Pure clay earth and earth materials are used to make our range of ceramics, and the utmost attention to detailed finishing and quality adds to the making of pottery of outstanding presence, functionality and beauty.

Long have we used the catch phrase “generous handmade country ceramics”.  And this is most certainly true:

Generous in the sense that the robust proportions give a generous feel to the serving of food; 

Handmade in the sense that all pots are individually made, from raw plastic clay and formed by human hands to become the shapes that we present to you, fired in the studio kilns to make them glow with the innate colours of clay and glaze.

Country in the sense of an authentic old worldly approach but still with a strong contemporary application
and obviously Ceramics refer to the truth to clay as material.

Hand crafted clay work as a means of earning a livelihood, is a hard task Master! After 19 years at it, I can say this Master will bend you to follow His Way gently or forcefully, but bend you He will.

Living in Kleinmond, in the awesome Overberg area on the Cape Whale coast, much of my inspiration for work and life is derived directly from my surroundings. With the rugged Cape Fold-Belt Mountains of the Western Cape behind us, and the Atlantic Ocean before us, one is close to the tranquility and power of nature. My spiritual closeness to the ocean as my Source to the Higher Self expresses directly in the grounded approach of my work-quality.

I chose the field of functional ceramics to infuse daily life the sensuality of using handmade pots.  To eat out of bowls and plates that are hand made, adds so much to our connectedness to humankind, and the love and care infused in the making process. If we as functional ceramic potters do our work well, our pots will give pleasure, as we had pleasure in making them.

As Leach states: “ I have always said that making a lot of similar pots by hand, an expansion of the True Spirit at the expense of the lesser Ego is bound to take place”. Also: “There are a surprising number of people who want to enjoy a pitcher when they use it, and they cannot get that kind of joy when the person who produced it did not have joy in making it. We need that joy. It serves a starved heart both in the maker and the user”.

The rituals surrounding eating and drinking, has over many cultures and time periods become infused with many qualities. For me, the communion of family and friends around a specially prepared meal and table set with care is one of the aspects in life that really adds to love and laughter shared, giving meaning to life. Using tableware, bowls and plates made with the same care and love, contributes to the glowing energy of the communion, and excellence of the feast enjoyed.

The food lovers of South Africa have great pleasure in supporting the functional ceramics in our gallery for their food professional and catering needs. The platters and ovenware are intended to be used, and the extensive range of dinner sets, do justice to lovingly prepared food for intimate dinners, as well as grand events. Especially famous in the Western Cape, the Potters’ Gallery, situated only 1 1/2 hours from Cape Town, is definitely known throughout our country and many clients form across the world also support this arts and crafts business.

Home Décor specialists seek out the pots form my pottery studio, where pottery making is taken to great heights of quality and consistent design. Some of the best décor shops in our country stock ceramics form our range, each choosing a selection of the range available, to ensure exclusivity within their own niche market.

Owners of famous gardens, wine farms as well as specialist landscapers have chosen our terracotta pots for their specialty planter and flowerpot needs. Even small aloes and cacti will find their pot-home in our selection of terracotta ware. The largest pots grace verandas and outdoor areas in many homes. The range of planters is extensive, and suits the needs of hotels, lodges and guest houses as well as smaller gardens. Designer pots are also custom made from time to time. One of the most popular specialist items are wall pots, water features, and herb pots. Traditional methods of large pot making as well as throwing is used to transform the earthenware clay into fabulous pots. The décor of many a garden is enhanced by using our garden pottery selection.