The European Bonsai Pottery Contest 2026 at The Trophy Exhibition, Belgium.

The European Bonsai Pottery Contest 2026
​at The Trophy Exhibition, Belgium.

​THE WINNERS!

Once again, Europe's most popular bonsai exhibition celebrated in style in February 2026. In addition to the magnificent show of exceptional bonsai trees from around Europe, were world class demonstrations by leading Japanese artists, father and son 'team Suzuki.  

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

​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 pot display, was a celebration of the passion of both European potters and collectors. ​At almost 200ft in length, the pot display consisted a central 'honorary' display, with the European Bonsai Pottery Contest to one side, and a 'collector' category on the other. ​

Displays by 30 European potters were exhibited, alongside 20 displays from collectors of bonsai ceramics from around the world.

​EUROPEAN BONSAI POTTERY CONTEST ​ 2026

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The majority of the pottery exhibition was devoted to European Bonsai Pottery Contest. 

Displays by 30 talented bonsai ceramists were exhibited, with a fascinating diversity in materials, forms and finishes. As well as traditional clay and porcelain, more innovative materials (for bonsai) were used, including sculpted solid stone and Terrazzo. The quality of exhibits was highly commendable, with artists displaying their finest works.

It was a delight to witness such a wide variety of the highest quality bonsai ceramics from around Europe. 

CONGRATULATIONS to the contest winners!

​UNGLAZED     
​- JURI MARTENS, GERMANY 

 GLAZED        
​- NIELS VAN DER WAL, NETHERLANDS    

 DECORATED   ​
​- MARTIN ENGLERT, GERMANY   

 

1ST PLACE OVERALL        
​- MARTIN ENGLERT, GERMANY     

CONGRATULATIONS to Martin Englert for his exquisite display, and for winning the first European Bonsai Pottery Contest!

Thank you to all of the artists for participating in this historic event, and congratulations to the winners.

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