Artist Residencies in East London with Housing

Driftwood Studios

East London, South Africa

Driftwood Studios is a self-funded, low-cost artist residency program established in by sculptor George Kockott and his wife Claire, located in a natural coastal dune forest near East London, South Africa. It offers private and shared studios, workshops for sculpture, pottery, woodworking, metalwork, and a gallery space suitable for performers, hosting up to 5 artists with their families or partners. The program provides self-catering accommodation, mentoring, community connections, and access to local resources in an inspiring Indian Ocean setting.