Ervin Ciriković
Although originally from Slovenia, Ervin would describe himself as a British Potter.
Ervin’s work is about quiet, simple forms with an emphasis on the functional qualities of each piece, using local raw materials where possible - clay, wood ash, minerals and metals - imbuing each object with a sense of place. The quality of clay and glazes are also an important consideration during the creative process and he has a particular interest in soda and wood firing, as these methods bring a level of unpredictability which gives individual character to each pot. Ervin focusses his making around a range of stoneware pots for every day domestic use, creating timeless pieces that can be passed on from one generation to the next.
He began throwing on the wheel at Maze Hill Pottery in Greenwich and later completed a apprenticeship there with Lisa Hammond to further his practice. He is also a graduate of Clay College Stoke.
Ervin has worked at Crown Works since 2022, he is a member, teacher and friend to the studio; an integral part of our school and community, teaching beginners to master classes in specialised forms.
