About Us

Our Studio, AMT Ceramics

AMT Ceramics is a home-based pottery & ceramic art studio in Tandang Sora, Quezon City, founded and run by AM Trajeco, a Japanese-trained Filipino potter and artist.

Coming from our profound respect for pottery, we create designs that best embody Japanese & Filipino culture - refined, minimalistic, and symmetrical pieces reminiscent of nature, using carefully applied techniques from both cultures.

AMT Ceramics greatly values passion for creative innovation and artistic expression and aspires to share knowledge & skills with the new generation of potters and aspiring ceramic artists through our workshops and services.

 

Meet the AMTeam 

 

Alfred Mark Trajeco

Founder / Owner / Ceramic Artist / 

Studio Director / Instructor

AM Trajeco, or Alfred, is a Filipino potter, ceramic artist, and educator. An alumnus of Fine Arts - Visual Communication from the University of the Philippines - Diliman, he has been practicing the art of pottery since 2017. Prior to that, he worked in the manufacturing & sales industry for 12 years.

In 2015, Alfred decided to practice arts full-time. He completed his apprenticeship in Fashion Photography (2016 - 2018) under the guidance of Ria Regino at FatCat Photography Studio and practiced the craft side by side with ceramics. 

Clay - as the medium was introduced to Alfred in 2017 at UPCFA Ceramics Studio. He was recommended to take UPCFA International Linkage Program the following year. Alfred completed his two-year (2019-2021) Apprenticeship Program at Tsugaru Kanayama Pottery in Aomori, Japan under the guidance of Ryoji Matsumiya - his sensei, where he learned the whole process and the craft of traditional Japanese ceramics, which he now incorporates into his techniques. 

Since October 2021, Alfred has run his pottery studio, AMT Ceramics, in his home in Quezon City, where he conducts workshops, and offers studio use and kiln firing services.

 

 

Iwi (Ayuwi) Panganiban

 Executive Assistant 

Iwi (Ayuwi) Panganiban navigates the world of corporate services while providing support to the studio and ensuring smooth operations and effective communication among her team. Beyond her corporate role, Ayuwi is a passionate creator with a diverse set of interests. She finds joy in capturing genuine moments through her lens, whether into filming, taking candid photos, or editing videos.

She is also eagerly anticipating the opportunity to learn pottery for sometime. With this end, it enables her to explore a new avenue where she can unleash her own creativity thru different techniques of pottery making.

Abee Francisco

Product Design & Studio Manager

Hand-building & Wheel-throwing Instructor 

Abee Francisco