learn to paint in 4 hours under the Pepper Tree

Learn the basics of painting in 4 hours (on selected Saturdays from 10 till 2pm)
Spend your Saturday morning in a beautiful creative environment surrounded by professional artists like, Ferdinand Henning (potter), Lizette de Necker (glass artist) and Leonie e. Brown (artist).
Create your own artwork within 4 hours and learn to draw, mix and paint a realistic or abstract painting in four (4) hours. The day includes, tutoring by Leonie, painting and lunch at the Pepper Tree Restaurant in Philadelphia.

Additional Information:
* No experience needed (unless otherwise specified).
* Hours are: 10am - 2 p.m.; lunch from 1-2 p.m.
* Materials supplied as part of course.

Your art day includes:
* Hands-on instruction by a professional artist.
* Specially cooked lunch with fruit juice, wine, dessert and coffee.
* Individual attention is given to each participant.
* We supply all materials; pencils, rubbers, drawing pad, paints, brushes, pallet knives, canvass. (*nominal fee asked for materials)

Reservations:
* Early booking is essential.
* Leonie on 082 4498475 or leonie.e.brown (skype) or leonie@lifeart.co.za or The Pepper Tree on 021 9721916 or 084 7073177 or peppertree1@gmail.com

Tariff:
* R400 per person per session including VAT. (This includes all tuition, Leonie’s assistance, teas, lunch and materials)
A deposit of R100.00 is payable. (The deposit is non-refundable and secures the booking)

Dates of forthcoming classes:

4 October 2008
8 November 2008
6 December 2008
7 February 2009



4 October 2008 8 November 2008 6 December 2008 7 February 2009

Philadelphia Western Cape: New artist exhibit

see Philadelphiapottery.blogspot.com

New artist exhibit

AJM is a photgraphic artist from Melkbosstrand and are now exhibiting some of his work in the gallery at the pottery studio. It is worth a visit!

The old and the new

This old metal workshop was transformed into the pottery studio with an intimate little showroom selling unique ceramic pieces.

The entrance is through the Pepper Tree art gallery and people are welcome to come and watch the artists at work.

Opening of Pottery studio

The evening was a tremendous success. Even the 2 outbursts of rain did not damper the festive mood. Outside the drums of fire were kept burning and inside was packed with people. The atmosphere was just so "vibey" with all the creative people around from mouldmakers, canvass makers, a few famous painters, musicians, other potters and interior decorators. Over 50 full meals were served by The Pepper Tree and the bar was kept open until the wee hours.
Thank you to all the Philadelphians and visitors for your great support.
Ferdinand.

Peppertree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop

Come and discover the unique art, crafted by local talent, here at the Peppertree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop in the heart of Philadelphia, where you will find something for everyone. Whether it is enjoying fine home cooked cuisine under a huge Pepper Tree at the very popular Peppertree Coffee shop or visiting to view exquisite handcrafted gemstone jewellery, handcrafted leather goods and exquisite paintings at the Pepper Tree Art Stable. If you are into culture, relaxation, arts and crafts then a visit to Philadelphia is a must.

At the Peppertree Art Stable we also offer you a range of handcrafted goods: exquisite handcrafted gemstone jewellery, paintings and art books, pottery sculptures, wares, ornaments and raku, organically grow herbs, greeting cards, leaded stain glass and hot glass, hand painted pottery, hand woven scarves, wraps, hand knitted caps and socks, herbel hand prepared essences, tinctures, fine handcrafted leather shoes, bags, belts and hats, mosaic mirrors and wall charts of chakra and reflexology.
For more information contact:
Phone and Fax (021) 972 1916
Mobile:084 707 3177
Email:peppertree1@gmail.com

Peppertree Coffee Shop
In this homely, country-style setting, come and enjoy delicious, home-baked cakes and light lunches served with the finest roasted coffee, teas, and home-made juices under the shade of the big Pepper Tree. In winter we light a fire in our little Dover stove and strive to entice you with the smell of our own home baked bread and soup. Come and enjoy some of our locally produced preserves, and honey from our local bee keeper. Free range eggs are also on sale. We are licensed.
For more information contact:
Phone and Fax (021) 972 1916
Mobile:084 707 3177
Email:peppertree1@gmail.com

Peppertree Art Gallery
The Peppertree Art Gallery gallery host work of some of our local cape town artists, to the likes of Leonie. e Brown, Steffi and Mel Reynolds. Regular exibitions adds a fresh influx of work every few weeks. For those inclined to more creativity, we offer art classes for beginners and more advanced artists. Classes are tutored in the Peppertree Art Gallery and includes half day tutoring by local artist Leonie e. Brown. Light Meals provided by the peppertree coffee shop. We take individual or group bookings. If you want to be regularly updated on our forthcoming events and exhibitions, please contact us: (See below for contact details) We also stock a superb publication of “The etchings of Pieter van Der Westhuizen” and a limited edition art book on “Pieter van Der Westhuizen”. This book contains over 500 full cover images of the artist paintings.
For more information contact:
Phone and Fax (021) 972 1916
Mobile:084 707 3177
Email:peppertree1@gmail.com

Pottery and Sculpture
Ferdinand Henning was born in the sixties and grew up in a small town in the Karoo. After his studies in Stellenbosch and a year of back packing through Europe, he started making jewellery and sculptures in metals. He exhibited regularly at Grahamstown Art Festival and at the Bloemfontein Art Market, Durban craft market and Magnoliadal in Pretoria during the mid eighties and early nineties. Then the travel bug hit again, then he hitch-hiked through eastern Europe and the USA for a year. When he came back, he got caught up in the corporate world until a few years ago. Until he decided to go full-time into ceramics. "Most of my work is concentrated on figurative pieces built from slabs. Each piece is unique, the result of many hours of work. Each piece is one of an original artwork and no two are identical, because they are not mass produced. My functional pieces are one-off pieces, and give me the same satisfaction of sculpture due to the individual differences of each piece. "I live in Melkbosstrand near Cape Town and work from my studio in the quaint little town of Philadelphia about 20km away."
Phone and Fax (021) 972 1916
Mobile: 084 707 3177 or 084 800713
Email: ferdinandh@telkomsa.net

Magic Minerals
Ever had an interest in the many types of minerals that earth possesses. Magic Minerals will amaze the avid mineral rock lover. From Smokey Quartz to Lapis Lazuli, the abundance of minerals will keep visitors in the shop for hour on end.
Phone: (021) 972 1139
Mobile:082 696 6161 or 072 243 7496
Email: stardust@netdial.co.za

Leaded Glass
If you love glass, you will be amazed at what Lizette de Necker can accomplish with her glass-art skills. She is well known for her beautiful leaded stained glass windows and doors. She also creates glass sculpture made from found objects Looking for some new romantic lamps, look no further. She takes the art of lamp making into a new dimension. Leaded stained glass, hot glass: slumping & fusing.
Phone and Fax (021) 972 1916
Mobile:084 707 3177or 083 632 7594
Email:lizettede@gmail.com

Accommodation
“Die Blikhuisie”
Accommodation at its best! The "Blikhuisie" offer you a warm and friendly stay. A self catering cottage with 1 double bed and 3 single beds that sleeps 4 max 5 people with bathroom and a shower facilities. The kitchen is fully equipped. This is ideal for tired travellers and the passer through.
Phone and Fax: Carine or Madelein on 021-972-1743/ 082 8770 440
Jutta's Cottage
Bed and breakfast Phone and Fax: 021 972 1911

ART EXHIBITION and opening of POTTERY STUDIO in Philadelphia on Friday 1 August from 5pm till late!

POTTERY Exhibition!

You are invited to attend an art exhibition of local artists and the opening of Ferdinand's pottery studio in Philadelphia.

Bring the spouse,kids and friends along. Please RSVP by Wed to help us with the planning .... SMS your name and how many people to 0848007813.

The restaurant and "pub" next door, will be open for this special event.