Offering excellent opportunities to crafters, The Craft Market Open Day will take place on March 2 from 08h30 at the Durban Exhibition Centre.

The initiative is presented by The Department of Economic Development and aims to develop the KwaZulu-Natal arts and crafts sector to a level of self-sustainability, commercialization and competitiveness.

“The Craft Open Day 2005 is a platform for bringing stakeholders together, networking, organisational development as well as provide business exposure and opportunity identification for the crafter.

The Department has also announced the launch of the KZN Crafters Database, Website and Trademark which will take place during the event. The Craft Open Day will provide a platform for bringing stakeholders together, networking, organisational development a well as providing ubsiness exposure and opportunity identification for the crafters.

The Exhibition Centre’s doors will open at 08h30 and entrance is free. Space is limited so crafters should make their booking early to avoid disappointment.

Phone McGeza Communications on 031 308 6792/6814 and speak to either Ms Pam Nkomo, Ms Thaby Mhlongo or Ms Nons Khanyile.

The event is supported by eThekwini Municipality, Department of Trade and Industry, Ukhozi FM and Isolezwe.