FynArts Hermanus

7 - 17 JUNE 2019

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PERFORMANCES – MUSIC, BALLET, THEATRE

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he 2019 Series of Performances offers a rich choice of music, dance and theatre in a programme with something for everyone. The line-up includes lunchtime, afternoon and evening concerts in a wide range of venues, from private homes to churches, and for the first time, the Curro school hall. This year the festival showcases large orchestras, smaller ensembles and bands, a choir and well-known soloists. Dance includes both ballet and Spanish, and for the theatre-goer there are three one-man shows.

OPENING CONCERT: MOSTLY MOZART

TRAINING OF A DANCER

SUNDAY 9 JUNE 11:00

FRIDAY 7 JUNE 19:00

Cameron Williams (saxophone), Shannon Thebus (horn), FynArts Festival Orchestra conducted by Richard Cock Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus Tickets: First five rows R250 / Limited view and scholars R130 / All other seats R185 An amazing event which brings together our fabulous FynArts Festival Orchestra with two very bright stars in the rising generation of young artists in South Africa. Cameron was the winner of the ATKV competition last year, and is a natural performer on the saxophone. He plays the fiendish Glazunov saxophone concerto with incredible aplomb, while Shannon has chosen the most popular of the Mozart Horn Concertos to show off his skills. The Orchestra will complete the sandwich with a Mozart Overture, Il Re Pastore, and the programme ends with the pinnacle of the Classical era, the Jupiter Symphony, one of the marvels of music. Richard Cock will as usual introduce the music, put it all in context... and conduct!

THIS IS WOODEN MUSIC

SATURDAY 8 JUNE 12:30

Hatchetman: Jono Tait and Matt Catto Venue: 64 Fernkloof Village, Fir Avenue Tickets: R175 Two-part harmony not heard since the days of Crosby, Stills & Nash. This duo combined their prodigious musical and vocal talents to form Hatchetman, a band that cuts straight to the heart with songs on life, love, and most things in between. Their soaring harmonies along with their honesty, and a willingness to explore the darker and more tender sides of the human condition, set the band apart from many of its contemporaries.

OLÉ - SPANISH SPECTACULAR

SATURDAY 8 JUNE 19:00

Bongani Khubeka (Bass/Baritone), Carli Bresser (Spanish Dance), James Grace (Guitar) and the FynArts Festival Orchestra conducted by Richard Cock Venue: Curro School Hall Tickets: First Five Rows R250 / Limited view and scholars R130 / All other seats R185 Spanish music, like Spanish people, is full of fire and colour. From Carmen to Flamenco, and Ritual Fire Dance, Richard Cock will lead the orchestra as they set Hermanus alight with vibrant rhythms and stamping footsteps in the best Spanish traditions. It will be a feast for the eyes and the ears!

An interactive and fun session offering insight into the training that dancers undergo Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R120 adults / R50 children / R180 groups (1 adult plus two children) By popular request, this entertaining and informative lecture-demonstration that affords a peep behind the curtain of the day-to-day class taken by professional dancers, is back on the programme. It is an ideal event for both children and adults. The audience will be introduced to balletic mime and there will be a demonstration of the art of pas de deux.

Children will be invited onto the stage to try out some of the lifts and partner work, aided by the male dancers. The company will show excerpts from the actual FynArts performance, showcasing the various styles of dance, from the more classical to present-day modern styles of dance.

CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET

SUNDAY 9 JUNE 18:00

The Cape Town City Ballet returns to FynArts with a programme of dance that highlights the interaction between two dancers Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R185 / scholars R120 (Please note that the matinee performance at 14:00 is sold out.)

The programme includes some of the most famous pas de deux in the classical repertoire, from Giselle and Romeo and Juliet to The Sleeping Beauty. The lesser-known ballet, The Little Mermaid, choreographed by Adam Sage, Artistic Director of Ballets Philippine, is also on the programme. A more contemporary work, written recently by French dancer, Maxime Quiroga, and called Left Aside, will feature in the second half of the programme, along with pas de deux from the Sean Bovim ballet, Swingtime, performed to music of the swinging, big band era of the 1930s, such as Unforgettable, Under my Skin and The Way You look Tonight.

CHIAROSCURO

SUNDAY 9 JUNE 15:00 Lente Louw (mezzo soprano) and Uwe Grosser (lute, theorbo) Venue: St Peter's Church Tickets: R130 Please note that the date, time and venue for this event have changed since the programme booklet was printed. Above are the correct details.

This programme of music from the 16th and 17th centuries aims to show how our emo-

tional experience of music can be intensified by juxtaposing starkly contrasting moods, or opposing perspectives on the same subject.

The Cape Town-based husband-and-wife duo promises a concert of remarkable variety featuring the music of, amongst others, Tromboncino, Merula, Monteverdi, Kapsperger, Dowland and Campion.

ORGAN RECITAL

MONDAY 10 JUNE 12:30 Louna Stofberg and Winand Grundling Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus Tickets: R130 Enjoy a programme of beautiful organ music played by our own Hermanus organist, Louna Stofberg, and well-known Stellenbosch organist, Winand Grundling. Both are solo artists in their own right, and have joined forces for this unique programme. Works will include duets for organ, duets for piano and organ, as well as solo works composed by Guilmant and Saint-Saëns.

PLANET MIRTH

MONDAY 10 JUNE 19:00 Alan Committie takes a funny look at everything… in High Definition!

Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R180 Alan presents a docu-comedy in the highest definition and promises everything we have come to love about his brand of comic madness, infectious energy and physical hi-jinx, combined with witty wordplay and hysterical observations. Our planet has never been in a more precarious state, and that makes it ripe for Alan to unpack how we got here, where we are and how the heck we are ever going to move forward. Covering Despacito, hiking, sign language and Macro shopping, this show will rock your world!

MY MIRIAM MAKEBA STORY

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 19:00

Sima Mashazi Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R175 Rising star Sima Mashazi performed the role of the young Makeba in the first musical about Mama Africa which toured the USA and SA. In her own show, Sima shares the themes in Makeba’s music and life that touched her and bear similarities to her own journey. In this tribute to a historical figure who spoke truth through her lyrics and gave hope to so many, amidst her own struggles, the audience can expect world-famous hits like Phatha Phatha and lesser-known gems like Suliram, an Indonesian lullaby.

R750pp | 15 June | 12pm Come and enjoy the fusion of art, wine and food as we celebrate

Art Three Ways in association with Hermanus FynArts Price includes welcoming drinks and canapes, art exhibition walkabout with world renowned artist Floris van Zyl, storytelling, wine, private dining with 4 course menu and a creative twist as a surprise.

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PERFORMANCES – MUSIC, BALLET, THEATRE TRIO DU CAP CLASSIQUE

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 12:30

Liesl Stoltz (flute), David Pinoit (cello) and François du Toit (piano) Venue: 64 Fernkloof Village, Fir Avenue Tickets: R175 Please note that tickets to this performance are sold out but festivalgoers are welcome to place their names on the waiting list in case of cancellations.

WITH A SONG IN MY HEART

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 19:00

Minette du Toit Pearce (mezzo soprano), Nombulelo Yende (soprano) and Philippus Hugo (accompanist) Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R175 These two award-winning soloists will perform a programme of mostly duos from operettas, musicals and the opera, accompanied by Philippus, well-known pianist from the Overberg. The audience will be treated to, amongst others, the Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann, The Flower Duet from Lakmé, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu, and the humorous Cats’ Duet by Rossini. The concert is produced by Ilse Schürmann.

SUPPER CLUB: MUSICAL MENU WITH CHARL DU PLESSIS

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 18:00

Culinary and musical mastery join forces in the hands of pianist and foodie, Charl du Plessis Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus Tickets: R485 (includes 3-course supper and wine) A solo piano recital and music pairing – all curated by the pianist. Charl’s menu, prepared by chef Daniel of CanD’s Kitchen and accompanied by wines from Hermanuspietersfontein, will include a splash of classical piano, a decent dollop of jazz, some spontaneous improvisations intertwined with quiz questions to test your general musical knowledge. Enjoy an evening of sensory delights with tastes and sounds to suit the sophisticated ear and the discerning palate.

MUSICAL THEATRE MEMORY LANE

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 15:00

Roland Perold Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R130 Roland leads this trip down memory lane from the piano, exploring hits from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre featuring iconic composers such as Bernstein, Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sondheim and others. Armed with his deep love of the genre, Roland shares anecdotes and asks important questions, like: Why is it that characters in musicals burst into song? And just how do you solve a problem like Maria?

THE ECHO OF A NOISE

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 19:00

A one-man memoir with Pieter-Dirk Uys Venue: Hermanus High School Hall Tickets: First five rows R285 / Scholars R100 / All other seats R190 Pieter-Dirk, South Africa’s foremost satirist, sits on a barstool wearing his black beanie and his ‘Almost Famous’ sweatshirt. The audience sits on the edge of their seats listening to the great influences in his life: his father Hannes Uys and mother Helga Bassel, and his unlikely penfriend, the beautiful Sophia Loren. Pieter-Dirk’s masterful storytelling, wit and wisdom are generously shared as he takes his audiences into his confidence, breaks the rules and crosses boundaries – as he has done from the moment he first stepped on stage in the 1970s. He has always used humour as a ‘weapon of mass distraction’ and describes the laughter he evoked as a relief from the fears that shaped South African society in 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.

SENSATIONS THREE

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 12:30 Nicole van Wyk, David Jones, Emilio Lorenzo Venue: St Peter’s Anglican Church Tickets: R130 The newly-formed Stellenbosch University Percussion Trio, studying under Suzette Brits, will take you on a journey from the arid wildernesses of Africa to the lands of Europe and Asia.

With an array of instruments at their disposal, they will ignite all sorts of sensations in a thought-provoking and enjoyable experience.

All members of the ensemble are soloists in their own right and have performed in various concerts over the years.

CLASS(Y) CLOWN

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 14:00 Alan Committie Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R180 / scholars R130 We are living in the age of bewilderment.

Class(y) Clown explores what we have learnt, what we must still understand and how we can keep sane… Using his experience as a onetime school teacher, Alan will be re-educating audiences about the hilariously and precariously fragile state of the world. Fluctuating from duvets to Afrikaans departments, Class(y) Clown promises textbook laughs. Miss this and go straight to detention!

KAREN ZOID LIVE IN CONCERT

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 19:00

Venue: Curro School Hall Tickets: First five rows R250 / Last five rows and scholars R130 / All other seats R180 Karen Zoid has become such an important part of the home-grown scene that her name is now the byword for emotionally charged, downright incendiary South African rock music. What’s more, throughout a career spanning more than

ten years, Karen has managed that unusual and frequently tricky feat of balancing popular appeal with critical praise; of securing an audience of both Afrikaans and English speakers, and of retaining her individuality in a market known for its desire for sameness. Her ability to write gorgeous, delicately rendered songs, her unmistakable voice, razor-sharp lyrics and super-charged rock energy make her a one-ofa-kind performer.

WHEN I FALL IN LOVE

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 13:30

The Parktown Singers, directed by Marnus Greyling Venue: United Church Tickets: R130 Please note that the time of this performance has changed to 13:30 since the programme booklet was printed.

This impressive quintet performs close harmony unaccompanied and unplugged. This will be the Parktown Singers’ first appearance at the FynArts festival. Their uplifting concert programme ranges from madrigals and ballads to much-loved pop and jazz classics. It includes fabulous arrangements by renowned composer Billy Joubert, who also sings in the group.

SAXOPHONE À LA FRANÇAISE

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 19:00

Adam Campbell (saxophone) and Peter Cartwright (piano) Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R175 / scholars R90 Apart from American jazz, the saxophone is almost completely associated with France. Important composers, saxophonists and general musical influences all come from the land of Impressionism and Romance. The duo presents an entirely French programme such as has not previously been heard in Hermanus. This concert, including Debussy, Ravel and Milhaud, offers a brief and delicate degustation of French culture and the history of the saxophone during the 19th and 20th centuries.

CLOSING CONCERT: CLASSIC JAZZ IN THE CAPE

MONDAY 17 JUNE 14:00

The Dixie Swingers Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus Tickets: R130 This traditional jazz band started in 2003 when five like-minded musos saw the need for a ‘classic’ jazz band similar to the New Orleans Dixieland. This acoustic band comprises some of Cape Town’s top jazz performers who play well-known Dixieland and swing music from the 1920s, ‘30s, ’40’s and ‘50s.

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EXHIBITIONS – VISUAL ARTS

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he number of art exhibitions and art-related events at Hermanus FynArts 2019 has almost doubled since the festival debuted in 2013. Highlights on the programme include the large FynArts group exhibitions: Sculpture on the Cliffs, which this year focuses on abstraction rather than figurative work; the Colours of Clay exhibition of contemporary ceramics; the Art of Thread exhibition of fibre art, Shades and Tones; and the exhibition of tondis by the finalists in the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award. Special festival exhibitions will also be hosted on several wine farms and in local art galleries in Hermanus.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS HARMONY - AN EXHIBITION OF TONDI: WINNERS AND FINALISTS OF THE TOLLMAN BOUCHARD FINLAYSON ART AWARD Venue: Bouchard Finlayson Winery, Hemelen-Aarde Valley Daily walkabouts with festival intern 11:00 The tondi art competition is one of the highlights of the FynArts Festival and is sponsored

by Tollman Bouchard Finlayson for the sixth consecutive year. The artworks are displayed on the barrelheads of award-winning barrels of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in a unique setting in the cellar of the Bouchard Finlayson Winery. Circular paintings, referred to as tondi, date back to Greek antiquity and again became popular during the Renaissance. The theme of this year’s contemporary tondi exhibition is ‘Harmony’. The works are a maximum diameter of 60 cm and make use of various types of media, including paper, ceramic, mosaic, metal-work, photography, digitally/mechanically produced and photo-based works. Sculpture/3-dimensional works are also accepted.

COLOURS OF CLAY - CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS EXHIBITION Opening: Saturday 8 June 10:30 Venue: Windsor Hotel This exhibition of contemporary works by 32 ceramicists is curated by Liz Coates and the guest speaker at the opening will be Tiffany Wallace.

The participating artists include Ann Marais, Carin Dorrington, Charmaine Haines, Christine Williams, Dale Lambert, Diane Heesom Greene, Eunice Botes, Frank van Reenen, Hennie Meyer, Jo Roets, Katja Abbott, Margot Rudolph, Mark Chapman, Muller Ballot, Martin Haines, Nici

Brockwell, Pride Moyo, Rae Goosen, Samantha Read, Tiffany Wallace, and Wiebke von Bismarck.

Archaeologists have uncovered ceramics, in the form of animal and human figurines and slabs, dating back to at least 24 000 BC. While the purpose of these ceramics is unclear, they are thought not to have been utilitarian. The first use of functional pottery vessels is thought to be in 9 000 BC and were most likely used to hold and store grain and other foods. ‘Colours of Clay’ is open to the public daily from 09:00 – 17:00.

SCULPTURE ON THE CLIFFS ABSTRAKT 2019 Opening: Saturday 8 June 12:30 Venue: Gearing’s Point, Walkabout This group exhibition curated by Gordon Froud focuses on the notion of abstraction rather than on figurative work. Abstraction is about form, shape, colour, texture, pattern and suggestion rather than the realistic portrayal of a subject matter. This might lead to abstract thought such as the metaphysical; how does one portray emotion or feeling or the idea of transcendence? The range of 10 artists from across South Africa spans the black/white/ male/female parameters, which allows the works to speak with a non-racial and non-gendered voice, transporting the viewer to another place, realm or headspace – hopefully one of quietness, contemplation and beauty.

ART IN THE AUDITORIUM Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus Please note that this venue has changed and the exhibition will no longer be in the Municipal Auditorium.

The artists taking part in Sculpture on the Cliffs have again been invited to exhibit smaller

sculptures in the Auditorium. The 2019 sculptors are Carol Kuhn, Ian Redelinghuys, Izanne Wiid, Kgaogelo Mashilo, Rodan Kane Hart, Sandile Radebe, Sifiso Mkhabela, Sophia van Wyk, Sybrand Wiechers and Thulani Zondo.

ART OF THREAD EXHIBITION SHADES AND TONES Open daily 09:00 - 17:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Banqueting Hall Please note that due to the Hermanus Varsity having moved into the Old Synagogue building, the venue for this exhibition had to be changed to the Municipal Auditorium.

An exhibition of work by 33 fibre artists, curated

by Dal Botha. Fibre art is an original exploration of a concept that experiments with textile manipulation, colour, texture and a diversity of mixed media. The artists interpret a piece of music or song that inspires them, in various fibres and textiles.

FYNARTS FESTIVAL ARTIST PHILLEMON HLUNGWANI - NWANSATI WA MATIMBA A NGA HELI MONGO (A STRONG WOMAN NEVER GIVES UP) Opening: Saturday 8 June 14:00 Walkabout with the artist Sunday 11 June at 11:00; Daily walkabouts with festival intern at 11:00 Venue: FynArts Gallery, The Courtyard, 2 Harbour Road In this exhibition, curated by Trent Read, Phillemon Hlungwani returns to the etching press which is his first love and whose arcane and ancient skills he has mastered. He also reprises a theme which is seminal to understanding who he is as a person and as an artist. Raised in a ru-

ral African village by a mother widowed young, he grew up watching women work so that they and their families would survive. In the unrelenting labour of these women, Hlungwani sees both love and redemption in their purest sense.

In some of his complex and technically brilliant etchings he makes delicate use of hand colouring, thus emphasising the femininity of his subjects. These works have been made with the assistance of master printer Pontsho Sikhosana and her team at the Artist Proof Studio. The exhibition is presented in association within Knysna Fine Art and Everard Read Gallery.

EXHIBITIONS ON HERMANUS WINE ROUTE ATARAXIA - TAY DALL: ON THE OTHER SIDE When Tay paints she imagines that ‘on the other side’, beneath the surface of the canvas, is a wall, a barrier, a divide between this side of the imagination and another side of reality. In this series she explores a place where ghostly shadows of tonality swirl chaotically through rivers of viscous colour, trails of bright ebbing energy, and cascading clouds of ethereal translucent light.

BENGUELA COVE - FLORIS VAN ZYL: ANIMALIA The series of work explores our animal side, our instincts, our fears and our survival in shared environments. It also explores our connectedness as beings on higher levels through symbolism and technique. Our urge to be in groups or to find partners, love and affection, the whole spectrum of Animalia.

CREATION - NANETTE RANGER: INTEGRATION@CREATION The conceptual premise of respect and connec-

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tion with Earth at Creation finds immediate resonance with Nanette. Her work seeks to explore and reflect on the metaphysical power gained from a personal immersion in the natural world.

It considers the duality of this connection and the possibility of re-connecting with an intrinsic self. It is a sculptural exploration of the natural synergies and syntheses of art, food and wine.

NEWTON JOHNSON - GILL ALLDERMAN: REPRESENTING THE BRIDGES OF PARIS These artworks were completed in Paris during an art residency at the International Cité des Arts. The 37 Parisian bridges, each with their own character, history, defining lines and structure, dominate the city. Gill painted 27 of the bridges, suggesting a parallel between history, freedom of movement and the beauty of Paris in a contemporary style. She aimed to create an ‘almost silk-screen look of the ‘70s to capture the essence of each bridge using a pre-digital, old school-style stencil, for lettering the names of the bridges, and dynamic colour.’

LA VIERGE - CAROLE CARR: SYNCHRONICITY Carole’s love of nature’s gatherings and groupings inspired her to create suspended sculptures that attempt to capture birds, fish and more, moving in unison. Carole sculpts individual pieces, makes moulds and casts them to resemble either ceramic or sandblasted glass, suspending or mounting the pieces in patterns as though capturing them in a frozen moment in time. This exhibition will also feature smaller, portable groups of birds, fish and leaves.

WHALEHAVEN - STANISLAW TZREBINSKI: CORAL Stanislaw’s primary inspiration is nature, more intimately the ocean. The exhibition will include a few of his highly evocative, ocean-inspired works. Collected by buyers from around the world, this multi-faceted artist uses coral and other shapes that are sampled from nature to abstract the human form. Guests will be welcomed with a free tasting of Whalehaven Abalone wines.

EXHIBITIONS IN LOCAL GALLERIES FORTY X 40 - LITTLE TREASURES A group exhibition of paintings and ceramics by various artists.

GETA FINLAYSON STUDIO - CONTRASTS IN TEXTURE A jewellery exhibition of individually designed and handcrafted pieces, using silver, gold and semi-precious stones, pearls or abalone shell.

ORIGINALS ART GALLERY - TALE OF A WHALE A humorous series of illustrations by resident artist Terry Kobus celebrating the ‘Gentle Giants’ that visit Hermanus’ Walker Bay each year.

PURE SOUTH - WEIGHTLESS IN WATER A group exhibition of artworks and ceramics

by Christine Williams, Eunice Botes, Margot Rudolph, Renee Gerstner, Rika Senekal, Sheila Huth, Sue Whitmore and Tania Babb.

WHALE MUSEUM - FOUR SEASONS A group exhibition by the members of the Hermanus Art Circle.

STUDIO G - COMBINATIONS Curated by sculptor Gerhard van Niekerk, this group exhibition includes works by a number of leading South African contemporary artists.

HERMAN SWART HALL, DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH HERMANUS - THROUGH THE LENS A group exhibition of photographs by members of the Hermanus Photographic Society, showing a variety of styles and categories, from the reality of wildlife and street photography to the altered reality of black and white, and even abstract.

THE BOOK COLLECTOR - SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY BOOKS A selection of collectible and out-of-print works on Southern Africa will be on display, including history books on topics ranging from the Boer War and Die Groot Trek to Apartheid and The Struggle, political biographies, and top South African artists, photographers and writers.

KUNSKANTOOR (1) - EMBO (OUR ROOTS) A Keiskamma Art Project group exhibition, presenting four large embroideries in hand-dyed wool depicting Eastern Cape indigenous forest scenes of four different Xhosa cultural events occurring in rural areas.

VOLMOED RETREAT - OUR ENVIRONMENT A group exhibition of works by the Volmoed artists will be on display in the Volmoed Art Room and can be viewed daily from 10:00 16:00.

KUNSKANTOOR (2) - SITTING PRETTY An exhibition of works by Bastiaan van Stenis and Karlien de Villiers that explores the genre of non-traditional portraiture.

LIZE ART GALLERY - BEDAZZLED A joint exhibition of works by Anton Burger and Lize van der Walt.

MAKIWA GALLERY - MAKIWA MUTOMBA AND GUESTS A Contemporary Artisan Art exhibition featuring the works of resident artist, Makiwa and a few established South African artists have been selected for this exhibition.

Maggie Laubser, Janie R400 000 – 600 000 To be sold in Cape Town on 7 October 2019

ART & VINE EXPLORER TOUR Daily at 10:00 (12 June SOLD OUT) Departure: Whalehaven Winery Tickets: R380 Enjoy a leisurely drive on a Wine Hoppers safari vehicle through the Hemel-enAarde Valley, stopping off at five participating wine farms that each present an art exhibition during FynArts – Whalehaven, Bouchard Finlayson, La Vierge, Ataraxia and Creation. A festival intern will accompany the tour and share insights into the wineries, artists and exhibitions.

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS TOUR Tuesday 11 June & Thursday 13 June 11:00 Departure: Hermanus Tourism Bureau Tickets: R750 – including transport, a welcome drink and 3-course meal.

ENLIGHTEN EDUCATION TRUST - SPONTANEOUS EXPRESSION A group exhibition featuring the work of children and young teenagers from Zwelihle. Local themes are depicted through mixed media, collage, drawing, printing, painting, frottage and ceramic.

MEET THE ARTISTS TOUR Meet a variety of local artists in their own homes or studios. Each tour includes transport, three visits and refreshments at one venue.

Departure: Hermanus Tourism Bureau Tickets: R230

South African Art • Silver • Oriental Ceramics

Monday 10 June 2019 at 11am Municipal Auditorium, Hermanus Auction Insight conducted by Bina Genovese, Joint MD, Strauss & Co R85 per person Bookings: www.hermanusfynarts.co.za

CHILLGURU TOUR Daily 11:00 Departure: Gearing’s Point Tickets: R250 The tour will start at the Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition where a student intern will take visitors on a guided walk around the 2019 sculptures before boarding the ChillGuru bus. Enjoy a relaxing, scenic drive along the coast, through the New Harbour and into Zwelihle, with a short stop at the RDP Centre. A fun way to get to know Hermanus!

WALKERBAY ART GALLERY - BE AWAKENED, BE TRANSFORMED, BE ENLIGHTENED An intriguing body of work by Mandy Herdien focusing on the moods and essence of the city.

Cape Town inspires Mandy’s powerful streetscenes, rich in expression, atmosphere and impact.

Valuation Day and Lectures in Hermanus LECTURES Sunday 09 June 2019 at 11am Terrace Room, Marine Hotel Ten Years of Decorative Arts conducted by Vanessa Phillips, Joint MD, Strauss & Co

WALKABOUTS AND TOURS

VALUATION DAY Monday 10 June 2019, 10am to 3pm The Marine Hotel, Marine Drive For an appointment please call 021 683 6560 R20 per item. Proceeds will benefit the FynArts Development Fund www.straussart.co.za Enjoy a Marine High Tea @ R155.00 per person served from 10.30am to 5pm Maggie Laubser, Blou Voël R400 000 – 600 000 To be sold in Cape Town on 7 October 2019

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PROGRAMME

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Saturday 8 June

Sunday 9 June

Monday 10 June

Tuesday 11 June

15:00

ALGIERS Venue: Movie-Go-Round Vintage Theatre at Romantiques Tickets: R45 per ticket

09:30

FYNARTS LEGACY AWARD: SINDIWE MAGONA Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

09:30

IN CONVERSATION: THE POWER OF ART THERAPY Venue: Terrace Room, The Marine Hotel Tickets: R85

09:30

09:30

10:00 19:00

OPENING CONCERT MOSTLY MOZART Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus Tickets: First Five Rows R250 Limited view and scholars R130 All other seats: R185

COMPOSITION IN ART Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R1 600 | 3 days – includes refreshments and a light lunch

10:00

HEADWORK: A SCULPTURE Venue: Creative Notions Tickets: R560 | full day – includes all materials, refreshments and a light lunch

HEADWORK: A SCULPTURE Venue: Creative Notions SOLD OUT

BOOKINGS:

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11:00

12:30

Talks 14:00

Readings 15:00

Demonstration 15:30

Wine Tastings Movies Children

BLEND PERFUME WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Venue: Private house c/o 2nd St and 10th Ave, Voëlklip Tickets: R775 | half day – includes full perfume kit, instructions and equipment

19:00

THIS IS WOODEN MUSIC Venue: 64 Fernkloof Village, Fir Avenue Tickets: R175

DRAWINGS FOR PROJECTION: WILLIAM KENTRIDGE (3) Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85/session or R200 for the full series of three pre sentations OLÉ - SPANISH SPECTACULAR Venue: Curro School Hall Tickets: First Five Rows R250 Limited view and scholars R130 All other seats R185

DESIGN AND CRAFT A RING Venue: Private home at 20 Yellowwood, Chanteclair Tickets: R400 | half day

10:00

ORIGAMI: A LESSON IN PAPER Venue: Hermanus Golf Club Tickets: R575 | full day 11:00

TRAINING OF A DANCER Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R120 (adults); R50 (children); R180 (group: 1 adult plus two children)

MAKE AND BAKE Venue: Learn to Earn Tickets: R275 Repeats at 14:00

BEHIND THE SCENES AT STRAUSS & CO Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

TEN YEARS OF DECORATIVE ARTS Venue: Terrace Room, The Marine Hotel Tickets: R85 14:00

15:00 BETWEEN DREAMS AND REALITIES - A HISTORY OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY Venue: Terrace Room, The Marine Hotel Tickets: R85 CHIAROSCURO Venue: St Peter's Church Tickets: R130

16:00

COURAGE DOESN’T ALWAYS ROAR Venue: Windsor Hotel SOLD OUT

18:00

BALLET - CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R185 | R120 (scholars)

HISTORIC TREES OF THE CAPE Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85 GOOD MOOD FOOD Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R140

12:30

GIN REVOLUTION @ FYNARTS Venue: The Classroom, Hemel-en-Aarde Village Tickets: R180

BALLET - CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET Venue: Auditorium Matinee SOLD OUT

15:00

ORGAN RECITAL Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus Tickets: R130

INTRO TO CELLPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R300 | half day WHAT IS TRAVEL WRITING? Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R1 000 | two days

PERSONALITIES OF PINOTAGE Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R140 12:30

DRAWINGS FOR PROJECTION: WILLIAM KENTRIDGE (2) Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85/session or R200 for the full series of three presentations A PLACE IN THE SUN Venue: Movie-Go-Round Vintage Theatre at Romantiques Tickets: R45

10:00

THE HISTORY AND MEANING OF ICONS Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85 MAKE AUTHENTIC JAPANESE SUSHI Venue: LB Seafood Bistro Tickets: R300 | half day

11:00 11:00

EXPLORE THE PALETTE OF PINOT NOIR Venue: Whalehaven WInery Tickets: R200

Performance

Workshop

DRAWINGS FOR PROJECTION: WILLIAM KENTRIDGE (1) Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85/session or R200 for the full series of three presentations

COURAGE DOESN’T ALWAYS ROAR Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

ADVANCED CELLPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R300 | half day

INTRODUCTION TO CELLPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R300 | half day

PEOPLE, CULTURE, PLACE Venue: Terrace Room, The Marine Hotel Tickets: R85

BRANDY EXPLORATION Venue: The Classroom Tickets: R180 LIFESTYLE ENVIRONMENTAL LUNCH Venue: La Pentola Restaurant Tickets: R250

WOMAN TO WOMAN Venue: The Marine Hotel Tickets: R200

14:00

THE OTHER STORY Venue: The Marine Hotel Tickets: R85

DAVID GRIER Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R140

15:00

BO-KAAP COOKING TOUR Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R140

KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS Venue: Movie-Go-Round Vintage Theatre at Romantiques Tickets: R45 17:00

SOUTHERN WRITE Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R85

19:00

PLANET MIRTH Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R180

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Venue: Romantiques Tickets: R45 16:00

UNDER-COVER STARS ON A SECRET MISSION Venue: Creation Tickets: R180

17:00

50 YEARS WITH THE ROOISAND HORSES Venue: Harbour House Hotel Tickets: R85

19:00

MY MIRIAM MAKEBA STORY Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R175

PERFORMANCES - MUSIC, BALLET, THEATRE | 117 PROGRAMME Wednesday 12 June

Thursday 13 June

Friday 14 June

Saturday 15 May

Sunday 16 June

09:30

REFLECTIONS ON DESIGN Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

10:00

09:30

MY LIFE WITH PRIMA BALLERINA PHYLLIS SPIRA Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

09:30

IN CONVERSATION: DAVID HIGGS Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

09:30

10:00

ADVANCED CELLPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R300 | half day

WHAT KIND OF PRESIDENT WILL THE 2019 ELECTIONS DELIVER? Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

10:00

BEACH CALLIGRAPHY Venue: Meet at Dutchies, Grotto Beach Tickets: R250 | half day

10:00

CALLIGRAPHY FOR WAKANDA Venue: Creative Notions Tickets: R220 | half day

10:00

BLEND PERFUME WITH FYNBOS ESSENTIAL OILS Venue: c/o 2nd St and 10th Ave, Voëlklip Tickets: R775 | half day

11:00

ENCOUNTERING THE OTHER THROUGH THE ARTS Venue: The Marine Hotel Tickets: R85

CAKE DECORATING Venue: RDP Village, off Mbeki Road, Zwelihle Tickets: R275 Repeats at 14:00

WATERCOLOUR BASICS Venue: Creative Notions Tickets: R550 | full day CALLIGRAPHY: RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT Venue: Meet at Dutchies, Grotto Beach Tickets: R1 200 | two days – includes paper ink, refreshments and a light lunch. A beginner-pen can be purchased at the workshop for approximately R170.

11:00

12:30

15:00

PAMELA CHURCHILL: WHO WAS SHE? Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85 TRIO DU CAP CLASSIQUE Venue: 64 Fernkloof Village, Fir Avenue Tickets: R175

14:00

HONEST CHOCOLATE Venue: United Church Tickets: R140

15:00

MY FAIR LADY Venue: Romantiques Tickets: R45 17:00

19:00

POETRY AND PORT Venue: 7 on Marine Tickets: R85 WITH A SONG IN MY HEART Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R175

11:00

ABAGOLD CHOIR Venue: Dutchies Restaurant, Grotto Beach Tickets: R150 – includes a light lunch

17:00

15:00

WHIPPING UP A CULINARY STORM Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

18:00

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Venue: La Pentola Restaurant Tickets: R330

13:30

WHEN I FALL IN LOVE Venue: United Church Tickets: R130

A HAT, A KAYAK, AND DREAMS OF DAR Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

14:00

ACTING OUT WITH SINDIWE MAGONA Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R50

A SNAPSHOT OF CHENIN BLANC Venue: The Wine Glass TIckets: R140

15:00

HOMAGE TO LEONARD COHEN Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R120

12:30

SENSATIONS THREE Venue: St Peter's Church Tickets: R130

19:00

SAXOPHONE À LA FRANÇAISE Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R175 | scholars R90

14:00

CLASS(Y) CLOWN Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R180 | scholars R130

HIP HOP (for 6-8 years) Venue: Grobbelaar Hall Tickets: R50 (9-12 years at 11:00) 11:00

FREE ROAMING HORSES OF THE OVERBERG Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R85

WUTHERING HEIGHTS Venue: Romantiques Tickets: R45 WILLIAM THE WHALE Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R50 (children), R75 (adults) 16:30

17:00

THE ECHO OF A NOISE Venue: Hermanus High School Tickets: First five rows R285 | scholars R100 | all other seats R190

10:00

WAX-CARVING JEWELLERY Venue: 20 Yellowwood, Chanteclair Tickets: R350 | half day BENGUELA COVE ADVENTURE GOLF Venue: Benguela Cove Tickets: R150 (includes golf, burger, chips and a soft drink) Hourly until 14:00

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE Venue: Romantiques Tickets: R45

16:00

ASTONISH! Venue: Auditorium Tickets: children R60 | adults R100

11:00

A SNAPSHOT OF PINOTAGE Venue: The Wine Glass Tickets: R140

FILM: KROTOA Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85

14:00

CLOSING CONCERT CLASSIC JAZZ IN THE CAPE Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus Tickets: R130

17:00

19:00 19:00

Monday 17 June

15:00

MEMOIR AND MULLED WINE Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R85 A SNAPSHOT OF THE SWARTLAND Venue: The Wine Glass TIckets: R140

A SNAPSHOT OF MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE Venue: The Wine Glass TIckets: R140 12:30

MARBLE Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R140

ICHTHYOLOGY AND A GLASS OF WHITE Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R85

SUPPER CLUB: MUSICAL MENU WITH CHARL DU PLESSIS Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus Tickets: R485 – includes 3-course supper & wine

FLOODED-ICING Venue: 7 on Marine Tickets: R350 | half day

MUSICAL THEATRE MEMORY LANE Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R130 BEACH CALLIGRAPHY FOR TEENS Venue: Meet at Dutchies, Grotto Beach Tickets: R250 | half day

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN MOZZERELLA Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R140

A SNAPSHOT OF HEMEL-ENAARDE Venue: The Wine Glass TIckets: R140

EXPLORE THE 'WILD' OVERBERG WITH KNIFE & FORK Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R140

TANNIE EVIT'AS COMMITTIE OF ENQUIRY Venue: Grobbelaar Hall Tickets: R85

12 ANGRY MEN Venue: Romantiques Tickets: R45 16:30

DESIGN AND CRAFT A RING Venue: 20 Yellowwood, Chanteclair Tickets: R400 | half day

A SNAPSHOT OF CONSTANTIA Venue: The Wine Glass TIckets: R140

EXPLORE THE PALETTE OF PINOT NOIR Venue: Whalehaven WInery Tickets: R200

TEA AT THE TEA TERRACE Venue: Benguela Cove Tickets: R200

PALETTE KNIFE IN THE USE OF OILS Venue: Volmoed, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Tickets: R300 | half day

AN INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL ART Venue: TBA Tickets: R1 150 | two days

DISCOVERING THE PLEASURE OF WINE Venue: The Wine Glass TIckets: R140

12:30 11:00

INTRO TO DECOUPAGE Venue: Creative Notions Tickets: R575 | full day

WALTZING WITH ROMMEL Venue: United Church Tickets: R85 SIMPLY DELICIOUS FOOD Venue: United Church Hall Tickets: R140

FOOD & WINE PAIRING Venue: Creation Tickets: R140 10:30

WRITING POETRY: AN INTRODUCTION Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R550 | full day – includes refreshments and a light lunch

KAREN ZOID LIVE IN CONCERT Venue: Curro School Hall Tickets: First five rows R250 | Last five rows and scholars R130 | All other seats R180

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STRAUSS & CO SERIES OF TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS

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his annual programme of presentations, talks, interviews and discussions is presented in memory of Stephan Welz, former managing director of Strauss & Co, whose name is synonymous with the world of art. His dedication to art education and appreciation is legendary and, as a giant in the South African art world, his professionalism in the promotion of arts was unparalleled. The late Stephan Welz was a firm supporter of Hermanus FynArts from its inception.

FYNARTS LEGACY AWARD PRESENTATION

SATURDAY 8 JUNE

Christopher Hope will talk to the 2019 recipient, Sindiwe Magona, about her life’s work.

Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 Sindiwe, a teacher, civil servant, novelist, poet, playwright and women’s activist, has received numerous awards for her literary and humanitarian work as well as for her outstanding achievements in literature. As a writer, her work is informed by her experiences of impoverishment, femininity, resistance to subjugation as well as by her roles as domestic worker, mother, wife and community leader in a township.

WILLIAM KENTRIDGE: DRAWINGS FOR PROJECTION

SATURDAY 8 JUNE

Three sessions introduced by Michael Godby, featuring a number of films and raising points and themes for discussion.

Venue: Auditorium Tickets: R85 / session or R200 for the full series of three presentations Between 1989 and 2011, William Kentridge made ten ‘Drawings for Projection’ – also known after their principal character as ‘The Soho Chronicles’. This period of the artist’s arrival on the world stage coincides with the unfolding political revolution in South Africa. Personal and political themes are intertwined in this series of films, perhaps the artist’s most experimental and deeply felt series of work.

11:00 SESSION 1 Four films will be screened: Johannesburg, 2nd Greatest City after Paris (1989); Monument (1990); Mine (1991); and Sobriety, Obesity and Growing Old (1991). A number of themes will be addressed in this session, including Kentridge’s technique of ‘stone-age film-making’.

14:00 SESSION 2 Three films will be screened: Felix in Exile

(1994); History of the Main Complaint (1996); Weighing and Wanting (1998). Themes to be addressed will include the politics of Kentridge’s ‘Drawings for Projection’; complicity; the personal and the political.

15:30 SESSION 3 The last three films in the series are Stereoscope (1999); Tide Table (2003); and Other Faces (2011). The themes that will be addressed include: the child as father to the man; one’s obligations to others in a depraved world; towards a philosophy of compassion; and farewell to Soho Eckstein.

THE POWER OF ART THERAPY

SUNDAY 9 JUNE 09:30

Samantha Davis in conversation with Christelle Webb-Joubert Venue: Terrace Room, The Marine Tickets: R85 Since completing a Masters in Art Psychotherapy, Samantha has worked with a diverse range of people, from adults who struggle with stress, burnout, and depression, to children with ADHD, learning difficulties, behavioural or physical difficulties, trauma and HIV/Aids.

Samantha will talk to Christelle, who currently presents the radio arts programme RSG Kuns, as well as Geestesgesondheid, a programme on mental health.

TEN YEARS OF DECORATIVE ARTS AT STRAUSS & CO

SUNDAY 9 JUNE 11:00

Vanessa Phillips Venue: Terrace Room, The Marine Tickets: R85 Vanessa will reflect on the highlights of Decorative Arts showcased and sold at Strauss & Co over the last decade. Examples of significant items and record sales will include Oriental ceramics, silver, furniture, jewellery and important collections.

BETWEEN DREAMS AND REALITIES

SUNDAY 9 JUNE 14:00

Marilyn Martin in conversation with Christopher Hope about the History of the South African National Gallery Venue: Terrace Room, The Marine Tickets: R85 The focus of this conversation will be Marilyn’s new book, Between Dreams and Reality, a history of South Africa’s pre-eminent art museum spanning the years 1871 to 2017. A key ambition of the book is to reflect historical circumstances and watershed years, and to consider the aspirations and role of civil society in creating and maintaining a national art institution.

COURAGE DOESN’T ALWAYS ROAR (Repeat)

MONDAY 10 JUNE 09:30

David Grier Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 David is the first person to have run the entire length of the Great Wall of China in both directions. He has also run the coast of South Africa, paddled to Madagascar, run the length of Madagascar, India, Ireland, Cuba and Thailand, a total of 25 000 km. He has raised nearly R10 million for Miles of Smiles to facilitate corrective surgery for children born with cleft lips and palate. He is in demand as an international motivational speaker.

PEOPLE, CULTURE, PLACE

MONDAY 10 JUNE 09:30

Elana Brundyn’s journey in cultural placemaking in Cape Town Venue: Terrace Room, The Marine Tickets: R85 Elana has always believed in the value of cultural activity as an enriching experience and dreamed about bringing more of it to her own community. After playing her role in launching two prominent museums in South Africa, and

as the Chief Executive Director of the Norval Foundation, a centre for art and cultural expression, she knows the real challenge lies in ‘access for all’ and building the audience/participants to benefit from these institutions.

AUCTION INSIGHT

MONDAY 10 JUNE 11:00 Behind the scenes at Strauss & Co with Bina Genovese Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 Bina, the Joint Managing Director of Strauss & Co will discuss the origin and history of auctions through the examination of both local and international examples of auction houses and their record sales. Reflecting on the history of the South African secondary market, she will provide insight into the importance of the auction industry and how it differs from the primary market. The presentation will conclude with a behind-the-scenes view of Strauss & Co and an analysis of how artworks are valued.

WOMAN TO WOMAN

MONDAY 10 JUNE 15:00

High Tea with Sindiwe Magona, the 2019 FynArts Legacy Award recipient Venue: The Marine Tickets: R200 Sindiwe is an inspiring figure who is widely recognised for her work on women’s issues, the plight of children and the fight against racism.

As a worker for peaceful change during the struggle years, she was one of the founding members of the Women’s Peace Movement in 1976.

THE HISTORY AND MEANING OF ICONS

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 09:30

John de Gruchy Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 In this illustrated talk John will briefly tell the story of Christian iconography from the 3rd

- MUSIC, BALLET, THEATRE | 119 STRAUSS & CO SERIESPERFORMANCES OF TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS century to the Reformation, discuss their symbolism, liturgical use, and significance in the life of the Coptic, Byzantine and Russian Orthodox traditions. He will also discuss the reason why some Christian traditions reject their use for fear of idolatry, but also why there has been a renewal of interest in and use of icons in our time across different traditions.

HISTORIC TREES OF THE CAPE

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 11:00

Brita Lomba and Ruth Parker Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 The stories of the indigenous and exotic historic trees of the Cape reflect South Africa’s rich history and diverse cultures. These stories, from the wild almond trees in Van Riebeeck’s Hedge, to the treaty tree in Woodstock, the Outeniqua yellow woods in areas frequented by hunter gatherers, and many more, will be recounted

by Ruth, a conservation botanist. The stories will be accompanied by photographer Brita’s images.

THE OTHER STORY

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 14:00 Colleen Naudé in conversation with Judy Dlamini Venue: The Marine Hotel Tickets: R85 In this, her second book, Judy shares conversations with twelve men and women from Africa who have not only achieved success but also contribute to making the continent a better place. They include Richard Maponya, Sizwe Nxasana, Saki Macozoma and Zanele Mbeki. Judy, a medical doctor and businesswoman, has been chancellor of Wits University since December 2018. Colleen also edited Judy’s first book, the bestselling Equal but Different (2016).

REFLECTIONS ON DESIGN

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 09:30

Harry Poortman Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 Harry is a Dutch designer and architect who headed an international company that spanned three continents. He now lives at the magnificent Haes Farm near Stanford and has appeared on Top Billing and in national and international design magazines. He will present a personal look at creativity as a basis for solutions that fulfil a practical purpose in our complex world, along with eye-opening videos of how design can improve and add value to communities.

PAMELA CHURCHILL: WHO WAS SHE?

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 11:00 Joanna Hardie Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 The Honorable Pamela Churchill was Winston Churchill’s daughter-in-law, but she was so

much more than just that. In an extraordinary story, combining intrigue, drama, determination and plenty of passion, Joanna will show how Pamela played a major role in influencing the course of history of both England and America. And yet today hardly anybody has ever heard of her – except for those who will never forget her.

WALTZING WITH ROMMEL: DAN PIENAAR OF EL ALAMEIN

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 11:00

James Gray Venue: United Church Tickets: R85 Having survived a British Concentration Camp as a child in the Anglo Boer War, Dan Pienaar was an unlikely candidate to be leading the 1st South African Division in the North African Desert War against Field Marshall Rommel’s legendary Afrika Korps. Hailed as ‘the last of the Boer Generals’, Pienaar played an important role in defeating Rommel at the battle of El Alamein in 1942. Who was this Afrikaner General who some tipped to succeed Smuts? And what happened to him?

WHIPPING UP A CULINARY STORM

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 14:00

Zola Nene in conversation with Shado Twala Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 Zola is a chef, author and food stylist with an inescapable passion for food and a personality that packs a lot of flavour. She will talk to Shado Twala, popular media personality, about her life, her cookbooks and her television shows, including her latest venture – whipping up hearty meals and sharing warm laughs with South Africa’s brightest stars on her own cooking show, Celeb Feasts with Zola, on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161).

MY LIFE WITH PRIMA BALLERINA ASSOLUTA PHYLLIS SPIRA OMSG

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 09:30

Philip Boyd Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 This presentation will cover some aspects of Philip’s life with Phyllis Spira and the unique partnership they had for 34 years. Phyllis Spira was one of the greatest artists South Africa has ever produced: she inspired so many and her life will always be celebrated and honoured.

Some DVD footage will be shown of Phyllis dancing and being interviewed.

TANNIE EVITA’S COMMITTIE OF ENQUIRY

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 11:00

Evita Bezuidenthout and Alan Committie Venue: Grobbelaar Hall Tickets: R85 Evita Bezuidenhout is still the most famous white woman in South Africa. She is a proud

member of the ANC, in the kitchen of Luthuli House, where she cooks for reconciliation. She believes there is light at the end of the tunnel, although she suspects the tunnel is curved.

Alan Committie, well-known stand-up comedian and actor, will play interrogator/interviewer/ investigator/ comedy stooge to this SA legend.

The result should be hilariously informative. Or the opposite. Or both. Can you afford to miss this?

‘EVERYTHING I DO STARTS HERE.’ SATURDAY 15 JUNE 09:30

David Higgs in conversation with Garth Stroebel Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 David is one of South Africa’s best-known, most awarded and internationally acclaimed chefs who founded Food Cycle, a programme that aims to educate children about the benefits of healthy eating habits and proper nutrition. He is also a founding partner of Marble and Saint Restaurants and a judge on the local reality show My Kitchen Rules SA on M-Net. His first cookbook, Mile 8, was launched in 2018. Hospitality consultant and Executive Chef, Garth, will talk to David about his passions and culinary career.

A HAT, A KAYAK, AND DREAMS OF DAR

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 11:00

Terry and Barbara Bell Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 Setting off with a Michelin road map down the River Thames and into spring tides, the Bells got lost in fog, blundered into a nudist colony and missed a scheduled channel crossing. This was followed by some quite idyllic paddling through the waterways of France before striking the Mediterranean in winter, again being caught by fog after having lost their compass overboard. Thirteen years, two continents and two children later, they finally reached Dar es Salaam.

FREE ROAMING HORSES OF THE OVERBERG

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 14:00

Leanne Dryburgh Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R85 The Rooisand Horses, which have adapted themselves remarkably well to their environment, have been studied and documented since 1970 and today are monitored by Horse Watch Groups. Where do they come from, what are their breeding patterns and herd dynamics, how do they survive the Cape winters and sometimes dry summers? Horse Watcher and Photographer Leanne Dryburgh will take you through their history with stories, facts and photographs of these national treasures.

WHAT KIND OF PRESIDENT WILL THE 2019 ELECTIONS DELIVER?

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 09:30

Tinyiko Maluleke Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 After nine years of a rampant Jacob Zuma presidency and roughly 16 months of a tentative Ramaphosa presidency, in what ways do the 2019 National Election results strengthen, weaken or complicate the presidency? This, and related questions, will be explored by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, a leading and internationally recognised researcher, specialising in religion and politics.

ENCOUNTERING THE OTHER THROUGH THE ARTS

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 11:00

Yvette Hardie Venue: The Marine Tickets: R85 Yvette will explore how theatre and the arts can be a vehicle for changing perceptions, shifting boundaries and creating new communities in places where divisions and suspicion may exist.

As a director, producer, and educator active in the world of theatre, with a focus on children and youth Yvette initiated the launch of ASSITEJ SA, in 2007, the organisation for theatre for young audiences. She is serving her third term as President of the international ASSITEJ, which networks across 100 countries.

POETRY, PERFORMANCE, PILGRIMAGE

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 15:00

A homage to Leonard Cohen (1934 – 2016) by Lesley Marx Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R120 As a poet, Leonard Cohen gave us lyrics that wove together death, desire and the quest for the divine in richly evocative ways. As a performer, he brought wit, elegance and immense charm to the stage. Lesley will pay homage to the late and much-mourned troubadour through film and other media. She has taught English literature and film at the University of Cape Town since the 1980s and was the inaugural director and founder of the Centre for Film and Media Studies in 2003.

FILM: KROTOA

MONDAY 17 JUNE 10:00 Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: R85 Krotoa, a bright and feisty 11-year-old girl is removed from her close-knit Khoi tribe to serve her uncle’s trading partner, Jan van Riebeeck.

She grows into an enterprising young woman who masters the Dutch language and culture so well that she rises to become an influential interpreter for Van Riebeeck. At the end of the film Roberta Durrant, the film director, will speak to Christopher Hope about Krotoa.

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FOOD & WINE

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here will be no shortage of food and wine events at this year’s FynArts – from special tastings and lunches to food and wine pairings and chefs’ demonstrations, there are plenty of inspiring opportunities to indulge your culinary passions. A firm favourite is the Wine Plus Series of Tutored Tastings, back for the sixth year and again curated by Melvyn Minnaar, but this time at a new venue – The Wine Glass in the centre of town. The presentations also shift toward the end of the festival as a kind of 'wine long weekend'.

EXPLORE THE PALETTE OF PINOT NOIR

SATURDAY 8 & 15 JUNE 11:00 Venue: Whalehaven Winery Tickets: R200 Whalehaven winemaker, Reino Thiart, will present an informative vertical tasting of the limited edition, individually-numbered bottlings of Conservation Coast Pinot Noir, followed by a Wine & Jam Pairing.

GIN REVOLUTION

MONDAY 10 JUNE 12:30 Venue: The Class Room Tickets: R180 By popular request, Paul du Toit of Wine Village will be back with a unique exploration of South Africa’s world-class Gin. Taste the Top 20, enjoy the revolution of inner flavours and learn how to enjoy Gin at its best.

BRANDY EXPLORATION

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 12:30

Venue: The Class Room Tickets: R180 Take a sensory journey with Paul du Toit as you taste 20 of South Africa’s best Potstill Brandies and learn the secrets about the who, the why and the how from the innermost circles of the brandy producers.

LIFESTYLE ENVIRONMENTAL LUNCH

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 12:30

Venue: La Pentola Restaurant Tickets: R250 Chef Shane Sauvage and his team will serve a lunch feast paired with Creation’s Penguin wines, celebrating our marine life and beautiful ocean. The guest speaker, marine biologist Alison Towner, will offer insight into the challenges and the solutions of marine conservation.

UNDER-COVER STARS ON A SECRET MISSION

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 16:00

Venue: Creation Tickets: R180 No doubt about it, a blind tasting always provides that additional touch of challenge and intrigue. Presented by Carolyn Martin, this event is aimed at showcasing the many attributes of Creation’s award-winning wines, with a generous sip of fun.

TEA AT THE TEA TERRACE

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 10:30

Venue: Benguela Cove Tickets: R200 Explore the world of tea with different tea rituals and demonstrations at this English-style tea salon. Guests will enjoy traditional freshlybaked scones, cakes and savoury sandwiches, as well as a glass of Cuvee58, the new Benguela Cove MCC.

ABAGOLD CHOIR

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 12:30 Venue: Dutchies Restaurant, Grotto Beach Tickets: R150 – includes a light lunch By popular request, the harmonious voices of the enthusiastic and committed members of the Abagold Choir are back. This year they will again entertain and delight in a lunchtime concert against the backdrop of the ocean.

SUNDAY LUNCH FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 12:30

Venue: La Pentola Restaurant Tickets: R330 Sit down to a delicious 4-course food and wine pairing conjured up by culinary wizard Shane Sauvage and winemaker Johann Fourie of Benguela Cove.

WINE PLUS TUTORED TASTINGS Exploring the theme – the tasting pleasures of the fine art of wine – will involve a little wine education along with the super samples that will be poured. To provide a glimpse of just how exciting contemporay South African wine is, the programme will offer 'snapshots' of three of today's newsworthy regions and three varietals that define our unique winelands.

Venue: The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Road TIckets: R140 - individual sessions / R450 - all four mornings / R350 - all three afternoons / R250 - any one day of two sessions THURSDAY 13 JUNE 11:00 DISCOVERING THE PLEASURE If you have not experienced the intrinsic delights of our wonderful range of wines, this is your chance with the well-known Master of Wine, Cathy van Zyl. Taste joy.

17:00 A SNAPSHOT OF HEMEL-EN-AARDE Cathy van Zyl MW and Bevan Newton Johnson of the well-known wine family will present the super stars from the world-famous valley beyond the mountain.

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 11:00 A SNAPSHOT OF CONSTANTIA Boela Gerber, celebrated winemaker at Groot Constantia, and his local winemaker friends will offer insight into what makes South Africa’s oldest wine area so special.

17:00 A SNAPSHOT OF THE SWARTLAND Prizewinning winemakers Chris and Andrea Mullineux established their sparkling credentials in this hotspot contemporary wine region.

All about terroir and identity.

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 11:00 A SNAPSHOT OF CHENIN BLANC Alastair Rimmer, cellar master at Kleine Zalze, celebrates International Chenin Blanc Day with

the finest range.

17:00 A SNAPSHOT OF PINOTAGE Mr Pinotage himself, Beyers Truter, returns to tell and show more about this brilliant local variety.

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 11:00 A SNAPSHOT OF MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE Mr Bubbles Pieter Ferreira and Paul Gerber of Le Lude conclude Wine Plus with the finest South African sparkling wine.

CHEFS’ DEMONSTRATIONS Broaden your culinary skills at the FynArts pop-up kitchen, where well-known chefs will be taking part in this year’s entertaining series of demonstrations, curated by Garth Stroebel.

Each demostration will be screened onto a large TV screen. Tickets include a taster portion and a printout of the recipes, and may be purchased individually or in packages.

Venue: United Church Hall – except Creation on 12 June at 10:00 Tickets: R140 - individual sessions / R280 any one day of two sessions / R600 - all five mornings OR all five afternoons MONDAY 10 JUNE 11:00 PERSONALITIES OF PINOTAGE ANTHONY AND OLIVE HAMILTON RUSSELL Enjoy a tasting of three Pinotage wines that express three distinct personalities of South Africa’s celebrated grape. Anthony will match these wines with three dishes prepared by cookbook author, Olive.

15:00 DAVID GRIER Extreme adventurer, founder of the Cipla Miles for Smiles Foundation and motivational speaker, David is also a chef, cookbook author and restaurant owner with his own range of food products.

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS WILLIAM THE WHALE SINGS OPERA

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 15:00

Charl du Plessis Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: Children R50 / Adults R75 The Prince of Whales, Prince William, comes to Hermanus for a holiday and accidentally stumbles into the middle of an opera. The beautiful music and singing inspire him so much that he ends up singing along and stealing the show. Don't miss this story of musical madness and some fantastical fun for all young people with maestro Charl du Plessis on piano.

HIP HOP

SATURDAY 15 JUNE TUESDAY 11 JUNE 11:00 GOOD MOOD FOOD - EMILIA KNIGHT Apart from being a nature-loving, healthy-eating, vegetarian foodie, Emilia is also a keen food photographer and stylist. All her recipes are developed from raw and natural ingredients, avoiding processed foods at all costs. Her new restaurant, Appetite Knight @ Walkerbay Art Gallery wholeheartedly embraces good, clean eating.

15:00 BO-KAAP COOKING TOUR ZAINIE MISBACH The origins of Cape Malay cooking can be traced back to exiled dissidents and slaves brought to the Cape in the 17th and 18th centuries from the Dutch East Indies. Zainie will take you on a virtual tour into the life, food and culture of the Cape Malays in the Bo-Kaap, while demonstrating an authentic Cape Malay dish and the finer art of folding samosas.

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 10:00 FOOD AND WINE - CAROLYN MARTIN Carolyn credits her grandmother, Eleanor Finlayson, for her interest in food and wine pairing, which Carolyn has turned into an art form at the multi award-winning Creation tasting venue in Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Widely regarded as an expert, Carolyn has more recently focused on the role of umami in food and wine pairing.

Join her to find out more about this fascinating subject.

15:00 HONEST CHOCOLATE: BEAN TO BAR ANTHONY GIRD AND MICHAEL DE KLERK These two chocolate makers and owners of the artisanal Bean to Bar chocolate company, produce handcrafted chocolate from ethically sourced organic cacao from Tanzania. They will mix education with creativity as they demonstrate the bean to bar process and how to create delicious chocolate treats that incorporate inspiring local botanicals such as fynbos.

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 11:00 SIMPLY DELICIOUS FOOD WITH ZOLA Celebrity TV chef, food stylist and cookbook author, Zola Nene has an infectious love for cooking. Hers will be an entertaining demonstration of tasty food that looks amazing and is easy to create.

15:00 AUTHENTIC ITALIAN MOZZARELLA DAVIDE OSTUNI Davide is the co-founder of Puglia Cheese, artisan producer of the most authentic mozzarella in South Africa. The cheeses are made by hand, as was done centuries ago, producing cheese such as the Burrata ball, the knot-shaped Nodini and the more traditional Fior di latte. Davide will demonstrate just how it is done.

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 11:00 EXPLORE THE ‘WILD’ OVERBERG WITH A KNIFE AND FORK - RUDOLF VAN DER BERG Rudolf, the owner of Burgundy Restaurant in Hermanus, will use exotic local ingredients to demonstrate good, simple cooking. With ingredients such as local abalone, alikreukel, guinea fowl, wild rabbit, wild mushrooms and free-growing natural herbs, he’ll create an interesting platter of Overberg delicacies.

15:00 MARBLE - DAVID HIGGS Mile 8 on the coast of Namibia is a special marker for David. It is where he caught his first fish and where his food journey began, which recently culminated at Marble Restaurant, a culinary tour de force in Johannesburg. David, celebrity chef, restaurant owner and My Kitchen Rules SA judge, will dip into his book, Mile 8, for this demonstration.

Andriëtte Roux Venue: Grobbelaar Hall Tickets: R50 10:00 CHILDREN 6 – 8 YEARS Learn an exciting new skill in a short workshop with Andriëtte, who, since her first international competition in hop hop at the Grand Prix of Dance in Italy in 2001, has been dancing up a storm in funk and all styles of hip hop. Children will learn ‘popping’ and ‘old school’ styles of hip hop and a short choreographed piece.

11:00 CHILDREN 9 – 12 YEARS In this workshop with Andriëtte the class will work on the ‘b-boy’ and ‘house’ styles of hip hop and will learn a short choreographed piece.

Please bring a water bottle and hand towel. Children should wear comfortable, stretchable clothing and takkies or sneakers.

ASTONISH!

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 16:00 Mawonga Gayiya Venue: Municipal Auditorium Tickets: Children R60 / Adults R100

An afternoon of pure magic for the whole family. Mawonga was only ten years old when he became a student at the College of Magic in Cape Town where he is currently on the teaching staff. Since graduating as a magician, he has accrued an impressive list of accolades and awards, including representing South African Magic at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas (2008) and at the International Magic Championships in China (2013).

ACTING OUT WITH SINDIWE MAGONA

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 14:00

Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R50 Sindiwe Magona, a former primary school teacher, is also a storyteller, an actress and prolific author of children’s books. Even in retirement, she continues to write educational books for children. This interactive and creative workshop of storytelling and acting promises to be a memorable afternoon for children spent with this year’s FynArts Legacy Award Recipient.

BENGUELA COVE ADVENTURE GOLF

MONDAY 17 JUNE

HOURLY TEE OFF TIMES AT 10:00 - 14:00 Venue: Benguela Cove Tickets: R150 – includes golf, burger, chips and a soft drink Fun for the whole family! Armed with nothing more than a ball and putter, this is a morning or afternoon of fun for the whole family. Adventure golf is competitive fun that offers plenty of thrills and laughs for all. The aim is to work your way around and through the pirate challenges in as few attempts as possible. Linger longer while children play and enjoy other free activities on the relaxing grounds of this wine state on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon.

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his stimulating and fun series includes a wide range of topics ranging from painting and drawing to writing, poetry, calligraphy, ceramics, decoupage, origami, photography and more. All levels of skill are catered for in most of the workshops. The duration of the workshops varies between a couple of hours to full day, with a few lasting several days. Tea and coffee are available at all workshops, and a light lunch is served at full-day workshops. All participants will be contacted well before the start of FynArts. A list of workshop requirements will be sent to participants if it is not included in the workshop descriptions that follow.

SATURDAY 8 JUNE & TUESDAY 11 JUNE 10:00 INTRODUCTION TO CELLPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY (HALF-DAY) Leanne Dryburgh and Peter Hassell Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R300 Leanne and Peter of Photowalkers will share tips on how to take better photographs with your cellphone. At the start of the workshop participants will be shown how to set up their phone, followed by a slide-show to help them understand light. The rest of the session will be spent on a guided photographic walkabout.

MONDAY 10 JUNE 10:00 ORIGAMI: A LESSON IN PAPER (FULL DAY) Niki Daly Venue: Hermanus Golf Club Tickets: R575 – includes all materials, refreshments and a light lunch Origami is a Japanese traditional art form, literally meaning ‘folding paper’. Its rules are old and meant to be followed – no glue, no cuts, no markings. Niki Daly has broken these rules, creating a unique form that Kyoko Kimura, his Japanese origami teacher, has coined ‘NikiGami’.

SATURDAY 8 – MONDAY 10 JUNE 10:00 COMPOSITION IN ART (3 DAYS) Andries Gouws Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R1 600 – includes refreshments and a light lunch There is no single right way to approach composition. In this three-day workshop, famous art works showing different approaches to, or aspects of, composition will be discussed.

Participants will try out a number of such approaches and it is recommended that you bring a laptop or tablet to work on.

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 09:00 MAKE AUTHENTIC JAPANESE SUSHI (HALF-DAY) Master Sushi Chef Venue: LB Seafood Bistro on the Bay Tickets: R300 – includes all ingredients and paraphernalia Learn the secrets of making authentic Japanese sushi by chefs who will demonstrate and offer individual advice on cooking and flavouring sushi rice, assembling sushi in various styles, as well as cutting and plating techniques. At the end the morning you will enjoy the fruits of your labour.

SUNDAY 9 JUNE & WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 10:00 ADVANCED CELLPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY (HALF-DAY) Leanne Dryburgh and Peter Hassell Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R300 Leanne and Peter are back with this popular editing and image management workshop.

They will share tips on editing, how to efficiently manage the albums on your cellphone and share your photographs on social media.

SUNDAY 9 JUNE & SUNDAY 16 JUNE 10:00 BLEND PERFUME WITH FYNBOS AND OTHER INDIGENOUS ESSENTIAL OILS (HALF-DAY) Lushinko Roux Venue: C/o 2nd St and 10th Ave, Voëlklip Tickets: R775 – includes perfume kit, instructions and equipment You will be introduced to a variety of essential oils, before diving in and blending your own unique fragrance. The pace, method and results of this workshop allow everybody to leave with something unique and special to them.

MONDAY 10 JUNE & SATURDAY 15 JUNE 10:00 DESIGN AND CRAFT A RING (HALFDAY) Ralph and Heidi Walton Venue: 20 Yellowwood, Chanteclair Tickets: R400 plus the cost price of the silver of the finished piece Design and craft your own simple ring during this introductory workshop of jewellery design and manufacture. Participants will learn practical techniques for working with silver while the very small group ensures Ralph and Heidi’s dedicated attention. Those who have already attended one of these popular ring-design workshops will have the option of creating an alternative item of jewellery.

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 10:00 MAKE AND BAKE (REPEATS AT 14:00) William Ntebe Venue: Learn to Earn Tickets: R275 – includes ingredients Learn to make a basic cake and adapt it for various flavours. This entry-level workshop is suitable for people who would enjoy baking for family, friends or just for fun. It is also suitable for those who would like to start a home-industry. William completed his apprenticeship with Wilco den Otter of Dunya Cake Delights, now situated in the RDP village in Zwelihle.

TUESDAY 11 JUNE – WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 10:00 WHAT IS TRAVEL WRITING? (2 DAYS) Christopher Hope Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R1 000 – includes handouts, refreshments and a light lunch What makes A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush (Eric Newby) or A Movable Feast (Ernest Hemingway) so vivid and so true? What is the spirit of place and how do you feel or evoke it? Is defining a sense of place a trip into your own interior as much as a journey to distant places? A workshop for writers of novels, blogs, memoirs, diaries or essays.

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 10:00 WATERCOLOUR BASICS (FULL DAY) Charmé Southey Venue: Creative Notions Tickets: R550 – includes a light lunch Have a fun and stimulating day while learning the basics of how to work in the wonderful medium of watercolour under step-by-step guidance by Charmé. This workshop is suitable for beginner to intermediate artists.

WEDNESDAY 12 – THURSDAY 13 JUNE 10:00 RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT IN CALLIGRAPHY (2 DAYS) Andrew van der Merwe Venue: Meet at Dutchies on Grotto Beach Tickets: R1 200 – includes paper and ink, refreshments and a light lunch. A beginner-pen can be purchased at the workshop for approximately R170.

Take a fresh approach to the ancient art of calligraphy. Instead of beginning in the traditional way with the static stuff of exemplars and structure, you will begin with the movement and rhythm that produces calligraphy – what calligraphers call the dance of the pen. This workshop promises to be both a good introduction for beginners and a fresh approach for those who have some knowledge of calligraphy.

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 10:00 WRITING POETRY: AN INTRODUCTION (FULL DAY) Finuala Dowling Venue: Windsor Hotel Tickets: R550 – includes refreshments and a light lunch This workshop by award-winning poet, Finuala, offers an easy introduction to poetry writing, covering sources and inspiration for poems as well as form, patterning and technique. You will be given exercises and prompts as well as feedback on your poems.

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 10:00 CAKE DECORATING (REPEATS AT 14:00) William Ntebe Venue: RDP Village, off Mbeki Road, Zwelihle Tickets: R275 – includes ingredients These two workshops follow on from the two Make and Bake workshops. Spend a creative and fun morning learning to make unique and personalised cakes. After a short coffee break participants will decorate their own small cake to take home.

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 10:00 BEACH CALLIGRAPHY AND MARK-MAKING (HALF-DAY) Andrew van der Merwe Venue: Meet at Dutchies, Grotto Beach Tickets: R250 – includes coffee / tea Andrew will introduce an art form he has pioneered – beach calligraphy. It is more than merely a scratching of the surface; there are spiritual lessons to be learned and refreshing pleasures to be had when you touch the fragile surface of an untrodden beach in the right way.

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 10:00 INTRODUCTION TO DECOUPAGE (FULL DAY) Carol Tait Venue: Creative Notions Tickets: R575 – includes all materials, refreshments and a light lunch Following on from her popular 2018 mosaic workshop, Carol will offer another fun and relaxing morning. This time two decoupage techniques will be demonstrated and practised:

a glass tea-light holder using handmade paper and a trinket box using colourwash and giftwrap. Participants will take home their items.

FRIDAY 14 – SATURDAY 15 JUNE 10:00 PORTRAYING PLANTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL ART (2 DAYS) Vicki Thomas Venue: TBA Tickets: R1 150 – includes refreshments and a light lunch This step-by-step approach to botanical painting is aimed at beginners. Participants will be guided through different stages of development, from loose sketching and some basic botany to careful drawing with the aim of completing a final, simple watercolour painting.

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 15:00 BEACH CALLIGRAPHY FOR TEENS (HALF DAY) Andrew van der Merwe Venue: Meet at Dutchies, Grotto Beach Tickets: R150 A fun workshop in which world-renowned beach calligrapher, Andrew will introduce this new art form. You’ll get to use a beach wand and re-imagine the beach as a canvas.

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 10:00 CALLIGRAPHY FOR WAKANDA (HALF-DAY) Andrew van der Merwe Venue: Creative Notions Tickets: R220 – includes paper and ink, and refreshments. A beginner pen can be purchased at the workshop for approximately R170.

How would the Black Panther write? Teens will be introduced to the iconic Gothic script of the Dark Ages and adapt it to design a writing system for the legendary country of Wakanda.

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 10:00 PALETTE KNIFE IN THE USE OF OILS (HALF-DAY) Alyson Guy Venue: Volmoed Retreat, Hemel-en-Aarde Tickets: R300 – includes light refreshments Alyson will demonstrate the use of the palette knife as a technique for mixing and applying oil paint. This workshop is also suitable for those who have limited experience or skill. A list of materials will be sent to participants when booking is confirmed.

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 10:00 FLOODED-ICING WORKSHOP (HALF-DAY) Nicolene Burger Venue: 7 on Marine Guesthouse Tickets: R350 – includes ingredients and a flooded-icing kit Join Nicolene, an accomplished baker with many years’ experience in the art of cake decoration, for a fun-filled morning learning the art of making sugar-run cookies. You’ll learn everything from basic flood techniques to more advanced lace work. All equipment will be provided.