My Glazes, a story of Fire and Place
Discover how Wenwe Ceramics develops glazes from Zimbabwean feldspar, natural wood ash and local clay. Explore the chemistry behind glazes, the effects of oxidation and reduction firing, and the testing process used to create unique ceramic surfaces. From raw materials to finished pieces, each glaze reflects the relationship between landscape, chemistry, fire and place.
My Clay, a story of material & process
Discover the clay behind Wenwe Ceramics: a carefully developed Zimbabwean stoneware body combining local materials for workability, strength and reliable high-temperature firing, while exploring Gwayi clay, wild clays and the connection between Zimbabwe’s geology and handmade ceramics.
My pottery journey & how it all started
Discover the story behind Wenwe Ceramics — from a love of the Zimbabwean bush and 15 years of safari guiding to discovering pottery, developing local clay and ash glazes, and creating ceramics that connect people to place.