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.

Asemahle Nadopi

I have both a National Diploma & an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts obtained from Walter Sisulu University and have PGCE from the University of Cape Town.
I am a passionate and dedicated Visual Arts teacher with experience in guiding learners to explore their creativity, develop technical skills, and engage critically with art theory. Skilled at creating inclusive, engaging, and hands-on learning environments that encourage learners to express themselves while understanding broader social, cultural, and historical contexts of art.

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.

Indiego Botha

Indiego Botha is a non-binary artist based in Cape Town, working primarily in printmaking. Originally a poet, they fuse spoken word with visual art to create Afrocentric, spiritual pieces that explore the mysteries of reality and spirituality.  Trained in art and design, specializing in printmaking, graphic design, drawing, and art history – Indiego now works at the Centre for Art Education at Zeitz MOCAA and with the Orange Art Project. They also design pearl-adorned fashion garments, one of which debuted at Men’s Fashion Week 2024, marking their entry into fashion as an extension of their artistic practice.

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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.

Siphokazi Mtengwane

Siphokazi Mtengwane is an Art Facilitator with a background in Fine Arts and is a qualified Visual Arts teacher. She is passionate about education and creating a safe, collaborative space where children feel supported to explore and express themselves.

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.

Josi Frater

Josi Frater loves bright colours. She has been attending art and craft classes after work for years. She is grateful to the children, their friendship and the way they teach her about art.

Anathi Tyawa

I was born in Cape Town and raised near Khayelitsha, where I began painting portraits at seven. After studying at the Peter Clarke Art Centre, I developed a lasting passion for oil painting. My work explores culture as storytelling—connecting people to themselves and their communities. I’ve taught with the iBhabhathane Project, curated for Iziko Museum’s Western Cape Matric Exhibition, and exhibited at Zeitz MOCAA. Today, I lead weekly workshops for the Orange Art Project in Khayamandi, sharing my love of art with children.