WELCOME TO FORAGE

Studio and Gallery

STUDIO

Join a growing community of like minded artists using natural materials occurring in their unique environments.

Attend a workshop and explore the move towards a more sustainable studio practice, using botanical inks and natural plant pigments to make paints.

"I am deeply connected to my materials from source to final paint and ultimately to the artwork itself. I love the process and the gifts that I unlock from each plant, the vibrant, unexpected, unpredictable colours and the playful exploration of the creative process. More than anything, I revel in the joyful discovery and endless possibilities that these natural materials offer." - Nikki Miles

GALLERY

Baardskeerdersbos is home to some of the countries finest painters, sculptors, printmakers and photographers. The Baardskeerdersbos Art Route has been well established on the national fine arts scene for well over a decade. This annual event allows art enthusiasts the opportunity to get a peek into the lives and creative processes of a range of local artists.

The gallery showcases the work of these artists as well as those from further afield.

FORAGE INC

Forage inc is a range of botanical inks made from ethically foraged indigenous South African plants. Plants used traditionally in the dyeing of natural basketry fibres and leather tanning, create botanical inks that have good light fast properties and a beautiful range of colours.