Join a passionate community of creators and artisans,where tradition meets innovation. Discover new skills, Refine your craft
Sustainable Crafting – Keeping the Craft Alive
At the Drakensberg Fibre Festival, we celebrate craftsmanship that stands the test of time. This is where tradition meets innovation, where fibre artists and creators gather to explore premium materials, master new techniques, and connect with a community that values quality and creativity.
Discover a curated selection of high-quality fibres, expertly designed tools, and hands-on workshops that refine your skills and push the boundaries of your craft. Whether you’re a passionate hobbyist or an experienced artisan, this festival offers the inspiration, knowledge, and connections to take your work to the next level.
Elevate your craft. Be a part of something bigger.
1. Elaine Barnard
• Class: A Vase of Everlasting Felt Flowers
• Description: A creative class focusing on making everlasting felt flowers.
2. Glynis Brooke
• Class: Weaving on Rigid Heddle and Table Looms
• Description: Learn weaving techniques using rigid heddle and table looms.
3. Adrienne Antonites and Irene Maxton
• Class: Beginners Punch Needle
• Description: An introduction to the punch needle technique for beginners.
4. Mariana Combrinck
• Class: Beads, Buttons & Bowls: The Art of Everyday Creations
• Description: A creative workshop exploring artistic everyday crafts.
5. Ira Bekker
• Class: Botanical Dyeing & Natural Printmaking on Fabric
• Description: Learn natural dyeing and printmaking techniques on fabric.
1. Elaine Barnard
• Class: Creating Incredible Trees (2-hour class)
• Description: A hands-on workshop to create artistic tree sculptures.
2. Ira Bekker
• Class: Botanical Dyeing & Natural Printmaking on Fabric
• Description: Learn natural dyeing and printmaking techniques on fabric.
3. Glynis Brooke
• Class: Weaving on Rigid Heddle and Table Looms
• Description: Hands-on weaving experience using rigid heddle and table looms.
4. Mariana Combrinck
• Class: Beads, Buttons & Bowls: The Art of Everyday Creations
• Description: A creative workshop exploring artistic everyday crafts.
5. Adrienne Antonites and Irene Maxton
• Class: Nuno Silk/Merino Felted Scarf
• Description: Learn the art of felting with silk and merino wool to create scarves.
1. Elaine Barnard
• Class: Creative Handmade Fabric Beads (morning only)
• Description: Learn to create unique fabric beads with a hands-on crafting approach.
2. Ira Bekker
• Class: Botanical Dyeing & Natural Printmaking with Wool
• Description: Explore natural dyeing and printmaking techniques using wool.
3. Glynis Brooke
• Class: Weaving on Rigid Heddle and Table Looms
• Description: Hands-on weaving experience using rigid heddle and table looms.
4. Mariana Combrinck
• Class: Beads, Buttons & Bowls: The Art of Everyday Creations
• Description: A creative workshop exploring artistic everyday crafts.
5. Adrienne Antonites and Irene Maxton
• Class: Crochet (TBA)
• Description: A crochet session (topic to be announced).
1. Ira Bekker
• Class: Botanical Dyeing & Natural Printmaking with Wool
• Description: Continue exploring natural dyeing and printmaking techniques using wool.
2. Glynis Brooke
• Class: Weaving on Rigid Heddle and Table Looms
• Description: Hands-on weaving experience using rigid heddle and table looms.
3. Mariana Combrinck
• Class: Beads, Buttons & Bowls: The Art of Everyday Creations (REPEAT)
• Description: A repeat session of the creative workshop exploring artistic everyday crafts.
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