CRAFT

MARBLING WORKSHOP

A series of one-day courses will be held by Durban's marbling specialists, Rob and Jacky Fletcher, at their studio on the Berea. Participants will be taught the basics of the medieval craft of marbling and gain hands-on experience in this unique art form.

The technique involves the floating of paints on a thickened water in a tray which are then swirled in a pattern which is transferred to fabric or paper or wood. Each pattern is unique and cannot be duplicated. The technique is simple to learn and since it produces immediate results, it appeals to all ages.

Rob and Jacky Fletcher have developed their own special marbling paints and have perfected the application of this skill to everything from cotton fabric and paper to cork coasters, leather hair slides, ceramic butterflies and takkies.

BOOK

Rob and Jacky have written a compre-hensive and well-presented book on their kit and marbling technique which can be used as a reference after the workshop.

Beginners workshops will be held on October 19 and 23 as well as November 2 and 6. Advanced workshops take place on October 26 and 30 as well as November 9 and 13.

STUDIO CRAFTS

A studio craft Christmas and craft exhibition will be held at the Kloof Town Hall from October 9 to 13. Phone Pixie on 764-1833 or Nicki on 764-2338.

SOUTH PLAZA NEWS

Durban's largest fleamarket, the South Plaza Market held at the Durban Exhibi-tion Centre every Sunday, is celebrating ten years of successful operation and to honour the occasion, a 1 x 1.5 metre cake was especially baked for the event.
[big cake!]

As a source of providing employment and opportunities one cannot doubt the South Plaza Market's success. Over a thousand people are permanently emp-loyed through the business operating at the market. Annually it generates over R30 million which is of direct benefit to Durban and its surrounds. Many of its entrepreneurs have gone on to bigger and better things while musicians and other artists are provided with an informal source of income by busking on the market which creates a good atmosphere.

DOLL SHOW

The Highway Doll Show will be held on October 5 from 09h00 at the Queens-burgh Civic Centre. Phone Shirley on 48-2457 during office hours.

EDUCENTRE CLASSES

The following workshops will be held by the Durban Art Gallery at the Educentre, 5th Floor, Colonial Towers, Mark Lane.

Oct 1-4 (09h00-15h00): Teenagers hands-on workshop. Cost R30.

Oct 8-9 (09h00-12h00): Beadwork - making the famous SA flag. Cost R15. Oct 16-17 (09h00-12h00): Weaving a handbag using raffia. Cost R20.

Oct 23-24 (09h00-12h00): Ceramic plate painting. Cost R15.

Oct 29-30 (09h00-12h00): Zulu tradi-tional beadwork. Cost R15.

Booking is essential. Phone Pat or Phumizile on 300-6234/5.

TEDDY BEAR FAIR

A Teddy Bear Fair will be held at Marcellas in Hillcrest on October 26 at 10h00. Those attending should bring along their teddies to enter in the Most Huggable Teddy competition. Entry fee is R2 and all proceeds will be donated to Reach for a Dream.

All Colour Box will be on display including the new Christmas range. Those purchasing any piece of Colour Box will have their names entered in the lucky draw. The winners will receive free membership to the Colour Box club or R150 gift voucher if already a member.

PINEVILLE WORKSHOPS

Pineville Junction Craft Village in Pinetown is always a-buzz with crafts of all kinds. Woodwork and pottery workshops take place every Tuesday and Wednesday from 19h00 to 21h30.

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 09h00 there are craft classes in quilting, fretwork, leather work, stamp-making, bauenmalerai, knife making.

Enquiries to 72 49.

HOWICK FALLS MARKET

The Howick Falls Craft Market is held on the second Sunday every month (October 13) in its picturesque setting above the Howick Falls.

For details phone (0331) 94-3411.

JAPANESE GARDENS

The Japanese Craft Market will be held in the Japanese Gardens in Pinetown on the October 27. There tea garden offering light meals is open from 09h30 to 16h30. Phone John Simons 705-2194.