We’re o’Clay

The Ceramic Society of Southern Africa KZN is for people who love clay. We are an Association for anyone who would like to join and tap into the knowledge of fellow ceramists.

The association has a membership of approximately 40. Sadly this has been on the decline for a number of reasons. The obvious one being Covid and the not so obvious is that people are tending to gather all their information online. Online workshops abound. These are a lifesaver during days of isolation but we cannot wait to get back to normal and experience a hands-on workshop. Working in a social setting does wonders for your confidence and learning with feedback is invaluable.

We normally pride ourselves on a variety of workshops. The last year and a half has been a challenge with no workshops and a missed exhibition in 2020 but nevertheless, We are OK. Clay has the ability to transform you into a world where you are removed from the stress of daily life and can create with an immediate outcome. This can range from something functional for everyday use or an imaginative work of art that you can contemplate and enjoy.

It was important not to let another year go by without an exhibition. We wanted our members to have their work seen despite the uncertainty surrounding regulations. 2021 is here and happening.

The work on display ranges from small to large, refined to expressive, highly decorative to calm and simple. Something for everyone to love and admire.

Included is a section for “Tea Pots” – Teapots are the domain of master potters as these are normally very technical items to make. We have challenged our members with this section.

The Guest Artist this year is Christo Giles (WC)

We also decided to showcase another way of looking at the humble plate by inviting KZN artists to “Paint a Plate”. These are decorative and a wonderful means of seeing the work of a variety of different artists in a small contained format.

Many members are also Ceramic Teachers and a small display of their pupils work will hopefully inspire you to join a class, take a lump of clay, relax and experience the wonders of this medium.