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Where tradition meets innovation ..

20/4/2023

Please JOIN US in welcoming new EBPC member - Igor Carino, of Italy !

Please join us in welcoming a world-class artist, ‘Igor Carino’ as an EBPC member!

This inspirational artist has dedicated himself to bonsai for 20 years and has been creating bonsai ceramics for 18. For the past decade, Igor has been researching how to realize his dream – creating bonsai ceramics through the fusion of traditional pot-building principles with cutting-edge modern technology.

His exceptional 3D-Printed pots won 1st prize at the famous pot contest of the 47th Gafu ten in Kyoto, as well as contests in Europe.

These fascinating pieces have incredible detail in their design and patterned finish, yet retain all of the charms of old Japanese anagama-fired ceramics. Each pot from this process is unique, and the pots have a superb wood-fired sheen, with flame signatures, and natural ash deposit glazes.

Please read about these innovative pots and this great artist on Igor Carino’s EBPC Profile

A LIMITED EDITION RANGE of Gafu ten winning design pots will be IN-STORE on FRIDAY at 18.00 GMT!

A select range of these Gafu-ten winning design pots will be made available for EBPC customers tomorrow (Friday 21st April) in the EBPC Online Store.

These award-winning pots are hand built at the base, and then, once designed and a computer program is built, they are 3D printed using traditional clay - high-quality Japanese or French stoneware. The pots are constantly attended to during this long process and then are finished by hand. The rim is then hand built, and once leather hard, areas of the pots are smoothed to a polished finish. The pots are then wood-fired for 11 hours, another process that requires constant attention, in a special high-temperature wood-fired kiln (1350°C), designed and built by ceramic artist and kiln expert Frederick L. Olsen. A mix between traditional Western wood kilns and Japanese kilns.

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UKBA Expo Bonsai 2023!

17/4/2023

The U.K.'s premier bonsai show goes from strength to strength!

UKBA EXPOBONSAI UK 2023!

What a fantastic day … They just keep getting better!!

If you are on social media, you have no doubt seen the flood of pictures from this year's 'Bonsai Expo U.K.'. The show has been very popular from the start, but this year's attendance numbers were approaching 1000, which is a considerable crowd and there was a real buzz of excitement in the air.

Many of the best trees in the U.K. were on display as well as suiseki and bonsai ceramics. The traders area was a treat for enthusiasts and traders alike, with trees from some of the UK's leading bonsai nurseries, pot dealers, potters, sellers of tools and everything else a bonsai aficionado could want!

For a better idea of what was on display, Sylvestris Studios were comissioned to create a video documentary of the show, which is definitely worth a watch.
You can find it here.

The EBPC were asked to put on a bonsai pot display, which this year was in the theme of cascades. 'The Ups and Downs of Bonsai'.
Here are just a few pics (didn’t get a minute to get more!) of the day and of some of the pot display. It was great to meet up with old friends as always.

… pictured above - Les Storey with one of his winning trees, a stunning blackthorn in a gorgeous Stone Monkey pot … an excellent windswept Hawthorne display by Russ Farley, displayed on a table by DR Bonsai Tables … and I was nursed back to health by frog boy, Simon Haddon of Sukteki bonsai pots

EBPC Pot Display -
UKBA Expo Bonsai 2023

A few of the pots on display ..

A few people were heard saying that this was the best show in the UK to date, and the quality, not only of the trees, but also of the intricacies of display, was very impressive. It is quite obvious from the exhibition that British enthusiasts are paying more attention to quality pot, stands, accents and display details. With some of the displays being at a high standard for a show anywhere in the world.

Thank you to all of our customers! We doubled our best Expo sales ever again, and had the busiest and most enjoyable day! … Again, it has been very noticeable that year on year, British enthusiasts are buying better quality bonsai pots and are more knowledgeable about the quality European and Japanese pots and their charms.

Some treasures coming out during the set up of the EBPC trade stand.

A huge thankyou to the organisers Steve, Mark & Mingchen, and all the team .. the most helpful you could imagine. So much hard work put in, all for the love and advancement of British bonsai. We salute you!

Finally but perhaps most importantly, congratulations to the winners and everyone that displayed and made this years Expo such an incredible event.

For more information on this and future events, if you haven't already, be sure to sign up to the UKBA. It is completely free and a great resource!

See you next year!
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March 06th, 2023

6/3/2023

A selection of magnificent pots in-store now by the wonderful Sabine Besnard Céramiques.

These wonderful pots, handmade in France, have some beautiful unglazed finishes and excellent glazes including; Okinawa, Mursakino, Lichen, Translucent Crackle Green.

Check them out in-store NOW! - https://europeanbonsaipottercollective.ecwid.com/EBPC...

The square cascade will remain in the EBPC collection, an excellent Okinawa glaze, similar in design to Sabine’s superb entry to the The Trophy by Bonsai Association Belgium EBPC Pot Display (posts on the pot display coming soon!

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Thank you for helping support great European Bonsai Pottery!

Return of The Trophy! Bonsai Exhibition, Belgium

15/2/2023

Return of The Trophy!

In just 10 days from now, Europe’s most prestigious bonsai exhibition, 'The Trophy International Bonsai Exhibition' returns, after 2 years of being postponed due to Covid.

The EBPC has once again arranged for you, Europe’s largest display of exquisite bonsai pots. A 100ft display, this year featuring the ‘Best in European Bonsai Ceramics’! .. Not to be missed!

Please also visit us at the EBPC Trade stand, where we will be hosting a few EBPC member artists and have some excellent bonsai ceramics available for sale.

We can’t wait for all this exciting weekend has to offer, including catching up with everyone!
We hope to see you there!

The Trophy by Bonsai Association Belgium
European Bonsai Potter Collective
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Cutting edge pots by Fukurou Ceramics, Switzerland!

10/1/2023

A very special batch for the first release of 2023!

These magnificent bonsai pots are the creations of Patrik Luthi of Fukurou Ceramics, Switzerland. They are at the cutting edge of bonsai ceramic design and display a superb fusion of contemporary and traditional design.

Check them out in-store now! https://europeanbonsaipottercollective.ecwid.com/EBPC-Pot...

Pots by this world-class artist are available from the European Bonsai Potter Collective in Europe, and from Eisei-en Bonsai in the States.
We wish you a very Happy New Year's, and a healthy & happy 2023.

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November 16th, 2022

16/11/2022

Sami Amdouni, EBPC Alex & Tom Benda at the great EBBS show, Saulieu, France.

Amdouni Bonsai Pots 2022 release!!

Which is your favourite of these incredible Sami Amdouni glazes??
Sami Amdouni excels in recreating the older classic glazes you might see on perhaps a Koyo, or older Chinese pot. Which is our favourite?

The 2022 works by Amdouni Bonsai Pots release will start on Wednesday 16th November, and new pots will be added every day for a few days. 45 Exquisite Pots in Total!
Check them out in store now!

New In-Store TODAY! - Yaruki Ceramics, Rome! * EBPC Direct *

20/10/2022

We are delighted to offer you this exceptional range of high quality pots by Yaruki Ceramics of Rome, Italy.

These EBPC-stamped pots are a special edition range - that Yaruki has been perfecting.
Each pot has an individual character with unique and meticulously attended detail and exquisite glazes and finishes.

** EBPC DIRECT - Your pot will be sent to you DIRECTLY from the artist in Italy. (No import charges to EU!)

AVAILABLE NOW in the EBPC store
Www.EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective.com
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WELCOME ILKER DURAK to the EBPC!

18/10/2022

With a wonderful variety of forms and fantastic designs and glazes, all pots are handmade to Ilker's own designs, inspired by the classics.

... and a few pieces are IN-STORE now!

You can read more about Ilker, on his EBPC POTTER PROFILE here ..

Please join us in WELCOMING Ilker Durak to the EBPC family - we look forward to seeing more great pots from you.

In-Store today - Pots by Walsall Studio Ceramics

14/10/2022

A select and diverse range of beautiful bonsai pots by the great Walsall Studio Ceramics of England are now in-store.

... Including just one ‘Bryan Albright Pot made by Walsall Studio Ceramics’ and some excellent EBPC stamped pieces.

Check them out In-Store NOW!

11th Heathrow Bonsai Show 2022

15/9/2022

The 11th Heathrow Bonsai Show
& Pot Display by the EBPC

A very enjoyable time was had at last weekend's 11th Heathrow Bonsai Show. This ever growing exhibition has a very friendly atmosphere, and differs, as it showcases club displays from across the country. It therefore attracts so many enthusiasts of all levels and it was so great to catch up with so many friends not seen for so long!
A huge thank you to everyone that came along, and especially to all our customers for your ongoing support.

Some excellent trees were on display, and we very much enjoyed adding the ‘pot display’ dimension, which seemed to again be very well received.

The display showcased works made by just 5 leading Japanese potters for shohin, with accompanying information: Gyouzan, Kamiya Ryuen, Ino Shukuho, Wajaku, & Ikko.

All pots made by Ino Shukuho

Congratulations to Shiten Bonsai Society (of which I’m a back seat member) for their excellent winning display, and to everyone who entered trees.

Photographed below is one tree that really captured my interest - an Acer Campestre (field maple) planted on ‘iron rock’, with Soleirolia soleirolii (baby tears), in a beautiful nanban pot by Bryan Albright. (From the Sutton club display).

And finally we would like to offer a huge thank you to Mark & Ming Moorland, and the fantastic team for working tirelessly to ensure so many people could enjoy this wonderful experience!