Lois Bloch

Lois is an Educational Psychologist, working in a local Primary School. Her passion is to facilitate creative spaces in which children access their own magic and confidence. Having worked with her own Art processes for many years, she strives to bring new ideas and to break through self-limiting beliefs about how Art manifests on the page.

Lwandiso Botozo

Lwandiso is a Master’s in Fine Arts graduate from the University of Stellenbosch. In his own art, he draws on his multicultural upbringing and the vibrancy of his community in Khayamandi. Lwandiso seeks to spark conversation through his art, and his approach to teaching is much the same.

Anthony Cawood

Anthony is an artist and art facilitator working with various outreach projects throughout the last two decades. Anthony has also worked with Ruth Prowse School of Art, Thupelo, Triangle Tanzania, Zeitz MOCAA, Bag Factory and Greatmore studios. Anthony has exhibited his own work at the AVA, Irma Stern Museum, SMAC and more.

Phumelele Guma

Phumelele is a young creative based in Khayelitsha. He is a Fine Arts Graduate who received his diploma from the Ruth Prowse School of Art. Alongside OAP, Phumie also assists Zeitz MOCAA with exhibition production. He is passionate about working with the youth and giving back to his community.

Xabiso Nobathana

Selvin November

Selvin is a painter who creates work centred on themes of globalisation, identity and memory. Selvin’s first memory of art comes from when he was 7 years old. He quickly realised the value of art to inspire people, and carries that passion with him when teaching.

Akhona Mposelwa

Akhona is a dedicated Community Art Facilitator who is passionate about empowering children’s emotional well-being through the transformative power of art. Her mission is to provide a safe, creative space for children to explore, express, and strengthen their emotional foundation, paving the way for a brighter, more confident future.

Khaya Sineyile

Khaya is a practising artist working in the figurative and abstract genres. Central to Khaya’s art making and teaching approach are the key elements of his Xhosa culture: ‘Ubuntu’ (I am because we are), rituals and ceremonies, and ‘Ubuntu Batho’ (humanity towards others).

Senzo Tiko

Senzo Ayabulela Tiko is a visual artist based in New Crossroads (Nyanga). He has a deep-rooted connection to his surroundings. His artistic expression finds its inspiration in the world around him, particularly the stories and struggles of the people. This sense of connection and community is integral to his teaching approach.

Jill Wenman

Jill has qualifications in art and in psychology. She has worked as a teacher for multiple decades, and still loves it. She previously worked for the Primary Open Pathway Trust, an NGO for some years, and for the last 25 years has run a small art studio from home.