Maria De Haan ceramicist and Mallorca resident, owns and runs the Gallery/Studio, which lies in the heart of this small village in the UNESCO-protected Serra de Tramuntana. It showcases a curated selection of high-end ceramics and holds workshops for all skill levels, from curious beginners to advanced artists looking to refine their techniques.
The building is split over three levels, with panoramic windows and a large rooftop terrace overlooking the stunning mountain scenery. This landscape has inspired artists for decades, establishing Deià as a creative hub since the 1930s.
Maria De Haan is a British/Spanish ceramicist celebrated for her signature smoke-fired vessels and contemporary forms. Inspired by natural shapes and textures, particularly those found underwater, her creations are emotive, elegant, and striking. De Haan discovered clay in 2005, training with master potters Simon Leach and Anna Silverton. After a two-year residency with artist Mike Goddard on the island of Bequia in the West Indies, De Haan established a thriving ceramics studio in London.
In 2015, she relocated to Mallorca, continuing her studio practice and experimenting with techniques, including her now-signature smoke-fired pieces.
De Haan’s work has been exhibited and appeared in books and magazines internationally. It continues to gain momentum, with collectors admiring her piece’s quiet power and depth.
She is equally dedicated to teaching the craft to others. Since 2017, she’s held workshops in her mountain studio, introducing a new generation of makers to clay. De Haan Gallery/Studio is an organic progression of her vision – a dual-focused centre dedicated to teaching and exhibiting contemporary ceramics.