Andy Mason (N.D.Mazin)
- Drawing Stories: a ToonZA Workshop, Wed 11 June. 10am to 12pm.
- Practical Art workshop: Outa Lappies Style, Thurs 12 June. 10am to 1pm, followed by a visit to the Outa Lappies Exhibition at the Prince Albert Museum.
Free for Prince Albert residents, R300 for visitors.
Corner of Hope and Deurdrift St
0828993091
The New Hope Street Studio and Art Garage of Andy Mason (N.D.Mazin) is offering two exciting hands-on vertical learning curve art workshops: Drawing Stories (professional secrets of visual narrative); and Practical Art (based on the legacy of Outa Lappies), which also includes a street parade and a visit to the Outa Lappies exhibition at the Prince Albert Museum.
Di v d Riet
Jewellery Course
- Tuesday 10 June 9am – 5pm
- Wednesday 11 June 9am – 5pm
Cost: R1500 pp max 2 people
15 Pastorie Street
Di has many years’ experience as a successful goldsmith/jewellery designer. After qualifying at Stellenbosch University with a B.A. Creative Arts [Jewellery Design] and a Diploma F.G.A.[ Fellowship of the Gemmological Assoc. of Great Britain], Di won the Post Graduate Maggie Loubser Scholarship and studied in Pforzheim,West Germany and spent a term at Sir John Cass Art School, London.
Di’s 1-day jewellery workshop for 2 people, will offer you a hands-on experience in designing and producing a piece of jewellery. You will be tutored in the various processes of measuring, rolling, sizing, sawing, filing, soldering, sanding. There will be a demonstration of smelting and polishing.
You will take away with you a solid understanding of the process of designing and making a basic ring or bangle [all negotiable, based on your own preferences].
The workshop fee excludes the price of the gold or silver used. Students may bring “old” gold or silver [sort through your broken bits and pieces which we can melt and remodel into your own designs].
If gold or silver is needed, the price will be dependent on gold and silver price per gram at the time of the workshop.
All equipment will be provided. Please bring reading spectacles and wear old clothes, preferably long/short pants.
Also indicate whether you are a beginner or have some experience.
Erika van Zyl
Paint a Landscape with Erika van Zyl
- Wednesday, 11th June 10am to 3pm
- Thursday, 12th June 10am to 3pm
Price per person R1800
Local Roots – Kredouw Fijn Huis, opposite Swartberg Hotel
0824156867
Get ready for some creative fun! I’ll be running two amazing workshops (5 hours each) where you’ll learn how to paint your very own stunning landscape in oils.
What’s in store?
A canvas (200 x 200 mm) to bring your masterpiece to life
Brushes to make those perfect strokes
Oil paints to add rich, beautiful color
A solid Kiaat box frame to finish off your gorgeous painting!
And yes, there’ll be lunch, wine, and soft drinks to keep you refreshed and inspired!
Join me for a day of creativity, fun, and maybe a little glass of wine to make your brushstrokes even smoother!
Karin TerBlanche
Out of the Box – Be Creative Sculpture
- Thursday, 12 June 8:30am to 3pm
Price per person R2000
7 people minimum – 12 maximum
2 Jordaan St
0834099041
During this day you will have a fun experience while creating a creative sculpture piece. We will meet and greet early morning and set off to explore who we are and how you are going to express it. All are welcome as I focus on the individual and not just the class.I shall guide each participant to validate above mentioned exploration towards an end result, which will be fired after it dried sufficiently and would be ready for collection or if not too big for courier services. A light lunch would be provided and some coffee and rusks to start the day.
Mary Ann Botha
Colour Mixing with Mary Ann
- Thursday, 12th June 10am to 12pm
Price per person R300
Corner of Hope and Deurdrift St
0822594371
As co-director of the Prince Albert Gallery, Mary Anne Botha enjoys working and talking with artists.
Mary Anne enjoys working with colour. Her workshop will give participants the opportunity to mix and experiment with colour in different paint mediums, paper, canvas, board etc.
Michelle Lottering
Delicious Karoo Cooking
- Friday 13th June 10am to 12pm
- Saturday 14th June 10am to 12pm
- Monday 16th June 10am to 12pm
Price per person R950 minimum 6 required. Booking essential.
34 Church St
0619580794
Join us for a 2 hour food demo, were you can get stuck in and enjoy the fruits of your labour after. Cooking at African Relish. Come and experience something new at African Relish Cookery School. We will be getting our hands dirty and learning new skills along the way.
Mo and Steve
A Sourdough Workshop by The Accidental Baker
- Wednesday, 11th June 9am – 1pm
- Thursday, 12th June 1pm – 5pm
- Monday, 16th June 9am – 1pm
Price per person R950
Minimum 6 / Maximum 10 participants
28A De Beer St
Contact Mo Lewis 079 8687478
An introduction to sourdough is a workshop on how to make & maintain a sourdough mother, to make & shape your dough, and useful tips to bake the perfect loaf.
You’ll be introduced to the basics of sourdough baking and learn how to make a sourdough starter or ‘mother’– and keep her alive. We’ll teach you the techniques we use in the bakery to knead, ferment, shape & bake our loaves. Every participant will get a sourdough mother to take home to become a sourdough baker right away!
Rebecca Haysom
Introduction to Drawing with Mindfulness
- Thursday 12th June 4pm – 5:30pm
- Saturday 15th June 4pm – 5:30pm
Price per person R250
8 – 10 people
57 Church St
079 885 3187
Always wanted to draw, but too skaam to put pen to paper? This is an approach to drawing that places the focus on process and play. Learn how drawing is an ancient human instinct, as well as a practice that has been shown to improve attention, relaxation, and our capacity for wonder! Arrive with curiosity; leave feeling inspired and with a mini workbook of mindful drawing notes and exercises.
Sophia Booley
Sue Dean
Guided Walks on Wolwekraal Nature Reserve
- Saturday 14th June 3pm to 5pm
- Sunday 15th June 7:30am 9:30am
- Monday 16th June 3pm to 5pm
Min 2 people, Max 10 people
Adults R250, under 16s R125
Kruitfontein Rd
0827700206
Guided by our resident ecologist Sue Milton-Dean, who has extensive knowledge of Karoo natural history, veld management and restoration. The two-hour walk is an eye-opening experience, ideal for anyone curious and keen to discover the less obvious and fascinating lives of plants, animals and the people who walked the Karoo landscapes before us.
The walk is about 2 km and takes place on a fairly flat, desert landscape, and is suitable for all ages. Time 2 to 2.5 hours
Should you wish to arrange a walk during the week, 09-13 June, please contact Sue.
For more info visit www.wcro.co.za
Sue Savage
Handbuilt pottery workshop
- Wednesday 11th June 10am to 3pm
Cost: R 1250 incl clay, light lunch, all firings.
6b Klip Street
0724341845
A full- day workshop, and an opportunity to challenge oneself to build a large coil vessel in one day. It could be a large bowl, a closed form, a jug, vase or sculptural shape. Some experience would be helpful, but not essential. Please note, this workshop is not suitable for children.
Yellow House
Oranges, Almonds and Honey!
- Friday 13th June 10am to 11am
- Saturday 14th June 10am to 11am
Cost: R220pp (including tasting, coffee, tea and water)
Minimum number of guests 8, maximum 15
519 Christina de Wit St
0824803725
A food demo exploring the endless possibilities of cooking with these superfoods, their health benefits and traditions surrounding them.
Sunset Soirée
- Friday 13th June 4pm to 6pm
75 Mark str
Entrance fee: R100 per person
Mr Ian has been entertaining audiences for 29 years, mainly in the Garden Route, but also countrywide. He creates a mellow acoustic vibe covering songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, Rodriguez, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Eric Clapton and more.
Bring your picnic baskets and drinks and enjoy a sunset soirée with live music. Let Mr Ian take you back with his warm voice, cool vibes and nostalgic sound. Bring warm blankets and pillows for comfort.
Storytime with Alex Hamilton
- Saturday 14 June 11am – 11:30am
Alex will tell the amazing tale of routes and roads, trips and travels, sidesteps and switchbacks, twirls and swirls, highways and by-the-ways.
A story about our collective labyrinth life with seemingly all roads eventually leading to Prince Albert, as illustrated in his exhibition, “A-Maze-Thing”
Artlap, Christina de Wit St
Entrance free
Zelda Hamilton – Studio Manager
Alex Hamilton – Artist
0723767984
