July 21 - Ballito Umhl

Get It girls’ verdict: We had such
a great time. We sipped lattes and
laughed as we let our creativity flow.
Choosing a ceramic to paint proved
hard for one or two of us (we wanted
to do them all!) and committing to a
design and colours felt a bit scary for
the less naturally ‘artistic’ members of
the team. But, once we got into it, all
nerves disappeared and we just let go
and had fun! It was like therapy! We
collected our fired pieces a few days
later … and we were all delighted.
We will most certainly be back to do
more!
Details: The Pottery, Lifestyle Centre
Ballito, info@thepottery.co.za,
0874600346, @thepotterygallery-ballito
The Pottery
What is it? If you haven’t yet visited
The Pottery at the Lifestyle Centre
Ballito, then it’s time you did. The Pottery
is a beautiful, arty space that is all about
unique items, creativity and good
coffee! A pottery store with a difference,
The Pottery is both a retail space and a
spot where you can choose a ceramic,
grab a brush and paint your own plate,
bowl or ornament to take home.
How it works: It’s hard not to feel
inspired in this gorgeous, alfresco space.
You can’t help but want to pick up a
brush and just go for it! The process is
easy: simply select an item from the
shelves (they have a wonderful range
of side and dinner plates, mugs, bowls,
platters and little trinkets to choose
from), take a seat, order a delicious
beverage from the menu and get
painting! The Pottery staff (who are all
incredibly helpful) will bring you a box
of paints, brushes and stencils and then
you just have to decide on your design
and get creative! After your work of art
has been completed, you hand it over
to be fired in the kilns (this takes a few
days) and then return to collect your
masterpiece!
We loved choosing and
painting our ceramics together
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