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in clay
ABOUT
us

We are Hestemarí and Hermiene Ferreira, second-generation potters and co-founders of Three Potters and a Painter. Our studio is based in the heart of the Winelands, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

We consider ourselves a dynamic sister-duo who have set out to not only challenge but change the conventional approaches to the ceramic design process. Seeking to go beyond the visual and tactile, our philosophy is one that crosses boundaries. This is a delicate endeavour that flourishes when traditional design, which contains the essence of pottery, and the contemporary, which embodies modern culture, are harmoniously synthesized. All our ceramics are masterfully and attentively crafted by hand, attuned to the details of the world they are about to become a part of.

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BESPOKE
commissions

Throughout the years we have had the privilege of working alongside some of the country’s most phenomenal chefs, extraordinary restaurants, prestigious wine farms, world-renown game reserves, and exceptional florists. Together, we create distinguished ranges that epitomize the specialized needs of each client. Whether it is a magnificent vessel commissioned to become the focal point of a room, tableware destined to be the canvas for a chef, or an elegant vase fated to be a beholder of a beautiful bouquet of flowers, each item betokens the rhythms, nuances and details of the world around them. We research, design, and develop prototypes in order to produce exclusive ranges unprecedented within the industry.

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ARTISTS
in residence

With an eagerness and inevitable need for growth, our company has expanded to become a team of artists who partake in a shared vision of creation and design. Our artist-in-residence, consists of a group of five proud, talented, and charismatic African artists. They produce magnificent ranges which boasts their artistic strengths. Each creation permeates and resonates the individuality and personality of their maker.

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CLASSES
and workshops

All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the exciting, colourful, and magical beauty of clay. We specialise in a variety of pottery and ceramic techniques ranging from hand-building, sculpting, to decorating.

Our classes are informative and suitable for beginner and advanced members of all ages. The studio is fully equipped with materials and tools to assist in expanding your creative journey. Classes are facilitated by either one or both of the co-founders, who personally mentor each student according to their level of experience. We seek to instil students with confidence to not only attempt but also successfully achieve their desired projects and designs which they can take home or gift to someone with pride in their handmade creations.

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workshops

EVERBURNER
project

The EverBurner Flames of Hope project is in pursuit of breaking the cycle of poverty through education. We aim to achieve a social and economic transformation for girls from rural communities in South Africa.

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With an eagerness and inevitable need for growth, our company has expanded to become a team of artists who partake in a shared vision of creation and design. We produce magnificent ranges which boasts our artistic strengths. Each creation permeates and resonates the individuality and personality of their maker. We invite you to promenade through our gallery.

Creative Arrangements
Vases for every Occasion
Perfect for Flowers
Standing Tall
Standing Tall
Perfect for Flowers
Perfect for Flowers
Single Stem Simplicity
Perfect for Flowers
Single Stem Simplicity
Knob Collection
Knob Collection
Knob Collection
Knob Collection
Knob Collection
Knob Collection
Brightening up the Palace
Brightening up the Palace
Pebbles
Alternative Vases
Alternative Vases

DECOR

Monochrome Moods
Marble Magic
The table has been Set
Sometimes a Bowl needs a Handle
Need more Tapas
For our Thirst
Stackable Side Plates
Bowl for every Ramen occasion
Pizza or Cheese
Pizza or Cheese
Moody Chocolate Plates

DINNERWARE

CUPS & MUGS

Coffee and Tea time essentials
Coffee and Tea time essentials
Coffee and Tea time essentials
Coffee and Tea time essentials
Coffee and Tea time essentials

SCULPTURES

Make a Stand
Stacked Animals
The Choir
The Farmers
Alternative Firing Collection
The Buffelo and Rhino
The Wildlife
Tortoise
decor

Creative Arrangements

Vases for every Occasion

Perfect for Flowers

Standing Tall

Standing Tall

Perfect for Flowers

Perfect for Flowers

Single Stem Simplicity

Perfect for Flowers

Single Stem Simplicity

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Brightening up the Palace

Brightening up the Palace

Pebbles

Alternative Vases

Alternative Vases

dinnerware
Monochrome Moods
Marble Magic
The table has been Set
Sometimes a Bowl needs a Handle
Need more Tapas
For our Thirst
Stackable Side Plates
Bowl for every Ramen occasion
Pizza or Cheese
Pizza or Cheese
Moody Chocolate Plates
DECOR
DINNERWARE
CUPS & MUGS
SCULPTURES

Single Stem Simplicity

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Sometimes a Bowl needs a Handle

Need more Tapas

For our Thirst

Coffee and Tea time essentials

Coffee and Tea time essentials

Coffee and Tea time essentials

Stacked Animals

DECOR
DINNERWARE
JUGS, CUPS & MUGS
SCULPTURES

Creative Arrangements

Vases for every Occasion

Perfect for Flowers

Standing Tall

Standing Tall

Perfect for Flowers

Perfect for Flowers

Single Stem Simplicity

Perfect for Flowers

Single Stem Simplicity

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Knob Collection

Brightening up the Palace

Brightening up the Palace

Pebbles

Alternative Vases

Alternative Vases

Monochrome Moods

Marble Magic

The table has been Set

Sometimes a Bowl needs a Handle

Need more Tapas

For our Thirst

Stackable Side Plates

Bowl for every Ramen occasion

Pizza or Cheese

Pizza or Cheese

Moody Chocolate Plates

Coffee and Tea time essentials

Coffee and Tea time essentials

Coffee and Tea time essentials

Coffee and Tea time essentials

Coffee and Tea time essentials

Make a Stand

Stacked Animals

The Choir

The Farmers

Alternative Firing Collection

The Buffelo and Rhino

The Wildlife

Tortoise

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