A women’s watercolour and wine workshop was hosted in Melville by Joburg Child Welfare (JCW) on August 16, a session that allowed for mistakes to become masterpieces.

Chloe Tuck, who is part of the non-profit and non-governmental organisation’s marketing and fundraising team, said they hosted the workshop insight of women’s month to raise funds for the children of JCW.

The event was hosted at JCW’s Giving Room, based out of 27 Boxes. The organisation decided to host this specific event, after community member Maxine Marsh stepped forward, suggesting the event as way of helping the children in some capacity , and even offering to lead it.

“It was really nice to meet her,” said Tuck, “and to have someone with this skill, take the time, and bring her own equipment to make this success.”

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Their Melville space will be base for the organisation’s outreach events, while their branches at Westcliff-based Princess Alice Adoption Home, their Marshalltown offices, as well the other two homes in Eldorado Park and Soweto, will still serve their individual purposes.

Tuck explained that the majority of funds raised in Melville will be allocated towards the sponsorship of therapy for their children, as it is expensive and is something that should absolutely be prioritised. “Our kids have come from so much trauma. They have been abandoned, abused, and neglected, and even though they are getting their primary care, they need more than that.”

She advocated that they need a fighting chance to work through what has happened to them. They need that support and one-on-one time, to work through what they have experienced, and have someone they can work through their trauma with.

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A nice part of Tuck’s job, she said, is being able to help children, while also being able to meet wonderful human beings.

She described wine and watercolour workshop as something that is mutually beneficial, as this event was art therapy and directly helped the people who participated, while the funds raised will go towards the children. “So, basically, they’re paying it forward.”

She added that a lot of the time, women feel guilty for taking time out for themselves. “Such an event makes it possible for a woman to give time to herself, while also being of service to others.”

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