CRAFT

DECOUPAGE WORKSHOP



The craft of decoupage has become an increasingly popular technique for trans-forming all kinds of household articles into attractive and interesting decorate objects. The great advantage of decou-page is that, unlike other art forms, one does not need to be able to draw to achieve stunning results.

Paper cut-outs are stuck down and sealed with several coats of varnish.

The craft has been taken one step further with the introduction of many unusual finishes which emphasise the shapes while adding dimension.

COURSE

The NSA is offering a six-week course in decoupage. The workshops start on August 16 and run from 15h00 to 17h00 at the new NSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road. The R150 cost covers tuition plus compulsory kit (approximately R115). Booking is essential. Phone 22-3686.



WEAVERS & SPINNERS



The Durban Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild hold meetings on the fourth Satur-day each month at the Westville Library function room at 13h00 (August 24).

Talks and demonstrations are given on weaving, spinning, braid and tapestry weaving, natural and chemical dyeing, felting, knitting and papermaking.

Each meeting includes a shop which carries unspun wool, yarns, dyes etc. The guild also has a good library.

Workshops are arranged periodically and teachers are available. Beginners are welcome to come and learn an old craft and make new friends.

For details phone 82-1601 or 75-1942.

PMB ARTS MARKET



The 1996 Pietermaritzburg Arts Festival arts and crafts market will be held in Tatham Art Gallery gardens opposite the City Hall from 09h00 to 15h00 on August 10 and 17.

A variety of stalls will be on offer alongside the Phemba Kahle "Free Stage" entertainment venue.

Phone (0331) 45-0122 or 6-5055 for further information.

TEDDYBEAR WORKSHOPS



Teddy bear-making workshops will be held at the Doll House, Heritage Market, Hillcrest, on August 6, 8 and 17 from 09h30 to 13h30. The cost is R30 per morning. Booking is essential. Phone Anita on 765-6787.



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, off Commercial Road in Pietermaritz-burg, from 09h00 to 16h00 (August 25).

This month's market celebrates the approach of Spring and the plane trees will be coming into leaf again, making the venue even more attractive,

More than 150 stalls offer a wide variety of home crafts as well as factory goods. Whatever the weather the market's "on".

Phone (0331) 45-0122.

CERAMIC WORKSHOPS



Luxury ceramic holiday workshops conducted by Michael Guassardo and Angelique Kirk will be held at the Nest Hotel, Winterton, from August 25 to 30.

The cost is R1 600 pp (all-inc.) and non-participating guests are welcome at reduced rates.

For details, contact the Nest Hotel, Pvt Bag X14, Winterton, 3340 or tel: (036) 468-1068, fax: (036) 468-1390.

CRAFT COURSES



PW Story will hold the following craft courses this month:

Aug 10: Oil painting with Diamond Bozas - R70.

Aug 22: Glass stain painting - R35.

Aug 26: Fabric painting - R35.

Kits are available for the courses. The venue is the Your Family Cookery and Craft School in Morningside.

Phone Joan on 23-0607 to book.