Art, crafts and delicious treats at Macadamia bazaar

Goods ranged from cupcakes with flair to delicate artworks, to beaded enticements. The residents enjoyed their boerewors rolls in the shade of a Macadamia tree. In the hall, an artist was hard at work with a bevy of eager young faces gathered all around her. Pam Armitage worked on a beautiful painting, adding the final touches to her blooms. A flicker of

A flicker of highlight here and dab of shadow there. The children were clearly in their element and laughed with delight as the artwork took shape before their eyes.

At a display nearby, delicately knitted doll’s clothes were for sale. Each tiny outfit was perfectly made with jerseys for grown-ups nestled snugly alongside, just right for the chilly days ahead. Another special product was the cutlery holders, lovingly decorated. Rita Priest’s jewellery, sparkling with brilliant blues, purples, pinks and reds, was breathtaking. Very proud of her handiwork, with good reason, she smiled happily as she explained the importance of keeping busy and being creative. Apart from making the exquisite jewellery, she also dips into the modern trend of adult colouring in, and her pieces are impressive.

More surprises awaited, with Margaret Barker’s charmingly elegant and appealing shopping bags. Each one was perfectly stencilled and coloured in bright and vibrant shades.

Alongside Margaret’s stall, Barbara Paris’ bookmarks and handmade cards were delicate and enchanting. Hettie Oosthuizen had an impressive display of her art on display, vases of bright and pretty flowers jostled alongside a large painting with magnificent detail, depicting stately and majestic blue gums in the foreground. Another well-known Lowveld artist, Liz McQueen displayed her beautiful work. One, titled Solitude was particularly moving, speaking of days gone by in its depiction of bubbling streams, soft, blue skies and gentle wisps of cloud.

Lisa-Mari van der Merwe also proudly displayed her entrepreneurial skills with her home-made cake, which was finished in a record time. The pancake stand, as always, did a roaring trade and Eileen Oelofse’s cupcakes, delicate and frothy, went down a treat with children and adults alike. Karin Bloem, who is a member of the Make a Difference team, the social committee of Macadamia, was pleased with the day’s success. As many of the residents find it difficult to get out, it was a wonderful concept to have a bazaar at the village.