Announcement
Earthy, natural, wild crafted, tactile, intuitive, comforting, sustainable handmade ceramics from Ukraine. Shop update with a small selection of anagama fired vases and chawans is on the 27th of Nov at 7 pm Kyiv time.
Every item is made by me in an ethical and Earth-respecting way, certified by the Clean Green Ceramics standard. Most of the items will have some local wild materials in them like clay, minerals or ash. I live and work in Irpin and donate 5% of profits to local war-relief.
As well, you can buy charitable t-shirts and e-postcards to support Ukrainian volunteer organizations.
Visit my Etsy shop to place an order. Please be warned that the items usually sell within a couple of hours after the launch, so plan accordingly.
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Robert on Nov 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully written by Yuliya Makliuk. An important contribution to the world wide movement on sustainable ceramics. Important for every studio as a reference of how to work sustainably.
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Lorie on Sep 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis cup is perfect for my morning coffee in the drive to work. The silicone lid is a much appreciated addition. The cup is well balanced to hold and the glaze is perfect.
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Jo on Aug 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJust beautiful and as described. Love the colors, the feel and the size. Perfect
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Diana on Jan 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI needed a small to-go mug for work and this was perfect and beautiful.
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Will on Dec 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful nerikomi pot perfect for gongfu. This artist has an amazing spirit to persevere in such hardships in Ukraine right now.
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Liana on Dec 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis cup is so perfect and adorable! Arrived in Texas, USA safe and sound thanks to perfect packaging. Would recommend!
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Karen on Dec 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsPerfect for my essential morning tea - a marvellous, interesting glaze and clay body, with a very comfortable shape. Thanks again to this fine ceramicist and also the wonderful Ukrainian postal service!
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Lisa on Nov 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and has such a special natural feel. Arrived much faster than expected.
About HereAndNowPottery
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I'm doing a lot of research and experimentation in the studio. -
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As an ecologist I'm trying to follow ethical principles on each stage of production in my studio. -
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Ethical production. Sustainable living. Primitive style. Better life. -
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Using wild local clay materials and combine them with different technologies for designer's solutions.
Here and Now
Here and Now is a sustainable ceramics project in Kyiv, Ukraine. It’s imagined and led by Yuliya Makliuk ‒ a ceramicist and an environmentalist. This pottery is created with minimal environmental impact for people who love nature and seek balance in life. Join the journey towards ecofriendly creativity and living.
We are proud to be certified as Clean Green Ceramics studio.
Since starting my workshop in 2018, I design and produce alternative handmade ceramics inspired by nature. It's not uncommon for people to say this ceramicware is authentic and organic. A little 'Japandi' aka Japanese minimalism plus Scandinavian hygge, if you're into hip words. It is intuitive and earthly, while also convenient in everyday use. I'm proud to say everything here is made by hand and by heart, to let you enjoy the beauty of life’s small moments. Think of hearty family dinners, your very own time with a book or a wabi-sabi tea ceremony. If you are longing for beauty and connection, this ceramics may be just right for you.
As an ecologist, I also pay close attention to a product’s lifecycle: from clay extraction to energy use to packaging and shipping. I experiment a lot and constantly look for alternatives in order to minimize or offset environmental impacts at every stage. So that this crockery helps you live a more ecofriendly life. Here you’ll find reusable ceramic travel cups for your takeaways, vases from 100% recycled materials, and plates that celebrate local plants. Recently, a series of tableware made with collected wild clays and glazes have been added, too. 5% of every purchase goes to local nature preservation projects in an attempt to give back to the community and ecosystem. Follow #SustainableCeramicsPractice to find out more about research and practice in ecopottery.
Education:
2013 Master of Arts 'Participation, Power and Social Change', University of Sussex, UK
2011 Master of Science 'Ecology and Environmental Protection', NaUKMA, Ukraine
Artistic practice:
2019 Apprenticeship with Anja Slapnicar Ceramics Studio, Slovenia
2015 Pottery Academy, National Museum Reserve of Pottery, Ukraine
Exhibitions:
2022 The 2nd International Vasyl Krychevsky Biennale of Art Ceramics, Ukraine
2021 Ceramic Art Week, D. Hub, Ukraine
2020 'Goblet of Fire', National Pottery Workshop, Ukraine
2019 'Rock ro Bowl', Sustainable Ceramics Exhibition, Slovenia
2018 'Where to Next?', Environmentally Concerned Art, Ukraine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereandnowpottery/
Behance: https://www.behance.net/hereandnowpottery
Shop members
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Yuliya
Owner
I'm a designer and a maker behind the Here and Now Pottery
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Helen
Assistant
My sister Helen helps me with some studio routine
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Etsy Magic Team
Marketer
Help with SEO on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/people/8e72cbjf
Production partners
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OrdinaryMagicStudio
Kiev, Ukraine
Production partner https://www.etsy.com/shop/OrdinaryMagicStudio
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Printfull
Charlotte, NC
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Cancellations: not accepted
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All items are carefully and safely packaged in protection boxes. Check the package with a postman, if an item will arrive at you damaged please take a photo and write a claim in a postman presence. Just, in this case, I will be able to make a refund for you, since the items are one of a kind and the package is insured.
Care instructions
do not use dishwasher machine, microwave friendly, wash with mild detergents, and with hands.