Erika is a professionally trained porcelain painter. After her qualification course and China painter Diploma, she completed 5 years’ experience in Herend Porcelain Manufacture, hand painting fine porcelain tableware.
After moving to the UK, she spent 9 years as a studio assistant working with leading ceramic artists, Kate Malone (judge of Pottery Throw down on BBC) Sue Binns and Valeria Nascimento.
Erika was commissioned by Hampton Court Palace to hand paint the recreation of King George I. Chocolate cups, originally made by Meissen Porcelain Manufacture. As part of the recently discovered Chocolate Kitchen, the pieces are on permanent display in the Palace.
Erika's current work is making her own range of white Bone China and black porcelain tableware, hand painted with floral motives. Using traditionally techniques and skills, creating modern designs, emphasizing the contrast between the perfection of detailed hand painting and the imperfection of handmade ceramics.
Erika is a passionate and talented teacher who enjoys sharing her knowledge of professional hand painting and teaching the technique to create beautiful designs.