ALTA 100
current study of stacked forms
a series of 100 sculptural pieces
each beginning from the same base, but shift in shape, surface, and finish
wheel-trown
stoneware
SILHOUETTE
white stoneware vases with gradient transitions
wheel-trown
white stoneware
clay slip mixed with wild clay pigments
white stoneware vases with gradient transitions
wheel-trown
white stoneware
clay slip mixed with wild clay pigments
NEXUS
sculptural ceramic pieces that explore the tension between beauty and decay
handbuilt and wheel-thrown
black stoneware, raw fired
Desirée Weerts (DēWē) is a ceramic artist. Her work develops through repetition, with a continuing search for the flowing line. Making is a way of looking, allowing the work itself to influence where it goes next.
hello@dewe-ceramics.com
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Education
Independent ceramic practice (autodidact), 2017–present
Maastricht University — MSc Neuropsychology, 2009 (cum laude)
Maastricht University — BSc Biological Psychology, 2008
Selected Works / Series
(upcoming) Alta 100 — current research project, 2026
Echoes — series, 2025
Silhouette — series, 2025
Nexus — series, 2024
Breathe — series, 2023
Selected presentations
Linteloo, Salone del Mobile, 2026
Milan, Italy
Selected clients / placements
Montis, 2026
Paola Lenti Interiors, 2025
Stüssy Amsterdam, 2025
Rituals, 2025
(Group) exhibitions
Artsalon Anaïs, 2024
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Gallery van Schaijck, Opening Exhibition, 2024
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Robuust Showroom, 2023
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Publications / Features
Designeers Journal, 2025
Robuust Talks, 2024
Studio
The studio in Amsterdam East is available for private sessions, small group workshops and meetings.
The sessions are closely connected to my own way of working with clay.
A one-to-one session for anyone who wants to spend time with clay and work with more attention.
One-to-one · 2.5 hours · €225
Private wheel session for two
A private session for two people, with more time on the wheel and individual guidance.
Two people · 3 hours · €375
Group studio session
A clay workshop for small groups, starting from one simple assignment and developing the work in different directions.
It can also be interesting for people working in design or other creative fields who want to explore form through clay.
2.5–3 hours
Up to 10 people
From €750 excl. VAT
Studio hire
The studio can also be hired by small teams looking for a different setting to work together.
Half day · from €495 excl. VAT
Full day · from €795 excl. VAT
Coffee, tea and water are included. Catering can be arranged on request.
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Two people · 3 hours · €375
Group studio session
A clay workshop for small groups, starting from one simple assignment and developing the work in different directions.It can also be interesting for people working in design or other creative fields who want to explore form through clay.
2.5–3 hours
Up to 10 people
From €750 excl. VAT
Studio hire
The studio can also be hired by small teams looking for a different setting to work together.Half day · from €495 excl. VAT
Full day · from €795 excl. VAT
Coffee, tea and water are included. Catering can be arranged on request.
Get in touch
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