Ardmore Art Class

A Day of Art in the KZN Midlands

Learning from the Finest

in aid of the Ardmore Community Fund

Sunday, 14 June

Step into a morning of creativity, connection, and joy in the heart of the KZN Midlands.

Join us for a hands-on art experience with the celebrated Ardmore artists—up close and personal—where you’ll learn techniques, creative tricks,

and the confidence to express yourself through art.

The Experience

The day begins at 09:00 with a welcoming cup of coffee, cappuccino, or hot chocolate, Followed by a spell binding talk by

DOUGLAS RATTRAY

Doug, a South African historian and storyteller will share vivid interpretations of the Anglo-Zulu War battlefields at Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.

10h30 Your Art class Begins

Meet your artist, settle into the studio, and ease into a guided morning of creativity.

No previous art skills are required. Whether you’re 8 or 80, the artists will gently guide and encourage you, helping you discover the simple pleasure of creating with your hands.

Choose Your Creative Journey

Sculpture

Mould and shape your own clay artwork under expert guidance. Your piece will be fired in the kiln and ready for collection by mid-July—a lasting memory of your creative day.

OR

Plate Decoration

Paint and decorate a plate, learning decorative techniques and storytelling through design. You’ll leave with your completed art piece on the day.

The Joy of Creating

There is something deeply grounding about slowing down, working with your hands, and allowing creativity to flow. Expect laughter, quiet focus, moments of surprise, and the simple pride of making something uniquely yours. You’ll leave inspired, fulfilled, and carrying a piece of art that tells your story.

Midday Indulgence

At 12:30 Explore the Museum then gather on the Gallery Terrace to enjoy a Harvest Table lunch.

MENU

Help yourself to:

Honey baked ham

Coronation chicken

Spring rolls V

Mini chicken pies

Spring rolls V

Roasted turmeric & lime chickpeas

Bulgar Wheat salad

Zaatar roasted tomatoes on

Lemon yoghurt

Savory cheesecake – V

Finish with :

Date Balls

Brownies

Wedgewood Nougat Wedges

Talk and Art Experience. Adults: R800 Children: R500

Lunch Adults: R350 Children under 12: R200

Full day Adults R1100 per person

Full day children R650 per person

Spaces are strictly limited to keep the experience personal and meaningful.

Come create, connect, and celebrate art in one of the Midlands’ most beautiful settings.

ABOUT THE ARDMORE COMMUNITY FUND

Our mission is to give the youth of the KZN Midlands the gift of creativity — building confidence, encouraging critical thinking, and nurturing practical skills that help them grow and thrive. Through access to the arts, we create safe, supportive spaces where young people can express themselves, discover their strengths, and believe in their potential