BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KZNWIB - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kznwib.co.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KZNWIB REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220707T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220707T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20220520T090543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T090815Z UID:16158-1657180800-1657189800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:July 2022 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/july-2022-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220602T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220602T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20220428T103540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T071917Z UID:16053-1654156800-1654165800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:June 2022 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2022-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220505T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220505T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20220328T073405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T073830Z UID:15953-1651739400-1651746600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:May 2022 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/may-2022-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Country Club\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220407T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220407T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20220225T132159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T115506Z UID:15876-1649320200-1649327400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:April 2022 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/april-2022-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220303T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220303T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20220201T144901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T175600Z UID:15795-1646296200-1646303400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:March 2022 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2022-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220203T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220203T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20220107T064757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T112019Z UID:15639-1643877000-1643884200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:February 2022 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/february-2022-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211202T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211202T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20211104T114224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T113653Z UID:15516-1638433800-1638441000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:December 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/december-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211104T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211104T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20210607T141055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T103739Z UID:14832-1636014600-1636021800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:November 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/november-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211007T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211007T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20210512T125859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T130239Z UID:14710-1633593600-1633602600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:October 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/october-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210902T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210902T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20210720T115314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T121836Z UID:14992-1630571400-1630578600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:September 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/september-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210805T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210805T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20210701T111859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T123846Z UID:14930-1628152200-1628159400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210701T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210701T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20210602T134131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T084334Z UID:14805-1625126400-1625135400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:July 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/july-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210603T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210603T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154803 CREATED:20210419T141200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T141523Z UID:14621-1622707200-1622716200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:June 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210506T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210506T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20210325T100400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T101054Z UID:14484-1620289800-1620297000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:May 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/may-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210401T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20210303T180718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T134623Z UID:14369-1617267600-1617274800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:April 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/april-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210304T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210304T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20210202T061515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T061924Z UID:14215-1614848400-1614855600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:March 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210211T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201208T065055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T065552Z UID:14091-1613037600-1613044800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:2020 AGM Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/2020-agm-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210204T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210204T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20210107T114605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T114950Z UID:14110-1612429200-1612436400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:February 2021 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/february-2021-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201203T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201203T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201021T072721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T073036Z UID:13824-1606986000-1606993200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:December 2020 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/december-2020-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201125T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201022T104516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T122039Z UID:13865-1606294800-1606302000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Mini Meet Up - Cafe' Mayfair DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/mini-meet-up-cafe-mayfair/ LOCATION:Cafe’ Mayfair – Durban North\, Woolworths Center\, Mackeurtan Avenue\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201124T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201124T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201027T064130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T064434Z UID:13893-1606208400-1606215600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Mini Meet Up - Antique Cafe Morningside DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/mini-meet-up-antique-cafe-morningside/ LOCATION:Antique Cafe\, 91 Churchill Road\, Morningside\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201120T130000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201022T105448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T052623Z UID:13872-1605877200-1605884400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Mini Meet Up - Willow Way 2 DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/mini-meet-up-willow-way-2/ LOCATION:Willow Way\, 1 Willow Way\, Kassier Road\, Hillcrest CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201119T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201119T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201026T134021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T121916Z UID:13884-1605774600-1605781800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Mini Meet Up - The Press Club DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/mini-meet-up-the-press-club/ LOCATION:The Press Club\, Umhlanga Center\, Ridge Road\, Durban\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201112T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201112T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201021T090202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T121821Z UID:13832-1605171600-1605178800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Mini Meet Up - Coffee Cats DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/mini-meet-up-durban-central/ LOCATION:Coffee Cats @ Durban & Coast SPCA\, 2 Willowfield Cres\, Umgeni Business Park\, Durban\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201111T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201022T103502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T052808Z UID:13859-1605085200-1605092400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Mini Meet Up - Willow Way DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/mini-meet-up-willow-way-1/ LOCATION:Willow Way\, 1 Willow Way\, Kassier Road\, Hillcrest CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201110T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201110T103000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201022T101653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T121636Z UID:13850-1604997000-1605004200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Mini Meet Up - Parc. Cafe' DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/mini-meet-up-parc-cafe/ LOCATION:Parc. Cafe’\, 394 Esther Roberts Road\, Glenwood\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201105T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201105T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20201005T075800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T075649Z UID:13765-1604566800-1604574000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:November 2020 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/november-2020-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201001T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20200825T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T144257Z UID:13588-1601542800-1601550000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:October 2020 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/october-2020-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200903T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200903T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20200722T111434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T111754Z UID:13465-1599123600-1599130800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:September 2020 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/september-2020-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200806T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200806T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154804 CREATED:20200325T065530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T105408Z UID:12969-1596704400-1596711600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2020 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2020-meeting/ LOCATION:ZOOM Meeting CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR