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From Croatia to Belgium \u2014 building a life around clay.<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

Hi, I\u2019m Sandra – ceramic artist, pottery teacher, and founder of Sandra Clay Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Art has always been part of my life. I hold a bachelor\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

After moving to Belgium, I continued building my world around clay \u2014 first with a small pottery wheel and kiln at home, and later by creating my own studio: Sandra Clay Way.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

I speak Croatian, English, Dutch, and Italian, and my studio welcomes both local and international students.<\/p>\n

Most days, you\u2019ll find me in the studio \u2014 covered in clay, trimming pots, testing glazes, teaching workshops, or simply enjoying the process of creating.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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MY VALUES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Natural materials<\/span><\/h3>\n

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I work with clay, glazes, and materials that feel honest, tactile, and connected to nature.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Handmade craftsmanship<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Every piece is shaped by hand, embracing the small imperfections and textures that make handmade ceramics unique.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Functional beauty<\/span><\/h3>\n

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I create ceramics meant to be used and lived with \u2014 pieces that bring beauty into everyday rituals such as coffee, cooking, and shared meals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Food safe & made for everyday use<\/span><\/h3>\n

All functional pieces are created with carefully selected food-safe glazes, combining aesthetics with practicality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Thoughtful making<\/span><\/h3>\n

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I believe objects carry energy from the hands that made them. Each piece is created slowly, intentionally, and with attention to detail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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MY FAMILY – MY LITTLE PEACE OF HAVEN<\/h2><\/div>
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