Nieu Bethesda Artists

Ware on Earth Ceramics

 
Charmaine Haines is prominently established in the South African ceramics scene.
 
Her work forms part of numerous art collections and she has been selected to represent South Africa at international exhibitions.
 
Working within the realm of figurative clay, Haines uses both abstract and stylised symbols and motives to embellish both her sculptural and utility forms.

Martin Haines

Studio potter living in Nieu-Bethesda producing a range of handmade flatware i.e. plates and platters, also specializing in the production of tiles.

He works mainly in the colours of blue and white inspired by traditional early European porcelain namely Delftware.

Frans Boekkooi Studio & Heidi’s Gallery

 

Frans Boekkooi’s Sculpture Studio and Heidi’s Gallery next to the brewery. 

Meet this acclaimed artist and see work by other Eastern Cape artists in the adjoining gallery.

Frans Boekkooi was introduced to sculpture at the age of fourteen and won his first major sculpture award (ATKV) at sixteen. He received the ‘Best on Show’ Award at the 2000 EPSAC Annual Exhibition. His work features in collections in the UK, US, Australia, China and Holland, as well as the Presidents Collection.

Frans is a sought-after commissioned artist who works from ideas and / or photographs to the client’s specifications and achieves an astounding likeness to the subject. Among his clients are architects, interior designers, corporate buyers and art lovers who want an exclusive and personal work of art. 

 

Bethesda Art Centre

Art, music, dance, theatre… visit the gallery, see a class in progress, take part in a workshop, or catch a performance at the magical open-air theatre.

Tel: 049 841 1731