Moin! Thanks for getting the time to come here and get to know something more about me and my work as a potter.

I am Diana, I am a ceramicist from Florence, Italy based in Flensburg, Germany.

Why DOT Ceramic Works? D.O.T are simply the initials to my name. And I chose this as the most representative way to show my work as a potter.

D.O.T Ceramic Works is about sharing the potential of clay and ceramics to their fullest, in a continuous process of exploration, learning and connection. What I try to share through my work/s is not about a specific aesthetic or product, rather encourage to ask, feel and use our senses.

If you're excited to embrace this approach, welcome! Let's embark on this journey together!

CLAY & CERAMICS COURSES

A Kintsugi repair course for broken ceramics is COMING SOON

At the moment I work on repairing projects upon request.

A weekly pottery class for children and teenagers.

90eur p.p. & Monthly fee with minimum 3 months subscription.

Exl. materials cost: 22 eur/kg fired ceramics material cost.

In Collaboration with Karla Keramik.

For those who want to take pottery one step further. Experiencing a collective atmosphere while also being able to craft extensively and independently.

One or two half days in the workshop. Can be combined with a course.

There is a restricted number of available places. Suitability is determined by an introductory meeting and a month trial period.

A one time two hours intro pottery class using the pottery wheel.

Dates and time upon request.

Fitting format also for events and group meetings.

49 eur p.p.

inkl. materials, glaze and firing cost for three pieces

OTHER POTTERY OR KINTSUGI WORKSHOP COLLABORATIONS ARE POSSIBLE AND WELCOME, FOR PRIVATE, PUBLIC OR CELEBRATIVE EVENTS.

FOR THAT FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME HERE OR AT DOTKUNST@GMAIL.COM .

A pottery event for adults and kids is also possible in our Pottery Workshop, inside and when the weather is favourable also outside in our little cozy garden. Being it a birthday, a meeting for friends or coworkers or some special family time...clay is a good way to be creative together while getting dirty unapologetically!

Ca. 2 hours Workshop on the pottery wheel or with handbuilding

inkl. material costs for one favourite fired and glazed piece per person

280 eur / above 8 persons 20eur p.p.

For fixing a day and date and eventually other details contact me at dotkunst@gmail.com

A weekly pottery course for minimum 3 months.

CURRENT COLLABORATIONS & PROJECTS

This is my instagram page, my diary of sorts.

Onoma Kaffee is a speciality coffee Roastery in Flensburg.

Here I work as a barista. Plus, I craft diverse lines of cups for diverse types of coffees.

This collaboration means a lot to me. As it contributes to the engagement between our team, the guests , handcrafted ceramics and coffee.

Karla is a friend and fellow potter. Her passion for nature is truly inspiring.

We are currently renovating our soon-to-be workshop space in one of Flensburg' s historical streets,

Süderfischerstraße. At the moment our collaborative focus is on running he shared workshop, offers for children and the youth.

Exploring and reinterpreting the Japanese repair art of Kintsugi has been an ongoing process. One that allowed me to give new life to broken pottery and also adopt new perspectives.

ABOUT ME Diana

Through my artistic journey, I've explored various forms of expression and eventually found a deep interest in tactile perception which led me to handcrafting ceramics. Discovering the endless possibilities to work with clay is a grounding way to express myself and ultimately connect with others. I also try to reflect these meaningful aspects through my work(s).

At the moment, I get busy creating pieces by hand and on the pottery wheel, as well as planning new pottery courses formats, for kids and adults.

All in all, I want to create pieces that are functional, simple, and mostly can evoke simple reactions like the stimulation to explore textures on the skin or inquire about the creation processes. I strongly believe in the powerfulness of this simplicity.

In my experience, visual and textural divergence can be enhancers of curiosity and engagement, even in adult age where such engagement often becomes less immediate . This is one of the reasons I enjoy working with kids so much, or why I often like playing with hand carving on my pieces or mould them entirely with my hands.

It is not a specific aesthetic I am looking for, but rather to try and make pieces that scream 'THIS IS POTTERY!' And to me, the key to that is staying open towards the infinite possibilities clay and crafting bring along. Experiencing and learning about all possible shapes, colors, materials, feelings and connections.

DOT Ceramic Works is the simple representation of my full name through its initials: D for Diana, O for Oana and T for Ticsa.

@DOT_ceramicworks

*ENGLISH VERSION COMING SOON