Nadezhda Ivanova
Nadezhda Ivanova is a talented ceramic artist and founder of Art Atelier Hope Ltd. in Troyan, Bulgaria. She graduated from the Secondary Specialized School of Applied Arts in her hometown, where her passion for ceramics and painting began to take shape.
For many years, Nadezhda worked in various ceramic companies, gaining extensive experience and earning two master certificates from the Chamber of Craftsmen and the Guild of Masters. Alongside her work, she gradually developed her own studio, nurturing her independent artistic vision.
Driven by a desire to bring her creative ideas to life, she eventually left her job to fully focus on her own artistic path. In 2015, Nadezhda co-founded the nonprofit Guild of Masters of Folk Art Crafts in Troyan, where she currently serves as chairperson. She is also actively involved in educating children at the Center for Personal Development in Troyan, inspiring the younger generation to develop a love for ceramics.
Nadezhda works with both red and white clay, creating unique handmade pieces tailored to diverse tastes. Every stage of her creative process is carefully crafted by her own hands, reflecting her dedication and artistic passion.
Her studio, known as the World of Hope, embodies her heartfelt commitment to the art of ceramics and her wish to share this world with others.
