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PIECE BY PIECE: Artist Karien Myburgh dedicates exhibition to mosaic art

Obtaining her art degree from North West University, East London resident Karien Myburgh has always loved ceramics and tiles. And to show East London just how much, she is dedicating an entire exhibition to mosaic art this month. Running from March 15 at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery, the exhibition will see more than 30 detailed mosaic artworks from 18 local artists, including Myburgh.

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Hook'd on sewing

Sewing up a storm for friends and family, East London resident Jeanette Hookins has always loved gifting her creations to others.

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Artist celebrates two decades of painting with first solo exhibition

Celebrating her 54th birthday and 20 years of painting, local artist Deidré Howarth is preparing to share a range of her work at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery later in January. From failing art in grade 9 and letting go of the dream for a number of years, Howarth is now excited to showcase 30 of her original pieces.

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Herbie and family determined to help

Beacon Bay resident Jessica Macdonald, her toddler Maia and their one-eyed rescue dog Dobby have been handing out food and drink to those in need during their weekly morning walks during lockdown. The East London family has dubbed themselves “Herbie’s Helping Hand” because two-year-old Maia owns a VW Beetle pedal car replica of the one made famous by the Herbie movies.

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Lodge with a difference on the forest's edge

Leaving East London on a rainy Friday afternoon and arriving at The Shire Eco Lodge about an hour-and-a-half later was a pleasure.

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The fine art of spreading Christmas cheer

A cute reindeer bauble made from a light bulb, a pine cone turned into a charismatic gnome and a few pegs fashioned into a snowflake-like wreath.These are just some of the colourful, offbeat Christmas decorations crafted by East London resident Jackie Hammond

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Author's reflections during lockdown turn into anthology

What began as a way to stay inspired during the lockdown in 2020 has blossomed into an unexpected achievement for East London’s Pralene Mahabir. The self-published children’s book author hasrecently launched her first poetry anthology, titled 21.

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Fresh life for Chintsa East C Club

Once a well-loved entertainment and event venue, the Chintsa East C Club has not welcomed guests in years ... until now. Reopening as Just Fired on November 4, the venue is under new management and back in action — with a few changes and additions. The vision behind Just Fired was inspired by Warren Daines and Natalie Broodryk, who bought the Old C Club property from the late Neil Buckland after lengthy negotiations.

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Teenager's creative spirit helps her business to expand

Starting her first little business when she was just seven years old, Stirling High School pupil Olivia Smallie has continued to fuel her entrepreneurial spirit into her teens.

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East London artist stays true to her first love

Falling in love with art in a pottery class as a five-year-old, Komani-born Maxie Steenkamp has not looked back since.Moving to East London in 1994 to study fine art at the local branch of the PE Technikon, Steenkamp, now a graphic, web designer and social media manager, spends every free moment working with clay, paint or pencils.

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