The winners of the Thuthuka Jewellery
Development Programme Award 2013 were announced at a Gala Ceremony at the
University of Johannesburg FADA Gallery on October 10 2013. The prizes include
jewellery-making equipment sponsored by the Department of Arts and Culture and
the Jewellery Council of South Africa.
Thuthuka focuses on talented aspirant young
jewellery design students and provides inspiration and support for creative
hands and minds.
Thuthuka Jewellery Development Programme
has been a Department of Arts and Culture supported project for the past six
years. It is a partnership between tertiary education institutions, community
jewellery schools, and independent designers. Its aim is to identify and
develop the design abilities of young talented designers planning to enter the
jewellery trade in South Africa.
Included in the 2013 Award winners are Durban
University of Technology students:
Ayanda Myeza (joint prize for Technical
Excellence with Nonhle Mzobe, University of Johannesburg)
Thomas Vencatasawmy, runner up in the New
Talent Award (1st year students)
Zukiswa Xulu, Highly Commended for
Innovation Technique.
The 2013 Thuthuka Jewellery Exhibition runs
until October 22 2013 at the FADA Gallery, Bunting Road Campus, University of
Johannesburg, Auckland Park. More
information from Carola Ross and Associates on 011 726 2502 or email: carolaross@mweb.co.za
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