Category: Ian Baillie

IAN BAILLIE bonsai pots - In-Store today! (from 18.00 gmt)

29/11/2025

Timeless glazes and forms.

My favourite part of this job is when new batches of pots arrive from one of the true greats of European bonsai ceramics.

An inspirational artist and a true gentleman, Ian Baillie of Scotland was one of the pioneers in the field of European bonsai ceramics, having been providing Europe with exquisite bonsai pots for decades. Ian was also instrumental in creating the Scottish Bonsai Association in 1978, which thrives to this day.

Ian makes a low quantity of high quality ceramics - producing limited batches 2 or 3 times a year. The EBPC is very proud to be the main supplier of these magnificent bonsai ceramics, and we thank Ian for his ongoing trust and support.

On Saturday 29th Nov., a batch of 14 pots will be available in-store, which will be the 22nd EBPC stamped batch we have sold for Ian over the past 8 years.

You can admire or buy the pots (after 18.00 gmt) In-Store here!

I feel this pot encompasses many of the characteristics that make Ian's pots so popular and timeless. The impressive aged-looking multi-layer glaze is quite typical of Ian's work, as are the scroll feet and thin banding, both of which are quite traditional features that add further refinement to these distinguished containers.

Ian's work is known for the recognisable style we have got to know over decades. His techniques have been honed and his pallet of forms and glazes enriched, whilst always remaining true to his distinct style.

A limited edition of 14 pots will be available from 18.00 g.m.t. / 19.00 c.e.t. on Saturday 29th November.
Please note: We regrettably do not currently ship to the United States of America

Thank you for supporting the EBPC and helping us bring you great European bonsai ceramics and furniture.

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Experience the difference! Ian Baillie of Scotland.

13/11/2024

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Available In-Store:

Thursday 14th. 18.00 (G.M.T.)

A pioneer of bonsai pottery in Europe, the works of Ian Baillie of Scotland truly delight with their magnificence of form and exquisite finishes.

The product of passion and dedication over decades, Ian's inspirational designs focus on distinguished forms and glazes that he has developed to best enhance a tree's splendour.

As far as the EBPC is concerned, Ian Baillie is a master of European bonsai pottery, and it is our pleasure and honour to make his work available to you.

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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Exquisite new Ian Baillie pots!

23/11/2021

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Exquisite new Ian Baillie pots!
In-store from Wednesday 24th 6pm (gmt)

We have once again been very fortunate to be able to offer you the latest batch of exquisite pots by Ian Baillie - fresh out of the kiln.
This week, a few pots will be released each day from Wednesday - at 6pm (gmt). ... Thank you Ian, and enjoy these fantastic pots everyone!

Ian Baillie is a first-rate bonsai potter from near Edinburgh, in Scotland. He started to grow bonsai in 1974, and was instrumental in creating the Scottish Bonsai Association in 1978, which thrives to this day.

Since seeing John Naka in New York, and having studied drawing and painting, Ian went on to be a principal teacher of Art and Design, and he was inspired to create pots for the U.K., as he had seen in New York.

He has been producing bonsai pots now for over a generation, and is best known for his hand-thrown pots on his Swedish kick-powered wheel, and all pots are fired in his electric kiln to 1260 degrees C. He also however hand-builds a diverse range of shapes and forms, such as; rectangles, ovals, cascades, nanban, and free form containers.

The glazes are superbly made and applied; producing some really quite beautiful pieces, some of which have a fantastic aged / patina look to them. His pots are highly regarded and complement trees in competitions across Europe.

‘Pottery has its own magic where the alchemy of the elements of Air, Earth, Fire and Water combine to make an object of beauty which can be used to harmoniously enhance the display of a fine bonsai tree. It's this that gives me the buzz that sustains my creativity.’

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European Bonsai San Exhibition (EBBS) at Saulieu - Next weekend, the 12th/13th October 2019!!

6/10/2019

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The EBPC are very excited to be attending and supporting one of Europe's premiere shows, and one of our personal favourites - the EBBS in Saulieu France next weekend. This is an open hall exhibition with everything in one enormous room. The ex-cattle market has imposing vaulted ceiling beams and ample light flooding in, making it an ideal venue.
This exhibition has improved year on year and the standard of trees, demonstrations and traders is superb. The organisers have also done an incredible job creating a show with a warm friendly atmosphere.
With many of Europe's finest trees on show, and demonstrators on the level of Bjorn Bjorholm, Mauro Stemberg, and Jan Culek, including many other attractions (superb new EBPC pots for example!) this is a show not to be missed!

A beautiful handmade EBPC trophy kindly made by leading ceramist Sabine Besnard of France will be awarded to the winner of the category 'Best European Bonsai Pot and Tree Combination'. The trophy is of an Ume branch in flower ,with a matching bowl on wood, and is laser etched and has both the stamps of Sabine and the EBPC.

As with each year, the EBPC will also donate a prize for the increasingly popular 'Tombola raffle'. This year a stunning pot by the fantastic and highly skilled artist, Ian Baillie of Scotland will be donated and taken home by one lucky winner.

We are especially excited about the EBPC trade stand this year, as we ave had some fantastic new pots in especially for this event, by some of the most sought after artists in Europe! .. Be sure to stop by the stand and say 'hi'!

Thank you for reading and we hope to see you there!
Alex

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IAN BAILLIE bonsai pots - In-Store today! (from 18.00 gmt)

Timeless glazes and forms.

Experience the difference! Ian Baillie of Scotland.

Available In-Store:

Exquisite new Ian Baillie pots!

Exquisite new Ian Baillie pots!
In-store from Wednesday 24th 6pm (gmt)

European Bonsai San Exhibition (EBBS) at Saulieu - Next weekend, the 12th/13th October 2019!!

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