Meet our Facilitators
Meet our talented facilitators, passionate artists and experts in their craft, who will guide you through hands-on workshops in clay, cyanotype, ink, encaustic wax, acrylic painting and creative yoga during our inspiring 5-Day Art Retreat in Jeffreys Bay.
Marina Wilbraham
Marina Wilbraham is an accomplished artist who makes encaustic art accessible to South African artists. Since 2019, she has led sold-out workshops across the country, and her work has been showcased in prominent exhibitions. With a contemporary approach, she seeks to explore layered connections and meaningful expression in her art.
Marina leads the encaustic session.
Sarina Engelbrecht
Sarina Engelbrecht, founder of the Art Muse Collective and a contemporary artist based in Jeffreys Bay, is a celebrated photographer whose work has appeared in magazines and graced a book cover. Her passion for visual storytelling inspired her exploration of alternative art methods, including cyanotype, an antique photographic process, as well as the expressive freedom of ink and gel plate printing. Sarina’s work seamlessly blends traditional techniques with modern artistry.
Sarina leads the cyanotype & ink session.
Liezel de Lange
Liezel de Lange is a multidisciplinary artist whose work reflects the seamless connection between art and life. For her, they are one—intertwined, evolving with the rhythms of nature and daily experiences. Liezel creates and shares her passion, bringing much-needed beauty into the world through her art and communal art gallery.
Liezel leads the acrylic painting session.
Lumin Steyn
Lumin Steyn is a ceramic artist specialising in functional art and one-of-a-kind creations. Each piece is crafted and decorated with care, making every item truly unique. Passionate about traditional techniques, Lumin also enjoys the timeless art of Raku firing, bringing a distinct character to her work.
Lumin leads the ceramic session.
Marie Stander
Marie Stander is an artist and registered yoga instructor with 19 years of experience. She passionately explores the connection between movement and mark-making, blending yoga and art to create a unique, harmonious practice that inspires creativity and mindfulness.
Marie leads the Yoga sessions.
