Krukmakeri Hemjord

Café, pottery, shop and architectural history

Pottery studio, shop and café in central Kristinehamn with handmade ceramics, coffee, pastries and a close look at the craft.The building is part of the Architecture Walk in Kristinehamn. Read more about its architecture further down.

Pottery studio, shop and café in Kristinehamn

Krukmakeri Hemjord is located in central Kristinehamn and brings together a pottery studio, shop and café under one roof. It is a personal place where craft, coffee and handmade ceramics are at the centre.

The pottery studio is run by Annbritt Schmützer, a master potter and Nordic throwing champion, together with Björn Andersson.

Handmade ceramics with a local connection

The shop offers Annbritt’s own ceramics, including cups, bowls, teapots, lanterns and interior pieces. Many items are thrown and made on site, making the shop a place to visit both for those who want to buy handmade ceramics and for visitors curious about the craft process.

One recurring motif with a local connection is the Kristinehamn silhouette, where buildings and surroundings from the town are used in the ceramics.

Café with coffee, pastries and ceramics

The café serves coffee, tea, ice cream, chocolate, liquorice and homemade pastries. Part of the experience is that the café items are served on and in ceramics from the studio.

The café suits visitors looking for a quiet break in the town centre, together with shopping, a walk through town or a visit to the shop.

Courses and tastings

Krukmakeri Hemjord also offers pottery courses, private lessons and small-scale tastings, such as chocolate and liquorice tastings.

Architectural history

After the great fire of 1893 destroyed the town's main shopping street, new business premises were urgently needed.

This simple building was quickly constructed with three small shops under one roof. It was meant to be temporary—but more than a century later, it is still here.

The building became known as "The Bazaar." Over the years it has housed many different businesses, selling meat, fruit, cigars, yarn and handmade greeting cards.

Look at the three entrance doors and the three attic windows. They show the building's original design with three separate shops.

Today the building is home to a café, a pottery workshop and a gift shop, continuing its long tradition as a place of trade and craftsmanship.