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Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Cosdef Arts & Crafts Center

Name: Cosdef Arts & Crafts Center
Address: C/o Swakop Airport Road and B2/Sam Nujoma Road, Swakopmund, 9000, NA
Telephone: +26464406122

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Contributing towards improved community training through positive opportunities.

COSDEF Arts & Crafts Centre is a Namibia-based social enterprise that offers training in the creative and design sectors. We strive to provide value-added outlets for local products, enabling people from all walks of life to express their creativity. Our main courses include Graphic Design, Fashion Design & Accessories, Jewelry Design & Manufacturing and Leather Design & Manufacturing. We have also established partnerships with other enterprises within the industry to ensure our students gain access to valuable resources. Furthermore, we advocate for continuous learning by providing workshops and seminars that allow us to expand our skillset into new areas. This also gives students the opportunity to enrich existing talents they may already possess by gaining additional knowledge through these activities. Our goals are clear; we want contribute towards improved community training and offer positive opportunities for young adults seeking employment prospects while fostering greater skill sets among those around them at large!

01/10/2026

Get your locally made products here at COSDEF Arts and Crafts center.

Find us at the Mopane Hall at the Windhoek Show.

29/09/2026

COSDEF IS IN WINDHOEK!

From handmade pieces to creative work and practical skills, there’s a lot happening at COSDEF Arts & Craft Centre, and we’re bringing some of it to the Windhoek Show Grounds.

From 29 September to 3 October 2026, come meet the COSDEF team, see what we’ve been working on, explore locally made products and learn more about the training opportunities available at the Centre.

If you’re at the Windhoek Show, come say hello and see what COSDEF is all about. 👋🏽

29 September – 3 October 2026
Windhoek Show Grounds

Come see what we’re creating.

📞 +264 64 406 122
📧 [email protected]

25/09/2026

COME DISCOVER WHAT COSDEF IS ALL ABOUT!

The Windhoek Show is a great opportunity to connect, discover and learn, and COSDEF Arts & Crafts Centre will be there to share what we do.

From creative work and locally made products to skills development and opportunities, there’s plenty to explore at the COSDEF stand.

Windhoek Show Grounds
28 September – 3 October 2026

Stop by, have a conversation with our team, see what our creatives are making and find out more about the work happening at COSDEF.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

22/09/2026

DID YOU APPLY FOR A COSDEF PROGRAMME?

If you applied for a COSDEF programme in 2024 or 2025, we’d like to hear from you.

We are updating our records and asking previous applicants to confirm their details and let us know if they are still interested in pursuing the programme.

This applies to applicants who previously applied for:

• Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
• Tourism
• Graphic Design
• Leather Craft & Design
• Jewellery Design & Manufacturing

If you applied before, please take a few minutes to update your information using the form below.

🔗 Form link: https://forms.gle/hFE7J7CJ2MV9X5Sn8

Please also share this with anyone who may have previously applied.

COSDEF Arts & Crafts Centre, Swakopmund

📞 +264 64 406 122
✉️ [email protected]

21/09/2026

COSDEF IS HEADING TO WINDHOEK!

We’re excited to be part of the Windhoek Show from 28 September to 3 October 2026 at the Windhoek Show Grounds.

Come visit the COSDEF stand, meet the team, discover what we do and see some of the creative work and opportunities available through COSDEF Arts & Crafts Centre.

Whether you already know COSDEF or you’re hearing about us for the first time, come say hello and have a chat with us!

28 September – 3 October 2026
Windhoek Show Grounds

COSDEF Arts & Crafts Centre

We’ll see you at the show!

18/09/2026

Hello Namibia! 🤟🏽

This Deaf Awareness Month, we celebrate the Deaf community and recognise the importance of inclusion, understanding and accessible communication.

Let’s continue learning, connecting and creating spaces where everyone can participate and feel included.

Happy Deaf Awareness Month from COSDEF Arts & Crafts Centre!

17/09/2026

Something fun is coming to COSDEF this October!

Our Kiddies & Parents Creative Event is a chance for families to spend a Saturday creating, learning and having a good time together.

We’re starting with Leather Craft on Saturday, 3 October. Come ready to get your hands busy and make something together.

3 October 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

COSDEF Arts & Crafts Centre, Swakopmund

N$200 per child | N$500 per adult
Snacks and craft materials included.

Bring the kids and come create with us! 👜

16/09/2026

Happy Heritage week from us to you!!

14/09/2026

This is where ideas become skills.

Every person in these photos is learning something that can be used beyond the classroom: a skill that can create income, open doors and build confidence.

At COSDEF, we believe practical training should lead to real opportunities, and every workshop session is a step toward that future.

Address

C/o Swakop Airport Road And B2/Sam Nujoma Road
Swakopmund
9000

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+26464406122

Website

https://www.cosdef.org.na/

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