​A dedicated family man, Andrew was a loving husband and father, and a loyal and caring friend to many, including myself. He will be sorely missed by many. Our thoughts go out to his wife Marie and family. 

Andrew's work is therefore usually recognisable at a glance, as is often the case for the very best artists. ​

​Instrumental in the formation of the EBPC in 2017, Andrew was not only a big inspiration, but was also very supportive from the very inception. Many exquisite Stone Monkey Ceramics pots, with EBPC stamps, are now in the hands of enthusiasts worldwide, for which we are very grateful to him. Representing Andrew and his world-class bonsai ceramics has been an honour and a pleasure. 
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​In 2015, with the encouragement of Peter Warren and Akiyama San, Andrew was invited to take part in the 10th Annual Shohachi contest at the Gafu Ten in Kyoto, Japan.

​An incredible honour, especially as non-Japanese were not previously eligable to participated. ​

Not only was Andrew the first non-Japanese artist invited to participate in this world leading contest, but he went on to take gold in the unglazed category! His attention to detail was outstanding, in both the razor sharp lines and relief carvings.

​In so doing, Andrew helped strengthen the bond with Japanese bonsai, and also open the gates for other leading artists across the world to be able enter this prestigious event.

In 2015 Andrew also decided with friends and fellow well-known potters Tom Benda and Thor Holvila, to meet on a yearly basis at a new location, and produce unique artisanal pieces created as a fusion of three very different styles. The Triskele group was born. 

​Andrew was also a big fan of studio ceramics, and I was always absorbed when I got the chance to see his collection. ​Especially fascinating to him were the Mashiko style works resulting from the collaboration between Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in the 1920's, and the great artists this movement has produced since. 

In a professional capacity, Andrew spent 7 years as a paramedic before joining Transport for London in 1998, to which he dedicated the next 26 years. After just 3 years he had become a fire compliance specialist, at which he excelled. A decade later, in 2011, Andrew progressed to Fire Engineer, which he continued to thrive at until his untimely passing.
At the end of January 2025, Andrew was due to retire from his work at the London Underground, to concentrate on his ceramics full time. 

Andrew was very well known in the global bonsai community. He was a multi-award winning artist, and was the feature of a multitude of articles in various magazine and book publications. 

Many bonsai potters, including some of Europe & America's most celebrated, have benefited from the help and words of advice of this great artist. Andrew liked to share his knowledge to the benefit of other artists and to improve bonsai ceramics in general. 

Andrew's legacy will live on, in those touched by his generous nature, in his thousands of exquisite creations, and through his impact on European and global bonsai ceramics.

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​A memorial will be held for Andrew on Saturday 4th January, 2025 – 1pm start.
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     The Community Centre -  Tn126eb
     Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent.
     
◦            We will be there until 7pm, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish
◦            We have booked the whole centre where is plenty of parking and everyone is welcome.
◦            no dress code, just wear your favourite outfit.
◦          If you'd like to make a gift we're setting up a Justgiving page for donations to The Ambulance Staff Charity.
◦            It's an easy walk from Paddock Wood Train Station.
◦            Please let me know if you intend to come for catering purposes and any dietary requirements.
◦            Also, please let me know if you would like to say something.
◦            Please use this email:                 [email protected]
*Also use this email for any messages, memories and photographs of Andy you wish to share.

Goodbye my dear friend. Rest in peace. 

Click to read more about Ian Baillie in his EBPC Potter Profile.

A limited batch of just 18 high-quality pots by Ian Baillie of Scotland will be available on Thursday 14th at 18.00 (G.M.T) in the EBPC Shop !


Thank you for supporting the EBPC & great European bonsai artisans. 
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* 3 days of celebrations with the highest level of bonsai in Europe. *     
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  ... with a special focus on 'bonsai pots'! ​

Both a celebration of the art and a display of the finest bonsai Europe has to offer, The Trophy Exhibition has long been the annual meeting place of Europe's bonsai enthusiasts, and the event enthusiasts strive to one day show their tree at. ​
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This historic, Silver Jubilee edition event will also celebrate the increasingly relevant aspect of bonsai pottery! 

​​The annual Pot Display will for the first time, be open to both POTTERS and COLLECTORS! ​

​Visitors will also be able to enjoy and revel in an honorary display put on by the great Peter Krebs of Germany! ​

Peter kindly agreed to exhibit some of his masterful creations, in a special display to celebrate the works of this most accomplished of European potters. 
Peter became a self-taught potter in the 1970s out of his enthusiasm for bonsai and antique pots and developed masterly skills over many productive years. Studying old Chinese pots was always very important to him. Peter Krebs is possibly the only bonsai ceramist to have mastered all known decoration techniques. Whether carving, inlay, engobe, glaze painting, modeled reliefs, unglazed pots with special surfaces or self-developed glazes, his pots have always been of strikingly high quality and accordingly sought after.
His current works, especially the elaborately painted pots, are of sensational beauty and a selection was awarded a prize at the Taikan-ten 2023 in Kyoto. The pots you will be able to see on display will be such painted works.

We hope you join us at the wonderful Silver Jubilee event. For more information, to book tickets, or to submit an exhibition entry, please see the TROPHY website here: https://bonsaiassociation.be/trophy/. 

Or for any questions about the pot display, please message me on: ​[email protected]

​Thank you and see you in February! 

This bustling event is different from your average show, as it hosts displays from 40 UK bonsai clubs!! .. and with 30 traders, it is a great place to find trees, pots, and all your bonsai necessities!

​Come over early & don't miss out on the fantastic range of pots & furniture from your favourite European artists. There will be some excellent Japanese pots available and a few treats from my own private collection.

I very much look forward to seeing you all on Sunday!! Be sure to come over and say hi! ... Better still, bring me over a coffee and you can have 10% off your purchase!
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Thank you for supporting great European bonsai pottery!

FOR MORE INFO - https://heathrowbonsai.weebly.com/   

Sunday 13th October 2024.    10.00 till 16.00.
Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell. RG12 9SE

#Europeanbonsaipottercollective #bonsaiexhibition #heathrowbonsai #ukbonsaiassociation #JapaneseBonsaiPots #bonsai #ebpc

A selection of magnificent bespoke pots, made especially for O-Yaku's EBPC launch will be available in EBPC Online Shop on Sunday (23/06) morning 10.00am (G.M.T.) - There are only a few, so be sure not to miss out! 

Read more about O-Yaku & check out some of his past works in Shay's EBPC Potter Profile here. 

……After many years of an ‘open invite’, we are delighted to announce that the well-known & much-loved French artist ‘Greg-Ceramics’ of France is now officially a member of the EBPC family. 
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Please JOIN US in WELCOMING Greg to the EBPC, your comments are interactions are much appreciated and help spread the word! ​

With artists as celebrated as Greg however, it is easy and a pleasure!! This highly acclaimed artist was eligible to join from the beginning.
Greg has been enabling and inspiring the bonsai community for well over a decade with his distinguished and often intricate creations, and the EBPC are honoured to recommend highly Greg’s wonderful artisan bonsai ceramics.  

 Greg has created a wonderful collection of pots for EBPC customers, which we are very proud to release this Sunday at the UK’s premiere bonsai show – Bonsai Expo UK! 

​.. A taster for you. 

Please join us in offering a warm welcome to new EBPC member Nick Hopes of Maidenhair Ceramics, Spain!!
A bonsai enthusiast of 3 decades, in just the past 2 years Nick has been wowing the bonsai community with his bonsai pots and has certainly proven himself as a more than capable artist. Nick’s magnificent designs, attention to detail and glazes have captivated many and his works are already used by a few great artists!

You can discover more about Maidenhair Ceramics at the EBPC Potter Profile pages.

Welcome Nick to the EBPC family!
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#Europeanbonsaipottercollective #maidenhairceramics #ebpcstampedpots #ebpcpots #bonsaiexpouk #BonsaiExpo #ebpcmember
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Www.Europeanbonsaipottercollective.com

Exquisite entries from 33 of Europe's most talented bonsai potters were featured this year, in the EBPC Pot Display at the prestigious 'Trophy Bonsai Exhibition' over a magnificent 100ft display.

The quality and diverse variety of entries this year was particularly impressive, with entries ranging from the classical styles, to cutting edge techniques and  contemporary themes. We will look at the display in full in another article. 

​ The winning entry was this striking wide-rim ceramic pot with a Lotus-shaped form and bespoke wooden base, by Fukurou Ceramics of Switzerland.

The pot has a wonderful blue/green aquamarine glaze, with impressive crystal nucleation​. The lower part of this piece is an intricate, structurally designed wooden base that the pot inserts seamlessly into. Also made by the artist, the structure and inlay technique used here, further showcase his exceptional and varied talents.

... From Fukurou's EBPC Potter Profile: 
'Fukurou Ceramics are the bonsai ceramic creations of Patrik Luthi, a gifted artist from the picturesque country of Switzerland. These high-quality handmade pieces have a touch of the Japanese aesthetic, yet retain a distinctive ‘Fukurou’ style. Designs are inspired by classical forms and are very suitable for use with good quality bonsai trees. ‘As with bonsai, I feel mostly attracted by the traditional pots, but love to develop new glaze recipes and new shapes.’
 
Being the grandson of a woodsman, and having grown up around the woods, mountains and lakes of Switzerland, Patrik has always had a close affinity with nature and has kept bonsai for over a decade. Studying at the renowned Kitoras Bonsai School under Nicola Crivelli, Patrik has developed a keen eye for bonsai design and aesthetics – an essential requisite for creating high quality bonsai ceramics.  
 
Pots are mostly thrown on a potter’s wheel, or slab built and come in a variety of forms. Unglazed wares come in a range of clays, including a wonderful dark grey, and a reddish-brown clay. No commercial glazes are used, as Patrik enjoys experimenting and creating exciting new glazes.'

Thank you to Patrik, and all of the talented artists that contributed to the magnificent display of bonsai ceramics this year. 
Please look out for the coming post on the Pot Display. 

Thank you for following and supporting the EPBC.


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The tones and textures of nature have always been the main inspiration for Sabine Besnard's glazes. Together with her husband Francois, glazes are created and recreated, often experimenting for months, until the desired effects are realised. 

Below is a catalogue of the wonderful glazes of Sabine Besnard's ceramics.   
​I hope you enjoy these as much as we have. 

​Thank you for viewing the glazes of Sabine Besnard Céramiques. 

New pots will be in-store Wednesday 20th December 2023. @ 18.30 G.M.T.

Shibusa Bonsai Pots are the creation of talented Italian ceramist, Lorenzo Penello. We are very pleased to welcome Lorenzo into the EBPC family – and introduce his wonderful works to you. 

Lorenzo specialises in organic style pots, especially nanban and rock imitation moon style pots. Although Lorenzo makes pots up to 60cm, Shohin and mame sized pots are also a favourite and Lorenzo enjoys experimenting with glazes as much as textures. ​

​Shibusa Bonsai Pots has made a wonderful, limited edition batch of EBPC Stamped pots for the EBPC Community!

​… mostly nanban pots, in some great designs and finishes! 

Get them IN-STORE now, or just check out Lorenzo’s style. The organic aesthetic in his nanban and crescent pots are a perfect match for rugged conifers, and a variety of other trees. 
 
These pots will again be sold by way of ‘EBPC DIRECT’
– So the potter will send you the pot directly! (from Italy to you!) 
 
Please click on the link below to see:
      SHIBUSA’S POTS FOR SALE!
 
           SHIBUSA'S POTTER PROFILE.


THANK YOU for supporting the EBPC and great European Bonsai Ceramics.