CCDI Handmade Collection 2012 Crafting innovation and creativity in the Western Cape The global craft sector, which includes ceramics and bead • Business Support offers one-on-one mentoring, counselling products, wire works, wood sculptures, textiles and much more, and advice services to help businesses improve their efficiency is worth a massive R24 billion worldwide. The South African and profitability and it provides an extensive menu of seminars, government is eager to grow our slice of this cake and in the workshops and accredited courses to build innovation, business process grow thelocal economy and support job creation. management, production and marketing skills for creative entrepreneurs. To support this strategy, the Western Cape provincial government, along with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and national • Market Support helps craft producers define and reach their government, established the Cape Craft and Design Institute niche markets through a diverse range of market platforms (CCDI). including local craft markets, consumer shows, retail outlets and national and international trade shows. It also provides an order Now 10 years old, the CCDI has become an international bench- facilitation service to match buyers to producers and help ‘close mark of excellence in craft sector development. Its mission to the deal’. build profitable enterprises with marketable products for global markets in an enabled environment, has ensured that it provides Continuous improvements, a culture of learning and notable demand-led and business-focused activities to a burgeoning successes have made the CCDI a hub of efficacy and innovative industry in the province. thinking. It is one of the largest and most successful of the provinces’ Sector Development Agencies, often sharing its From a base of 63 craft producers on its database in 2001, the expertise with emerging organisations. It is now a catalyst for CCDI now provides support and services to over 2 500 enterprises, sustainable enterprise development and is making a real difference which provide jobs and income to over 12 000 people. It not to the socio-economic landscape of the Western Cape. only supports craft producers and craft businesses in Cape Town, where it has its headquarters, but throughout the Western Cape – A cornerstone of the CCDI’s success is its willingness to partner the Karoo, Overberg, Winelands, West Coast and Eden District. with and collaborate across the value chain of the sector and to make linkages across the South African economy. If you have The Institute has three core programmes: any ideas or suggestions, please contact us. • Product Support provides a well-resourced ‘workshop’ environment equipped with a wide range of tools and technology, as well as www.capecraftanddesign.org.za | [email protected] skilled staff, to help craft producers develop and refine existing T (021) 461 1488 products and prototype new ones. CCDI, 75 Harrington Street, The Fringe, Cape Town CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 1 The CCDI 2012 Handmade Collection - showcases flair and innovation Welcome to the fourth CCDI Handmade Collection - a the number of submissions,” said Bart Verveckken. “We selection of handmade objects that echoes, reflects can also observe a steady improvement in the quality BART VERVECKKEN, and predicts the year 2012. of the submissions over the years. The panel has always head of department, Industrial Design, Cape looked for products that are not only very well made, Peninsula University of Technology, The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), one of the but have a strong visual or conceptual appeal; objects anchor tenants in The Fringe Innovation District, annually with a wow factor. That’s why a strong criterion for selection presents a collection of handmade products from the is the degree of innovation presented in the work. This will Western Cape. The latest, fourth edition showcases the ensure freshness in the work produced in the Western Cape increasing sophistication and talent of the province’s and allow our craft producers to explore new markets.” craft producers and designer makers. “Local industry and craft are becoming part of bigger LAUREEN ROSSOUW, From the 264 entries this year, 67 outstanding items made business’s plans,” said Laureen Rossouw. South African editor, Elle Decoration by 61 craft enterprises were selected by a selection designers are becoming more aware of the rich resources panel drawn from design, media and retail. The judges of crafts in South Africa and are starting to collaborate have chosen an evocative 2012 Collection that ranges with craft producers to produce unique contemporary from ceramics and textiles, to glassware and upcycled South African designs. This is a movement which I think materials, to high quality bamboo sunglasses and should be encouraged from both sides.” photograph frames created from old-fashioned wooden tennis racquet presses. “Given Cape Town’s nomination as World Design Capital MARGIE ROBERTSON, owner of high-end 2014, there is renewed interest locally and from around store, Africa Nova. The panel, consisting of CCDI chairperson Bart Verveckken, the world in our creative people and products,” said Elle Decoration editor Laureen Rossouw, Margie Robertson CCDI executive director Erica Elk. “The Handmade of gallery Africa Nova, Mokena Makeka of Makeka Design Collection is a wonderful opportunity for craft producers Lab, and CCDI executive director Erica Elk, adopted an and designer makers to show just how bold and skilled extremely rigorous approach, choosing only the most they can be.” inventive, contemporary and finely finished pieces. MOKENA MAKEKA, The Handmade Collection was launched in 2009 from architect, Makeka The judges sought originality, innovation, local distinctiveness, the foundation of a number of themed exhibitions curated Design Lab. integrity and skill in the chosen craft or design area. The by the CCDI since 2003, which had proved the value of only limits were that the final product must not measure an exhibition as a motivation to encourage producers more than 1x1x1 metres. and designers to stretch their creative boundaries and develop new products. The Collection provides a platform “Having been involved in the selection of the CCDI for the CCDI to regularly showcase the best handcraft Handmade collection for a number of years, I’m very of the province. ERICA ELK, executive pleased to say that we can observe a steady increase in director, Cape Craft & Design Institute 2 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 CCDI Handmade Collection 2012 CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 3 alphabetical index Afrika Yetu 13 Lobotoy-me 33 Amanda Marais 38 Love Lolla 26 Amy Rusch 25 Maid in Africa 20 Ars Longa Studio 24 Maid in Africa 32 Artistic Wood Turnings 10 Maike Valcarcel 41 bbellamy & bbellamy 8 Master Wires & Bead Craft 32 Bright Ideas Wire Arts and Crafts cc 18 Matblac 43 Cappuccino Sandals 7 Natasha Stipinovich (handheld) 6 Crimson Love Art & Design 7 Nicolas Lehmann Art 35 Cygnet Marketing Trading & Personality Pens 42 Nikki Christodoulides 10 Daan Samuels Craftworks 12 NoTwoSnowflakes 40 Dreamchair 16 Nuno 9 drift furniture 14 Odd Enjinears 17 Driftwood Creations 11 Play Play Productions cc (SMINK) 19 Fabricnation 6 Recreate 27 Firepetals 38 Richard Monareng Art Ceramics 13 Gibson Daylight Creations 36 Rustig 34 Gina’s Studio 30 Saks Corner 21 GROG Ceramic Studio 25 Samuel Damons 16 Hennie Meyer Ceramics 17 Serpentine 27 Indigi Designs 22 Serpentine 33 Ingrid’s Glass Gallery 21 Sithabe African Craft 24 Jan Douglas 12 Soanesbury 34 Jane McIlleron 40 S*mod-a-tyre 41 Jeanette Gibson 35 Stoor Ceramics 9 JesseJames 20 Sophie’s Craft 42 JesseJames 43 Teabag Jewellery 39 Kendal Warren Ceramics 18 The Botany Project 28 Kendal Warren Ceramics 28 The Lovely Ones 39 Khanya Craft 26 Thys Carstens 8 Kreations 36 To Bead Africa 11 Leon Kroukamp 19 www.markhilltout.com 29 Lisa Firer Ceramics 29 4 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 earth Natasha Stipinovich (handheld) Natasha Stipinovich 083 431 3223 [email protected] Kente Vessel II Ceramic R5 400 Hand-built earthenware ceramic with underglaze. Working with colour and pattern inspiration from a Kente cloth, to produce a contemporary piece with a rich African palette. The artist trans- lates her inspiration into a colour concept drawing and from there it is an organic and intuitive process. Natasha works on the stoep of her home in Glencairn, enjoying the ocean view. She trained as an architect and worked in the luxury residential sector, later teaching interior design at a tertiary level. She enjoys making pieces that will enrich interior and garden spaces and people’s sense of home – “making beautiful things, making things beautiful”. Her explorations with clay began many years ago, but it was only in 2011 that she began making pieces to sell. Fabricnation Jane Solomon 021 448 3934 072 624 5293 [email protected] www.fabricnation.co.za Our Birds/Liliaceae Cushions Printed and found fabrics, appliqué and stitching R1 200/set of two cushions The Our Birds/Liliaceae cushions combine Fabricnation offcuts with found textiles. The fabrics are appliquéd and stitched to- gether to give new life to old ‘lappies’. Jane Solomon is a designer, skills trainer and workshop facilitator. Her work includes the design of art-making processes, learning materials and textiles (Fabricnation) and the facilitation of community-based workshops where creativity is used as a tool for income generation, transformation and self-empowerment. 6