Baikt Ceramics

You don't need to bring anything. The clay we use won't stain and rarely gets on your clothes during a workshop if you use an apron provided.

At the moment, we only offer hand-building classes and workshops. We hope to add a few wheels in the studio soon to add these as an experience, but for private wheel classes, please email our artist: mike@baiktceramics.com

Workshop guests are welcome to add colour to their pottery and paint them during the session. Pottery paints can be purchased at our studio during workshop at R30.00 per colour. If no paint is chosen, your pieces will still be glazed in a standard transparent, glossy glaze. Please note that extra time will not be allocated for painting. If you'd like to paint your pottery, it should be done in the allocated workshop time.

All pieces made at our workshops get glazed with a transparent glossy glaze, or a glossy white glaze. You may opt to purchase some pottery paints and add colour to your creations during the workshop. This means that in order to see your paint, we use a transparent glossy glaze to seal the ceramic piece, and intensify the vibrancy of the pigment.

For all workshop pieces, we schedule firings with a firing queue. Depending on the amount of pottery being fired in our studio, guests can expect to receive their pieces back within 4 weeks, minimum. Due to any factor, such as colder weather, kiln maintenance or operational factors, this could increase to up to 8 weeks in isolated cases.

Our standard lead time for workshop pieces 4 is weeks. This time often increases to 6-8 weeks. We do, however, have a shelf in our studio that works on a "leave one, take one" basis. Should you wish, you may opt to leave your pieces and take a similar amount of pieces from the exchange shelf instead of getting your pieces back. You may also opt to ship your pieces to your preferred destination at your own cost, or have someone else collect your pieces for you when they are ready.

Absolutely! We create a relaxed, fun environment with every workshop and often have guests who join solo. It's a great way to spend quality time with yourself, or to meet likeminded humans to share an experience with.

Drinks during workshops will either be Mimosas on Saturdays (if relevant option is chosen), or wine at other workshops.

Yes, we offer workshop vouchers. You may contact us with the details at info@baiktceramics.com

Our workshops are suited for guests 16+ years of age. Please contact za@baiktceramics.com for more info on kids workshops, parties and events.

Unfortunately, not. Although we love dogs, a busy studio during a workshop creates tons of excitement and distractions, plus we wouldn't want your pooch getting hurt in the space.

We try to add as many collection slots as we can. As a rule of thumb, we always have collections scheduled during our workshops. Please note that if you miss a collection slot without notice, we request that you take the responsibility to reschedule.

During the last week of every month, we add the dates for our regular workshops and events to be held during the following month. This is to ensure that we have enough staff, availability, and to make sure our kilns are not overloaded with too many pieces.

Workshops cannot be attended without a fully paid booking. Any bookings cancelled after payments have been made can be used for alternative dates or towards workshop vouchers and/or credit, but will not be refunded. Guests may reschedule their workshop spots up to 24h before the workshop date and time. If you miss the workshop, or cancel within 24h before the workshop, your tickets will be forfeited. Payments made via EFT will not be secured without a valid proof of payment. Workshop times are not flexible. Extra time cannot be given past the scheduled time. Should you be late, the time lost cannot be exchanged for any form of repayment. Workshop pieces must be marked legibly with your individual group number. The Baikt Ceramics team will not take any responsibility for unmarked items. Generally, if your piece cannot be marked due to size or shape, it is too big for a piece in one sitting and will most likely not survive the firing. Pieces that are not marked with codes provided by our instructors will not get glazed. In our studio, we assume that any unmarked pieces belong to Pottery Club members and will not be glazed with workshop pieces. Your pieces will only be packed for collection provided the web form with your details and code has been submitted. This remains the responsibility of the guests to submit. Workshop pieces will only be fired with colour or paint if the piece has been painted by guests in our workshop using underglaze from our studio. We cannot take any responsibility for the outcome of any underglaze application, design or outcome made in our studio. Pottery painting can be done during the workshop time, and cannot be done by our workshop instructors. Drinks are only “bottomless” if the relevant option is selected and paid for. No alcohol will be served to anyone under the age of 18 years old, regardless of which ticket was purchased. We reserve the right to request identification if needed. Lead times for getting pieces back depend on factors that could be out of our control, such as loadshedding, the weather and operational factors. Although we always try to get pieces back to guests within 3-4 weeks without the interruption of loadshedding, it could take up to 8 weeks. Baikt Ceramics cannot always guarantee that pieces will survive the firing process, although we will take extra care to make sure we do everything we can to save a compromised piece. The art of ceramics always poses a risk when pieces are fired in a kiln. At temperatures higher than 1000°C, the survival of any piece cannot be guaranteed. This potentially means you might not receive your piece(s) back in the way you envisioned, or get them back at all. This may be due to any issue whatsoever during the firing process. It's a common risk in the world of ceramics and is the nature of the art. We do maintain a standard in our studio to either fix or save any pieces when needed, or offer you the opportunity to remake any lost pieces in your own time. Guests are not permitted to bring in any decorations and/or catering services unless they have made prior arrangements and received approval from management. The only exception to this rule is for private or custom workshops and/or events at your venue. If you're interested in booking a public workshop to celebrate an event or occasion, please note that other guests will be present, and additional decorations or food cannot be accommodated for. Pieces cannot be collected without receiving a call for collection. Our studio is open via appointment only. Should a collection slot be missed, please contact the studio to reschedule and to make sure we still have your pieces. Collection notifications will be sent to the person who made the booking and will not be scheduled individually for a group who booked separately. Should you join with a group and the bookings were made separately, please let us know which person will receive the collection notifications. The leave one, take one shelf can be used based on the condition that the pieces are not guaranteed and could not match your personal taste. This is purely due to logistical purposes, should guests not want to ship their pieces internationally. Baikt Ceramics Pty Ltd will not be held responsible or liable for any losses, damages, injuries or deaths of any person(s) attending workshops, lessons or events of any kind. Baikt Ceramics Pty Ltd holds the right of admission to any workshop, lesson or event.

Step 1: Purchase a plan online here Step 2: After paying online via our secure payment portal, you will receive an email with your next steps on how to book your session.

Pottery Club sessions are on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings, subject to availability.

Our sessions are three hours long. You are not required to stay for the full duration, and we encourage creativity and autonomy. Should you be late, no biggy. If you need to leave early, that's fine too.

You may reschedule your booked session online for any other Pottery Club day with open spots. Your plan sessions will be active for 30 days from your start date.

In pottery classes focused on hand building, members can expect to learn the foundational techniques and skills necessary to create ceramic objects using their hands and basic tools. You'll learn clay preparation, use of hand tools, and how to shape and mold clay by hand. The sessions cover various forms and structures, allowing you to express your creativity in pottery.

Johno oversees our Tuesday evening sessions. He is our 2nd studio manager. Za oversees our Wednesday morning sessions. She is the Manager at our studio. Mike oversees our Thursday evening session. He is the owner of Baikt Ceramics.

Absolutely not. Beginners are welcome, and instructors will provide guidance and instruction on the basic techniques and skills needed to turn your pottery visions into ceramic reality.

We have a fully equipped studio, but you're welcome to bring along any tool, shape, stamp or gadget you'd like to use.

At the moment, we only offer hand building classes at Pottery Club. Mike teaches wheel classes privately on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please contact him at mike@baiktceramics.com to learn more.

Of course. Once your pieces have been fired, glazed and fired again, they're yours to keep forever! Please be mindlful that due to factors like loadshedding, it could take longer to complete pieces from start to finish. As a general rule, keep in mind that patience is key.

Our classes are suitable for individuals 16+ years of age. For younger aspiring potters, please see our Baikt Beans Junior Pottery section for more information, or contact za@baiktceramics.com for more details.

Class times are set. Students unfortunately won’t be able to stay past prescribed class times. When purchasing your Pottery Club plan, please view the email we send out for your next steps, and instructions on how to book your sessions. Without the purchase of a plan, members won't be able to attend Pottery Club. It remains your responsibility to purchase your plan for the upcoming month, and to book your spots accordingly. Pottery Club sessions are non-transferrable. When purchasing a plan, please be aware that the sessions are for 1 x person only. Sessions are only confirmed after your Pottery Club plan has been purchased and your spots have been booked. The slot will automatically be forfeited and given to the next individual on the waiting list if a Pottery Club Plan is not added before said start date. Pieces will then be set aside and will not be fired. These pieces will be kept for 30 days, and will then either be recycled or donated. Baikt Ceramics cannot always guarantee that pieces will survive the firing process, although we will take extra care to ensure we do everything we can to save a compromised piece. At our studio, we do not fire pieces made in other pottery studios unless arranged with Mike. Clay and Glaze temperatures differ greatly. To ensure the safety of the piece and our kiln, we try to limit any risks that could cause a misfired or flopped piece and/or damage to our kiln. Underglaze for pottery painting is not included in Pottery Club plans, but can be purchased at a discounted rate from our studio. Baikt Ceramics will not take responsibility for any firing outcomes. Pottery is an intricate art and is fickle by nature. Should a piece not work out in the intended way, Baikt Ceramics will not be held responsible or liable. Pottery Club payments are not refundable. Should classes be missed or skipped without rescheduling up to 24h in advance, they will be forfeited. Our instructors are not responsible to remind any members to arrange or reschedule missed classes. Should no arrangements be made, the session will be forfeited. Our studio will not be held responsible or liable for any deadlines of your own. Should members not return to Pottery Club, the Baikt Team will not be responsible for doing any work on unfinished pottery. Extra once-off sessions can be purchased online. Should Pottery Club memberships not be renewed, but unglazed bisque ware is left behind, we will keep the bisque ware for 30 days. Should additional slots not be booked to complete your pottery, we will donate the bisque ware. Additional slots can be purchased pro-rata. Where possible, the Baikt Ceramics team will add additional catch up slots, but this cannot always be guaranteed. Baikt Ceramics Pty Ltd will not be held responsible or liable for any losses, damages, injuries or deaths of any person(s) attending workshops, lessons or events of any kind. Baikt Ceramics Pty Ltd holds the right of admission to any workshop, lesson or event.

We can have your party at our studio, or at your venue. Generally, we prefer your venue, which makes it easier for you to set up, there aren't tools and equipment we use daily around and when the pottery portion is done, you may continue with the festivities.

The kids pottery parties are 1h00 long. This is enough time to make a useful and fun piece, but not too long for young minds to wander and disengage.

You can choose to paint your pottery with underglaze that can be purchased in our studio. The pots are smaller, which means they are inexpensive (R30 per paint colour) and we will provide the brushes. After your pottery has been painted, we will glaze the piece in a transparent glaze and fire it at our studio. Please note that extra time will not be allocated for painting your pieces. If you'd like to add a painted piece, it has to be done within the workshop time. If no paint is chosen, your pieces will still be glazed in a standard neutral transparent glaze.

All we need are tables and chairs, we'll take care of the rest. We provide a protective cover and tablecloths for your table. The clay will not stain but we do suggest clothes that are okay to get a bit dusty and / or clay on them that will wash out.

Yes. While we will take the utmost care to ensure the safety of all workshop and party guests, we will not be responsible for any injury, losses, damages or harm of any kind to any individual at any workshop or event. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of each child.

We advise not to expect pieces back for at least 4 weeks, but factors such as loadshedding often increase waiting times to 6-8 weeks.

After your purchase of a Baikt Box, you'll receive the order within 2-3 business days. You may use it at any time that is most convenient for you. When your pieces are made and completed, you may bring them to our studio in Cape Town, and we will fire them for you. After they have gone through the firing and glazing process, we will notify you and you may then collect your pieces.

We try our best to fire pieces to completion within 3 weeks after a workshop. In South Africa, loadshedding makes the use of an electric kiln incredibly difficult, and sometimes, impossible. We advise not to expect pieces back for at least 3-4 weeks, but factors such as loadshedding often increase waiting times to 6-8 weeks.

You may order a kit online, and it will be delivered. However, we will not be able to fire your pieces unless they are brought to our studio. We could potentially put you in touch with a ceramicist in your area, who could fire your pieces. This will be for your own account.

Yes! We have some instructional videos on our social media, but there are tons of online guides and how-to videos which can be used as a guide.

Absolutely. You may opt to collect your box in Sea Point or in Gardens.

With our experience in teaching ceramics we've found that the best tools are often the most simple tools. Our favourites include popsicle sticks (new and clean) and sosatie sticks (also new and clean), sponges and one or two specific pottery tools. For a beginner, the basics are more than enough and our instructors often remind students that the best tools are our fingers and hands!

While we take every precaution to ensure the safety of our customers, we cannot be held responsible for any injury or damage caused by the use of our pottery kits. Pottery kits are sent out within 2-3 business days or can be collected at our studio once a notification has been sent notifying clients that their packages are ready for collection. Should you wish to cancel your order, you may do so within 2 calendar days after placing your order. After this period you may cancel your order and opt for a credit voucher toward any other product, commission or workshop. We do not take any responsibility for any damage to pieces incurred during the transportation to our studio. Our studio takes every precaution to ensure that your pottery is fired correctly, but we cannot be held responsible for any damage or breakage that may occur during the firing process. We will only fire items made with the clay provided in our boxes. All pieces (with the exception of painted pottery) will be fired in a neutral colour using a transparent glaze. While we try our best to fire pieces within 2-3 weeks without the interruption of loadshedding, power outages may cause longer wait times of up to 8 weeks. Pottery can only be fired by Baikt Ceramics once the pieces have been brought to our studio. Baikt Ceramics will not take any responsibility for damaged pottery before it has been delivered at our studio in Kloof Street, Cape Town. Should you reside outside of Cape Town and need your pieces fired, we can put you in touch with potters in your area that could fire your pieces for you - this will be for your account.

Clients earn points through specific actions: At Baikt Ceramics, you can earn points by simply being a client: 100 bucks for each completed booking at the pottery studio. 10 bucks for every R1.00 spent on online purchases made through the official studio website. Our Pottery Club Members earn added exclusive offers: Be an active member for 6 consecutive months and get one month free. Be an active member for 12 consecutive months and get a free Mimosa Saturdays workshop for 5 people.

Every 10 Baikt Bucks accrued equate to a credit value of R1.00 redeemable toward future purchases or services at our studio.

Baikt Bucks earned through bookings and purchases remain valid for a period of 12 months from the date of acquisition. Expired points will be automatically forfeited and cannot be reinstated or redeemed.

Participation in the rewards program is open to all clients aged 18 and above. The pottery studio reserves the right to amend eligibility criteria or terminate a participant's membership if fraudulent activity or misuse of the rewards program is detected.

Pottery Club members receive benefits for being an ongoing member of our studio. Join for 3 months consecutively: bring a friend to one class for free. Limited to one pottery class, for one person, once a year. Join for 6 months consecutively: get a free month. Can be used any time within the same year, limited to once per year per member. Join for 12 months consecutively: get a voucher for a Baikt Ceramics Mimosa Saturday workshop for 5 people. Voucher is valid for one year, and includes bottomless drinks.

Baikt Bucks and member benefits earned are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash, except for redemption toward purchases or services offered by the pottery studio. Redemption of Baikt Bucks and member benefits must comply with the studio's existing terms of service for respective products or services. Baikt Bucks for collection bookings will only be granted for one collection booking and will be removed from the clients account, should the collection not be made. Baikt Ceramics retains the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Baikt Bucks rewards program at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be communicated via email or posted on the studio's official website. Any attempts to manipulate, abuse, or engage in fraudulent activity within the rewards program will result in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of accumulated Baikt Bucks. Baikt Ceramics reserves the right to take legal action against individuals engaged in fraudulent activities affecting the rewards program or the studio's operations. Personal information collected for the rewards program will be used solely for program administration and will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent, in compliance with the studio's privacy policy. By participating in the rewards program, clients agree to indemnify and hold the pottery studio and its affiliates harmless against any liabilities, damages, or losses arising from their participation or use of the rewards program. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of South Africa, and any disputes arising from the Baikt Bucks rewards program will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction. For inquiries or concerns regarding the rewards program, clients can contact us at info@baiktceramics.com or refer to the studio's website for updates and information.

We offer crockery rental services, at a reasonable price, in Cape Town and the Garden Route. Send us your vision and needs, via our online form here. If we don't have what you're looking for, we will make it for you to rent. You can then collect your crockery and ceramic decor, if you do not want to add a delivery charge. Enjoy your event with stunning ceramics. Return the crockery to our location, if you do not want to add a collection charge.

That depends on what you're renting. Here are our standard lead times, which may be affected by the nature of your booking: Samples for approval if we have what you need: 2 business days Samples for approval if we make what you need: 10 business days Minimum booking date if we have what you need: 1 week in advance Minimum booking date if we make what you need: 3-6 weeks in advance

Our rental rates vary depending on what you require, but are generally between R8,00 and R30,00 per item. We offer a 15% discount for bookings of 150+ units. Example A: Rent 60 dinner plates and 60 side plates = R1080,00 (prices vary depending on item) Example B: Rent 80 dinner plates and 80 side plates = R1224,00 (15% discount applies)

Yes, we charge a 30% deposit of the total booking amount. This deposit is kept to be used for breakages or damages to our pieces, and to protect us against non-returns. After your event, the pieces returned will be checked with you or a representative present, and should no breakages or damages be noted, the deposit will be paid back to your account within 5 business days. Please note that booking deposits will be refunded according to our cancellation policy, should your booking be cancelled.

No booking without a deposit of 30% of the booking total will be confirmed. Booking fees must be paid in full within 4 weeks of your booking date. Without full payment, no items will be released for rental and the deposit will be forfeited.

Unfortunately, not. Please contact us for any custom ceramic commissions or to order a set of pieces you have in mind. Our rentals rates are kept accessibly low, in order for you to enjoy beautiful ceramics at a beautiful price point.

It depends on how many bookings we have at the time, but Baikt Ceramics is a studio run by humans, for humans. Generally, we request returns by no later than 1 day after the day of your event, unless other arrangements have been made by us, or by you, and we have agreed to these arrangements. Please note that all pieces returned must be cleaned properly, for us to send them to another booking. Booking charges do not include cleaning services, but can be arranged upon request, at an extra charge. Should pieces not be returned in time, a late fee will be incurred, which is 50% of your deposit total.

Please note your deposit is non-refundable, regardless of when your booking is cancelled. Bookings cancelled within 4 weeks before the booking date will incur a holdback of 50% of the rental fee. Bookings cancelled within 2 weeks or less before the booking date will incur a holdback of 75% of the rental fee. Bookings cancelled within 1 weeks or less before the booking date will incur a holdback of 100% of the rental fee.

Agreement to Terms By accessing or using our crockery rental service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our services. Rental Period The rental period begins on the agreed-upon date and ends on the specified return date. Any extension of the rental period must be agreed upon by both parties in writing, and may be subject to additional fees. Rental Charges Rental charges are based on the agreed-upon rates and are payable in advance unless otherwise specified. Late returns may incur additional fees. Any damages to the crockery will be subject to assessment and additional charges. Security Deposit A security deposit is required upon rental to cover any damages, loss, or late fees. The deposit will be refunded within a reasonable time after the return of the crockery, minus any applicable charges for damages or overdue rentals. Care of Crockery The customer agrees to handle the rented crockery with care and to return it in the same condition as it was received. Any damages, including but not limited to cracks, chips, or breakages, will be the responsibility of the customer and may result in charges deducted from the security deposit. Cancellation Policy Cancellations made within a certain period before the agreed rental date may be subject to a cancellation fee. Please refer to our cancellation policy for specific details. Liability We are not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or inconvenience that may occur during the use of our rented crockery. The customer assumes full responsibility for the proper and safe use of the items during the rental period. Force Majeure We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these terms if such failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, strikes, or governmental actions. Governing Law These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, and any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of South Africa. Changes to Terms We reserve the right to modify or replace these terms at any time. It is the responsibility of the customer to review these terms periodically for changes. Continued use of our services after any modifications to the terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.