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Founded in 2025
by Rinat Burg on the wild north coast of São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
Made in São Miguel
Welcome to MATÉRIA PRIMA Atelier de Cerâmica, a tiny ceramics studio on a tiny volcanic island in the middle of the vast ocean.
Rooted in both artistic exploration and functional design, MATÉRIA PRIMA Atelier de Cerâmica embodies an ongoing dialogue between material, form, and everyday use.
Rinat's path to ceramics grew from years of experience in visual arts, design and architecture. In clay, she discovered a medium where conceptual thinking meets a tactile process—where expressive gestures coexist with structure and purpose.
Alongside her studio practice, Rinat leads courses, workshops and the open studio program for experienced potters, creating a space for learning, experimentation, and shared making. The studio is an evolving environment, where new techniques are continuously developed—both through personal exploration and as a foundation for teaching others.
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