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Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Gallery & Guest Cottage
Swellendam – Western Cape – South Africa
Pottery / Ceramics by
David Schlapobersky & Felicity Potter Home Page
Since 1973, we, David Schlapobersky and Felicity Potter, have been crafting high-temperature, reduction-fired pottery in the heart of South Africa.
At Bukkenburg Pottery we continue to pursue this tradition with stoneware and porcelain, now in our 53rd year together, reflecting the beauty and heritage of the Western Cape.
Our studio and gallery are nestled on the heritage site, Bukkenburg, in the historic centre of Swellendam, along the N2 national road, half-way between Cape Town and the Garden Route.
Visitors are welcome daily to experience our pottery first hand and explore the tranquil environment that inspires our work. If you’re traveling from afar, please call ahead to ensure we’re here to greet you.
This website offers an insight into the range of pieces we create, the serene setting that shapes our work, and the timeless tradition that motivates our craft. Browse to discover our pottery, commission a unique piece, or plan a visit to our studio.
What you’ll find at Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Gallery & Guest Cottage:
- A working pottery studio and gallery open daily in the historic heart of Swellendam
- A selection of handmade pottery and ceramics available for purchase
- Opportunities for custom commissions
- Pottery workshops and courses.
- Regular exhibitions and open weekends featuring our work and guest artists from various disciplines
- Accommodation at the studio in a luxury self-catering two en-suite bedroom guest cottage for a comfortable stay
Behind each piece of pottery is a pursuit of truth and beauty—found through form, glaze, and function. In rare and meaningful instances, the work of the individual potter may even convey a sense of the spiritual.
When successful, these human qualities are able to bring warmth and authenticity to a world increasingly dominated by modern technology.
“It is every person’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he or she takes out of it” Albert Einstein.
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