Rita McMorris, is a professional grills fabricator, and educator and the Founder of 7Metalworks Studio. Serving as Lead Instructor- Custom Grillz Fabrication, she approaches oral jewelry as a precise craft that balances artistry, anatomy and function. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Associate degree in Art, Rita brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to custom Grillz fabrication, combining scientific understanding of oral structures with creative metalwork.

With years of hands on experience, she is committed to ethical fabrication, technical excellence and educating the next generation of skilled grillz artisans.

Artist Assistant - Nyla Battle

Nyla Battle's creative foundataion begain in childhood through singing, dancing, and performance, where she developed a strong sense of expression, rhythm, and discipline. As an adult, her background in contracting deepened her understanding of structure, process and craftsmanship. Through mentorshop and training under metal artist and educator Rita McMorris, Nyla discovered her passion for jewelry making and metal arts.

As a student, she has developed foundational skills in mold-taking, waxing techniques, and material preparation, gaining hands-on experience in the precision and patience required for metal fabricaiton Nyla is committed to continued learning and view the challenges of the craft as an essential part of artistic growth.