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A woman is sculpting a large, rounded ceramic vase with a hand tool while leaning over a worktable covered with a cloth. The vase is placed on a layered wooden base. The workspace includes a wooden shelf with potted plants and small objects in the background.

Hi! I'm Milenka Živković, a ceramic artist born in Argentina and now based in Zagreb, Croatia. I am passionate about the materialization of ideas into tangible experiences and objects and the transformation that occurs to people when they get involved in such processes.

In my early twenties I started exploring different clays, studying glazes, and trying to find my own voice through the work. It took me a while to stop wanting to understand through the mind something that is so evident in the body when we do, create and accept the tempo of the making…

I am truly passionate about the making but further more, about what happens to people when they create. That is why I created Studio Álamo, Located in the heart of Zagreb at Jurišićeva 24, the studio welcomes beginners and experienced makers — for workshops, courses, and unique ceramic pieces.

“Handcrafting One Piece at a Time”

Close-up of a hand holding an open stack of off-white paper cups with a blue background.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a blue sweater, holding and examining a large, unglazed ceramic pot indoors, with a bookshelf filled with books and a plant in the background.
Close-up of a dark, textured, layered surface with fine dust or powder particles.
A person holding a small terracotta pitcher in front of a plain background.
Stack of white ceramic bowls and egg cartons on a white surface with a plain white background.
Close-up of a person's hand with a ring holding a ceramic cup or mug, against a plain background.

Working with clay is not just about creating beautiful objects;
it's a sensorial experience that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.
Through touch, texture, and technique, we can discover a newfound sense of connection to ourselves and the world that surround us.

Seeking Inspiration? Let's Create Something Together in the Next Clay Workshop!

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