Meet Vanessa
Vanessa Szerer is a French designer and ceramic artist who founded Hubel Ceramics in Abu Dhabi.
Trained at a fashion design school in Paris, she brings the same eye for detail, proportion and materiality to her ceramic work.
Her approach is guided by three principles: raw materials, minimalist lines and pure aesthetics. Each piece is shaped entirely by hand, carrying the subtle imperfections that make handmade objects feel alive.
Before ceramics, Vanessa spent over a decade in fashion and design. That background shows in everything she creates, from the curve of a mug handle to the glaze palette of a full dinnerware set.
The Studio
Hubel Ceramics is a handmade ceramics studio based in Abu Dhabi, nestled in the creative quarter of Souq Al Mina. Part workshop, part boutique, the studio is where every piece comes to life, from raw clay to finished object.
We create tableware, decorative objects and bespoke collections for private clients, restaurants and cafes. We also host creative workshops where anyone can experience the art of ceramics firsthand.
The Craft
Every piece at Hubel Ceramics is made entirely by hand using traditional techniques: pinching, coiling, slab building. We work with stoneware clay, fire each piece twice, and finish with food-safe glazes developed in our studio.
From a single espresso cup to a full restaurant collection, the process is the same: shaped by hand, dried slowly, bisque fired, glazed, and fired again. No shortcuts, no moulds. Just craft.
Visit us at Souq Al Mina or book a workshop to experience the studio for yourself.