I've been collecting beautiful ceramics for a long time now. Pieter Groeneveldt has always been one of my dutch heroes and I've been lucky to acquire some of his work. Another big hero is Lucie Rie, but I just can't afford one of her pieces (yet). In 2015 I started my artisan pottery studio in Amsterdam. I now specialize in making my own glazes. It's a bit of chemistry and a lot of artistic patience and determination.
I'll be putting in new work on this website on a regular basis. It's still not easy to let go of a beautiful vase, because I love (at least like) every single well balanced and nicely glazed pot, no matter how wonky or weird. A piece of work that 'works' inspires to make another one.
Until 2015 all my pottery was marked with the seal of the family Verbunt. It's a traditional 19th century crest with 'four bunts' (straw baskets). The origin is unknown, but most likely my great-great grandfather had it drawn up to add some style to his brewery and wine trade. From march 2015 on I've been signing work with the new Made in Mokum-logo. And my signature ofcourse.
Although I like to work alone, that's just impossible and very boring. Thanks to everyone who helped me out a to make my studio into a real business. I hope to be learning new things about ceramics my whole lifetime.
Camille Verbunt, founder Made in Mokum
Creating ceramics is like cooking but on a really high fire. Like five times higher than your average kitchen oven. High enough to melt rock and so I'm cooking up crystals. Only mother earth does it better but I don't want feel the pressure that she's under...
I make all of our glazes here at the studio. It's a bit of alchemy: iron, titanium, copper, cobalt and lots of other metals go into the mix. But I try to avoid lead (really poisonous, you know) and some other nasty chemicals.
It's never easy to let go of a beautiful thing, especially when you've seen it grow and come to life. Luckily the new owners sometimes send pictures...
I am an artisan potter based in Amsterdam. I create ceramic pieces I love and share them with you. I focus on making vases, bowls, and pots. If you’d like something custom-made, just ask—I can craft one especially for you or your loved ones (dead or alive). My work is sometimes dark and quirky, even wonky if that’s your style. I’m not overly concerned with traditional perfection.
I strive to create useful and beautiful pieces. Even without flowers, brushes, or branches, my vases can stand alone as beautiful objects. They are tough—but please, don’t throw them at people. All of my shapes and glazes are homebrewed, made right here in what I call Mokum.
Really, what more do you need to know? Drop me a note to share your thoughts, ask a question, place an order, or anything else you might need.
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