It's been a wild ride to get to the point that we are at right now, and by no means is it easy.
Claylat has been in the pipeline, an active dream, since 2013. It was almost a true reality in 2020 and the moment was just about right, and then COVID-19 hit us...
Claylat has been creating odds and ends for many years, working with artists in collaboration of weird and wonderful designs, small restaurants and establishments to provide personalised dinnerware, and finding our style and niche over the years.
Our studio has been in many places including our stylish lounge in a small flat in Woodstock, Cape Town, a dark garage in the Southern Suburbs, and more recently a backyard room with enough space for a kiln and at least some light.
Most businesses go on this journey, and it makes it that much worth it in the end when you look back at the battles fought and what was achieved out of these very small spaces. Some of our most favourite items and memories were made here, small spaces, tools handed down, second hand equipment - you dont need the best fo the best to make a success of something!
And here we are years later: October 2022 - Claylat Studio officially opens in Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa. One of the proudest moments that we will ever live through. A true space to create and make, and welcome visitors to see what and how we do things. Here is the dream coming to life after all this time.
It has now only been two months, and for any new business owner you will know and agree that a business is still an infant, finding its feet and fuguring things out. As a business owner, you are the bookkeeper, CEO, marketing manager, social media manager, sales account manager, tech guy, and so much more.
This small business journey is a wild one, but we are on the ride and we are moving forward.
Here's to a successful next few months as we push to succeed and truly share the Claylat magic that we have to offer.
Join us on this journey!