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WELCOME TO FORAGE

Studio and Gallery

STUDIO

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

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

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"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

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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. 

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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.

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WORKSHOPS

We offer a range of workshops and classes

Botanical ink workshop

A day of foraging for plants and making botanical ink in the studio. Contact to book. 

Kids botanical ink play

Kids holiday fun. Contact to book.

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Remote botanical ink workshop 

We will host an hour introduction to botanical ink at your venue. Contact to book.

Upcoming Events & Workshops
  • 21 Dec 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
    Forage Studio & Gallery, 1 Kerk Street Baardskeerdersbos, Gansbaai, 7271, South Africa
    In this introduction to botanical inks we forage materials, learn how to ethically gather plants, and process them into botanical inks to take home. We explore the possible colour changes using acids and alkaline solutions as modifiers. Playful experimentation using inks and modifiers closes the day
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  • 07 Dec 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
    Forage Studio & Gallery, 1 Kerk Street Baardskeerdersbos, Gansbaai, 7271, South Africa
    In this introduction to botanical inks we forage materials, learn how to ethically gather plants, and process them into botanical inks to take home. We explore the possible colour changes using acids and alkaline solutions as modifiers. Playful experimentation using inks and modifiers closes the day
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  • 21 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 24 Nov 2024, 16:00
    Stanford, R43 Grootbos Rd, Stanford, 7220, South Africa
    …For Lovers of Art, Nature and Adventure
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  • 09 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
    Forage Studio & Gallery, 1 Kerk Street Baardskeerdersbos, Gansbaai, 7271, South Africa
    In this introduction to botanical inks we forage materials, learn how to ethically gather plants, and process them into botanical inks to take home. We explore the possible colour changes using acids and alkaline solutions as modifiers. Playful experimentation using inks and modifiers closes the day
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  • 22 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 27 Oct 2024, 17:00
    Stellenbosch, Strand Road, R44 Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
    We're bringing dozens of brand new Makers to STB. Discover.... Shop... Celebrate... SA's finest artisan Makers with the coolest stuff you've never seen!
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Contact Us

Contact

Address

1 Kerk Street

Baardskeerdersbos

7271

Contact

(+27) 0760899897

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Opening Hours

Mon & Wed

Closed

Tuesday

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Thurs - Sun

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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