WORKING THE CLAY

There's something about working with clay that I just love! The smell, the feel, the temperature and even the noise as I squeeze my fingers through it. No matter how many times I have to prepare the clay, or consider how many years I have worked with it, I feel a deep connection and appreciation for this organic substance that comes from the earth. The process from start to finish is threefold, preparation, production and ultimately satisfaction as one gets to enjoy the finished product. Of course the process doesn't always end well, but despite this, there is always a sense of excitement as you anticipate the end of a firing and the kiln door is first opened!

STEP INTO THE STUDIO...

"Ceramics from different cultures and across the centuries used the same process, connecting people through the ages - that is amazing to me. They say if you look at a ceramic piece, you get a sense of the ethos of a culture - their politics, economics and society." I was interviewed by Alma Viviers who recently visited the studio and composed an article for the Design Indaba - To read article click on this link http://www.designindaba.com/news/clementina-van-der-walt

DESIGN & MAKING

This exhibition at the Castle runs from 12 May - 12 October 2014. Tracing the evolution of craft and design through food, the show reveals a story where vessels designed around preservation, storage and distribution are on display.