The EBPC was founded in 2017 to help navigate the exciting bonsai pottery scene in Europe, and make the best of it accessible to enthusiasts.

Discover the leading European bonsai potters & furniture makers, and find those elusive gems, here at the
​European Bonsai Potter Collective.

Forms & Glazes .. by Guerao!

Celebrating Jose Antonio Guerao Navarro's love of traditional glazes, a select range of Guerao pots, in incredible glazes are available in-store NOW!              

You can see the exquisite pots in more detail in the shop at  https://europeanbonsaipottercollective.ecwid.com/EBPC... 

UKBA BonsaiExpo UK 2026.  .... & the ​​1st UK Bonsai Ceramics Contest!   

​Just ONE WEEK to go!         

In just one week from today the UK’s favourite bonsai exhibition for many, UKBA BonsaiExpo UK 2026 will take place at the K2 Leisure Centre, RH11 9BQ (10 till 4pm)

This year, this exciting annual event will proudly host the 1st UK Bonsai Ceramics Contest!
This will be a fantastic event, and we hope the first of many to come. Thank you to everyone that has supported and made this possible.


Following the very sad passing of one of the UK's most influential bonsai potters, there will also be a Bryan Albright Tribute display, showcasing examples of Bryan’s magnificent work.


The EBPC will also be TRADING , and bringing you some really nice new bonsai pots by leading European Artists. ... Small bonsai stands and furniture .. & New & old Japanese pots.

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After a really busy start to the year, I am very much looking forward to catching up with both friends and pot lovers & I hope to see you there!

Thank you for supporting the EBPC and great European bonsai pottery & display.

#Europeanbonsaipottercollective #bonsaiexpouk #ukbonsaiassociation #bonsaiexhibition #ukbonsaiceramicscontest #ebpcpots

- The European Bonsai Pottery Contest 2026 -  
at The TROPHY Exhibition 2026 

Europe's largest, most popular bonsai exhibition once again managed to exceed all expectations, with exhibits of the highest standards.

​Inspirational trees, ceramics and suiseki, captivated audiences, as well as world class demonstrations.

The EBPC is proud to organise exciting ceramics events each year at the Trophy Exhibition.

Pottery Displays & Winners!

​This year's exhibition saw a number of pottery event 'firsts' in the west, with: an honorary display of the finest Japanese bonsai pottery ever displayed outside of Asia, the first pottery painting demonstration by a leading Japanese artist, the first display of winning American pots in Europe, and not to mention of course, the first European Bonsai Pottery Contest!

​​The results of the European Bonsai Pottery Contest 2026 can be seen here. 

More articles will soon follow on the other pottery events from the exhibition, including: 
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                            - Nakayama Senzan pottery display.    
                            - Nakayama Senzan demonstration and talk.
                            - Collector's display and contest
                            - Member potters at the EBPC stand.     ​

EBPC DIRECT - An increasingly popular way to get your pots! 

Many buyers - and potters have discovered the merits of EBPC Direct .. Have you?

Many of the fantastic EBPC pots are now being sold by the increasingly popular 'EBPC DIRECT' way of buying!!

        - Pots sent to you DIRECTLY by the artist.
         - So NO TAXES if you are in the EU!!

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It also saves money if you live elsewhere - there is less shipping, less taxes & less risk all around.

This new way of buying is becoming very popular - If you haven't yet - check out the pots in-store being sold by both 'EBPC DIRECT'
​- as well as those that will be shipped by me from the UK!

EBPC Resources

​EBPC MEMBER PROFILES

Learn about your favourite potters & discover others! See showcases of their works!

EBPD - Potter Stamp Database

The largest database for European potter's marks. Identify your European pots by their stamp.​

EBPV - Potter Videos

​Watch EBPV videos on the potters and techniques.
​Videos also uploaded by EBPC potters.

EBPC COMMISSIONS

To order a bespoke pot, please use the form by clicking on the round blue button below. 
A new 'page' on EBPC COMMISSIONS coming soon!

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EBPC Online Shop

Find that perfect pot for your tree, or be inspired by the greatest bonsai artists of Europe, in the EBPC Store. 

EBPC DIRECT

These pots (in the EBPC Online Store) will be sent to you DIRECTLY from the potter. 

EBPC Pot Displays

We are constantly learning at the EBPC, and what better way to get to know pots?!
The EBPC is proud to organise pot displays for many of Europe's leading bonsai exhibitions. 

Sponsored by the EBPC

Community is everything! The EBPC is proud to sponsor bonsai exhibitions and bonsai community groups. 

EBPC HOLDING SERVICE

​            You can now request to use our
​                     'HOLDING SERVICE'.
...  group purchases together - save on shipping costs! 

To save on multiple shipping costs, just ask us to HOLD ONTO your purchase if it is not needed right away.
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You can ask us to send it at any time - or if other pots or furniture take your fancy, you can add them to those we hold for you until you are ready to receive them.

When ready, just pay one adjusted fee for your shipping, a process which has already saved many EBPC customers £000's from multiple shipping costs! 

PACKING & SHIPPING

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NOW OFFERING:

REDUCED PRICE SHIPPING
​ECO - FRIENDLY MATERIALS
SECURE DOUBLE BOXED PARCELS
GUARANTEED SAFE ARRIVAL



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EBPC COMMISSIONS

The EBPC are arranging more and more commissions for our customers. 

There are NO DEPOSITS taken, and NO OBLIGATION to purchase. 

For more information and to order a bespoke pot for your tree or collection, please use the form by clicking on the round blue button below. 
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Please note, not all potters accept commissions. 
A new section will soon be built for Commissions. 

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 Read more about Tie-Pots in the blog

The EBPC stocks
'Tie Pots'!! 

   Strong plastic pots designed for bonsai:
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 -  ‘Air-pruning’ technology                       
                * for enhanced root development
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 -  Knobs for attaching guy wires     
                * instead of /as well as wiring.

Get your Tie-Pots now in the EBPC Shop

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Beautiful and practical pots for your tree, or shelf...

Fine pots by Europe's best

Painted porcelain semi cascade by Martin Englert.

Large banded oval by Marc Berenbrinker.

ONLY the EBPC

.. brings you such choice and value.
​and oodles of free info!

Troll feet detail on ice glaze rectangle by Thor Holvila, Sweden

Large unglazed oval by Roman Husmann

Square semi cascade by Ian Baillie

Uniquely ...
​To promote European bonsai pottery globally. 
To provide enthusiasts with; Information, Choice & Value.
To support European bonsai potters and furniture makers.

OUR AIMS

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New pots added regularly

Please do tell us, or them, or both!       
Just send us their name, contact details and a brief summary of why you like their work.  

​Thank you for your support in promoting great European Bonsai Pottery!

Would you like to see your favourite potter in the EBPC? 

Catch us at a Bonsai Exhibition
or
join us at a Pot Talk:

EBPC Trading - 2025        

                       The Trophy 2025, Belgium                                     * EBPC POT DISPLAY                21 - 23rd February 2025
                       Bonsai Fest, Newark, U.K.                                                                                                           16th March 2025 
                       UKBA/UK MiniBonsai Cobham, U.K.                                                                                        29th March 2025
                       Bonsai EXPO  Show 2025, Crawley, U.K.            * EBPC POT DISPLAY                                13th April 2025  
                       UKBA/UK MiniBonsai Cobham, U.K.                                                                                        30th August 2025                         
                       The 14th Heathrow Bonsai Show, U.K.                                                                                   5th October 2025 ​

EBPC Pot Talks - 2025​     

          In 2025, Alex of the EBPC will be giving 'pot talks' at the following events:

                    Surrey Heath Bonsai Society, U.K.                     www.surreyheathbonsai.org.uk                                 8th January 2025
                    Twickenham Bonsai Society, U.K.                     www.facebook.com/twickenhambonsai                   9th January 2025
                    Swindon 'Winter Image' Show, U.K.                www.swindon-bonsai.co.uk/winter-show                 16th February 2025
                    UKBA/UK MiniBonsai Cobham, U.K.               event-calendar.html                                                       29th March 2025
                    Isle of Wight Bonsai Society                              www.facebook.com/bonsaiiow/                                 7th June 2025                                 
                    BRISTOL Bonsai Society (50th anniversary)   www.bristolbonsaisociety.wordpress.com                29th September 2025
                    Maidstone Bonsai Society                                  www.facebook.com/maidstonebonsaisociety          6th October 2025 
                    Chiltern Bonsai Society                                      www.chilternbonsai.org.uk                                            13th October 2025
                    North London Bonsai Group                             www.facebook.com/p/North-London-Bonsai-Group           T.B.C.
                                
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We look forward to seeing you soon!

1st Place - Trophy Exhibition's EBPC Pot Contest 2025. Ilker Gunesh Dag, Turkey - Owned by Yalova Bonsai Müzesi.