A beautiful VENUE for the PUBLIC, young and old, to discover CREATIVE ability and develop ARTISTIC skills …
The iconic Bellville Library & Art Centre is located on Carl van Aswegen Street in Bellville, off Voortrekker Road, bordering on Elizabeth Park and the Elsies Kraal River.
Established in 1989, the Public Library is combined with an Art Gallery and Art Centre, providing practical training facilities in drawing, painting, pottery, photography and other media in the respective studios and workshops.
The Art Gallery leading off the main foyer provides a variety of spaces for exhibition purposes.
The premises are also physically disabled friendly.
Pottery
Adult’s and children’s pottery classes from beginner to advanced levels, including provision of clay and other materials. Get hands on and learn how to create with clay.
Painting & Drawing
Beginner to advanced classes. Explore your creativity with a medium of your choice: pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media and others. Paraplegics also welcome.
Photography
Introductory course for novices and advanced course for intermediate – advanced photographers, using DSLR cameras. Small classes for personal attention, with photographic outings and a wide range of genres covered.
Children’s Art
Let your kids and teenagers discover their natural creative ability with fun art classes from grades 1 to 6 and grades 7 to 10. All materials provided.
Special Art Classes
Especially suited for people with physical disabilities using a variety of mixed media.
What makes the Bellville Art Centre special?
We are the only Community Art Centre in Cape Town owned by the City and run by the Community for the Community.