design
Steinunn Bjarna
Hæ hæ!
I’m Steinunn, a designer and creative based between London and Iceland. For the past 10 years, I’ve worked with ceramics, exploring techniques, places, and found materials.
Today, I specialise in alternative materials, sourcing from the landscape and repurposing waste from the city.
When I’m not in my studio, I teach ceramics at Workshop 305 in London, working with students with disabilities as well as leading improver classes for the public.
I love teaching — it’s a way for me to share my passion for ceramics and inspire others to create.
My work is inspired by my surroundings both familial and geographical, often reflecting my Icelandic heritage.
My latest work explores my move from Hafnarfjörður to London, blending urban forms with my Icelandic identity by utilising found materials from the Icelandic landscape.
I use diverse methods in my creations, specialising in throwing and plaster mould making, which allows me to explore both architectural and organic forms.
I’m passionate about exploring and experimenting with found and non-mined materials within my work.
Beyond the Inclusion : Atelier Ethe