Creativity at the cutting edge

Open a window into the design heart of South Africa, where creativity is at the cutting edge of a cultural revival.

In Cape Town, interact with the cream of local talent while seeing its breathtaking sights.
In the Winelands, explore private art collections among historic homesteads and modern wineries.
In Durban, meet traditional weavers, colourful local artists and a celebrated museum collecter.
In the Midlands, visit pioneering ceramicists and hear about resourceful upliftment projects.
In Johannesburg, get a taste of the city’s vibrant cosmopolitan mix.
See democracy at work in an art collection with-a-human-rights-theme. Go on gallery walkabouts, looking into studios of artists.
In the Cradle of Humankind and World Heritage Site, frolic in a sculpture park, a ‘union of art, nature & human resolve’ and celebrate your last night under African stars.

See the country’s highlights and hidden gems.
Enjoy privileged access, renowned art collections and enlightening museums.
Engage with hand-picked trailblazers, whose products are both art and craft.
Hear how craft provides a third way between entrepreneurship and aid.
Savour a melting pot of flavours in top rated resturants, sampling world-class wines along the way.

Opt for the experience of a lifetime with a safari extension to see The Big Five in a magnificent wilderness area, and discover the magic of Africa.

Ceramics Safari

Discover the world of South African ceramics, one of the most dynamic and diverse on the pottery planet. 

Cape Town, with its bustling Waterfront, signature architecture, sunny skies, fabulous shopping and the greatest skyscraper of them all – Table Mountain, selected as the World Design Capital for 2014 and chosen by CNN as one of the World’s 10 Most Loved Cities.
The Winelands, with world class vineyards, historic homesteads, über-chic wine estates, gabled gems and sculpture filled gardens.

Participate in an Afro-oriental masterclass that explores time honoured,
low tech ceramic traditions and interconnects three continents.
Mingle at the Design Indaba Expo, the country’s premier design event that showcases the best of local creativity.
Workshop alongside select specialists in a rustic forest setting.

Alternatives are available for those not wanting to participate in hands-on events.

Visit the Castle of Good Hope for a welcoming gala banquet.
Enjoy priceless collections and private access.
Meet inspiring product developers helping to uplift communities.
Take in a variety of studios where cutting-edge creativity and entrepreneurship flourish.
Share discoveries and stories with Ceramics SA members.

Why not extend your small group cultural tour with an optional add-on to discover more of the magic of Africa or see The Big Five in magnificent wilderness settings ?