Craft – IMAGINEMAG!

South African Pottery legend Andrew Walford at the Pottery Fair in Cape Town, South Peninsula

AmyAGould July 31, 2018

On Sunday 9th September, for the first time, Liebermann Pottery will host The Pottery Fair, an all-ceramic event, including a large stall area, where ceramic artists from the greater Cape Town area will showcase and sell their work. For all…
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ART, Craft

‘Rise Up’ and fly at Africa’s biggest kite festival 24th Cape Town International Kite Festival – 27 & 28 Oct 2018

AmyAGould July 31, 2018

At the 24th Cape Town International Kite Festival in Muizenberg on 27 & 28 October kiters from around the world will be proudly flying incredible kites in support of Cape Mental Health. With tickets just R40 pp (or R15 for…
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Craft, HERITAGE

SEA SHELLS ON THE SEA SHORE and………… Dr Dawn Gould

AmyAGould May 29, 2018

South Africa is fortunate in having a long coast line upon which sea shells can often be found. JEFFREYS BAY, in the Eastern Cape, stands out for those many people who collect sea shells! It is not only local Conchologists …
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Craft, HERITAGE

TEA and TEAPOTS – Dr Dawn Gould

AmyAGould April 30, 2018

TEA and TEAPOTS Sources state that the history of tea goes back thousands of years and probably originated in south west China and was first thought of as a medicinal drink. Europe became aware of tea when their citizens began…
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Craft, HERITAGE

WOOL INDUSTRY in SOUTH AFRICA – Dr Dawn Gould

AmyAGould April 30, 2018

WOOL OF MERINO SHEEP and ANGORA GOATS : local background How did the wool industry in South Africa begin? When the Portuguese sailors were trying to find the sea route to India in the 1400’s they often sailed closer…
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THE RHINOS ARE COMING!!! CALL FOR ARTISTS SUBMISSIONS

AmyAGould February 26, 2018

THE RHINOS ARE COMING!!! , TO INSPIRE SOUTH AFRICA’S CREATIVES TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND SECURE A SAFER FUTURE FOR OUR ENDANGERED RHINOS. The Rhinos are Coming!!! ( TRAC) proudly announces today that it is sending out its CALLS FOR…
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ART, Craft, HERITAGE

Music and Mind-Body-Spirit – an Elixir Extraordinaire! – Diane Maris

AmyAGould November 29, 2017

The summer holiday season is traditionally seen as a time for fun in the sun, parties and gift-giving. While this all sounds wonderful (and it certainly can be), there are times during the holidays when these so-called “fun” events can…
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ART, Craft, MUSIC

SHWESHWE COTTON FABRIC – Dr Dawn Gould

AmyAGould November 29, 2017

This well known blue fabric, pronounced SHOESHOE is thought to have been brought to South Africa by German missionaries in the 1800’s. The blue colour (indigo) had only become possible after the sailing ships began returning to Europe with this…
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Craft, HERITAGE

WHAT HEALTHY PLAY DO YOU NEED TODAY

AmyAGould November 29, 2017

ART, Craft, MUSIC

Give an unusual gift this year

AmyAGould October 30, 2017

Creativity packs for relaxation and rejuvenation Packed with a variety of arts and crafts materials Bringing joy and fun into the Holiday Season Suitable for adults and children No art experience necessary Visit The Healing Room© in Claremont and…
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ART, Craft, MUSIC