The Ceramics Gallery is open all year round, and sometimes special events are held.

Exhibitions are occasionally held, where themed shows of David's work can be seen with other artists' work.

Franschhoek Art in Clay

The Ceramics Gallery will offer visitors to our October exhibition a refreshing cup of tea, served in a David Walters tea set. On weekends we will offer a high tea in the afternoon, with scones and cakes, Wedgewood Nougat and Angel biscuits and speciality teas to taste, including iced tea and Red Espresso. R50 per person for high tea. Contact Michelle on 021 8764304.

Click here for your invitation or email David for more information

Raku Firing

In our large and beautiful garden, we hold participatory Raku parties. Raku is an ancient Japanese cultural activity – the word means enjoyment – and we supply Tea Bowls for participants to glaze and decorate. These are then fired in a gas kiln, and removed when red hot – a dramatic moment – and plunged into sawdust to enhance the reduction effects on the glazes. The pots are then washed and the result scrutinized – ending the event with a traditional tea party, only this being Franschhoek, we test the bowls for leakage by pouring good wine instead.

The cost of this event is R300 per person, which includes two or more tea bowls. Minimum of six people, maximum of fifteen. You will go home dirty, smelly and happy.

Click here to view photos of a recent Raku Firing