Behind the design: Elami Popup Ceramics Market

Our Ceramics Market popped up on a very rainy Saturday afternoon in Ubud at Guten Morgen Coffee Lab. With 11 potters and ceramic studios joining in, we had a cozy evening serenaded by the tunes of vinyl DJs Spin Sugar.

The Elami Pop-up Ceramics Market was a vibe. A rainy afternoon in a cozy coffee shop vibe. We had 4 hours of pottery fangirling and fanboying over gorgeous handthrown and built pieces finished with exquisite glazes. Was such a joy to host this meeting of ceramicists and clay fans. Big thanks to Guten Morgen Ubud for being such a wonderful venue right in the heart of Ubud!

The design of the event poster and flyers was dominated by blooms of soft color as we showcased the diverse styles of each studio.

Clay and Glaze: An Ubud Open Studios off-shoot event

This Ubud Open Studios off-shoot event featured a panel of speakers who unveiled the process behind their ceramic glazes and clays. Held at the new Guten Morgen Coffee Lab in Ubud, around 40 people turned up to hear the stories from the kiln. The three speakers included Seline Kocher from Mahteh Ceramic, Suzan Kohlik from Sari Api Ceramics and Pasthika Maya from Kevala Ceramics.

This panel delved into aspects of ceramic artistry, exploring topics such as the properties, sourcing and preparation of different types of clay for Indonesian makers. Glaze experiments, making homes for coral babies, setting up Ubud’s first high-firing studio 25 years ago, waste in the industry and what it’s like creating ceramics & running a studio in Indonesia were all covered during the discussion. Thank you to Guten Morgen for being a wonderful host and lending us your beautiful space!