In her early 20’s Tonya Nöckler-Golding was seriously injured in an automobile accident. Throughout the years of pain during recovery she found peace when painting ceramics. Tonya went on to practice law yet still kept paining closest to her heart. Now she can be found full time in her home studio on Table Mountain in Cape Town painting her women teapots which are crafted by African ceramic artisans. She believes one negative thought during the process and the magic of her pot is gone; thus, she listens to music to infuse the vessel with happy thoughts.