality, ethical production, and creative expression. Their work has gained recognition in media outlets such as HGTV’s “Mash Up Our Home,” and they maintain a focus on supporting artistic careers through craft-centered education and community initiatives.