• Winactie: Win een handgemaakte mok of mini vaasjes van keramiek!

    Giveaway: Win a handmade mug or mini ceramic vases!

    Vandaag is een speciale dag, want ik ben jarig! En wie jarig is, trakteert. Daarom organiseer ik een feestelijke winactie. Elk jaar vind ik het fantastisch om mijn verjaardag te vieren door een uniek item weg te geven, en dit jaar geef ik prachtig handgemaakt keramiek cadeau. Wat kun je winnen tijdens deze giveaway? Dit…

  • Keramiek op Tour du Sud: vind unieke cadeaus tijdens Bazaar du Sud in Maastricht

    Ceramics on Tour du Sud: find unique gifts during Bazaar du Sud in Maastricht

    Great news to share. On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, I will be at a very special event in Maastricht with my handmade ceramics. After previous successful editions of Bazaar du Sud, such as the atmospheric Winter Market in De Brandweerkantine last year, they are now celebrating their anniversary. This time they are pulling out all the stops…

  • Ik sta op de Pompoenparade!

    I'm at the Pumpkin Parade!

    On Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, I will be present as a stallholder at the Pumpkin Parade, organized by Kwekerij Bastin. Practical information: What else is there to experience? In addition to my own stall, the event offers: Come and visit!

  • Laatste kans voor de vakantie: Instasale & Giveaway!

    Last chance before the holidays: Instasale & Giveaway!

    Summer is just around the corner, but right before the holiday season begins, I'm dropping one last big bang! Mark Friday, July 10th from 8:00 PM in your calendar, because that's when the brand-new summer collection goes online. Immediately following the sale, we will also draw the winner of our new giveaway. Because there…

  • Terugblik Zomermarkt Bunde & Op naar JekerJazz Artlive!

    Looking Back at Bunde Summer Market & On to JekerJazz Artlive!

    What a fantastic weekend we have had! The Summer Market at Kwekerij Marnis in Bunde was, in one word: beautiful. The stalls were perfectly set up amidst the colorful clematis, fragrant roses, and idyllic corners of the nursery. The natural and peaceful atmosphere created a lovely, relaxed dynamic. My colorful and on the…

  • Uitnodiging: Open dag op zaterdag 15 augustus

    Invitation: Open Day on Saturday, August 15

    Have you seen it yet? This summer, Bart and I are organizing an open day at my home/in the garden in Maastricht! I always have so many wonderful conversations, both online and at markets, that I thought it would be fun to give you a peek behind the scenes. We warmly invite you to join us on Saturday…

  • Kunstmarkten in Limburg: Mijn agenda voor de zomer van 2026

    Art markets in Limburg: My agenda for the summer of 2026

    The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and that means it is time to get back outdoors. A number of wonderful events are scheduled for the coming months. If you are looking for the best art markets in Limburg this summer of 2026, then I have a beautiful…

  • Mijn Fascinatie voor de Ruimte en de Galaxy Serie

    My Fascination with Space and the Galaxy Series

    When I look at the starry sky at night, I am captivated by the immense depth and mystery of the universe. The thought of cosmic dust clouds and nebulae in which stars are born stimulates my imagination. The cosmos possesses a special aesthetic with colors that blend into one another and textures that seem to constantly change. These…

  • ✨ Instasale – 27 maart om 20:00 ✨

    ✨ Instasale – March 27 at 8:00 PM ✨

    On March 27 at 8:00 PM, there will be another Instasale. Various handmade ceramic pieces will appear in my Instagram stories: tealight holders, mugs, cups, vases, and all sorts of other things. Everything is handmade and therefore one of a kind. Do you see something that makes you happy? Then respond quickly, because…

  • De Dubbele Dans: Terugblik op de Afgelopen Markten

    The Double Dance: A Look Back at Past Markets

    What a rollercoaster, these past weeks and months! I look back on a period full of markets, creativity, and encounters. One of the highlights was undoubtedly the three days I spent at the Bazaar Du Sud winter market in my hometown, from November 14th to 16th. It was a dream to be there for the…

  • ⭐️Pre-order Keramieken Kerststerren

    ⭐️Pre-order Ceramic Christmas Stars

    Just like last year, pre-orders for my handmade ceramic stars for your Christmas tree are open again! They weren't ready in time for the last InstaSale, but now they're finally here to give your tree that unique touch. 🍁 The webshop is closed, but I…

  • ✨ Instasale – vrijdag 28 november om 19:00 ✨

    ✨ Instasale – Friday, November 28th at 7:00 PM ✨

    My new ceramic collection will go live on Instagram on Friday, November 28th at 7:00 PM! During the Insta Sale, you'll find a carefully curated selection of mugs, vases in various sizes, mini vases, wish vases, tea light holders, and candlesticks. Each piece is handmade, unique, and carefully crafted, giving it a special character. Looking for beautiful, unique…

  • Terugblik: Een succesvolle Makers Market in Maastricht

    Review: A successful Makers Market in Maastricht

    Last week I spent three days at the Bazaar du Sud winter market. It was the first time I'd seen a market in my hometown of Maastricht, with lots of stallholders making beautiful handicrafts. I was really looking forward to it, and it was a real success. The makers and artists around me were all lovely people, and…

  • Achter de schermen & najaarsplannen 🍂

    Behind the scenes & autumn plans 🍂

    Behind the scenes, we're working hard on the new fall collection. While I'm busy turning, glazing, and planning, Boris the Beagle is happily lying in his basket, watching, or rather, sleeping. It's going to be a busy but enjoyable time with markets, Instagram sales, and hopefully another…

  • Handgemaakt wensvaasje: een betekenisvol cadeau

    Handmade wish vase: a meaningful gift

    In the Instagram Reel, you get a glimpse of the wish vases being turned and colored. What you don't see is the intensive and careful process behind it, in which each vase is crafted with care and patience. This ultimately creates a meaningful gift, unique and full of meaning. The creation of a wish vase: from clay to potter's wheel...

  • De kunst van het afstellen

    The Art of Fine-Tuning

    It took quite a while to find the best settings for my new oven. There are so many options, but not everything produces the effect I'm looking for. That meant trial and error, adjustments, retesting, and trial and error. But now it seems I've found a good program.

  • Nieuw! Wensvaasjes: Klein Gebaar, Groot Verschil

    New! Wish vases: Small gesture, big difference

    New product! Wish vases! If you know me or have been following me for a while, you know that mental health is close to my heart. For someone struggling, a small gesture can make a big difference. Just knowing you're not alone, knowing you're not forgotten, that you're not a burden...

  • ✨ Instasale Steffie van den Akker Keramiek ✨

    ✨ Instasale Steffie van den Akker Ceramics ✨

    The Insta Sale starts on Friday, August 29th at 8:00 PM! During this sale, you can buy beautiful, handmade ceramic pieces, from mugs to vases, made with great care and passion. How does it work? Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your interior with a unique ceramic piece! ✨ See you there! ✨

  • De Stilte van de Natuur – Hoe Buiten zijn mijn Beelden en Keramiek Vormt

    The Silence of Nature – How Being Outdoors Shapes My Images and Ceramics

    There's something special about nature. The silence, the soft light between the leaves, the simplicity of a flower in the wind—it's precisely those small, often unnoticed moments that touch me. Being outdoors helps me slow down, look, and truly see. I carry this way of seeing with me...

  • The Ceramic Making Process: From Clay to Final Result

    From Clay to Form: The Beginning of Every Piece. It all begins with clay. This innocent, raw material forms the foundation for everything that follows. Stoneware clay is my favorite, a type of clay that hardens and becomes firm after firing, with a matte and subtle finish. It's versatile and…

  • Nieuwe oven, nieuwe ontdekkingen

    New kiln, new discoveries

    Every time the kiln opens, it's exciting—like unwrapping a present without knowing exactly what's inside. Especially now, with my new kiln, it's a whole new world of discovery. How do the glazes react? How do the shapes behave with different heat distribution? It's almost as if I'm working…

  • Keramiek op de Clematis, Rozen, Kunst & Ambachtenmarkt in Bunde

    Ceramics at the Clematis, Roses, Arts & Crafts Market in Bunde

    🌹 Clematis, Roses, Arts & Crafts Market – Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June 2025 🌹Location: Marnis Nursery, Bunde🕙 Open from 10am to 5pm | 🎟️ Free entrance On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June I will be at the Clematis, Roses, Arts & Crafts Market at Marnis Nursery in Bunde with my handmade ceramics. I…

  • Handgemaakte Urnen voor een Bijzondere Herinnering

    Handmade Urns for a Special Memory

    Saying goodbye and grief—we are all confronted with it, and everyone deals with it in their own way. As a funeral photographer, I have often been privileged to witness this up close. The loss of a loved one remains palpable for a lifetime, and it is very special to be able to support people in this process…

  • Winactie – ZomerUitverkoop – Instasale

    Giveaway – Summer Sale – Instasale

    –Giveaway!– It’s almost time: the next Insta sale is on June 6th. For the very first time, I will be marking down part of the collection. Some items have been waiting for a new owner for a while and I would like to make room for new work, so this way I can make both you and myself happy…

  • Unieke Keramiek op de Zeldzaam Mooi Markt in Arnhem

    Unique Ceramics at the Rare Beautiful Market in Arnhem

    On Sunday, May 25, 2025, I will be at the Zeldzaam Mooi Markt in Sonsbeek Park, Arnhem, with my ceramics. The market is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is the perfect place to discover unique, handmade products from local makers. This year, I will be there with a collection of ceramics that I have created with great care…

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