OUR JOURNEY...
Welcome to Veelvlak Signature Surfaces, where innovation converges with tradition to redefine the essence of tactile craftsmanship.
Gerrit, Gillian & Helé set out on a creative journey in 1990 to become leaders in the world of hand-made ceramics. We have since seen our team grow to an impressive selection of artists, engineers, designers, and technicians. With a dynamic blend of traditional expertise and forward-thinking design. Uplifting and empowering each member of the team has always been at the core of the VEELVLAK philosophy. Bring about change by making a difference.
Our creative focus has evolved beyond world-class ceramic surfaces. Designing and creating ceramic art pieces under the FRĒODŌM banner that go beyond the realm of mere practicality. Inspiration grounded in free-thinking design and artistic expression. From statement pieces to functional accents, our capabilities extend to crafting bespoke ceramic-inspired pieces that seamlessly integrate with your lifestyle and aesthetic.
Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of tactile craftsmanship, shaping the future of modern living one bespoke creation at a time. Welcome to VLVLK - FRĒODŌM where every touch tells a story of innovation, passion, and enduring beauty.
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AMOS KAVUMBURA
Amos is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
SCULPTOR
ANELE VAROYI
Anele has built on his skill as a sculptural artist since joining the team.
Production
ANNA MPINI
Anna 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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AVELA MTHIYO
Avela 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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BALUNGILE SIGAGA
Balungile 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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CRAIG CHIWOTO
Craig 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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CYNTHIA TSHOTA
Cynthia 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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DIVINE MATHUTHU
Divine is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
CREATIVE
ELSABE NEL-HARRIES
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 LUKUSA-BUKASA
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 BROWN
Erlo, photographer and film-maker, creatively capturing and documenting the VLVLK journey, and bringing our work to you.
dispatch
FILS MAWA
Fils is part of our packing team. Making sure that our ceramics are ready for transport anywhere in the world.
DESIGN - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
GERRIT GIEBEL
Gerrit brings products to life, using his metalworking expertise to transform ideas from concept to elegant, finished pieces.
CREATIVE
GERRIT OOSTHUIZEN
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 GREER
Gillian as co founder, is now senior designer, is responsible for delivering world class designs and artistically rich surfaces.
CREATIVE
HELÉ OOSTHUIZEN
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.
CREATIVE
KEGAN SITHOLE
Kegan is a young artist. His figure painting has made him a valuable addition to the creative team.
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LELETHU NKUZWANA
Lelethu 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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LILITHA GALAWE
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
LUCKMORE GWENHAMO
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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LYDIA MAGAMA
Lydia is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
Interior Design & Key Account Manager
MELISSA LAWRENCE
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 CHIWOTO
Mike is supervising production, clay mixing, forming and finishing of surfaces, and always keeping the work flow on track.
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MILLAR NIENABER
Millar oversees our daily operations and is responsible for overall business direction and management.
PRODUCTION
MONA NCEBETA
Mona works in production, forming of surfaces, finishing and other areas of the processes delivering glaze ready surfaces.
PRODUCTION
NEVER MUTENGERARO
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 MONTALA
Nono 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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NONTYATYAMBO MAKELENI
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 MPOTINGELE
Nora 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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NOSI KOKI
Nosi works in production, forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
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NTOMBIE SIDELO
Ntombie 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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OLWETHU MFAXASE
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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ONIE JUMBILE
Onie is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
logistics
PASCAL KAUNGE
Pascal works in production, and assists in transport of materials.
house keeping
PHOKAZI TAKA
Phokazi keeps our work spaces clean and in order. She also helps with production at times.
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RUTH TANGA-LUKUSA
Ruth is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
ENGINEERing
RIAAN OOSTHUIZEN
Riaan is at the heart of all technical design and implementation of systems. Mechanical process optimisation and new product developer.
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SICEBISE TAKA
Sicebise is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
PRODUCTION
SINDI KOKI
Sindi works in production, forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
CREATIVE
TEBOGO SETHOLE
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.
PRODUCTION
VELISWA MGQOLOZANA
Veliswa works in production, forming of surfaces, finishing and other areas of the processes delivering glaze ready surfaces.
PRODUCTION
WISEMAN MAHLOMBE
Wiseman works in production, clay mixing and forming of surfaces, mostly as slab work.
PRODUCTION
ZANDILE KOKI
Zandile works in production, forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.
Production
ZEE MPUTI
Zezethu is part of our production team. Forming and finishing of surfaces, as well as other areas needed for delivering glaze ready surfaces.