Born in Marondera, ad another long-standing member of Burnt Earth, Richard has mastered the art of decorative glazing over the last 15 years. He originally worked at Sitra Pottery in the painting and tile department and is now responsible for mixing all the glazes for the tiles and ceramics. He says he enjoys everything about…
Abigail is a gifted painter and has been assisting Nyarai in the painting department for the last eight years. She has learned all she knows through her work experience at Burnt Earth and her attention to detail makes her a very important part of the team. Abigail says that her job at Burnt Earth makes…
Innocent is originally from Kadoma and another expert in the manufacture of tiles. Like Alec and Joseph, and having gained many valuable years at Sitra Pottery before moving to Burnt Earth, he spends his days mixing clays and hand cutting tiles into various sizes and shapes on offer at Burnt Earth Designs. He enjoys his…
Brian is one of the newest members of the Burnt Earth team. Brian has been with us for one year and so far, in that time he has progressed as Mechek’s assistant tiler into a talented Mosaic artist with a fantastic eye for detail. Brian has a young family and looks forward to burnt earth…
Elias has been at Burnt Earth for eight years now and is an exceptionally hard worker helping the team sand, fill and smooth all of the Burnt Earth products. He was born deaf and therefore struggles to communicate. His constant smile and hardworking ethic makes him a valuable member of the team.
Originally from Karoi, Joseph started his career in Hand made tiles at Sitra Pottery in Mefort where he worked for many years. He left more than ten years ago to start work with Burnt Earth and is an expert in cutting clay and preparing the tiles for glazing and firing. Through his job he is…
Mechek has been part of the Burt Earth team for 18years. He started out with Colleen and has been a key figure within the company since. Mechek is a very talented mosaic artist and installer. His smile is infectious and his work ethic is inspirational. Mechek chooses to continue 2-3 hours every morning from his…
Alec is a specialist at Burnt Earth where he heads up the tile department, manages the production, firing and quality control of all your wall and floor products. He worked at Sitra Pottery where he gained invaluable knowledge and experience. Alec has worked at Burnt Earth for 10 years. He is originally from Marondera and…
Having worked at Burnt Earth for 18 years Timothy is the longest standing employee of the company and one of three specialist potters in Zimbabwe. He started at a young age as an assistant working for his cousin in Chitungwiza where he mixed clay, did wedging, fitting md learnt how to use the wheel. After…
Nyarai started his career on a farm in Chegutu where he worked for 10 years looking after the irrigation system for a crop of roses. It was there where colleen met him and recognised his enthusiasm and great work ethic and she asked him to come and work for her. Nyarai has been a part…