An invitation to make some new work
How could I say no to a ceramics invitational curated by Eugene Hön who was head of department at Wits Technikon where I completed my ceramic design diploma in 1995? I've been in a bit of a reclusive space while…
ceramic news jan 2023
As most of you know, lisa firer design production studio closed down due to covid and took I took a break from making ceramics. I’m beginning to explore how I might be in relationship to clay again, and took up…
Full Circles
I'm really happy with these 2 black and white porcelain slab vessels that I've made recently. I found some of my early slab vessels from 2001 to show you how the same slab technique of 2 sides on a base…
Endings and beginnings
This favourite quote from Leonard Cohen reminds us that what seems to be broken can also be viewed as an opportunity for new growth. The covid-19 pandemic has forced the production side of lisa firer design to close its doors.…
stripey blue patch group
"up-cycling" these one-of-a-kind vessels are created with off-cuts of clay from other vessels
Trenery Guild co-lab
One of the blessings of creative life is always wanting to explore new frontiers in one's craft. I've been exploring lots of different ways that slabs can be used. The Trenery collab October last year was a perfect example of…
Light your Journey
It is time that our beloved tea-light candle holders have a home of their own. A place to showcase their beauty and share the stories you all share with us. Follow our stand-alone feed on instagram and facebook, @lightyourjourneys. This…
WeddingWare
Lisa got married in October last year and created a range of work inspired by her dress, made of an antique silk ikat (made by Shirley Fintz).
Zeitz MOCAA
We are very proud to have developed an exclusive range of products for the gift store of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art. Together with Cathy o' Cleary of Platform Agency we created bud vases and tea light holders,…