Birgit Pohl

Birgit has been based in London for many years, but is originally from Germany. After a career in publishing, during which she had nurtured her love for ceramics through evening classes, she realised that she wanted to work with clay full-time, which led her to study at Clay College, Stoke-on-Trent.

Since being introduced to porcelain at Clay College, she has found that this material is ideally suited to the precise, refined shapes that she is looking to create. In the development of her designs, she aims to balance precision of form with fluidity in the surface decoration. She is particularly drawn to European ceramics of the early and mid-20th century and enjoys exploring how pieces by the great potters of the past can inform new work.

Although her pots can be used, functionality is not her primary focus – she is more interested in conveying her love for design and attention to detail; she seeks to make pots that are pleasant to hold and that add interest to their surroundings.