CRAFT

RAKU WORKSHOP



The Natal branch of the Association of Potters of Southern Africa (APSA) is holding a Raku firing workshop conducted by Brenda Franklin on April 20 at Sevendoone Studio, 7 Doone Road, Pinetown, from 09h00 to 13h00. The cost is R60 and all equipment and glazes plus notes will be provided. Pots of the correct size and clay formulation will be on sale.

Numbers will be limited so it is essential to book by phoning Suzanne 72-2503 or Brenda on 72-7531.

QUILT MISTAKE



Whoops! Sorry we made a boob in March D'ARTS. The major sponsor for the Quilt Festival should have read FABELLA. Apologies all round.

HILTON ANTIQUES



An antique fair will be held at 1 Hilton College Road in Hilton on April 14.

Collectables include silver, porcelain, furniture and bric-a-brac. The fair is undercover so it takes place in all weather conditions (09h00 to 16h00).

Phone Mrs Kleinhans (0331) 43-4871.

PINEVILLE EVENTS



Pineville Junction Arts, Crafts and Historical Village's April events are:

Apr 6-7: A two-day event with competitions, painting Easter bonnets, best painted egg, treasure hunt, spoon races, pony rides, etc. The Blarney Brothers appear in the evenings.

The Historical Transport Society have a display of vintage vehicles in the craft village. (Closed on Mondays). Flea markets operate every Saturday and Sunday 08h00 to 16h00.

Phone Village Office on 72-47.

ALEX UPMARKET



The Alex Arts and Crafts Upmarket is held on the last Sunday of the month in the plane tree avenue of Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg from 09h00 to 16h00 (April 28). This Winter-Preview market will give jersey and warm clothes specialists the chance to display their wares for the cooler weather.

Established five years ago, the market has over 150 stalls catering for a wide variety of tastes from homemade to factory-made products.

Visitors can combine their shopping with a nature ramble through one of Pieter-maritzburg's renowned beauty spots.

Whatever the weather the market's "on".

Mr Wilter takes bookings on (0331) 96-2807 (weekdays 14h00 to 16h00).


ANTIQUE FAIR



The Durban Antique and Collectables Fair will be held on April 28 in the elegant atmosphere of the Royal Hotel. The Fair offers top quality antiques and collectables ranging from silver and porcelain to hand-painted crockery, old books and jewellery. Entrance is free. Phone Shirley van der Walt on 84-3053.



MIDMAR WATERFRONT



The Midmar Waterfront Market, situated next to Midmar Historical Village, will be held on April 7 (09h00 to 15h00).

Entry to the market area is free and there is ample public parking. Attractions include the tugboat, Eaglesham, a Shackleton aircraft and steam train rides.

The Historical Village is open on Sundays with a R5 pp entrance fee (includes pony cart rides). Indoor and outdoor stalls are available. Contact Olga Hutt on (033) 502-9074, Fax (0331) 42-8897 or write to PO Box 74, Howick, 3290.