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Discover the POCA universe

Nestled in the heart of the South of France, my workshop is located in Mireval, just 10 km from Montpellier.

Alone at the controls, I give free rein to my passion for ceramics by creating unique pieces. I mainly use stone-colored stoneware, sometimes Saint-Amand stoneware or black stoneware after firing, for their textures and character. My inspirations are nourished by the works of great architects, or quite simply, by what surrounds me.

In my manufacturing process, I favor the roller method and stamping.

My production, although slow, remains entirely artisanal. Each piece has its own character, with slight variations in weight, diameter or height, even between similar pieces. However, I take care to maintain an overall harmony, particularly for a table service. Imperfections, far from being defects, contribute to the charm and authenticity of my creations.

Come in and discover my creations.

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The manufacturing

  • For my ceramic creations, I mainly opt for stoneware, which I appreciate for its robustness and its light and natural color after firing. I explore the aesthetics of the imperfection of wavy or warped shapes that give me great artistic freedom.

  • Sometimes I start by drawing my piece and then I precisely measure each piece of clay to be used. Other times, I let my instinct guide me.

    My manufacturing process is as follows:

    I prepare my soil by kneading it, I flatten it with a roller then I smooth it.

    I make my cuts, and, depending on the object I want to create, I use the stamping or modeling technique.

    I smooth the parts to be glued, then I glue each part with slip.

    Then I let the piece dry until it is hard enough but not completely dry to move on to the finishing work stage. This is when I sign my piece.

  • I cover it gently to let it dry quietly again until it is ready for the first firing.

    The initial firing at 980°C lasts about 24 hours. When it comes out of the kiln, the piece is already quite strong, but it still has to wait a few days before the enamelling stage.

    I prepare the enamel bath and then I dip my piece. Additional drying time is necessary, finally I clean any enamel drips, then I put my piece in the oven again at 1240 °C.

    I let the magic happen and remove my piece from the oven 48 hours later, hoping that it will have some nice surprises in store for us...
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