Are You a Creative Person?
If you love making things with your hands, Craft School South Africa might be the place for you. It is a place for creative thinkers to come together, share ideas, use their hands, and create — not just an item, but a career, an income, and a fully lived life.
Who Can Apply?
- Aged 16–25
- Completed a minimum of Grade 10
- A South African citizen or permanent resident
- No prior craft experience required — just creativity and willingness
What to Expect
- One year of hands-on craft training
- QCTO-accredited business and entrepreneurial skills
- Personal Development Programme — counselling, life skills, community
- Three meals a day, transport reimbursed, school attire provided
- Career placement support upon graduation
Crafts Available in 2026
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Textiles
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Needlework CMT
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Furniture-Making
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Ironwork
After the Course
Employment in large corporations
Join Craft Centre South Africa as a stakeholder alumnus
Entrepreneurship support
Placement in a local workshop
Further education locally or internationally
Gallery partnerships for talented creatives
End of Term 1, 2026
Our First Cohort
Students earning their first certificates at Craft School South Africa.
2026 applications are closed. 2027 applications for the Woodstock school will open in September 2026.
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