THE BAT CENTRE durban's hub of arts & culture

The Visual Art Studio

In this art space you find visual artists at work. The studio is home to a number of resident artists, where they produce, display and sell their artworks. Visitors are urged to browse thought the studio and watch the artists in action. This is a double story building that houses various art studios and resident artist of the centre.

 

Clive Sithole's Biography

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Clive was born in Soweto, Gauteng on the 10th April 1971. From a young age Clive developed a flair for fashion Clive & Potsdesign. He attended the London International School of Fashion Design and from there he started a business designing and sewing clothing. In 1986 he met and was inspired by Philemon Lerata from the University ofClive Natal’s ceramics department in Pietermaritzberg. In 1997, Clive moved to Durban and joined the Babumbi Clay Project, which was coordinated by Cara Walters. During his training at the Babumbi Clay Project, his potential was noticed by Juliet Armstrong who invited him to attend classes in the department. It was here that he gained further knowledge and developed a love for traditional firing.

He continues to be a leader in his field having returned to teach at the BAT Centre’s Artist In Residency Programme in 2009 Pots

 

 

 

 

 

The BAT Centre is an art development and community center located within the small Craft Harbour off Durban’s Victoria Embankment. It contains a number of retail outlets, a restaurant, bar and large hall fitted with sound and lighting equipment. There are large art studios, a number of exhibition galleries, music practice rooms, a dance studio, resource center and a conference room. A computer shop, repair and training service and offices for independent arts organizations complete the picture.