Die Kaapse Instituut vir Handwerk & Ontwerp
IZiko Lasekapa Lobuchule Nobugcisa
FACTSHEET 1
Room 2.413, Administration Building, Cape Technikon,
P O Box 652, Cape Town, 8000.
Tel: 27 (0)21 460-3982
Fax: 27 (0)21 460-3553
E-mail: ccdi@ctech.ac.za
CCDI Background
The Provincial Administration of the Western Cape (PAWC) and the Cape Technikon established
the Cape Craft & Design Institute, a Section 21, in November 2001. It received significant
kick-start funding from the national Department of Arts & Culture. It is housed in the Faculty of
the Built Environment & Design of the Cape Technikon.
The Institute has its roots in a research study conducted by the provincial Department of
Economic Affairs, Agriculture & Tourism to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses and needs of
the sector and to inform a strategic development framework. The study found that design and
product development support, marketing, technical, and business skills development and access
to markets, financial assistance, and information were the main needs of the sector.
Mission & Vision
The Institute’s vision is of: Dynamic, creative, confident people producing innovative world-class
handmade products reflecting the cultural diversity of the Western Cape as a region of South
Africa.
Located at the Cape Technikon, the Institute’s mission is to:
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To encourage the development of individual creativity, the acquisition of skills and the
transfer of knowledge
To encourage the development of innovative products that are responsive to and create
market demand
To facilitate access to local, national and international markets and grow the market
share of Cape based craft
To create an enabling environment for people to confidently explore, express and
preserve our diverse cultural heritage
To facilitate collaboration and sharing of skills within our community of crafters
To impact on personal, regional and national growth through job creation and income
generation.
The Board
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Ms Wendy P Arendse
Prof Mohamed S Bayat
Ms Winifred C Brock
Ms MaryLynne Hagen
Dr Mike Herrington
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Ms Mercia M Isaacs
Ms Nosipho Mfunzi
Ms Carol S Nhlumayo
Dr Laurine F Platzky
Adv Roderick P Solomons
See over/….
A joint initiative of the Provincial Administration of the
Western Cape and the Cape Technikon.
The Patrons
1. Mrs Naledi Pandor, Chancellor, Cape Technikon and Chairperson National Council of Provinces
2. Dr Franklin Sonn, former South African Ambassador to the USA; businessman
3. Mr Michael Spicer, Director, Anglo American Corporation
Achievements last year – 1st year of operation
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Facilitated participation of 60+ crafters (individuals, projects & small businesses) at the
North Sea Jazz Festival, World Summit on Sustainable Development (Jhb) and Food &
Wine Festival, Epcot, Disney World
Generated over R700 000 worth of sales from these events which went straight back to
the crafters
At WSSD the Western Cape stand won the award for the best marketing and highest
turnover of all the provinces
At Disney World, the South African crafters had the highest sales of all the artisans from
other countries
Piloted a Design for Production Skills Development Programme with CreateSA (MAPPPSeta) for 23 crafters. The aim of the course was to develop the design awareness of
crafters
Selected 4 lead projects in the Western Cape for long-term development and support:
Streetwires, Ubuntu Hand Embroiderers (Mossel Bay), Simunye Arts & Craft
(Kwanakhotula, Plettenberg Bay), Swellendam Alive
Held a monthly Craft Partnership Forum, attendance of which has increased from 20
persons to 70.
This year’s plans - 2003
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Official launch of the Institute and Exhibition of the best of the Western Cape Craft at
Decorex, 12-16 June at the CTICC
Piloting an export development programme with the provincial Dept. of Economic
Development and the City. Eleven businesses going through export training, product
development and will participate in international trade fairs. Also doing niche market research
into potential of US & UK soft furnishing and jewelry and fashion accessories markets
Piloting a learnership in Craft Micro-Enterprise with Create SA – NQF level 4
Piloting a skills development programme in Exhibition Design with Create SA – NQF level 5
Ongoing work with the 6 lead projects (two have been added from the Northern Cape)
Product and business development work with City Tourism Development in Khayelitsha, linked
to Look Out Hill facility
Managing of Craft Partnership forum – regular monthly forum (1st Wed of every month) which
is attended by an average of 50-70 craft producers from all walks of life in the Metro
Piloting a Product Development Service – hope to launch in the 2nd half of the year.
Launch & Exhibition
The Institute is having its official launch on 12 June 2003 at the new Cape Town International
Convention Centre. The launch coincides with the opening of its
w o r l d [ p i e c e ] exhibition –
Cape Craft @ its best.
For further information contact: Erica Elk, Project Director or Marjorie Naidoo, Manager:
Communications, Cape Craft & Design Institute. Tel: 021 460-3982 / ccdi@ctech.ac.za
A joint initiative of the Provincial Administration of the
Western Cape and the Cape Technikon.