Who we are

About Us

Passionate about creating bespoke, signature surfaces like nothing you’ve seen before.

VEELVLAK SIGNATURE SURFACES

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Veelvlak Signature Surfaces is the culmination of years of layered exploration into tactile clay surfaces. We started out over 30 years ago producing slip cast tableware which quickly grew into a small industry. We began to include a range of surfaces that has expanded to hand crafted murals and larger wall coverings.

When you visit VEELVLAK you will find that we think differently and our ethos "Make a difference" is woven into everything we do. Right from the design of the tiles and the tactile experience of our pieces, through to how we treat the talented people working for us, we aim to approach all the facets of our business with unique creativity and integrity.

As our business grows so too does our commitment to staff development and production integrity. We are proud to make our clients a part of this story.

CREATIVE

ANELE

Anele has built on his skill as a sculptural artist since joining the team.

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BLAISE

Blaise works in production at packing and unpacking kilns.

CREATIVE

ELSABE

Elsabe with her extensive experience in ceramics, is leading the technical development of exciting glazes and artistic techniques in the lab while transferring the skills to various members of the production team.

maintenance

ERICK

Erick with his electrical experience is maintaining our kilns and overseeing packing and unpacking of kilns. He has been part of the team for more than a decade.

CREATIVE

ERLO

Erlo, photographer and film-maker, creatively capturing and documenting the VLVLK journey, and bringing our work to you.

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FILS

Fils is part of our packing team. Making sure that our ceramics are ready for transport anywhere in the world.

CREATIVE

GERRIT

Gerrit is the founder, giving rise to extra ordinary high quality surfaces and concepts, with intuitive creative direction and years of experience in ceramics all contributing to the success of VLVLK locally and internationally.

CREATIVE

GILLIAN

Gillian as co founder, is now senior designer, is responsible for delivering world class designs and artistically rich surfaces.

CREATIVE

HELÉ

Helé has honed her skill at hand painting on ceramic, having been involved in all aspects of production over the years, very few artist can match her skill at fynbos painting.

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LILITHA

Lilitha having been involved in all aspects of production over the years, is now working in the glazing section. She has been part of the team for over ten years.

PRODUCTION

LUCKY

Lucky works in production, clay mixing, forming of surfaces, and has the skills for other areas of the processes to assist wherever needed.

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MANZAI

Manzai is part of our production team. Kiln packing and unpacking.

Interior Design & Key Account Manager 

MELISSA

Melissa is at the heart of our team, where client satisfaction takes center stage. As a Key Account Manager, she collaborates closely with our creative team, offering creative insight and guidance. With her keen eye for detail and proactive approach, Melissa ensures seamless coordination and exceptional outcomes.

PRODUCTION

MIKE

Mike is supervising production, clay mixing, forming and finishing of surfaces, and always keeping the work flow on track.

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MILLAR

Millar oversees our daily operations and is responsible for overall business direction and management.

PRODUCTION

MONA

Mona works in production, forming of surfaces, finishing and other areas of the processes delivering glaze ready surfaces.

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NEVER

Never works mostly at forming of surfaces through various production techniques, as well as clay preparation and has the skills for other areas of the processes to assist wherever needed.

PRODUCTION

NONO

Nono is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.

PRODUCTION

NONTYATYAMBO

Nontyatyambo is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.

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NORA

Nora is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.

PRODUCTION

NOSI

Nosi works in production, forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.

Production

OLWETHU

Olwethu is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.

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house keeping

PHOKAZI

Phokazi keeps our work spaces clean and in order. She also helps with production at times.

PRODUCTION

SINDI

Sindi works in production, forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.

CREATIVE

TEBOGO

Tebogo came to us several years ago having trained as an artist. Since then he has further developed his hand painting skills achieving beautiful ceramic surfaces, built on top of his experiencing in general production.

ENGINEERing

RIAAN

Riaan is at the heart of all technical design and implementation of systems. Mechanical process optimisation and new product developer.  

PRODUCTION

VELISWA

Veliswa works in production, forming of surfaces, finishing and other areas of the processes delivering glaze ready surfaces.

PRODUCTION

WISEMAN

Wiseman works in production, clay mixing and forming of surfaces, mostly as slab work.

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YOLISWA

Yoliswa works in production, forming of surfaces, finishing and other areas of the processes delivering glaze ready surfaces.

PRODUCTION

ZANDILE

Zandile works in production, forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.

Production

Zezethu

Zezethu is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.