A heartfelt welcome
Welcome to your little sanctuary on the web, Storyholding, a small studio with a big heart.
My name is Rochelle Van Der Merwe and I am a multidisciplinary artist with a special interest in storytelling through the written word, contemporary collage and fine art photography.
Happy clients
Lauren A vision board collage workshop with Rochelle is like a structured deep dive into the discovery (remembering) of who you are and what means the most to you. Where you are invited, guided and supported through each layer of the creative process until you reach the magic. It’s a powerful thing - to see your goals and vision reflected back at you and It has revealed to me not only what I want, but what I need. My board has actually become a visual representation of what I value the most. Thank you so much Rochelle for creating something truly special. I will definitely be back! Trisha Lee Harrisson I had a wonderful time at Rochelle’s Vision Board workshop in her gorgeous Montsalvat studio, full of inspiring art and mountains of visual resources! It was an an unforgettable day with a magical little group of likeminded spirits. I loved the warmth in which Rochelle gently guided us through the process, can’t wait to come back again! Thank you Rochelle 🥰. Highly recommended for all who seek a refuge from our lightening paced world. Clare Skippen Rochelle and her Vision Board offering is an intentional and authentic service to your soul The location is whimsical but the real magic is in her teaching and the way she holds space Not only a memorable experience but a blessing to float away with a new set of skills and understanding of how to harness the power of self reflection and manifestation To also unite 5 strangers in such a unique and beautiful way ~ there isn’t words ~ but there is the opportunity for you to experience it for yourself Mia Yan Totally uplifting and inspiring experience, it is rare to experience this kind of dedicated space and time to focus on self discovery, would definitely come back for more! Fariha Farooqui My daughter and I loved creating our own story holding collage. Rochelle is a lovely person and an amazing artist. Thaqifatunnazurah Binte Abdul Aziz Love the workshop where we can emerse our creativity on Mosiac workshop Darrell Rivers Organised an event for the LaTrobe University Arts and Crafts Club with Rochelle and I couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. Rochelle was so amazing both in the leadup to the event and during. The whole process was so inspiring. I had so much fun at the event itself and working with Rochelle to make it all happen. Donna Caffrey Rochelle is a very generous instructor. I had a great time and left happy with what I made. Thank you Rochelle. Mixed nuts I recently attended a workshop and discovered the wonders of collages. Rochelle is extremely welcoming and passionate about sharing her own journey but also empowering us to explore, create and enjoy making our own collages. I really enjoyed the session - 3 hours passed so quickly. I'd highly recommend Rochelle to anyone who would like to be inspired and discover their own power of creativity! Aparna Ravikumar My kids went to the storyholding holiday workshop for the first time and truly had a blast! It was three hours of creative brainstorming and putting together their ideas incorporated with a lot of other skills they gained such as using the cutters and scissors, selecting their designs and patters from so many books and options provided …. altogether a unique and very worthwhile experience. Rochelle herself was very patient and the kids had so much fun chatting and spending time with her .