CRAFT

HUB QUILTERS GUILD EFFORT
A black and white leopard background, colourful letters on a black cloth and small eyes is all that it took to make the Andrew Verster's retrospective exhibition banner.

This was done by a group of women who belong to the Hub Quilters Guild - one-time beginners, now highly profi-cient quilters. Hailing from the various township areas, they generally meet on a monthly basis at the Ecumenical Centre to quilt various projects.

They have also attended workshops run by the Durban Art Gallery on various

subjects and have implemented their knowledge on this project.

When the Durban Art Gallery decided to host a retrospective exhibition of Andrew Verster's works, they requested these women to design and make the banner which is made from ethnic printed material, cut squares and appliqued paper. They used paper as a template and then cut the bonded material which they stitched on the fabric.

The banner is on view for the duration of the Andrew Verster retrospective exhibition. This runs until September 28.

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WATAMU CRAFT

Watamu is proving to be a popular venue for those who enjoy local arts and crafts at reasonable prices. A treasure trove of local crafted work can be found on sale at 37 Alamein Avenue, Kloof every Friday from 09h00 to 16h00 and Saturday from 09h00 to 12h00.

Shoppers are invited to pop in for coffee to enjoy the range of unique and unusual gifts, linen, embroidery, decoupage, ceramics, sculptures, exclusive children's clothing and much more.

Enquiries to Gail on 764-0031, Kim on 764-1156 or Dawn on 764-0393.

ALEX UPMARKET

The Alex Arts & Craft Upmarket is held on the last Saturday of every month in Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg (September 28) from 09h00 to 16h00. This month, it's a We Love Animals market. The Upmarket combines two markets in one with separate home and factory items and takes place whatever the weather!

Enquiries to 45-0122 (13h00-17h00).

MARITZBURG MARKET

Held on the first Sunday of every month in the scenic surroundings of Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg (September 7 and October 5), the Maritzburg Oval Arts and Crafts Market has a `fine arts' section to complement the many stalls offering genuine craft items.

For details phone or fax 0331: 65055.

CAMP'S DRIFT MARKET

The Camp's Drift Craft and Fleamarket is situated on the banks of the Duzi River and takes place on the first, third and last Sunday of every month (September 7, 21 and 28). Operating times are from 08h30 to 16h00.

Contact Erna Aken on (0331) 45-479 or Jackie Webb (0331) 61313 (a/h).