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When 4 decades of Studio Pottery expertise meets bonsai

30/7/2025

A warm welcome to Eddie Curtis - to the EBPC community of acclaimed bonsai ceramists!

Please join us in welcoming the highly acclaimed Studio Pottery ceramist, Eddie Curtis of the UK to the EBPC.

An exciting and momentous occasion for bonsai and its ceramics. Eddie brings decades of ceramic passion and expertise to European bonsai, with magnificent forms, glazes and textures as of yet unseen in quite this way in the bonsai world. Some of which represent the epitome of traditional Japanese ceramic finishes and others unique and originally created by himself.

Having long been a keen grower of bonsai, in his professional career, Eddie has passionately strived to recreate landscapes and natural textures through ceramic form and finishes.

Along with a tree, the pot is an essential part of a bonsai, both functionally and aesthetically. The appropriate choice of pot can be very useful in promoting certain features of a tree, and in suggesting the environment and story behind that bonsai.

Eddie's magnificent and suggestive bonsai ceramics are tactile and highly emotive, offering the bonsai artist a fresh, alternative approach to pot selection for exhibition quality trees.

'Discovered' by our mutual friend, the much loved Andrew Pearson, of Stone Monkey Ceramics, at a prestigious ceramics exhibition, Eddie was persuaded to create a series of pots for use with bonsai, which until then he had only done for his own trees.
A project is also currently underway with Peter Warren, who is creating 2 bonsai through a collaboration of Eddie's work and 2 of his own trees.

I believe that the 'crossing over' of this celebreated artist from Studio pottery to bonsai ceramics will be beneficial to the ongoing evolution of European bonsai and its ceramics, which will also introduce the world of bonsai to the far greater audience of studio pottery enthusiasts around the world.

Look out also for the coming article in 'Neue Keramik' magazine - written by Eddie Curtis, in which the EBPC and Peter Warren have also both contributed, that examines this crossover between the field of Studio Ceramics and the more niche field of Bonsai.
'Neue Keramik' is a German magazine focused on ceramics, and especially 'new ceramics' with both printed and online editions. The magazine also has an English version, reflecting the international nature and popularity of the ceramic field.

- Read more about Eddie Curtis and his works in his EBPC Potter Profile here!

- And don't miss the exclusive batch of bonsai pots by this famous artist in the EBPC Online-Store here.

.... In-Store 1st August (Friday) at 18.00 GMT!

Thank you for supporting the EBPC and our cherished bonsai potters and furniture makers of Europe.

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Derek Aspinal - Some of Europe's most collectable pots! In-store NOW!!

26/7/2025

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The EBPC is honoured to have been asked by the family of the late Derek Aspinall to sell the last few pots and suiseki by this iconic artist. Just 4 pots in total.

Derek Aspinal was one of Europe's pioneering bonsai potters in the 1980's , and his works continued to be highly prized throughout his career. Apsinall unfortunately passed away 23 years ago, however Aspinal pots are now some of the most collectable of European bonsai pots, and it is an honour to offer these historic pieces.

The larger 2 pots are BIG! .. and are hence ‘collection only’, and can be collected from the EBPC (in Surrey) or at UK exhibitions by prior arrangement.

Included is a pot the family advise us was the largest pot ever made by Derek, and a unique style 67cm crescent shell. These are rare pieces of European bonsai history, and exceptional pots for use or for pot collectors.

Thank you and enjoy viewing these wonderful pieces in-store now:
https://europeanbonsaipottercollective.ecwid.com/EBPC-SHOP-c31643116

#derekaspinallpots #ebpcpots #Europeanbonsaipottercollective #bonsaipots

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Welcome - SlabndBonsai, Switzerland

9/7/2025

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Rock steady talent from Switzerland.

Please join us in welcoming to the EBPC family of artists, an exciting new member from Switzerland, Robin Löhrer of SlabndBonsai!

These Impressive slab style pots have impressively convincing rock-like textures and tones, and are created in forms most suitable for a variety of bonsai tree styles.

Robin has been creating artificial rock creations for around a decade and has experimented with various materials and techniques. SlabndBonsai artificial rock creations are constructed from a modern composite material which has been proven durable and plant friendly for over 5 years of use.

A limited edition of just 4 pots available - In-Store

The EBPC is very excited to offer a limited edition of just 4 of these beautiful slab pots, in varying sizes and forms.

These will be available in-store on Thursday 10th July @ 18.00 (g.m.t.)

Although slab style pots are often used for coniferous trees, they can also make a wonderful home for many other deciduous and flowering species. We look forward to seeing your creations with slab style pots!

Read more on SlabndBonsai's EBPC Potter Profile here!

- And be sure to check out our first batch of slabs by SlabndBonsai after 18.00 on Thursday in the EBPC Online-Store here.

Thank you for supporting the EBPC and our cherished bonsai potters and furniture makers of Europe.

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The TROPHY 2026 - Euro Bonsai Pottery Contest! * Details now released!

1/7/2025

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TROPHY Bonsai Exhibition, Belgium

- EBPC Pot Display 2026!

Full details of the European Bonsai Pottery Contest 2026, as hosted by The Trophy, Belgium
are available NOW!

   Including:

- The European Bonsai Pottery Contest 2026

   - The Collector's Display

   - The Honorary Display

FIND ALL THE DETAILS FOR SUBMITTING AN ENTRY HERE:
( EBPC website > upper menu > '2026 Bonsai Pot Contests' )

It is an honour to organise this special annual event, which grows in splendor year by year.

If you are a bonsai potter, or a collector of high-quality bonsai ceramics, please consider participating and submit an entry for consideration. We would love for you to be a part of Europe's most exciting bonsai pottery event.

Participating not only allows people to appreciate your ceramics - but will also help support and promote European bonsai pottery across the world.

- Show your ceramics off to a global audience.
- Share your ceramics with thousands of bonsai enthusiasts at the event.
- Support European Bonsai Pottery.

Since starting the culture of bonsai pot displays in Europe years ago, the EBPC'S mission has been to encourage not only a deeper appreciation for ceramics in bonsai, but also to create a haven where bonsai potters, collectors, and visitors from around the world can meet, gather and discuss their passion of bonsai ceramics.

For 2026, we have also invited an accomplished and revered guest artist from Japan, to exhibit a central 'honorary display' of his own painted porcelain ceramics - Not to be missed!

We thank you for your support and participation.

#EuropeanBonsaiPotteryContest #TrophyBonsaiExhibition #EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective #BonsaiExhibition #EBPCstampedPots #BonsaiPotteryContest #Bonsaipottery #Bonsailove

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When 4 decades of Studio Pottery expertise meets bonsai

A warm welcome to Eddie Curtis - to the EBPC community of acclaimed bonsai ceramists!

Derek Aspinal - Some of Europe's most collectable pots! In-store NOW!!

Welcome - SlabndBonsai, Switzerland

Rock steady talent from Switzerland.

A limited edition of just 4 pots available - In-Store

The TROPHY 2026 - Euro Bonsai Pottery Contest! * Details now released!

TROPHY Bonsai Exhibition, Belgium

- EBPC Pot Display 2026!

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A warm welcome to Eddie Curtis - to the EBPC community of acclaimed bonsai ceramists!

Rock steady talent from Switzerland.

​A limited edition of just 4 pots available - In-Store

TROPHY Bonsai Exhibition, Belgium- EBPC Pot Display 2026!

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A limited edition of just 4 pots available - In-Store

TROPHY Bonsai Exhibition, Belgium

- EBPC Pot Display 2026!