• Meet The Team

Meet Your Pottery Cheer Squad

We’re the hands, hearts, and frequent giggles behind Kiwi Underglaze. We test the shades, shake the bottles, and occasionally argue over which pink is the perfect pink - all so you can have the best time with your pottery.

Think of us as your slightly obsessed, always enthusiastic cheer squad for every splash of colour. Making pottery is serious fun, and we’re here to make sure you never run out of inspiration (or underglaze).

  • Dylan Gardiner
    Director and Chief Colour Alchemist

    Dylan is the brains behind our magical Kiwi Underglaze formula. With an uncanny knack for product development (he once created clay bodies so popular they practically flew off the shelves), he now pours all that genius into making sure our underglazes stay the best in the biz. Think of him as part scientist, part wizard - forever tinkering until the colours shine brighter, smoother, and stronger than ever.

  • Sonja Gardiner
    Director of Growth
    (a.k.a. Chief Hype Officer)

    If you’ve ever spotted Kiwi Underglaze on your feed, at a trade show, or in your local pottery studio…. chances are Sonja had a hand in it. She’s the energy behind all things sales and marketing, making sure our colours reach every corner of the globe! With a knack for turning big ideas into bold campaigns, she’s our brand’s cheerleader-in-chief. Basically, if it involves growing Kiwi, Sonja’s got it covered.

  • Claudia Collins
    Office Manager
    (a.k.a. Queen of Organisation)

    Claudia is the powerhouse who keeps Kiwi running like clockwork. From taming inboxes to wrangling projects and events, nothing escapes her organisational superpowers. Lightning fast, ultra-efficient, and always two steps ahead … Claudia is the queen of calm in the chaos.

  • Anna Engelbrecht Operations Supervisor

    Anna is the maestro behind the scenes, making sure production and dispatch never miss a beat. From stock levels to labels, blending to bottling, she keeps the whole operation humming. She also leads the charge on health and safety, which basically means keeping the rest of us safe from rogue cords, runaway boxes, and any other “oops” moments that could trip us up. But don’t be fooled by her serious side: Anna is equally famous for her spontaneous dance breaks, bringing rhythm and good vibes to every corner of the warehouse. 💃