Our team

My name is Denise Kratzer and I have a degree in business administration and event marketing. Since 2016, I completely fell in love with clay.

As the founder of DB - Pottery Studio GmbHo, I have not only turned the studio into a creative centre, but also created a platform to promote art and craft in their community. I regularly organise exhibitions and events to showcase the work of my members and other local artists and to promote the appreciation of ceramic art.

Natascha Madeiskioriginally from Italy, has a master's degree in architecture. She taught as an architecture lecturer at several universities in England where she first came into contact with the world of ceramics in 2010 and consequently acquired her experience with ceramics self-taught.

Natascha teaches some of our courses and also works as an administrator for db pottery.

Sam Cavalcanti is a marketing professional who is also a passionate craftswoman. She discovered her passion for applied arts in ceramics at an early age. Sam takes great joy in sharing her creative spirit, teaching and inspiring others. When she is not creating beautiful works, she enjoys spending time with her dog and cat. 

Her name is Yolanda Blumenthal. Originally working as a psychologist, she began looking for a creative outlet a few years ago – and found it in ceramics. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a true passion, which she eventually made her profession. Since then, she hasn't been able to keep her hands off the clay. Yolanda especially loves bold, colorful pieces that are both functional and stylish. 

Her name is Ljubica Jovic. She worked as a graphic designer and loves to create beautiful things. She discovered her love of clay in her home town of Belgrade. Her creations all speak for themselves. With great attention to detail.

Dina has been working for various ceramists in Zurich for two years now. Before that, she trained as a ceramist in Bavaria for three years. In Zurich, she has already helped with larger orders and has been able to further deepen her knowledge. She is now also working on her own collection of porcelain bowls and mugs with hand-drawn motifs. She will support the members with her expertise and Dina is also working on various productions for db pottery studio

Her name is Francescaborn and raised in Tuscany, Italy. She has a background in architecture and design, but found her way to ceramics in 2021 and turned this new passion into her second profession. She loves working at the potter's wheel, designing and experimenting with new shapes and decorations, and she loves helping other people to learn and master this fascinating craft.

Her name is Anja Mosimann. She was born in Bern and has a master's degree in marketing. She discovered her passion for pottery six years ago in New York City. She particularly enjoys turning large vases and bowls and emphasises a simple and minimalist design.

Her name is Swenja Naef and she comes from Winterthur. During her career break, she discovered her passion for pottery. Since then, she can no longer imagine life without a good balance to her hectic hospital routine. She is fascinated by clay and is always on the lookout for new glaze creations and new shapes.

Her name is Teresa and she works as an aquatic ecologist for the canton of Obwalden, but spends a considerable amount of her free time in the studio behind the potter's wheel. She attaches great importance to her technique and enjoys attending courses with established ceramists to develop her skills and learn new ones. We have now been able to win Teresa over for us. She will lead the taster courses

Thomas Legleroriginally Glarner, was born in Italy and has a Master's degree in architecture, which opened up the world of materials to him. Working as an architect, he is interested in materials in general and has been immersing himself in the world of ceramics for some time.

He organises the crash courses every Sunday and Wednesday in German.

Melissa, our former intern at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) specialising in Art Education, is now independently running the course that she designed herself. With her calm and engaging manner, she succeeds in creating a pleasant and inspiring learning atmosphere. Melissa impresses with her empathetic and supportive approach, which is appreciated by both colleagues and course participants alike.

Our young helpers are dedicated students who work in the pottery studio to ensure it remains operational and well-organized. They mainly oversee the recycling and ensure that the studio generates as little waste as possible.

Marco has gone from being a loyal course participant to a studio assistant who is also pursuing his degree in psychology. His extremely positive and caring nature is infectious.