Ardmore Ceramics Artist

It s one more way we re connecting with our local community and saying happy heritage day south africa.

Ardmore ceramics artist. Imaginative vibrant delicate and dramatic ardmore is not just about ceramics. Founded in 1987 fine art portfolio represents a collection of established art galleries in south africa offering a wide selection of south african fine art. Each hand made and one of a kind ceramic has been created by the marrying of two skilled artists a sculptor and a painter both of whom sign the piece. Our ceramics are made by local artists extraordinary people from the midlands of kwazulu natal who are given training materials a studio and a guaranteed market for their work under the guidance of our founder fée halsted.

A to z of ardmore artists. The sale of these wonderful works of art uplifts the ardmore community and provides vital economic assistance for their families. Ardmore ceramic art was established by fée halsted on ardmore farm in the foothills of the drakensberg mountains of kwazulu natal where she lived after obtaining her ba fine arts honours degree and lecturing at natal technikon. We are because of others is a superbly illustrated 216 page compendium showcasing an impressive roster of ceramic artists and their equally impressive creations.

It was started on the ardmore farm at the foothills of the drakensberg mountains. Ardmore ceramic art creates ceramic works inspired by these wallpaper and fabric design elements. Heritage is a treasure that grows more precious the more it s shared which is why the ardmore artists have been celebrating heritage day by painting this striking mural on the bridge in lidgetton village. Ardmore ceramic art was established by fee halsted on ardmore farm in the foothills of the drakensberg mountains of kwazulu natal.

Celebrating the beauty of nature ardmore is about life. Ardmore platter with four zebras ardmore twin handled jar with lid a beautifully intrinsic balance of rich colours characterize the ceramic pottery of ardmore. It is colour humour and the unexpected. Caversham road lidgetton 3280 kwazulu natal south africa 27 0 33 940 0034 info ardmoreceramics co za.

The collaboration of a sculptor and painter. Ardmore is a thriving studio of predominantly zulu artists established in 1985 in south africa. The vibrant ceramics of ardmore ranging from functional domestic ware to sculptural art in the highly decorative african tradition offer a fine insight into the subtle influences of rural potters at work in the champagne valley of. The ardmore studio was founded in 1985 by zimbabwean born ceramic artist fée halsted.