European unglazed pots​

Below is a selection of my favourite European potters for unglazed pots. Some of the best pots coming out of Europe rival those from Japan, and there are  some extremely good, up and coming potters, such as Andy Pearson, Thor Holvilla, and  Tom Benda. I truly admire the new designs being created by these innovative potters, who are challenging the classical Japanese designs, and creating unique styles of their own.

Tom Benda - Czech

Tom Benda has mastered the art of creating superb classical style pots with his own unique contemporary twist. His pots are often technically very tricky, yet still quite simple aesthetically, with clean lines and smooth curves. 
Tom has been practicing bonsai since 1990, and only in recent years has he been creating pots - with incredible effect!
With a 122cm wood fired kiln, and aspirations for a larger one, Tom has the ability to create larger pieces than most, with some unique glazes that are unattainable in a gas or electric kiln. ​​​

Marc Berenbrinker - Germany

Born in Luxembourg in 1967, Marc Berenbrinker began creating bonsai pots from his love of keeping bonsai trees. His pots are all hand-made, with no forms used, and he creates a range of pots and accents which are all unique. ​

Greg Ceramics - France

From the  North of France, Greg Delattre creates beautiful and well constructed pottery for bonsai, kusamono or ikebana. His work is sought after both in France and in the world.
Each my pots is unique and shaped by hand. These pieces are cooked between 1220 and 1300 ° according to the clays, and are thus frost proof.

Holvila Bonsai Pots - Sweden

After having practiced bonsai for some time, Thor Holvila learnt his craft as apprentice to a raku technique pioneer, prior to opening his own bonsai ceramics studio in 2009. He has since become one of Europe's leading up and coming bonsai ceramists and his pots are sought after across Europe and U.S.A.
Thor uses simple tools on very soft, rough clay to create his unique style of pots, which beautifully reflect the landscape and environment of his Scandinavian surroundings, and the nordic tales and traditions. He is best known for his rugged pots, perfect for those aged masculine trees, and superb glazes, mixed from various oxides, ashes and slips of clay. ​

Peter Krebs - Germany

Peter Krebs is an incredible artist and creator of bonsai pots. His pots are of the highest quality and in addition to being very functional, will surely be very collectable items in the future. He has an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of ancient Chinese and Japanese pottery, which shows through in his work. ​

Roman Husmann - Germany

Roman Husmann was born in Germany in 1959, and produces bonsai and accent containers, all hand made and unique. His pots are well made with good form and some beautiful glazes. ​

Stone Monkey Ceramics

​Andrew Pearson is a Japanese award winning bonsai potter who produces superb one off pieces across a wide range; yet all within Andrew's distinctive Stone Monkey style. 
Andrew specialises in Shohin, Kifu, and Chuhin size pots; all hand made for the discerning collector and enthusiast alike. He is inspired by classic Japanese ceramics, which is evident in pots, with subtle lines and quiet forms.