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Driftwood Studios

at Driftwood Studios · East London, South Africa

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No application fee1–3 weeks, 1–6+ months

A studio facility offering private and shared spaces for sculptors, painters, potters, writers, and other artists in a natural coastal setting in South Africa. The studios include specialized spaces for woodworking, metalwork, stone, and ceramics, alongside a gallery area suitable for performance work.

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About Driftwood Studios

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.

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