Desiree Weerts (DēWē) is a ceramic artist exploring form, texture, and transformation. Her work reflects a continuous search for renewal through clay, exploring its raw beauty and transformative potential.

Silhouette |  Nexus |  Breathe |  Saka 
Dinnerware



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Silhouette

Handcrafted white stoneware vases with clean forms and soft transitions.

White stoneware
Clay slip mixed with wild clay pigments

Catalogue available upon request  

Nexus

Sculptural ceramic pieces exploring the balance between beauty and decay. Handbuilt and wheel-thrown forms rise like organic structures, echoing transformation. Dark, charred surfaces evoke a sense of resilience and renewal.

Black stoneware 
Raw fired 

Breathe

Wheel-thrown stoneware vases and bowls with soft, organic forms. The raw exteriors highlight texture and simplicity. Each piece reflects the rhythm of breath.

Stoneware 
Unglazed exterior, glazed interior 

Catalogue available upon request


Saka

Small, hill-shaped wheel-thrown jars made from black stoneware. The sloping form reflects a quiet, sculptural presence.

Black stoneware 
Unglazed, raw exterior,
Matte black glazed interior



Dinnerware

Wheel-thrown stoneware dinnerware with clean, simple forms. Sold as single pieces via Instagram sales or made on commission for individuals and restaurants.

Catalogue available upon request    
Ceramics Workshops  

Join a ceramics workshop in my studio.
I offer private lessons and group workshops for both beginners and advanced learners.  
No experience needed.

Workshop options  

1. Wheel throwing – private session  
- For 1 or 2 people (€175 for 1 person, €299 for 2 people)  
- Suitable for beginners and advanced learners  
- Focus on technique, form, and creativity  
- Duration: 2.5 hours per session  
- Includes glazing and finishing of 3 pieces  
- By appointment—you will have the full studio to yourselves  

2. Masterclass wheel throwing  for advance throwers
- For 1 or 2 people (€200 for 1 person, €350 for 2 people)  
- In-depth exploration of specific techniques  
- Focus on pre-set designs 
- Tailored sessions for experienced ceramicists  
- Duration: 2.5 hours per session  
- includes glazing & firing of 1 larger piece
- On request - you will have the full studio to yourselves  

3. Handbuilding – Small Group and teambuilding
- For groups of 5 or more (€89 per person)  
- Suitable for all levels  
- Work with slabs, coils, and shaping techniques  
- Duration: 2 hours  
- Includes glazing and finishing of 2 pieces  
- Date and time in consultation 
- You will have the full studio to yourselves  

Practical information  

- Workshops are given in English and Dutch  
- Materials, clay, tea, and cookies included  
- Location: My studio in Amsterdam Oost 
- Finished pieces can be picked up 6 weeks after workshop  
- Full payment is required upfront to confirm your booking  

Studio address  
Eerste Atjehstraat 52A, Amsterdam  

Bookings & questions  
Email: hello@dewe-ceramics.com