POTTERY WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS

DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS WE ARE ONLY HOSTING A MAXIMUM OF 2 STUDENTS PER WORKSHOP.
AS ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT IN THE OPEN AIR THIS IS SAFE WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING.

POTTERY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - MINIMUM OF 3 HRS AND EACH 3 HR SESSION IS R300
During the three hours you will be focusing on working with clay: either drape moulding our throwing for the price of the workshop we will also wax, turn, glaze and fire your pots for you, as well as post the finished item/s to your nearest Postnet!
We. can offer one on one classes and up to a maximum of 6 for a workshop.

You can also book a follow up workshop to learn further techniques around glazing and firing.

If you are interested in booking on one of our classes or workshops, please fill out the form below

POTTERY RETREATS - THE CENTRED POTTER - 4 DAY POTTERY RETREAT - R4200
This transformative retreat offers experienced potters and students alike, the chance to work on their technique and craft. Pottery is an intensely physical pursuit and using principles from Alexander Technique and other disciplines, you will be guided through the most erganomic ways to approach your practice. In addition you will have the opportunity to learn more about throwing, turning and working with clay intensively, as well as time for relaxation, in the idyllic forest setting of Starways Arts Centre, in the Hogsback Mountains.

COST: R4200 Per Person
INCLUDING: Accommodation, Lunches, Tea and a 4 day Workshop with Pottery Kit.

If you are interested in booking on one of our retreats, please fill out the form below.

POTTERY INTERNSHIPS AND RESIDENCIES
Starways provides some unique opportunities to learn about a full time functioning pottery and how to help your own practice thrive. In particular we are one of the only potteries in the country to offer experience in the almost alchemical experience of woodfiring. If you are a potter with some basic experience and you would like to explore the chance to work with us, please fill out the form below.

pottery and art at starways

The iconic pathway leading up to the Pottery is the main artery to Starways, bringing not only customers, but also friendships, ideas and a strong sense of community.

Pots made at Starways are a mixture of electric and wood-fired reduction stoneware. The different stylistic approaches of each resident potter is reflected in the pottery on sale at the Art Centre Gallery and in the online Shop.

Starways Pottery was founded in 1992 by internationally recognised potter, Anton van der Merwe, who is generally known for his Anglo-Japanese influenced stoneware. However, new directions are constantly being explored by the resident and visiting potters, who bring new ideas and creativity to the arts centre.

Current Resident Potters are Liyanda Mafika and Gwyneth Lloyd and are often joined by visiting potters Vale van der Merwe (Ireland), Carrie van de Langenberg (London, UK) and John Steele (East London, SA).

Founding potter Anton van der Merwe passed away in 2016. Here is an In Memoriam section which celebrates his life. If you have any contributions to add to this virtual exhibition, please contact us.