Kamersvol Geskenke 2014

A Gift of Design - by Leandri De Kock

If you haven’t been to Kamersvol Geskenke (better known as simply “Kamers”), you’ve been missing out. 
Haven’t heard of it? You've been hiding! And you're in luck, because there is still a chance for you to experience this amazing event in 2014! 

First, let me tell you a little bit about it.

The project first started in 2003 in Stellenbosch when a group of close friends vacated their home to literally create “kamers vol geskenke” (rooms filled with gifts), starting with only 40 exhibitors. But this has never been and never will be your average craft market. Kamers is fully run by women and the event showcases only the best of the best since it has grown exponentially bigger every year. 
Application to be an exhibitor is also not just a walk in the park, and exhibitors have to comply with very specific and strict criteria. Kamers showcases new and fresh talent to sell unique things that you wouldn’t find anywhere else, including home ware, furniture, art, decor, jewelry, clothing and cosmetics. Therefore, when you come to Kamers, expect the exhibitions and stalls to be locally manufactured, original, fresh, different, inspirational and exciting. And if that isn’t a mouthful, don’t get me started on the food and, most importantly, the wine. So while enjoying some live music, grab a freshly made gourmet pizza and a glass (or a bottle) of wine.

Since Kamers has moved to bigger event spaces such as Webersburg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, it has started supporting various initiatives as it has grown, giving more opportunities to young entrepreneurs to showcase their work. Most recently Kamers collaborated with the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) at the Castle of Good Hope as part of the Word Design Capital Cape Town 2014 initiative, creating a smaller version of the usual pop-up retail event. This took place in the beginning of June this year, but if you missed it, there is still the opportunity to attend the larger scale events later this year at the two beautiful locations. 

Now that you’ve heard of it, be sure not to miss this amazing project!
Stellenbosch: Webersburg Wine Estate 4-9 November 
Irene, Pretoria: Open Window 2-7 December

You can grab a copy of the 2014 Product Review by visiting: blog.kamersvol.com 

Keep up to date with Kamers here:
www.facebook.com/Kamersvol 
www.kamersvol.com

Touch Wood Designs and Jewelry

Touch Wood Designs

Natalie Wood spends her time making one-of-a-kind jewelry by hand. Her passion for making crafts has grown from a young age. Always fascinated by beautiful objects her pieces are created with an essence of nature and elements of surprise.

Situated in Somerset West, Cape Town, Touch Wood Designs brings a smile to any lady’s face which of course, inspires Natalie to pursue her passion.

Natalie’s friends would touch wood and afterward touch Natalie for luck hence, the name Touch Wood and surely enough her surname is Wood too. 

Natalie is sure to be able to cater to every woman’s style and needs. Natalie says “My jewelry varies to all categories in jewelry accessories.” 

Her work is mostly beaded jewelry with a significant style to every piece she makes and lastly, Natalie loves bringing joy into people’s lives through her work.

Go on and touch wood here: 

https://www.facebook.com/touchwoodjewellerynw

 touchwoodjewellerynw

"Handmade jewelry created with love and thought, designed by Natalie Wood :), and other jewelry at bargain prices."

A Glowing Craft - Lighting by Heath Nash

Heath Nash has an extremely creative side to him and this is seen in his design work. He just makes really cool things!

With every lamp that he makes, his signature is always unique. Heath Nash was credited with a Arts major at UCT in Cape Town, and has since then, decided to branch out into interior crafts, wiring, binding, and has explored many other methods of creative crafts. 

Heath has the ability to make something magnificent out of your home with objects you call ‘rubbish’ made from old plastic bottles
He sparks a very beautiful culture which creates real South African passion and unity. 
This you can enjoy with a warm glow in the comfort of your own home.

Read his story here: http://www.heathnash.com/story.php