Denise Soultanian
C E R A M I C S

Bonsai Pot Exhibit

July 3 to December 26, 2025

artist reception:

August 9, 2025, 11am to 1pm

Hakone Estate and Gardens

21000 Big Basin Way

Saratoga, CA 95070

please note: call ahead to confirm that the CEC building is open to the public, and an entrance fee is required to see the gardens and show.

Raku Season, March 2025

I wanted to know more about naked raku and got together with friends to figure it out. We had a great time with exciting results!

Obvara Experimentation

Before trying obvara raku with my class, a friend and I did some test pieces. Dipping our hot pots into the bubbling flour and yeast brew was exciting!

Decorative Tiles, November 2024

These tiles are so fun to make. I like each one to tell a little story.

Tableware, 2024

I love the combination of the rustic white glaze with the unpredictable purple waterfall.

Bonsai Pots at the Pacific Bonsai Expo, October 2024

The Pacific Bonsai Expo was a great experience! I loved talking to people about their fabulous trees in the bonsai exhibition.

"Lost and Found" pots, February 2024

These pots are inspired by ancient Minoan Pottery and my Dutch ancestry.

Bonsai Pots, December 2023

Each pot is created with meticulous craftsmanship and finished with

a natural iron oxide stain or beautiful glaze.

To find these pots and more, head over to dmspottery.etsy.com

Nature-Inspired Ceramic Tiles, September 2023

Bring a touch of natural whimsy into your home with these little tiles.

They are also perfect for outside spaces like your front entrance or backyard patio.