July-August 2025
The Mava Field School, takes its name from the Xhosa word “Mava,” which means “experience” or “experiences.” The school is dedicated to preserving and passing on indigenous knowledge—especially traditional craft skills through participant research and creative conservation.
July 2025
Thohoyandou, South Africa
28 indigenous knowledge researchers, artists and crafters in and around Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa, to document and learn ‘in situ’ from 4 Venda Crafts Masters: Pottery Master Rebecca Matibe, Wood Sculptor Hendrik Nekhofhe, Bracelet-making Master Tshavhungwe Mbovane and Drum-making Master Ennos Phalanndwa.
August 2025
Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History
The knowledge documented by the Venda participant-researchers was shared with a group of 16 predominantly artists and designers, who drew from this and the collection of Venda 'craft' at the Ditsong museum to inspire their own creative projects.