small batch pottery made with care in west philly

Joanna Birkner is a potter making ceramic jewelry, décor and functional tableware in west Philadelphia.

With a background in history, Joanna draws inspiration from late 19th and early 20th century material culture, as well as from her time living and working in Turkey and from her Hungarian ancestry - specifically the folk motifs common in Eastern European handicrafts.

“To me, making pottery serves as a tactile connection to history and humanity, while sharing my finished work and passion for the craft connects me to the present and my community in Philadelphia. I’m grateful to have found this outlet and strive each day to learn from and honor the traditions of potters past.”