Spier Artisan Studio

WORDS Mary Garner

The newly opened Spier Artisan Studio in Stellenbosch sees artisans using hand-cut mosaics and beads to create interpretations of work by South African artists, many of whom form part of the Creative Block project.

“The opening of this space demonstrates the depth of Spier’s commitment to supporting the visual arts,” says Spier family owner Mariota Enthoven. “We believe the arts are a powerful tool for transformation – sparking new insights and inspiring us to engage with our world in new ways.”

The Stellenbosch studio is an extension of the Spier Artisan Studio in Cape Town. The CBD studio hosts the Spier Artisan Apprenticeship Programme, a rigorous three-year course designed to develop master artisan skills in mosaic and ceramics.

“The space deepens the scope and ultimate effectiveness of what the Apprenticeship Programme offers, giving graduates the invaluable opportunity to gain work experience in a real-life studio and retail environment,” says Mirna Wessels, head of the Spier Arts Trust.

The Spier Artisan Studio in Stellenbosch is open from 10am until 6pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Original Creative Block artworks are on sale in the Studio.

For more information, visit spierartstrust.co.za.