Inkwenkwezi School Of Artistry

22/08/2026

On Friday, our young artists and auntie Helen got their hands messy with clay as they created portrait heads designed to become candle holders. We can’t wait to see how these beautiful pieces turn out!

We were also excited to see our students putting their chess skills to the test! Before their art lesson, our students visited Die Stoompot and had the opportunity to play against them. Ruzivo even took on Prince in a game of chess! 👏🏾♟️

We are incredibly grateful to Sergio for his generous support of Inkwenkwezi. He donated a guitar, helping us expand opportunities for our young musicians. Thank you, Sergio, for investing in our students and supporting the work we do!

If you’re interested in chess, chess sessions take place at Die Stoompot on Saturdays from 2:00 PM. ♟️

Saturday brought our music learners together with Bhut’ Sambe in Port Alfred and Sis’ Asive in Kenton-on-Sea for a full morning of music-making and learning.
We started with fun games, followed by a listening session, music theory, singing, and recorder ensembles.

We ended the day with an important reflection session, encouraging our students to think about their own learning experience through questions such as:
💭 “What worked for me today?”
💭 “What didn’t work well for me today?”

At Inkwenkwezi, we believe that learning is not only about developing artistic skills - it is also about learning to listen, reflect, communicate, work together, and grow. 🌱✨

20/08/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – CAN YOU HELP?

Sunshine Life Centre is looking for a few community-minded volunteers who can share their time, skills and experience to help us support local people.

⚡ Basic Electrical Training
Someone with electrical experience who can teach our clients basic, practical electrical skills.

🏠 Basic Home & Shack Repairs
A volunteer to help coordinate simple repairs to damaged homes and shacks, mainly to keep out rain and wind. This would include helping us source donated/used building materials from the community, overseeing their collection and storage, and guiding a small team to carry out repairs.

🛠️ Work for Life Supervisor – Mondays, 10:00–12:00
Someone who can oversee our Work for Life participants on Monday mornings — allocating practical tasks and supervising the work.

You don't need to do everything! If one of these opportunities suits your skills and you would like to give a little of your time to help our community, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Hyman: +27 73 897 9179

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17/08/2026

This past Saturday, our beginners came together for a morning filled with music, learning, and plenty of fun!

As we prepare for the 90th anniversary celebration of St Pauls Anglican Church Port Alfred, our young musicians are working hard and getting ready to share what they have been learning. We explored music theory, aural and musicality skills, while finding creative ways to put these skills into practice.

Of course, learning at Inkwenkwezi is never just about sitting with a book! Our morning was filled with games, laughter, teamwork, and lots and lots of music.

Keep watching this space for more to come!✨️

14/08/2026

Last Friday, we had another wonderful afternoon of learning with Auntie Helen's art lessons and Auntie Colleen's guitar lessons!

In the art lessons, our students got hands-on with clay, exploring their creativity and developing new artistic skills. Meanwhile, Auntie Colleen worked individually with 8 guitar students.

We are so grateful to our teachers for continuing to create meaningful opportunities for our young artists and musicians.💛

Watch this space for more to come!✨️

31/05/2026

This Saturday, our beginner music class had an exciting session facilitated by Luthando Radebe, a second-year Music student at Rhodes University. Luthando introduced our young musicians to foundational music theory concepts and challenged them to explore the fascinating world of polyrhythms, where different rhythms come together to create something truly magical.

The room was filled with concentration, curiosity, and plenty of moments of excitement as students listened, counted, clapped, and worked together to make sense of complex rhythmic patterns. It was wonderful to see them stepping out of their comfort zones and embracing new musical challenges.
We were also delighted to welcome three volunteers from Sunshine Life Centre, whose presence, encouragement, and support added even more warmth and energy to the session. Community partnerships like these play a vital role in creating meaningful learning experiences for our students.

A big thank you to Luthando and our friends from Sunshine Life Centre for investing in the growth of the next generation of musicians! 🌟💛

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30/05/2026

At the Sunshine Life Centre, we work every day to create opportunities for growth, dignity, wellbeing and hope in our community through a wide range of development programmes.

From education support, skills training and enterprise development to psychosocial support, relief initiatives, youth programmes and community empowerment — every programme exists because people care and choose to get involved.

If you would like to support, partner, volunteer, donate goods, offer opportunities, or simply learn more, we would love to hear from you.

You can also support our work by contributing here:
https://www.shine.ngo/contribute

Together, we can help build a community where all people have the opportunity to thrive.

23/05/2026

There is something truly special about a room filled with young people learning, laughing, listening, and making music together.

Today’s session by Sambesiwe Mavela was more than just music — it was connection, teamwork, focus, creativity, and joy. From the moment we started with team-building games to theory and practice, the space was alive with energy as students encouraged one another, challenged themselves, and grew together through every activity and every note played.

These are the moments that remind us why music education matters so deeply. It creates community, builds confidence, and gives young people a space where they can belong, express themselves, and dream bigger.

We are so proud of the dedication and spirit our students continue to bring every week. The journey continues! 🌟

23/05/2026

Yesterday was a busy day at Sunshine Life Centre. Our students had the opportunity to enjoy inspiring art and guitar lessons with the amazing Helen Averbuch and Colleen Donaghy. From exploring creativity through visual art to making music together on the guitar, the energy in the room was filled with excitement, laughter, and learning.

Moments like these remind us how important the arts are in building confidence, expression, and community among our young people. Thank you to our amazing teachers, Helen and Colleen, for sharing your time, passion, and creativity with our students! 💛

17/05/2026

Inkwenkwezi has been in full swing at the Sunshine Life Centre , and it's been inspiring to welcome new students joining us through Nemato Change a Life.

In our workskhop yesterday, students worked with our art teacher, Helen Averbuch, exploring ideas of three-dimensional thinking and spatial awareness. They then used cardboard construction techniques to design and build giant chess pieces - a hands-on activity that brought imagination, design, and teamwork in a powerful way.

Sessions continue at Sunshine Life Centre, where music, art, and learning meet in meaningful ways. It's been busy and rewarding, with new energy coming in and students engaging deeply in the process.

20/03/2026