EDUCATION
- Lahti University of Applied Sciences: Institute of Design and Fine Arts, Master of Culture and Arts, 2019
- Lahti University of Applied Sciences: Institute of Design and Fine Arts, Bachelor of Culture and Arts, 2005
- Kuopio Academy of Design. Ceramics studies (Artenomi), 1993
- Matriculation Examination Mikkeli 1984
OTHER STUDIES
- Vocational teacher education. JAMK University of Applied Sciences 2011
- Professional Development Studies. Lahti University of Applied Sciences 2001
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Lilith Coop. Ceramist 2017-
- April-Net Coop. Ceramist 2012-2016
- Craft Association TAITO Itä-Suomi ry: Handicraft teacher 1990-2007; 2011-2014; 2014- (part-time)
- Hackman Arabia Oy Ab: Trainee 1991
- Craft AssociationTAITO Keski-Suomi ry: Potter 1988 and 1988
- Muurame Pottery Workshop 1988 and 1986
EXHIBITIONS
- Kintsugi-ajan jälkiä Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä 2024
- Kainuun kaoliini-näyttely, Mallusjoki, Orimattila 9.9.2023
- Summer is Served: Pitchers, Charlie Cummings Gallery, Florida
2023-2024 - Tulen nimeen, Paula Ruuttunen & Merja Nieminen. Laterna
Magica, Helsinki 2022 - “Wiurilan Kesä” biannual exhibition of contemporary art, Salo 2020, 2022 and 2025
- Soul, body and FUNction, with jewellery designer Kirsi Manninen – 2021, Täky-Gallery, Lappeenranta
- Ornamo Art and Design sale 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
- Ceramic symposium, Gmunden, Austria, 2017
- 100 Teapots, Studio Wäkevä Mikkeli and Höyry-gallery Korpilahti, Jyväskylä 2017
- Luova hulluus, Mikkeli, Kuopio 2016.
- Keramiikkaa. Hulkkonen, Ruuttunen, Taivalantti. Laterna Magica, Helsinki 2014.
- NowHere Finland, Jyväskylä-Savonlinna-Lahti-Madrid 2012-2013
- Preesens, Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä 2010-2011
- Petit-o, Galleria Norsu, Helsinki 2010
- Teetä! GalleriAri, Mikkeli 2009.
- Paula Ruuttunen ja Hanna Pajunen, Galleria Jonk, Helsinki 2008
- Art Promotion Centre Finland, South Savo, Muodon Lumo Design Forum, Helsinki 2007
- Kerpuuni GalleriAri, Mikkeli 2006
WORKS IN COLLECTIONS
- Finnish State Art Commission
- Craft Museum of Finland
SYMPOSIA
- 1st Woodfiring symposium, invited artist, Lasi- ja keramiikkakeskus Kuu, Mallusjoki, Orimattila, Finland 2023
- XXV Kohila Symposium invited artist, an annual international wood fired ceramics event held in Kohila, Estonia 4-28 July 2025
RECIDENCIES
- Artist in Residence, Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research
Center, Denmark, 9.-11.2020 - Artist in Residence, International Ceramic Studios, Kesckemèt,
Hungary, 14.1-21.2.2025
MEMBERSHIPS
- Finnish Association of Designers – Ornamo
- Craft Association Taito Itä-Suomi
- Regional Arts Council of South Savo (2019-2021 and 2021-2022)
GRANTS 2007 – 2022
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland, 2021 -working grant
- Kuopio Academy of Design Foundation, 2020-project grant
- Finnish Cultural Foundation, South Savo Regional Fund 2020, working grant
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland 2017 – project grant
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland, South Savo, 2016 – working grant
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland 2016 – project grant
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland 2015 – project grant
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland, South Savo, 2015 – project grant
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland, South Savo, 2011 – project grant
- Finnish Cultural Foundation 2009 – working and project grant
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland, South Savo 2009 – working project
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland, South Savo 2008 – project grand
- Arts Promotion Centre Finland, South Savo Hanna Pajunen & Paula Ruuttunen 2008 – project grant
- Finnish Cultural Foundation, South Savo Regional Fund 2007 – working grant