The maker
My nameis Jenni Ahonen, the maker behind Ateljee Ahonen. I'm a Finnish designer and artist based in Lahti, Finland. I mainly work with clay by creating sculptural ceramics and functional objects.
My practise is driven by ceramic process and material study. In form making stage I always love to leave room for intuitive approach. For me it's important to stay playful – it's a state of mind where new ideas starts to grow.​
Handcrafted
All Ateljee Ahonen ceramics are made in small batches using high-quality stoneware clays. Jenni Ahonen designes and handcrafts all the ceramic works by herself.
Process
Ahonen loves experimenting with clay and by doing so she gets inspired by the process. She often mixes pigments or oxcides, and different clay bodies together to achieve interesting colours and textures in her work. For her it’s important to leave room for Intuitition and play. Ahonen's work process is not rushed due to forming the clay just with hands. At the moment she enjoys creating the work with coiling and pinching.
Workshops
In Ateljee Ahonen's workshops we invite you to explore the wonderful world of ceramics with us. You're welcome to join in! The workshops are for beginners or already old friends of clay. It's also important for us to offer everyone a safe space to create and to feel welcome.
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See the workshop line-up here. Workshops are taught in finnish and english (if needed).
