Meet the Maker*: Stephanie Misteli. Every month, a member of db pottery fills our shop window with their own work. This month it belongs to Stephanie – our Meet the Maker* for August. Somewhere in Stephanie's childhood home, a bowl sits on a shelf. She made it in primary school. Her mother still treasures it to this day. […]
I had finally arrived. What should have been a six-hour travel day had somehow turned into twelve, but I had made it. The stars had long since found their place in the sky and were shining brightly now that I was in Certaldo, a small Tuscan village and home to La Méridiana, a world-renowned ceramics school. I was there for a four-day intensive course.
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Late summer has a way of making the light in the workshop feel deeper. The potter's wheel turns, it gets cooler outside, and your hands yearn for clay again. It's the time of year to start something new. From the end of August until December 2026, db pottery will host a selection of guest mentors.
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Zurich Design Weeks have a way of transforming the entire city into a studio you didn't even know you had access to—pop-ups in old garages, talks in shop windows, a walk that ends somewhere you want to return to. This year they take place from September 17 to 27, 2026, and
Want to make your own plate but don't know where to start? In this article, we'll show you four tried-and-tested methods for creating your perfect plate – from simple hand-building to the classic potter's wheel. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced ceramicist, you'll find the right technique for your next project here.
Meet the Maker*: Corinne Vontobel. This month's featured maker* has developed a tableware collection centered around carved wooden forms—and in doing so, has found her own unique style. Maker* Corinne Vontobel shows us how trying to combine a busy everyday life with creativity can result in an entire collection. Growing up in a creative environment, design was second nature to Corinne.
An Animal Kingdom at db pottery. In the animal kingdom, competition is omnipresent. "Survival of the fittest" is a classic for a reason—birds sing at each other, deer lock their antlers, peacocks fan and shake their magnificent tails in display. We thought it was time the pottery studio joined in. So we created a small,
Meet the Maker*: Laura Hasenöhrl. The Maker* of the Month wanted to be a chicken. Object and textile designer, art therapist, and maker Laura Hasenöhrl brings playfulness and lightness to everyday life, because being an adult can be… well, boring. She can tell you the rest herself. «I wish I were a chicken…» What begins like a nostalgic song,
Meet the Maker*: Emanuel Espeso Some paths to ceramics are straight. Others wind through years of different work before arriving at clay. Emanuel Espeso didn't arrive in a straight line. Growing up in Argentina, he discovered early that making things with his hands was how he understood the world. After years in graphic design, the
10 Simple Designs & Techniques: Creativity is like a muscle; it needs to be exercised. These simple ideas for painting ceramics are perfect for beginners who want to try their hand at ceramics without feeling overwhelmed. Simple doesn't mean boring. Especially when glazing, less is often more. Clear shapes, limited colors, and confident brushstrokes lead to...
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