The purpose of Ceramics Southern Africa is to maintain a representative forum for the encouragement and fostering of the art and craft of ceramics in Southern Africa. The field encompasses all relevant processes that add value to clay.
In particular, we encourage and foster
the creation of awareness of the aesthetic, artistic, cultural and utilitarian value of ceramics.
the open exchange of skills and the advancement of expertise.
building of cooperative relationships between the participants in the value chain of ceramics from resource production through to public distribution.
development of the art and craft as a vehicle for economic empowerment and value creation.
professional and ethical management of the activities to increase the economic importance of the art and craft in Southern Africa.
the growth of local and international interactions to ensure awareness of trends in the field.
the active expression of fun in all endeavours with the medium of clay.
Ceramics Southern Africa was established in 1972 under the name "Association of Potters of Southern Africa"; the first region being established in Johannesburg, followed shortly by Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban.
Workshops and exhibitions are held in all the above regions, with a National Exhibition alternating, every two years, between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
In 2004 the name was changed to "Ceramics Southern Africa". This was done to bring the association in line with international trends.
Membership ranges from top professionals to hobby potters.
National Chair and Magalies Region Chair - Jerice Doeg
National Vice-Chair and KwaZulu-Natal Chair - Betsy Nield
Golden Reef Region Chair - Michelle Legg
Vaal Triangle Chair - Dineke den Bakker
Cape Region Chair - Dr Ralph Johnson
Kwazulu Natal Chair - Lynette Morris Hale
National and Gauteng Treasurer - Andrew McAlpine National and Gauteng Secretary - Cynthia McAlpine