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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 a natural part of Corinne's life […]

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...

Meet the Maker*: Moritz Popp Just like the work they create, artists come in many forms. Some are quiet, some are expressive. Some are shaped by years of practice, others by instinct and imagination. Age, experience, and approach all leave their mark. Making space for this range of voices is an important part of sharing art.

Intensive Wheel Throwing Course at db pottery: An intensive wheel throwing course at db pottery in Zurich offers the ideal introduction to pottery on the wheel and the opportunity to deepen existing experience. In the studio, craftsmanship, personal guidance, and a relaxed yet focused atmosphere come together. The wheel throwing course is aimed at anyone who wants to not only try out ceramics, but also...

Meet the Maker: Nele Eckstein The seasons are shifting. Leaves are turning gold, the air is getting crisp, and flowers are tucking into the earth to rest before spring returns. While nature slows down, one thing that never stops blooming at db pottery studio is creativity. And this November, our window display is full of

Pottery Wheel Tips & Tricks Hello, I'm Yolanda and I lead intensive courses and intensive weeks on the potter's wheel at db pottery in Zurich. It gives me great joy to guide people as they gradually gain confidence and create their first pieces of handmade ceramics. I simply love everything about pottery. A little tip to start with:

Ceramic Workshops at Zurich Design Weeks 2025 Every year in September, Zurich Design Week transforms the city into a playground of creativity, with exhibitions, talks, walks, pop-ups, and workshops that invite the public to explore the world of art and design. This year, db pottery studio is thrilled to join the lineup with two immersive