The NMMU Ceramic Department offers outstanding facilities and a vibrant staff that are constantly involved with current trends and events. The department has a comprehensive Ceramic Design course and a Ceramic Fine Art component.

The Ceramic Design Course is geared to equip learners with the necessary techniques and information for starting their own business once they graduate. The course runs over 3 years, and covers clay hand building, slip casting, press moulding, plaster mould making, jiggering, transfer printing, throwing, glaze and kiln technology. At 3^rd year level, learners are encouraged to experiment with their own concepts and to formulate new designs that may become the start of their signature range.

The course also touches on the business component of running a small ceramic studio. Learners are given instruction on costing wares, product evaluation, marketing and product design. Furthermore, learners are exposed to direct selling to the public through the department’s Red Earth Clay Project initiative, an “earn and learn” project, which facilitates an in-house gallery.

The Ceramic Fine Art component is primarily focused on the conceptual nature of the artwork. The instruction concentrates on the fabrication of the proposed pieces and their installation and purpose.

The translucent glaze on forms of clay and the color and character of glass brought together by hands and firing, feed the mind and soul.

Our ceramic majors develop throwing and hand-built methods of working with clay.  The direction each student’s form takes can evolve to become sculptural, functional,  or architectural.  Experimentation with form and surface is encouraged from the start so our students understand how, together, these attributes produce an art object.  Students can finish their objects in a variety of surface treatments, experiment with numerous firing temperatures, and incorporate other materials such as metal, wood, and glass into their constructions.

Our studio is equipped with electric and gas kilns, electric wheels, a kick wheel, and hand building equipment.  There are also separate spaces for the kilns, clay preperation, and glaze mixing.  Adjacent to the ceramic studio is our glass studio containing fusing and slumping kilns, an electric glass casting kiln, an annealing kiln, a diamond band saw and a glass polisher.

Students in both studios experience creative challenges designed to expand and develop their artistic abilities

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Ceramic Crystal Glaze Fluted vase, small, available in 2 colours, Blue & Green.

The glaze is beautifully finished in a creamy high gloss, and detailed with a fluid pattern, like droplets of oil spreading out in water or the layers of a crystal.

Each vase comes individually packaged in its own box.

A stylish gift to add an elegant touch to any room.

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Imported from South China, these ceramic pieces of pottery are made from white bisque instead of clay.  Having this kind of a base to start with gives this piece an advantage when it comes to colorful and vibrant glazes.  Each one is considered high quality yet traditional.  Some of the finishes like the Copper and Bronze have great shine and sparkle.  Our Jade and Oxblood red are traditional glazes with a lovely crackle finish.  Of course we would not be stating the obvious if we didn’t point out the new tri color glazing called “Fire and Ice”.  All pots are high fired, waterproof and come with a drain hole.  The styles are classic and unique.

Height 11.5cm

Ceramic Crystal Glaze Bud Vase, available in 2 colours, Blue & Green.

The glaze is beautifully finished in a creamy high gloss, and detailed with a fluid pattern, like droplets of oil spreading out in water or the layers of a crystal.

Each vase comes individually packaged in its own box.

A stylish gift to add an elegant touch to any room.

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Height 31cm

Ceramic Crystal Glaze Long Neck Vase, large, available in 2 colours, Blue & Green.

The glaze is beautifully finished in a creamy high gloss, and detailed with a fluid pattern, like droplets of oil spreading out in water or the layers of a crystal.

Each vase comes individually packaged in its own box.

A stylish gift to add an elegant touch to any room.

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Height 16cm

Ceramic Crystal Glaze Long Neck Vase, large, available in 2 colours, Blue & Green.

The glaze is beautifully finished in a creamy high gloss, and detailed with a fluid pattern, like droplets of oil spreading out in water or the layers of a crystal.

Each vase comes individually packaged in its own box.

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Decription: Ceramic jar; Ceramic reactive glaze jar with lid
Porcelain jar; Porcelain reactive glaze jar with lid
Decorative ceramic jar with lid
Bubble on the surface
For home decoration; Ceramic material
Good price, good control quality
Color should be changed as your specification
We can design as customer’s request

PACKING: 2 sets/ CTN
General packing ( inner box with 3-ply paper, master carton with 5 -ply paper, not including the styrofoam )
Safe packing ( inner & master carton with 5-ply paper, including the styrofoam, the thickness of styrofoam as per your request of drop test)
Color Box is available
PVC box is available

Decription: Ceramic Vase; Decorative Ceramic Vase
Porcelain Vase; Decorative porcelain Vase
Ceramic Flower Vases, Ceramic vases with glaze antique finish
Ribbon on the surface
For home decor; Ceramic material;
Good price, good control quality
Color should be changed as your specification
We can design as customer’s request
PACKING: L 3PCS/CTN
S 4PCS/CTN
General packing ( inner box with 3-ply paper, master carton with 5 -ply paper, not including the styrofoam )
Safe packing ( inner & master carton with 5-ply paper, including the styrofoam, the thickness of styrofoam as per your request of drop test)
Color Box is available
PVC box is available

Payment Terms:
T/T (30%deposit)
Minimum Order:
500 Pieces

Delivery Details:
FOB Port:
ShenZhen
Lead Time:
45 – 55 days