Artisan Story
Estudio Vernís · Castell de Castells, Spain
In the mountainous village of Castell de Castells, Spain, you'll find Estudio Vernís — the ceramic studio founded in 2019 by Alejandra Martínez Pina and Coke Ballester Dolz. Trained in architecture, the duo sought a more tactile, grounded practice, ultimately embracing the unpredictable, slow-paced art of wood-firing.
Their white stoneware is hand-formed using techniques like pinching, slab-building, or coiling, then finished with glazes they mix themselves. Fired in a backyard wood kiln, each piece embodies what it means to be made with soul.
✨ Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind ceramics that carry the spirit of Castell de Castells.