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

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

CREATIVE

ANELE

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

Production

ANNA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

dispatch

FILS

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

DESIGN - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

GERRIT

Gerrit brings products to life, using his metalworking expertise to transform ideas from concept to elegant, finished pieces.

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.

CREATIVE

KEGAN

Kegan is a young artist. His figure painting has made him a valuable addition to the creative team.

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LELETHU

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

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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LWAZI

Lwazi 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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LYDIA

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

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.

PRODUCTION

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.

PRODUCTION

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.

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NTOMBIE

Ntombie is part of our production team. 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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ONIE

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

Pascal works in production, and assists in transport of materials.

house keeping

PHOKAZI

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

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RUTH

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

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

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

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.

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.

dipping

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.