…in memory of craft[sic]

The Bag Factory About Art Programme presents:

…in memory of craft[sic]

A series of workshops and lectures will be presented by a panel of young and dynamic creatives. The theme revolves around process and creation set against issues of identity and location within the city of Johannesburg. The results of the workshops will be showcased in an exhibition opening on the 27th of August at The Bag Factory, Fordsburg Artist's Studios at 18:00

Venue : The Bag Factory Artist's Studios, 10 Mahlatini Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg

Dates : 15th August - 29th August

Cost : R100 all inclusive

The panel:

Nontsikelelo “Lolo” Veleko: Photographer

Athi-Patra Ruga: Multimedia fashion Illustrator

Kudzinai Chiurai: Visual artist/painter

George Mahashe: Documentary photographer

To book for participation please contact either The Bag Factory, Bronwyn Lace or Bianca Nobanda (details below)

Duration of the course: 15th August – 29th August 2007

15th August - George Mahashe - Lecture and Q&A (15:00 - 17:00)

16th August - George Mahashe - Work shop (15:00 - 17:00)

17th August - Kudanai Chuirai - Lecture and Q&A (18:00 - 20:00)

18th August - Kudzanai Chuirai - Workshop (15:00 - 17:00)

20th August - Nontsikelelo “ Lolo” Veleko - Lecture and Q&A (18:00 - 20:00)

21st August - Athi-Patra Ruga - Lecture and Q&A (15:00 - 17:00)

22st August - Athi-Patra - Workshop (15:00 - 17:00)

23rd August - Kudzi-Athi-George-Lolo - Fash-off!!! (12:00 - late) Participants will be asked to come with digital and analog cameras for a photoshoot.

24th August - All Panel members for a open discussion and review of works produced during workshops

27th August - Exhibitions opens

QUERIES

Bianca Nobanda
(0784505684)

Bronwyn Lace
(0832844726)

The Bag Factory
Tel (011) 834 9181