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HOW IT IS‌ ARTS AND CRAFTS MAGAZINE Winter Edition

June & July 2015

Original vs Copy Unbelievable Mosaic from Ancient Roman 1

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR...

Saturday 18 July 2015 The day is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, the ability to make an impact.

The day was

officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010.

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67 minutes of giving

If you, or your organisation (school, church, art class, craft club, etc.), will be using arts or crafts as a medium for your Mandela Day Project, please send us the information, and we will add it to our blog.

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@218 Plantation Rd, Silverton, Pretoria Saturday 18 July 9h00 — 16h00 Choose one of these projects: 1) Mosaic4Hope All tiles made on this day will be donated to New Beginningz for their new premises.

2) Teddies4Hope All teddies made on this day will be donated to Woman Against Rape (WAR).

No Cost, just bring your own drinks and a plate of snacks.

sms, Whatsapp, Phone Cell: 082 465 0494

E-mail: artsandcraftssa@gmail.com First Word/Subject: Mosaic4Hope or Teddie4Hope 4

Editor’s Note

For most of us, the point of departure is that it is morally wrong - and more often than not, it is legally wrong - to copy another’s work.

Plagiarism is wrong.

But to be honest... How much originality is left out there?

This issue of How it is… is dedicated to Dr. Cival Mills.

After a nearly fatal accident in 2000, he was left completely paralysed from head to toe.

He was diagnosed with “Locked-In- Syndrome” - a condition that prevents you from voluntarily moving any muscles of the body, except those that control eye movement.

Despite the devastating loss of function, an individual with Locked-In-Syndrome is completely conscious and aware, able to think and reason normally…

Read more on page 100.

Barbara Grizutti Harrison said: “there are no original ideas. There are only original people.”

Or in the words of Jean-Luc Godard: “It’s not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to.”

Begs the question, if a work that retains the substantial features of the original but offers a new function or perspective – is it a copy or is it a new work? Is the originality of a work found in the novelty of its function and not only in its aesthetic features?

Surely it makes more sense to use every possible idea available to you and to make it your own, unique ‘original’?

To create one’s own work, artists and artisans are influenced and inspired by other artists and their works –this is an essential part of the creative process.

Oscar Wilde said: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”

So in the 21st century, in a legal culture of copyright contrasted with free culture, creative process and artistic freedom, there is a fine line between inspiration and imitation.

Originality vs copy, you decide …

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What are you doing for International Mandela Day? 18 July 2015

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Editors Note CHATTERBOX Page 5

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What

Zulu

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Original vs Copy Page 10 ~ 19

Artist

Copyrights?

Bead Work

Gerhard

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Sekoto

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Page 20 –23

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Make a difference because you can

Arts and Crafts Challenge

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Page 32 - 35

Draw your “opposite” self Page 33

Turn old Denim into something new Page 34 & 35

Craft Together Page 36

Wish List Products by Christelle Griesel Page 37

Fashion—STREEPSAK

Art History Page 40—43

Page 38 & 39 Art Therapy Page 44

Page 45 BOS MARK

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Stella Bruwer Page 46 & 47

Vincent Kaseke Page 48 ~ 49

BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS CONTINUES & BUSINESS Q&A Page 50—53

Johanna Prinsloo

Crafts Q & A

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Art Q & A Artkat Studio

Create a Certificate of Authenticity Page 58—61

Yvette Benecke Molenaar Page 62 & 65

Melanie Brummer Page 66 & 67 Kids Art Challenge

Kids Craft Challenge Page 70

Kids Artist Kids Crafter Page 74

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Page 72 & 73

World Doll Day Page 71

Important Dates Page 76 & 77

Festivals in SA Page 78 & 79 Markets in SA Page 80 & 81

Kalk Bay Page 82 & 83

Paint with Bleach Page 84 ~ 85

SANAVA Page 86 & 87

EcoRafters Page 88 & 89

Ceramic Craft Studio Page 90 & 91

Artvark Gallery Page 92 & 93

Dr. Cival Mills Page 94 & 95

Williamson Leather Page 96

Small Adds Page 97

SPECTACULAR Page 98 & 99

This issue of How it is… (Spectacular) is dedicated to Dr. Percival Mills 7

The gardens of the Union Buildings in Pretoria were covered with

Thousands of Handmade Blankets on Tuesday 21 April 2015, as part of a Guinness World Record attempt by “67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day.” The 3 133 square metres of blankets claim to be the largest area covered by a blanket. The previous record was 1 020 m²

http://www.southafrica.info/mandela/67blankets-mandela220415.htm#.VTdzurmJguQ

For more information on this campaign, or on how to get involved, visit www.67blankets.co.za or see their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/67blankets 8

CHATTERBOX Cell: 082 465 0494 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639554556151596/ Twitter: ArtsandCraftssa E-mail: artsandcraftssa@gmail.com Web page: www.spectacularartsandcrafts.com

Last year, a company in Johannesburg order some rag dolls from us. They donated these dolls to a children's home. We hope to get a similar challenge this year. ~ Tilla Victor Artists work when others rest. We have to make their world click. We showcase only when they have time to watch. ~ Charlton Nyoni We will be making mosaic I’m helping my tiles for our Mosaic4Hope daughter–in-law. Their project, which will be company is sponsoring the donated to event. All the office girls are New Beginningz knitting blocks for as many for their new home. Please blankets as possible. join us for this event. ~ Wilma j v Rensburg ~ Daphne Artist 9

Original vs Copy An “original” is not as straightforward as it seems to be at first. In the past around, the times of Shakespeare, it was normal to appreciate similarities of admired pieces rather than completely original content.

An original is often perceived as unique, the first piece that was produced in a certain way.

When it comes to more famous works, Originals are often stored in museums. The originality of ideas are often culturally bound, and became an ideal to strive for in western culture at the beginning of the 18th century.

An original is something that can serve as a model for copies or imitations. A copy tries to imitate the original in as many aspects as possible (technique, look, feel, material, etc).

Preferably to an extent where it is impossible to tell the original from the copy. There are a large range of copies going from the ‘almost not recognizable’ to the ‘indistinguishable from the original’. http://falkvinge.net/2013/09/24/what-is-anoriginal-what-is-a-certified-copy/ 10

There is a new, super exciting, art history story in the news these days. Have you heard? A second Mona Lisa has been found in the vaults of the Prado.

However, before moving on, buyers interested in drawings should understand the copying process for drawings and the different options available.

While original drawings are pretty easy to understand (they are created by the artist’s own hand) copies, also known as reproductions, come in several different styles which will impact both their price and quality. When choosing to buy a copy of a drawing, which type of copy purchased, a giclee, a fine art print, or a poster, matters.

This second painting is not a fake or a copy made by some talented but crooked art scammer, it was painted simultaneously with the "original", in Leonardo da Vinci's studio. (Sorry for all the bolded words -this is just really exciting!)

http:// anewarthistory.blogspot.com/2012/ 02/hot-of-pressesmajor-mona-lisanews.html http:// www.ebay.com/ gds/DrawingsOriginal-vs-Copy/10000000177628 159/g.html 11

What are Copyrights?

From Wikipedia: "Copyright" is a set of exclusive rights regulating the use of a particular expression of an idea or information. At its most general, it is literally "the right to copy" an original creation. In most cases, these rights are of limited duration.

Copyright may subsist in a wide range of creative, intellectual, or artistic forms or "works". These include poems, theses, plays, and other literary works, movies, choreographic works (dances, ballets, etc.), musical compositions, audio recordings, paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, software, radio and television broadcasts of live and other performances, and, in some jurisdictions, industrial designs. Copyright is a type of intellectual property; designs or industrial designs may be a separate or overlapping form of intellectual property in some jurisdictions.

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These "exclusive" rights include: To produce copies or reproductions of the work and to sell those copies (including, typically, electronic copies)

To import or export the work To create derivative works (works that adapt the original work) To perform or display the work publicly To sell or assign these rights to others http://www.craftsandcopyrights.com/faq.html#1

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First off I want to chat about the difference between copying and stealing. Picasso said that “good artists copy, great artists steal”.

What does that mean?

It means that any work of art involves elements “stolen” from something else. A beautiful photograph steals an image of a place, person or thing, a painting steals elements of artistic styles developed over centuries and a new purse steals techniques from other sewers.

The stolen elements are taken and incorporated into something new, that can then be stolen and developed into something new again.

Really stealing is at the root of any innovation. http://ohmyhandmade.com/2011/head/ entrepreneurship/copycats-copyright-keepingour-handmade-community-safe/ 14

Copying though is entirely different ~ copying means to replicate something that has already been created, not to reinvent it but to duplicate it.

Copying is yucky on all kinds of levels, and in most cases illegal.

It is also a form of stealing but without the originality implied in the Picasso quote. It is a shortcut to doing the actual work of taking an idea and making it your own. It is also highly unethical. Think of the time and effort the artist and crafters dedicated to developing a new idea, the love put into the creative process, and the joy they felt when they created something entirely unique to their style. Then think of how it would feel for someone to come along and think “Hey-that’s a great idea, why didn’t I think of that!” then copy it to sell to their own market. That’s yucky on all kinds of levels and in most cases illegal.

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Sample of Stella Bruwer’s Artwork showing us how to mark our artwork or hand made products with the copyright symbol.

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Correct Form for the Copyright Symbol The notice for visually perceptible copies should contain all the following three elements: 1. The copyright symbol Š (the letter C in a circle), or the word "Copyright," or the abbreviation "Copr."

2. The year date may be omitted where a pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work, with accompanying textual matter, if any, is reproduced in or on greeting cards, postcards, stationery, jewellery, dolls, toys, or any useful article.

3. The name of the owner of copyright in the work, or an abbreviation by which the name can be recognized, or a generally known alternative designation of the owner.

Example: copyright Š 2002 John Doe http://inventors.about.com/od/copyrights/a/ CopyrightNotice.htm

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http://howtosellhandmadecrafts.com/are-peoplecopying-your-handmade-items/

What you are probably seeing others make are items that could have been “inspired” by yours. They are on the same theme, could be made of the same materials, and look similar. Similar is not identical though. Most cars, phones, and tv’s look very similar but are not identical. They only have to have slight differences to avoid having lawsuits over trademarks or copyrights and because of these small differences, people will choose to buy one over the other. You can fully expect to see similar handmade items for sale online. A lot of people just think similarly.

Are People Copying Your Handmade Items?

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Gerard Sekoto (9 December 191320 March 1993) Biography : South African artist and musician. He is acknowledged as one of the most important artistic figures in the development of South African contemporary art. He moved to Paris in 1947 and lived in France for the rest of his life, however, he still painted primarily South African subjects in European styles such as Impressionism, Cubism, and Orphism.

His achievements as an artist are widely known both in South Africa and internationally, and he has been honoured for his works with awards from the French government and an honorary doctorate from the University of the Witwatersrand.

But what was not known until 2002 was that Sekoto had also written music and lyrics in the 1950s and 1960s. http://www.africansuccess.org/visuFiche.php?lang=en&id=936 20

Song of the Pick (1947) In Sekoto's works of the early 1940s, such as Street Scene, bustling African figures are placed in the context of their often stripped environment, while Yellow Houses (the first work by a black artist bought by the Johannesburg Art Gallery), reduces the human presence, focusing instead on the environment itself.

In Song of the Pick, naturalism gives way to severe stylisation: a group of workers wield picks in unison, forming a powerful image of African labour; a white supervisor's figure is minimalised, even threatened, by

this mass of diggers.

Read more: http://www.southafrica.info/about/ arts/art.htm#.VL5oubn9nX4#ixzz3PNBCNAT0 21

Gerard Sekoto Mine Boy http://www.artthrob.co.za/Reviews/ Athi_Mongezeleli_Joja__reviews_In_Search_of_Connections_by_Various_Artists_at_ Johannesburg_Art_Gallery.aspx 22

Art by Gerard Sekoto

It is generally assumed that African beadwork in regions south of the Sahara has its origins in the comparatively recent past when the colonisation of Africa opened up the Dark Continent to traders from Portugal, the Netherlands and England. Further south, in what is now KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Province of South Africa, the trade in beads is supposed to have had an even more recent origin. Henry Francis Fynn, who came to Port Natal (now Durban) as a trader in 1824, was possibly the first Englishman to have offered glass beads as standard merchandise to the North Nguni, best known of which was the Zulu, whose colourful beadwork is unique because of its singular eloquence in the way messages dealing with male-female relationships were traditionally woven into its design.

http://www.marques.co.za/clients/zulu/history.htm

http://interesting-africa-facts.com/African-Jewelry/ Zulu-Bead-Jewelry.shtml 24

All this indicates that Zulu beadwork is closely integrated with Zulu social organisation, the 1. technology of specialised craftsmanship, religious beliefs and magic, educational objectives, communication and even recreation, because the craft itself provides plenty of fun.

Glass beads were valued in Africa, not because Africans were fooled into believing them to be precious stones, but because they were the products of an exotic technology, of which the equivalent was unknown in Africa at that time. Beads, therefore, became precious in their own right and were soon linked to whatever was valued in the cultures of the people who owned and crafted them into a variety of objects to be worn according to custom, as token of social status, political importance and for personal adornment.

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Zulu Bead Jewellery Positive Meanings of Colours green - contentment, bliss blue - faithfulness red - strong emotion

black - marriage white - love yellow - wealth pink - adds emphasis to a promise

Zulu Bead Jewellery Negative Meanings of Colours green - illness blue - hostility, ill feelings red - anger, impatience black - death, sorrow, despair white - has no negative meaning yellow - evil, negativity

pink - poverty

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The only shape used by the Zulu in their bead jewellery is the triangle. How the triangles are positioned within a particular beadwork signify different meanings. For example a triangle facing downwards signifies an unmarried women, a triangle facing upwards signifies an unmarried man. There are numerous variations of triangle positions and positions to other triangles each with a different meaning.

The colours of the beads used also influenced the meaning of the message conveyed by the bead work. Unlike the shapes used in the bead work, which have set and constant meanings, the colours used can have positive or negative meanings. The seven main colours used by the Zulu craftswomen are green, blue, red, black, white, yellow, and pink. Each of these colours have a positive meaning, however the meaning can be altered by the context in which the beads are used within the jewellery piece. Above is a list of these seven colours, along with the positive meanings associated with each followed by a list of each colours negative meanings.

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While it can be a challenge for one person or organisation to make a big difference within many charities, it is fairly easy to get many individuals to do one small thing for a single needy child. With this in mind we have created a drive to get Rainbow T-shirts to disadvantaged children using the principle of Collective Voluntary Effort.

How it works…

There are a number of ways of getting involved, and you choose which way works best for you. Here are some of your choices…

As An Individual—The independent Option Buy a white 100% cotton T-shirt, dye it in Rainbow colours and give it to a needy child that you know. If you can afford more than one, then go for it! Make more children happy with a practical gift that they can wear and cherish for its individuality. If you cannot find a needy child within your network, then send the T-shirt to us and we will make sure that it is appropriately distributed through the Magical Moments channel. If you want to make an even bigger impact, buy the T-shirt and the dye and teach the child to make the T-shirt themselves. It is very empowering for them afterwards when they wear it and get compliments and are able to say “I made it myself.”

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The Class Option If you have no clue where to start with the dye and you would prefer to make the T-shirt in a class environment, many of my students prefer to make extra T-shirts for the charity drive during classes with me. Sign up for a class today and make a T-shirt for the charity drive while you make your own samples during the class.

As A Group In-House If you would like to get together as a group of friends, a club or even a business and make a large number of T-shirts for a large number of children, you can multiply the fun and excitement. Do it as a teambuilding with a social benefit event or as a CSI project that draws your team together. Either way it is an enormous amount of fun for everyone!

On-Site Once again I urge you to give the positive experience to the children, along with the Rainbow T-shirt. As a group, go into an NGO and teach the children to make their own T-shirts for themselves. When you hear their excitement at the end of the day when all of their T-shirts emerge from their bindings like butterflies, you will understand why I believe that it is the most meaningful value that you can add for these kids. We will support you with the training tools and chemicals that you will need.

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As An Event Do you have an event that could draw crowds of people who are looking for something novel and new to try out? We have had much success taking the drive to events like Hobby-X, the Waterkloof Airshow and MTN Bushfire in Swaziland where we invite people to buy a white T-shirt to donate, and then they get to experience the fun and learning of transforming it.

This is an interactive way of engaging your visitors in a CSI project at your event.

Add Some Meaning We are all looking for some kind of meaning in this mixed-up world. This is a great way to feel like you are making a difference.

The child will receive a precious gift that they will wear and treasure. This T-shirt not only has a practical value, (it will keep the child warm), it also has an emotional value. It has been made by hand with love by another human being especially for them. This is something that these children usually lack in their lives. Each T-shirt is also totally unique, just like the children that we give them to. It becomes an outward reflection of their inner value as a unique and beautiful individual. The bright, happy colours also bring cheerfulness and joy to these kids, who have limited experience of this.

Slipstream Stockist Who Support The Drive Some of our Stockists support the drive with events in their stores and by acting as delivery points for T-shirts. Contact them directly if you would like to do a T-shirt making day with a group of your friends at their venue.

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The Crafters Den – Edenvale 37 Voortrekker Avenue Contact Denise www.craftconnexion.com 011 453 9291 X-Factor Crafts Fontainebleau Contact Hanneke 082 338 4538 Mucky Pup Centurion, Pretoria Contact Samantha 082 855 6550

Press And Social www.ngopulse.org/blogs/10-000-t-shirts-charities www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/index.php? option=com_content&view=article&id=2451%3Abrummer080711&catid=42%3Alandnews&Itemid=110 http://www.facebook.com/dyeandprints http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skme3qNZvU0 If you would like to become part of this Collective Voluntary Effort, please get in touch with Melanie on 083 568 9150 or info@dyeandprints.co.za 31

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In each issue, we present, new and different art and craft challenges.

We challenge, young and old, to participate.

The goal of each challenge is, for our readers, to be as creative and original as possible.

You are welcome to send us images of your completed projects.

Some projects will be selected to be published in our next issue.

Remember to check out our next issue to see if your project made it to “print”.

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Tip: Use pictures, from old magazines, to create, a collage, of your opposite self.

Use this as inspiration for your drawing.

See page 92 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magazine-art-portraits -stunning-collages-by-gabi-trinkaus 33

Colour (dye), your old denim.

Stamp, stud or embroider your old denim.

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Turn your old denim into soft toys.

Turn your old denim into dĂŠcor items.

Turn your old denim into jewellery.

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VIEW OUR WEB PAGE TO SEE PARTICIPATING VENUES

“Craft Together” Socialize, network, make new friends, spend time with old friends, relax and enjoy, while working on your own project.

Invite Your Friends

What ever, art or craft project, you are busy with, bring it along, and join us for the day.

Time Slots May Differ from Venue to Venue.

Please find contact details on our web page to confirm venue times.

Together for Fun!!!

Sharing Creativity!!!

Giving Advice and Tips!!!

Sharing Experience & Ideas!!!

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Christelle Griesel’s Hand painted, wooden jewellery and objects, with a Bohemian feel.

Tel: 081 784 9203

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Streepsak is based in Port Elizabeth. They joined forces and by combining creative talents they create unique handmade décor items, gifts as well as fashion accessories that are produced locally. “Our South African heritage serves as inspiration for our designs and contributes to the individuality of our products.” Products include handbags, beach bags, ponchos, table runners, paper placemats, iPad bags, aprons, braai bags and many more!

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Art History Time Line Roman Julius Caesar assassinated (44 b.c.); Augustus proclaimed Emperor (27 b.c.); Diocletian splits Empire (a.d. 292); Rome falls (a.d. 476)

(500 b.c– 476 a.d)

CHARACTARISTICS Roman Realism: practical and down to earth; the arch

Chief Artists and Major Work

Augustus of Primaporta, Colosseum, Trajan's Column, Pantheon

Roman art refers to the visual arts made in Ancient Rome and in the territories of the Roman Empire. Roman art includes architecture, painting, sculpture and mosaic work.

Luxury objects in metal-work, gem engraving, ivory carvings, and glass, are sometimes considered in modern terms to be minor forms of Roman art, although this would not necessarily have been the case for contemporaries.

Sculpture was perhaps considered as the highest form of art by Romans, but figure painting was also very highly regarded. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_art 40

The walls of the homes of wealthy Romans were often decorated with paintings.

These paintings were frescos painted directly on the walls.

Most of these paintings have been destroyed over time, but some of them were preserved in the city of Pompeii when it was buried by the eruption of a volcano.

Boscoreale Cup 2: Tiberius in Triumph. Kleiner, A History of Roman Art , p. 105: "The Tiberius cup shows on one side the emperor-to-be riding in a triumphal quadriga holding a laurel branch and an eagle-tipped scepter. Behind him is a state slave who places a wreath on Tiberius's head. The slave's job was also to whisper an admonition in the victorious general's ear as he paraded though Rome in glory as a Jupiter-like figure: "Remember, you are only mortal."

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This handout photo made available by the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) shows an aerial view of the main section of an ancient Roman mosaic which was revealed some 13 years after it was first discovered in the ruins of a 4th century AD building, on July 1, 2009 in Lod in central Israel.

The beautiful 1,700 year old mosaic floor, which is regarded as one of the most magnificent and largest ever revealed in Israel, was first, uncovered in 1996 during a project to upgrade the city's sewage system.

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Ancient Roman Mosaic Revealed In Israel The well-preserved mosaic covers an area of about 180 square meters and is composed of coloured carpets that depict in detail animals, birds, fish, a variety of flora and the sailing and merchant ships that were used at the time.

Big and small fish are seen in this detail from an intricate ancient Roman mosaic as it is, also revealed some 13 years after it was first discovered in the ruins of a 4th century AD building.

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Expressive arts therapy bridges the gap between the conscious and the unconscious mind. It can bring light to areas of therapy that are blocked, inhibited, and stuck, as well as bringing greater focus to those areas of concern. The primary focus is on the process, which allows a person to discover new insight and meaning that might not be achieved with traditional talk therapy. Appropriate for all ages, it can enhance a person’s emotional, spiritual, cognitive, and physical well-being. While no talent in the use of expressive arts is required, several modalities available within expressive arts therapy magnify and deepen the process.

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As a self-taught artist, she learned to paint by acute observation.

The unique character, sounds and smells from her youth on their farm in the Karibib District, taught her an appreciation for her surroundings, which she manage to capture in all her paintings.

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You can find him, Vincent Kaseke, in front of the Menlo Park Spar, every Saturday and Sunday. His display hangers are filled with charming little key rings.

Each individually handmade with care.

VINCENT KASEKE BORN: 8 AUGUST 1968 Vincent, originally a carpenter, started doing wire art in 1998, selling in and around Hatfield area. He started doing beaded wire art key rings in 2008, after shop owners in Hatfield asked them to move. Key rings are easier to move around. Shop owners, at the Menlo Park Spar Centre, are friendly and allowed him to sell from there. He describes to Chinese shop’s owner as a “good man”.

Vincent: “Chinese shop ~ Good man” Vincent can make any order, big or small, wire art or beaded wire art. You will find him in front of the Menlo Park Spar Centre or you can place an order on our web page: www.spectacularartsandcrafts.com.

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Vincent’s big dream is to became an event photographer.

This man is a friendly, hardworking, focused person.

An entrepreneur, who instead of complaining or giving into a criminal lifestyle, decided to create his own opportunities.

I believe that one day his dream will come true.

Business Pages 50 ~ 53

Business Model Canvas Next two columns explained

Business Q & A

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Our First Two Issues: Available for free on: http://issuu.com/soisdit/docs/how_it_is_summer_2015

See our first two issues for the explanation of Customer Segments & Value Proposition Custtomer Relations & Channels In this issue we will explain Key Partners & Key Activities http://6w2x.com/bm-mardi/bmc-canvasexplained.html https://www.udacity.com/course/viewer#!/c-ep245/l-48722304/m50

Business Partners may include: The meaning of the term is quite different from that implied in partnership, and it is because of the potential for confusion between the two that widespread use of 'business partner' has been discouraged at times in the past.

1)Suppliers 2)Customers 3)Agents 4)Resellers 5)Staff

Some Activities are outsourced and some recourses are acquired outside the enterprise.

Who or what can help you to achieve Key Activities, Customer Relations or increase your Income Revenue or Value Proposition‌ Who will help you deliver a better and unique product or service...

Sample: Key Partners for an artist may be: Galleries, Art Association, Printing Companies, Markets, Assistant, Sales Rep, Other Artist.

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What activities will help me to achieve better Customer Relations and better Income Revenue?

What activities do I need to reach the channels and improve my value proposition.

Key Activities Edgars ~ Fashion

American Swiss ~ Jewellery BMW ~ Motor Cars Dell ~ Computers

http:// www.alexandercowan.co m/business-modelcanvas-templates/

Your business model is the foundation of profitability.

No amount of leadership, hard

work or talent, fix a weak model.

I recommend mapping Key Partners to Key Activities. If an activity is key, it’s still part of your business model. This is a way to denote which specific Partners are handling various Key Activities for you.

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Business Advice

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Send us your business related question and we may answer it on this page‌

Anyone can decide one day to start operating as a business. All that person has to do is provide a product or service to another person that produces a profit to be "in business." While registering a business with the state or local government isn't necessarily required to complete business transactions, it is a smart choice for a new entrepreneur for a variety of reasons.

Establishing Business Bank Accounts You need to provide proof that your business is properly registered with the state to open a business bank account.

Getting Loans When you apply for small business loans, you're going to have to prove that you're actually a business.

Related Reading: What Do I Need to Get My Business License?

Reputation With Customers Customers and clients, especially people you've never worked with before, need assurance that you are a legitimate business.

Supplier Arrangements A registered business also makes you eligible to receive supplier discounts that you wouldn't normally receive as an unregistered operation.

Hiring Employees A business registration allows you to hire full-time employees and pay them in accordance to law. http://smallbusiness.chron.com/benefits-registering-business-532.html 53

Send us your Art questions and Johanna Prinsloo from Artkat Online Art Studio may answer your questions, in our next issue‌

Q: How can I make my paintings bright?

Brightness of a painting depends on the medium and technique you are using.

Less pigment and more fillers are used for cheaper paint.

The more dense your paint and dryer your pigment, the warmer your colour will be. The more translucent the paint, the cooler the colour will be.

Colour is a very intense subject. A short course on colour will give you a lifetime of value.

Every primary colour; red, yellow and blue; has a complementary colour; green, purple and orange. We call it complementary colour because it brightens the primary colour.

To bring out a green tree in the background, you will use a small amount of its complementary colour, in a thin line next to it.

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Crafts Q: What is the difference between a hot and cold water dye?

A: No difference in performance, but in application of the fixative and the temperature at which you dye the fabric.

Q: Can salt be used as a fixative when dyeing?

A: Use salt as a fixative for cotton fabrics, thread or yarns. As a general rule you should use 1 part salt to 16 parts water.

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Q Hot or cold dye which one should I use?

From a usage point of view, hot water and cold water dyes compare favourably in terms of efficacy and performance. Historically a certain school of thought has held that hot water dyes are stronger and brighter, but cold water dyes do not need to be applied cold as a matter of rule, and they perform extremely well at somewhat raised temperatures.

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Many artists use certificates of authenticity as a means of adding facts about an artwork, and to prove its authenticity.

The certificates contain information such as title, medium, date, signature, etc., which can possibly make an art buyer more comfortable with buying an artwork.

It is a document that the art collector can hold onto, and applied as proof of an artwork’s genuineness. There is no rule that says that an artists have to have certificates of authenticity, but they do add a layer of perceived value and trust for an artist, making artworks easier to sell.

The main problem with these documents is the ease of forgery.

Fake certificates with forged signatures are very easy to create these days. In the past there have been many cases of forgery of authentic documents.

This is why I recommend using as much factual information about the piece as possible, along with references to other places where the artwork resides.

If you are here looking for free certificate of authenticity templates, there are a couple resources at the end of this post. To find many more, click the image on the right.

I have listed some basic information to include in a certificate of authenticity, which will depend on the artwork, whether it is a sculpture, painting, drawing, or limited edition print. http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-make-certificate-of -authenticity.html 58

For an artist, a certificate of authenticity is used to show that an artwork is original, authentic and created by the artist.

A certificate of authenticity included with a sold piece would give buyers confidence in the artist’s work.

Some buyers are interested in certain artist’s work because they love the work but also in the hopes of the piece increasing in value after time.

If the collector ever chooses to resell a piece or get it appraised, a certificate of authenticity will be the appropriate document to prove that it is genuine authentic..

In my searches online, I have discovered many websites which offer templates for certificates of authenticity (COA), which can be downloaded or printed at a minimal price or even for free.

You may also be interested in reading our other article regarding certificates of authenticity:

http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-make-certificate-ofauthenticity.html

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How to Create a Certificate of Authenticity Include the title of the painting, drawing, sculpture, print, etc., and the name of the artist. (i.e This is to certify that this original oil painting entitled “Entwined� was painted by Graham Matthews) Add the medium. (i.e artist quality oil paint) State the materials used. (i.e Gesso primed stretched canvas, 200g) Some artists like to include a small image of the artwork on the certificate, although this is not necessary if there is a good description.

Have the name of the artist, and the year of creation included.

State the exact dimensions of the piece, and extra details if it is a limited edition.

Where the artwork was created, usually a country.

Whether it is an original or reproduction (print).

Create a certificate numbering or code system, and include a different number for each artwork. Record the code for your own records as well.

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Sign your full name in ink and include the date.

Include contact information (address and email), and the link for your art website. It may be a very good idea to include the link to where the artwork can be viewed online, to further authenticate that you are its creator.

Declare that all copyrights are retained by the artist, and that the artwork cannot be reproduced without consent from you.

Some artists like to rubber stamp their certificate for added authenticity.

Give brief instructions on how to care for the artwork.

If it is applicable, include extra information about the artwork, such as where it has been published, and where it has been exhibited.

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MOLLENAAR I was born in 1969 and grew up in Bloemfontein. I studied Architecture and after my studies moved to Cape Town where I started working as Architect in training. I worked in the profession for 10 years.

After my children were born I found the demands of the architectural and building industry too much and decided to take up my art again. I have always loved art and have been drawing and painting since I was a child. I mainly work in oils with a palette knife. https://www.facebook.com/yvettes.art.1?fref=ts http://www.southafricanartists.com/showartist.asp?

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“I have always loved art and have been drawing and painting

I love thick impasto work. My work leans to the more graphic side and I think it is the architectural influence.

I also love to do lino cuts and am experimenting with linos at the moment.

My earlier work was a lot more mono toned than now. I have just recently started to work in bold, bright colours.

I love painting fish! I live with my family, in Durbanville, Cape Town.

on and off since I was a child. I take my inspiration from nature. I enjoy vibrant colours and to express myself through them.�

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Melanie Brummer Speaker, Trainer, Writer, Textile Surface Design Currently resides in:Gauteng, South Africa Born in Johannesburg, South Africa I specialise in the field of organisational learning, leadership and diversity, using full colour experiential methods to create learning environments that lead to personal and collective change.

Current business books talk about how vital Innovation is to the economic survival of businesses today and how Innovation is driven by Creativity.

The business environment, with its structures and systems, is not conducive to creative thinking. They tell you what to wear, what to say and what to do, and then they ask you to be spontaneously creative on demand?

In the confusion of dual directives and mixed signals many people simply shut down, do less, and wait to see what happens.

During our deeply experiential activities, every participant is immersed in making something for themselves. The simple systems that we will put in place around the activity to create a Safe Play environment for everybody will ensure a happy outcome all round, no matter how sceptical the group.

By working on textiles that can be worn and used in the months that follow the event, we reinforce the message every time participants wear the garments, leaving them with a positive reference point that they can return to again and again.

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Let us lead your team through our Rainbow process and reap the benefits for your company when your staff becomes more productive as they let go of some of their stress and immerse themselves in the fun.

Groups that have fun playing together will also enjoy working together. Once they have learned to play creatively together they might apply a similar approach to solving challenges together.

I workshop and speak on a number of topics including: Peeling The Copyright Onion, Unlocking Your Creativity So You Want To Publish A Book Contact me today if you want me to come and change some minds. info@dyeandprints.co.za Contact details: M: +27835689150

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Make your own “hand made” doll(s), from recycled items.

Remember: Always be original!!!

Use other crafter’s products, as inspiration, to create your own unique doll(s).

Don’t forget to name your doll.

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13 June 2015 On this 28th year, WORLD DOLL DAY lands on it's original date of June 14th. Anyone around the world having any kind of World Doll Day event is welcome to join in.

Send an email with your activity, story, pictures, link or event details to: DollieCentral@hotmail.com List your event on www.DollShowUSA.com & share on DollShowUSA.com Facebook

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Drawing or painting of a fruit basket.

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Don’t forget to send us images of your work.

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Art for children in History Premises for understanding of importance of art for children were laid by J.-J. Rousseau (1712–78), J.H. Pestalozzi (1746–1827), John Ruskin (1819–1900), and Herbert Spencer (1820–1903).

Agenda of art education for children was discussed at the International Conference of Education 1884, held in London at the Health Exhibition. The discussion framework was largely shaped by the widespread of schools of design for professional training of children and youth in the UK, beginning from 1852. Some of the conference participants underlined importance of creativity, imaginations and special methodology for development of children's artistic skills. Ebenezer Cooke (1837–1913) has pointed out that "if a child follows its bent and draws animals its own way, in action, and repeats them, outlines them, and colours them too, he will produce a drawing which may be comparable to the archaic period of more than one historic school. “The proceedings of the conference, ed. by E. Cooke, were issued in the 1885–86 Journal of Education, published by the Society for the Development of the Science of Education. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_art 74

Please send us info regarding: Kids Artist and Crafters, under 18 years, in your school, art group, craft class, Sunday school. Any child who shows potential as an artist or crafter. For an questionnaire and parents permission, go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639554556151596/files/

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We will work closely with the Department of Small Business Development to ensure that cultural entrepreneurs can start their creative enterprises with no red tape and ensure that artists are the beneficiaries of incentives earmarked for small businesses.

In order to build the creative economy country-wide and foster social cohesion, the Department of Arts and Culture supports 22 national and regional festivals in all Provinces, including the Diamonds and Dorings Festival in Kimberley, the MACUFE Festival in Bloemfontein, the Calabash Festival in Mahikeng, the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, and the Sixties Festival in Mpumalanga, that create significant platforms. www.dac.gov.za Grahamstown has been associated with carnivals and festivals for more than 180 years as British immigrants established the tradition of celebrating landmark anniversaries

https://www.nationalartsfestival.co.za/ When a movement gained ground last century to erect a memorial to these pioneers it was agreed that it should be a “living� monument presenting festivals, conferences and other gatherings.

An Inaugural Festival was held in 1974 when the 1820 Settlers National Monument was officially opened, with the exception of 1975, a festival has been organised every year since then. The Festival was a project of the Grahamstown Foundation for 28 years and in 2002 became a Section 21 Company with an independent board of directors.

It however still operates out of the 1820 Settlers National Monument where it rents office space and the performance facilities.

From the beginning the programme was not confined to one venue, other facilities in the city were also used. A trend that developed as the Festival grew and today approximately 50 venues are scattered throughout the Grahamstown area.

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Morgan Bay Footprints Festival 2015 Eastern Cape, Morgan Bay Festivals - Eastern Cape - Morgan Bay

When: Friday 29 May—Sunday 31 May, 2015 Where: Beachfront, Morgan Bay, Eastern Cape Description: Head to Morgan Bay on South Africa's Wild Coast for the Morgan Bay Footprints Festival on 29—31 May 2015. Building on the success of the 2014 event, the festival will include live music, comedy, a craft market, circus performers, and a host of activities, plus plenty of food and drink.

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Enjoy the views of the beautiful False Bay coastline as you wind your way along Boyes Drive to the scenic town of Kalk Bay.

One of the most popular destinations along the False Bay seaboard, Kalk Bay’s main road is packed with antique stores, coffee shops, galleries, gift shops, second-hand bookstores and restaurants.

Essentially a fishing village, Kalk Bay is still a lively working harbour and one of the best places to buy fresh fish straight off the boat. It’s also a great place to take photographs – it’s almost impossible to take a bad picture here!

Kalk Bay is a fun place to hang out and makes for a great day trip from Cape Town. It’s also known for its excellent choice of restaurants.

For the best fish and chips this side of the mountain try: Kalky’s at the harbour, +27 (0)21 788 1726. It’s also worth visiting the excellent Olympia Café and Deli, +27 (0)21 788 6396, on Main Road.

The Brass Bell, +27 (0)21 788 5455/6, is a Kalk Bay institution, sitting adjacent to the Kalk Bay Harbour – you’re literally on top of the ocean. Eating oysters and drinking G&Ts as you salute the sunset is compulsory on any decent itinerary.

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When evening comes, there’s lots on offer in Kalk Bay – make sure you pop into Cape To Cuba along Main Road, +27 (0) 21 788 1556. It’s all mojitos and Che Guevara attitudes.

Why not book your space at the tango classes held there on Wednesdays?

During whale season, usually between May and October, Kalk Bay is the perfect place to be – take a stroll up Boyes Drive and check out the southern right whales as they frolic in the waves below.

If you’d like to spend the night there’s loads of accommodation available, including excellent bed & breakfasts and guesthouses.

Contact Cape Town Tourism on +27 (0)21 487 6800 to help you make a booking or email us at info@capetown.travel http://www.capetown.travel/attractions/entry/ kalk_bay_harbour_main_road_and_boyes_drive

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Bleach painting is fun, easy and an inexpensive way to play with fabric dying. I know you will love the results!!!

Our blogger, Jill of Luna, decided on a simple tank top with the phrase: “We are made of stars”, which is adopted from a famous Carl Sagan quote.

PLEASE NOTE: BLEACH IS TOXIC. BE CAREFUL AND KEEP IT OUT OF REACH ROM CHILDREN. PROTECT YOUR EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE BLEACH—WEAR GLOVES. BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!

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YOU WILL NEED FABRIC SAFE HOUSE HOLD BLEACH INEXPENSIVE SYNTHITIC BRISTLE PAINT BRUSH A GLASS OR CERAMIC BOWL DARK COLOURED COTTON BLEND TOP WHITE TOWEL OR RAG WHITE CHALK AND CARDBOARD Follow the link for instructions and ideas. http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/03/bleach-painting-ontextiles-diy.html 85

The South African National Association

for the Visual Arts (SANAVA) SANAVA is the oldest, constitutionally established, most representative, national non-governmental association for the promotion of the visual arts in South Africa, its origin dating back to 1851 when the Cape Fine Arts Society (CFAS) was established.

Over the years, the Society has grown to become a national body of artists and lovers of the visual arts. The organisation proved its resilience despite several war-time situations and challenges of an economic, financial, social and political nature. Several name changes were due to follow: in 1871 it became the South African Fine Arts Association (SAFAA), in 1945 the South African Association of Arts (SAAA), and in 1998 the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA). Despite the name changes, the Association basically retained the same objectives as reflected in the original Constitution, that of promoting the visual arts in its widest context. One of SANAVA’s major objectives concerning the development of artists relates to the administration of three fully equipped artists’ studios, in the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, France. These were acquired during the early 1990s in terms of an occupational rights agreement, valid till 2060.

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Contact Us SANAVA P O Box 14176 Hatfield 0184 website: www.sanava.co.za

Yvonne Burns is Emeritus Professor at Unisa's School of Law. Her doctoral thesis is entitled "Freedom of the Press: A Comparative Legal Survey." This involved research into press law in Germany, England and America as well as an in-depth study of press law in South Africa.

During her 30 years at Unisa Yvonne lectured in Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Interpretation of Statutes and Indigenous Law. She published a textbook on Media Law followed by three editions of Communications Law, the latest edition of which is to appear in March 2015. The first edition of Administrative Law, which was written in 1998, was awarded the Chancellor's prize for research by Unisa. Three further editions were published.

Yvonne was admitted as an advocate of the High Court Gauteng Provincial Division - and gained a lot of experience in criminal trials when she acted as an assessor with Judge Edward Stafford.

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We started Eco Rafters to keep our creative minds and willing hands busy.

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We are two young, innovative Interior Designers.

Whilst working and studying we started our own company called Eco Rafters. Sustainable and eco-friendly design became a very important aspect over the last few years. Except for being a necessity, sustainable and eco-friendly designs became a very fashionable trend. This trend opened up a gap in the market where re-used and recyclable materials are suitable for furniture design. Wood has always been and will always be an aesthetic and sustainable material for the design industry. We started Eco Rafters to keep our creative minds and willing hands busy. We have fresh ideas and concepts that will suit many designs and styles. http://ecorafters.com/ 89

Craft Courses With each course booked you receive a "Starter Kit" with all the basics that you need to learn the craft. Each course runs over a 6 week period and each week you purchase whichever item you fancy or you can purchase an item that is "time-consuming" and work on it over 2-3 weeks. i.e Underglazing Course - In the first lesson you could purchase a bowl and choose a detailed pattern to paint on it - you can choose to work on the same bowl for as many lessons you want to - or you could carry on at home and start something new in the 2nd week ....

The CHOICE is entirely YOURS!!

The following courses are now available: DRY-BRUSHING: Cost of Course - R450.00 Course includes... - 6 lessons (2hrs per week for 6 weeks) - 17 Paints (50ml) - 7 Brushes in a brush holder - 250ml Amazing Glaze UNDERGLAZING: Cost of Course - R650.00 Course includes...

- 6 lessons (2hrs per week for 6 weeks) - 17 Paints (25ml) - 6 Brushes in a brush holder - Sanding Mat; Carbon; Pencil & Paint palette.

Also Decoupage and Mosaic Workshops include: Ceramic Painting —Underglaze, Decorative Painting, Scrap booking and Fabric Painting

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Ceramic Craft Studio is born!

In 1999 I discovered blank ceramics which provided me with more of a challenge with the added benefit of my craft becoming functional. My passion for ceramics grew and by 2002 we had purchased a kiln and some moulds. I realised a need in the ceramic craft industry for a "friendly, inspiring & one-stop shop"...

Ceramic Craft Studio was born!

Contact Details Physical Address 673 Main Road, Northdene, Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Postal Address PO Box 34068, Northdene, 4064

During the next 8 years, Ceramic Craft Studio grew from "craft" to "craft".

We expanded our range of craft supplies to include Wooden blanks; Scrapbooking; Fabric Painting; Decoupage; Decorative Painting and Mosaics... and all the while still continuing & growing the manufacturing of ceramics.

Telephone: +27 (0) 31 708 2519 Fax: +27 (0) 31 708 6471 Email: susan@ceramiccraftstudio.co.za

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The Story of Artvark Gallery Artvark was founded in 1991, Johannesburg South Africa.

The core of the “company” was the handmade cutlery initiated

by Theresa Jo - an artist with a Fine Art degree majoring, in jewellery at the University of Stellenbosch and CP Wessels, a designer, previously a film maker and a student of architecture at the University of Natal.

Relocating to Kalk Bay took place in 1998 where Artvark Gallery and a manufacturing studio in Retreat for Artvark’s steel range were established.

Artvark Gallery is classic and contemporary with a keen eye for folk art, specialising in paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, crafts and unique custom made steel works.

It has been a long time favourite of Cape Town art lovers and tourists visiting Kalk Bay’s galleries.

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Artvark Gallery contributes towards the development, investment and management of creative and artistic resources for the benefit of the whole community and its visitors.

The works showcased in the gallery are an excellent representation of the art and culture of a diversified South Africa which contributes to the promotion of classic and contemporary Southern African art. This establishes, promotes and develops visual literacy that one can explore, discover and personally enjoy. Artvark caters to the emotional and stylish needs as well as desires of our clients, and will always deliver on uniqueness, quality, creativity and a fun-filled atmosphere. http://www.artvark.org/ag3nt/ system/cat104.php?catID=122 93

…I wrote two books in an effort to keep me sane... …but it was not enough… … there were images… …and fantasies… …and experiences… that I could not express in words.

These images and fantasies and experiences also needed to be shared …so I used a pencil and white paper to unleash them from my mind…

I am not a writer….. I am not a painter… I am not really an artist locked into my own body I create with my left hand ... motionless and without a voice I am still a man on the move…

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

This issue of How it is… (Spectacular) is dedicated to Dr. Cival Mills and his art.

Dr. Cival Mills and his art, is an inspiration for all.

His message: “Never… never… give up!”

In the face of this seemingly impossible disease, Dr. Mills wrote a book called: “This Too Will Pass” in which he described his physical and emotional ordeal. This was done, using only his left thumb, on a computer programme specifically designed for him. Dr Mills proceeded to do many more wonderful things, including creating the drawings shown on page 95, He sadly passed away on 3 April 2015.

A true inspiration to us all…..

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