Hi, I’m Sandra – ceramic artist, pottery teacher, and founder of Sandra Clay Way.

Originally from Rijeka, Croatia, I now live and work in Oelegem, a small town just outside Antwerp, Belgium, together with my husband, our two children, and our apricot dwarf poodle, Rony.

Art has always been part of my life. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Art Pedagogy, but it was ceramics that truly captured my heart. What started as curiosity slowly became a passion, and eventually a way of life.

After moving to Belgium, I continued building my world around clay — first with a small pottery wheel and kiln at home, and later by creating my own studio: Sandra Clay Way.

Today, my studio is a place where people come to slow down, work with their hands, and reconnect with creativity through clay. I teach wheel throwing in small, personal groups, creating a calm and supportive environment for both beginners and more experienced students.

Alongside teaching, I create functional ceramics inspired by natural textures, soft imperfect forms, and the quiet Mediterranean feeling I grew up with. I love experimenting with glazes, exploring new techniques, and continuously learning more about the craft.

I speak Croatian, English, Dutch, and Italian, and my studio welcomes both local and international students.

Most days, you’ll find me in the studio — covered in clay, trimming pots, testing glazes, teaching workshops, or simply enjoying the process of creating.