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Society Partnership

Sustain the old ways of making

Support physical craft education, learner bursaries, and regional artist upliftment in Barberton through active contribution.

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Sponsor a learner
Donate materials
Action Pillars

Three ways to contribute

Choose how you wish to sustain traditional material-making and regional student access.

Pillar I
Pillar II
Pillar III

Society Membership

Learner Sponsorship

Material Donation

Join the Barberton Innovative Artist Society to support community studio access and monthly gatherings.

Fund course fees and raw materials for promising regional creators and youth apprentices.

Contribute raw timber, glass slabs, canvas rolls, or studio tools to our community workshop space.

Community Reach

Tangible studio legacy

45+

active student bursaries [TBC]

1,200

practical studio hours [TBC]

6

heritage craft disciplines

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Help us hand the craft down

Connect directly with our society coordinators in Barberton to discuss institutional partnerships and sponsorships.