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Now here’s one that’s a little unusual.
John Bauer is a well-known ceramic artist and materials engineer, who has exhibited widely both at home in South Africa and abroad, and is globally recognised for pushing the limits of what is technically possible in ceramics. A sentimentalist, he salvages antique crochet cloth, linens and lace and makes these materials immortal by recreating them, stitch by stitch, in porcelain.
This is a unique opportunity to stay in one of five rooms in his house: an art-filled, soulfully decorated home, with a shared kitchen and an exclusive guest patio. The guesthouse forms part of a working pottery and art studio, ideal for art residencies. It’s situated on a quiet street in Harfield Village, a trendy foodie haven that’s safe and friendly with convenient access to the city centre, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens and the V&A Waterfront.
The John Bauer Pottery studio is open to the public, and John will almost certainly welcome you with a cup of tea. You can purchase his art work directly from the Montebello studio, and
he offers regular workshops renowned for their unusual approach. Contact John directly to request a workshop for a group of people.
