Franschhoek Life- October 2018 by Franschhoek Life

OCTOBER 2018

RACHEAL WITH DOEK, BANANA, AND CANNA FLOWERS, BY GARY STEPHENS

EVENTS.EXPERIENCES.LIFESTYLE.

Le Plantation Décor & Lifestyle Opens its Doors Le Plantation Décor & Lifestyle is a décor and design consultancy that has opened a showroom in Bijoux Square, 60 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek. Aside from managing turnkey home renovation and décor projects Le Plantation Décor & Lifestyle stocks carefully curated décor items, including furniture, ready-made scatters, beautiful coffee table books, luxury linen, indulgent bath ranges, towels, glassware and other beautiful products. Wynand Bezuidenhout, founder and owner of Le Plantation Décor & Lifestyle, is passionate about design and has a keen eye for detail. He began his career in the magazine industry and has completed numerous beautiful residential décor projects across South Africa. The first Le Plantation shop opened its doors in KwaZulu Natal in 2011 and now there’s one in beautiful Franschhoek. To create the perfect interior one has to consider space, lighting, acoustics, floors, walls, ceilings and interior layouts. Keeping your specific taste and lifestyle in mind Wynand

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will bring all the elements together in a kaleidoscope of furniture, fabrics, textures, layers and colours. “We work together with our clients to ensure the success of the project both functionally and aesthetically,” says Wynand. Le Plantation works with clients from assisting to select feature pieces to large-scale installations and providing décor and embellishments to suit every style and every space, including bespoke furniture design and manufacture. Managing a home renovation or décor project can be daunting. Le Plantation professionally manages budgets, procurement and quality control. They source, supply and ensure only the best materials are used in your project; all the while ensuring that your project is completed on time, on budget and according to your brief and requirements. Their full, turnkey solution means all clients need to do is move in and enjoy their beautiful new space. When next you’re in Franschhoek visit Wynand and browse around his beautiful showroom at Bijou Square.

FOOD & DRINK

New Makaron Menu Celebrates Simplicity

(snoek tartlet) and avocado wrapped in nasturtium leaf. All guests are treated to the two-day, whole-wheat sourdough with house-made amasi (the Zulu and Xhosa word for fermented milk) butter.

Stellenbosch locals are already familiar with Makaron, the celebrated winelands restaurant at the luxurious Majeka House & Spa. Now the rest of us have an opportunity to taste their recently unveiled exciting new menu that blends international panache with home-grown excellence.

Lucas also applies his explorations of other cooking techniques with fermented strawberries plated with locally harvested kelp and wood sorrel that populates the menu category “to finish”, the latter an encouragement for diners to curate their own meal.

The latest spread follows chef Lucas Carstens’ return from a culinary exploration of the Mediterranean city of Lisbon. Seafood makes a strong return to the Makaron table. There’s the five-day aged linefish with pickled potato, juicy green olives couched in dune spinach that is locally harvested from the wild and fire roasted octopus cloaked in kohlrabi and apple slithers.

On the sweeter side, diners can choose between guava served with turmeric and melon; pear with parmesan and burnt onion; and, the kitchen’s enticingly-named “variations of dark chocolate”.

The South African-ness of Lucas’ cooking is also highlighted in dishes such as, The staanrib (Afrikaans for standing rib) featuring lamb roasted crispy and plated with pickled waterblommetjies and whole lemon. The complementary farm egg-and-hereboontjie uses a South African heirloom bean cultivated in the Sandveld and is served with a snoek-tertjie

Four/five/six course options are available from the small plates menu starting from R390pp. An optional wine pairing is also available, from R645pp. Bookings 021 880 1549 | reservations@majekahouse.co.za | www.majekahouse.co.za

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FOOD & DRINK

Country Chic at La Petite Ferme

THE REFURBISHED VINEYARD SUITES AT THE LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND WINE ESTATE While the exteriors remain in the Cape Vernacular style – in keeping with the heritage of the area, the new renovations, welcome a contemporary, upmarket and on trend look and feel. The five refurbished suites, The Florentine Suite, Provençale Suite, Africa Suite, Moresque Suite and Léman Suite boast, Wi-Fi, smart televisions, fireplaces, and air-conditioning with new bathrooms, showcasing underfloor heating and heated towel rails all fitted with top-end fixtures and fittings and a feature wall of beautiful handmade tiles occupying pride of place in each. Guests can lie on their bed or relax in the bath with a glass of wine and enjoy uninterrupted valley views. All the Vineyard Suites have their own private terraces with plunge pools and built-in day-beds on which to relax. La Petite Ferme has recently launched a new spring menu designed by chef Kyle Norris. Whether staying over, enjoying a meal, tasting sublime wines in the new tasting room or simply soaking up the spectacular scenery, La Petite Ferme invites you to come and experience this phenomenal destination in the heart of the Winelands. accommodation@lapetiteferme.co.za | www.lapetiteferme.co.za | www.franschhoeklife.co.za

FOOD & DRINK

Grande Provence – New Releases for Summer WELCOME TO THE BISTRO!

The Bistro at Grande Provence is a relaxed venue that offers daily specials such as quiches, soups, salads and glorious cakes. Platters of local artisanal cheeses and fresh west coast oysters is also on the menu. Another option is to enjoy a delicious and relaxing country-style picnic under majestic oaks in beautifully landscaped gardens amidst Franschhoek vineyards at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate during the months of September through to April inclusive. The Grande Country Picnic basket is filled to the brim with Dalewood camembert and preserves, charcuterie cold cuts, grilled free range chicken, smoked snoek pate, estate-made hummus, freshly baked bread, salted butter & olives, a crisp heirloom garden salad, and decadent Rocky Road Valrohna bar. These are all perfectly rounded off with a bottle of Grande Provence wine all for just R325 per person. Pre-bookings required 24hrs in advance.

OYSTERS & BUBBLY PAIRING SNACKS OF SUMMER

UPCOMING EVENTS: CELEBRATE PINOTAGE DAY WITH A SPECIAL MENU

Savour Méthode Cap Classique and fresh West Coast oysters under the majestic oaks of the Grande Provence Sculpture Garden.

Celebrate Pinotage Day, 13 October, at The Restaurant with a special menu dedicated to Angels Tears Le Chocolat Pinotage.

Grande Provence Brut, a classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend, is paired with an oyster bedecked with dill, yuzu and cucumber in a dill infused dressing with yuzu pearls and vermouth compressed cucumber.

The two-course lunch and dinner Pinotage menu stars Le Chocolat braised oxtail served with heirloom beetroot, fondant potato and crispy polenta. For the second course artisanal cheeses are spruced up with grape chutney, nut loaf and Pinotage poached fig.

The Brut Rosé MCC, bursting with red berry flavours, pairs with an oyster with home-fermented kimchi, toasted sesame seeds and tom yum mayonnaise. The flagship Vintage Brut 2011 is superb with an oyster enriched with vintage brut velouté, Franschhoek trout roe, and dried nori. This pairing is available daily from 12h00 to 17h00 at R180, weather dependent. Additional oysters are R90 for three. Oysters are served with lemon and mignonette sauce.

Each course is served with a glass of Le Chocolat Pinotage. Added treats are a palate cleanser between courses and petit fours. The Le Chocolat Pinotage menu is available at R320 pp alongside the regular à la carte selection. For bookings call (021) 876 8600 or email reservations@ grandeprovence.co.za. For more information visit www.grandeprovence.co.za. www.franschhoeklife.co.za

FOOD | DRINK | LIFESTYLE

GlenWood and the Vine-to-Bottle Tour and Tasting FINE WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE

The Glenwood tasting room offers guests a unique Fine Wine and Food Experience. On arrival, each guest is presented with tastes of six of our best awardwinning wines together with a specially-designed Tasting Palette carrying tastes of six carefully prepared matching dishes. After tasting the various options, guests select their lunch main course and the wine to accompany it. The menu caters for all palates and primarily features locally-produced products including cheeses, meats, fish, vegetables, herbs and olive oil. Located next to the winery, our tasting room is open every day from 09h00 to 17h00. As we offer seating for only 20 guests either inside or outside, booking is essential. Our Fine Wine and Food Experience is available at R450 per person.

SHOWCASE WINE TASTING

The Showcase Wine Tasting is tutored, fun and exciting. Presenters make use of the five s’s, namely see, swirl, sniff, sip and savour to convey a sense of passion for our wines and pride in what has been achieved. Guests are offered a tasting of five wines, including from our top-end Grand Duc range. An optional cheese board for two is available at R130. Duration: 45 minutes | Cost: R100 pp

VINE-TO-BOTTLE TOUR & TASTING

This experience is highly recommended to garner an indepth understanding of the entire wine making process. The vineyard and cellar tour will be led by the GlenWood owner or a senior manager. This tour also includes a tasting of five wines and a barrel tasting. This tour is offered Mon-Sat at 10h35 and 14h35. Duration: 90 minutes | Cost: R500 pp

Think Pink-Cintron Pink Polo 2018 Cintron Pink Polo, presented by Vodacom, returns to Val de Vie Estate on Saturday 3 November 2018. Guests at the event can look forward to a day filled with all things pink and polo-inspired – from the fashion to the food and drinks offerings, with many memorable moments in store. A special surprise awaits guests, as the ElricoZarr label fashion show will incorporate new ways of showcasing the finest in South African couture. The event pays tribute to the survivors of breast cancer and serves as a platform to raise awareness for the disease. For the first time the Children Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) will benefit from the Pink Food Truck Fair area where R100 per ticket sold will be donated to CHOC. A dedicated Land Rover area where owners of these distinguished vehicles will be able to enjoy the polo action from the back of a luxury car will be provided by Land Rover Stellenbosch and Land Rover Cape Town.

AT VAL DE VIE ESATE

RGBC (The Really Great Brand Company) will be engaging as Pouring Partner for the event and will be creating signature cocktails with a selection of Cintron premium drinks while The Mantis Collection will be offering guests attending an exclusive rate in the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis. Bril Optometrists will be the official Eyewear Partner and Coco-Mat’s Pillow Positive Hearts will be provided to patients at the St. Stephens Oncology Centre undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The 2018 colour scheme is emerald green, pink and touches of gold that incorporate the regal association of the sport as a luxury pastime. Make sure to be part of this prestigious event! Tickets from R120-R1750 (VIP). per ticket – | Butler service | Premium Bar (cash sales) | Opulent VIP lounge https://online.computicket.com/web/event/cintron_pink_ polo_2018/1206142744/589966021 www.pinkpolo.co.za

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FOOD | DRINK | LIFESTYLE

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th October 2018

Journey to Spain

Grand Soiree: If I Loved You

Bon Bon Finale

James Grace (guitar)

Federico Freschi (baritone) with David Salleras (saxophone) with Christopher Duigan (piano)

World Cafe – Petrus de Beer (violin), Schalk Joubert (bass) & Stanislav Angelov (accordion).

Fri 26 Oct

I 7:30 pm I NG Church

Sat 27 Oct

Flamenco Dreams David Salleras (saxophone) with Christopher Duigan (piano) Sat 27 Oct

I 11:30 am I NG Church

I 7:00 pm I Café Bon Bon

The Music of Franz Liszt Christopher Duigan (piano) Sun 28 Oct

I 11:30 am I NG Church

Sun 28 Oct

I 1:00 pm I Café Bon Bon

Tickets for the NG Church (Franschhoek) Concerts are available at www.webtickets.co.za. Booking for Café Bon Bon 021 876 3936.

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CALENDAR

CONTACT events@pearlvalley.co.za

BEGINNER EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP WITH LERATO

MOTAU AT ART IN THE YARD

10h00-17h00 Cost R550pp includes refreshments, light lunch and a take home embroidery kit. Tickets sold through the gallery, limited spaces. The Yard, 38 Huguenot Street art@artintheyard.co.za www.artintheyard.co.za

WINE DOWN TO LIVE MUSIC AT MONT ROCHELLE

Brighten up your weekday evenings with acoustic performances from the incredibly talented James Stewart. Sit back and enjoy delicious food and glorious vineyard views with a glass of something delicious in hand on: 29 October, 26 November and 19 December 2018.

OCTOBER

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WHISPERS FROM THE LILY POND BY SHANY VAN DEN BERG AT EVERARD READ FRANSCHHOEK GALLERY

Enjoy a glass of wine with us as we walk the artists mind at the opening of Shany van den Berg’s solo exhibition and live performance at 11h00.

BURGER SPECIAL AT BOVINE “R100 Burger Tuesday’s continue for all Locals” If you are a local to the area, and you don’t yet have a locals card, pop in with a proof of address & apply, this entitles you to 15% discount on food all day everyday!

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42 Huguenot St. Franschhoek

BOOKINGS 021 876 2770

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Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa joins forces each month with a new & exciting winery. Take your senses on a journey through the winelands with a delicious food & wine paring with Groote Post Winery. 18h30 for 19h00. R695 pp (Wine & Dine only) R3295 per couple (Eat & Stay incl Dinner & Breakfast) Booking essential, 50% deposit is required.

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RSVP 021 876 2446

TUESDAYS

OCTOBER

AT LE FRANSCHHOEK

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WINE & DINE

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27 OCTOBER

OCTOBER

Impress your guest at your next dinner party after spending a weekend with us learning different ice cream making techniques and how to make frozen desserts. From R3418pp; includes a twonight stay, dinner at The Werf Restaurant and breakfast. Bookings essential.

OCTOBER

An annual highlight on the Western Cape golfing calendar, is set to take place on 18 October 2018. Sportsmen and women, celebrities and other golf enthusiasts will take part in this event, in aid of the Val de Vie Foundation, at the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course on Val de Vie Estate. To secure your 3-ball (a celebrity will be selected to make up your team).

ICE CREAM WEEKEND WORKSHOP AT BOSCHENDAL

BOTTOMLESS COFFEE BAND AT FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR

After releasing their debut album Room With A View at the end of 2014, Bottomless Coffee Band became crowd favourites for melodic storytelling and electrifying performances, inspiring the nostalgia of the folk-rock legends of yesteryear. With foot stomping rhythms, hard hitting lyrics and hints of the dramatic, they are impressive to watch. BOOKINGS http://bit.ly/BCB_FHK

TIUESDAY to SUN

VODACOM SHOP CELEBRITY GOLF DAY

19-21 26 OCTOBER

OCTOBER

PIERNEEF À LA MOTTE GARDEN MENU Tuesday to Sunday, 11h00-16h30 From October and for the duration of summer, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant introduces a relaxed Garden Menu to enjoy under La Motte’s majestic oak trees! No reservations. www.la-motte.com pierneef@la-motte.co.za CONTACT 021 876 8800

MOVIE NIGHTS AT BONBON

SUNDAYS

FRIDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

CALENDAR

FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET

FAMILY TABLE

AT BOSCHENDAL

Join us in October on the following Wednesday evenings for our Movie nights at Cafe BonBon – R200pp includes dinner and movie!!!

AT LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS

Join us for our weekly Friday Night Market taking place in our historic Werf area every Friday from 18h00-21h00. Live music, farm fresh produce, food stalls and other artisanal stands filled with local products to peruse and purchase. Visit our website for more details.

03rd October 2018 – Ocean’s 8 10th October 2018 – Loving Vincent 17th October 2018 – Suffragette 24th October 2018 – Novitiate 31st October 2018 – Book Club

Celebrate special occasions with family and friends at our Family Table in the vibey Leopard’s Leap Kitchen. Available for Sunday lunch and for groups of 10 to 20. R375pp, excluding beverages and 10% service charge.

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OCTOBER SUNDAY BANDS

POLO BRUNCHES

AT THE FRANSCHHOEK STATION PUB 17H00-20H00

WINE TASTING AT BOVINE

AT VAL DE VIE

“Daily wine tasting of Black Elephant Vintners, enjoy two different options of four wines or combine both to try all eight wines 11h00-22h00 at Bovine.”

22 Craft beers On-Tap, Vuilhond Brandy & Coke On-Tap

At R250 pp, including a glass of Val de Vie Cuvee de Vie MCC, this is a must for a Sunday! Enjoy fine food, a riveting polo match and the best views in the Winelands. During selected Sundays (October 14, 21,28; November 11, 25; December 9, 16). Booking essential.

4 Main Road Franschhoek www.franschhoekstationpub.co.za

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42 Huguenot St. Franschhoek www.bevintners.co.za

CONTACT 021 876 3938

BOOKINGS 021 863 6100/29

BOOKINGS 021 876 3547

COL’CACCHIO FRANSCHHOEK HAS A FRESH NEW LOOK!

BRAAI & WINE PAIRING

Be one of the first to discover it!

Add a new twist to our local braai experience. This pairing offers five braai bites with five wines. Group of 10 or more should be booked in advance. 10h00-17h00. R130pp.

OPEN FOR SUMMER 11am till late #EverySliceTellsAStory. Come and check ours out!

AT LA COURONNE

FULL MOON PICNIC AT BOSCHENDAL

Spend the evening dining under the stars, sipping on wine and listening to live music. 23 November & 22 December 2018. R750 for a picnic basket for two, R425 for a picnic basket for one & kids under 10, R150. Bookings essential. www.boschendal.com/events reservations@boschendal.co.za

66 Huguenot St. Franschhoek CONTACT 021 876 4222

23 NOVEMBER

DAILY

7 Oct – Anton Oosthuizen 14 Oct – Gravity 21 Oct – Ozone 28 Oct – Newton & Co.

BOOKINGS 021 876 8002

DAILY

SUNDAYS

BOOKINGS 021 876 3936

CONTACT 021 876 3939

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Change Your View on Cruising July 2018, guests on board Silversea’s Silver Galapagos ship are witnessing the first eruption of Sierra Negra Volcano in 13 years off the shore of Isabela Island – Galapagos. On the other side of the world, guests visiting the Arctic are watching as a curious mother Polar bear and her two cubs wander around on the ice. At the same time in the Caribbean, excited youngsters are whizzing down a thrilling water-slide while others are trying out the surf-simulator on the world’s newest and biggest cruise ship. All the while a happily retired couple relax on a lounger in the sun-soaked Mediterranean, sipping complimentary bubbles served by their personal Butler. Just a snapshot of another summer-season in the world of cruising. www.franschhoeklife.co.za

Something has shifted in the world of cruise holidays. The shift has seen the global average age of cruise holidaymakers drop by 20 years, in 20 years. It is the same shift that has made cruising the fastest growing sector of the global travel industry! Largely driven by social media, more and more travelers who might never before have considered going on a cruise are embracing the benefits of the ‘floating hotel’. Gaynor Neill, GM of Cruise Vacations – the South African General Sales Agents for Silversea Cruises including Silversea Expeditions, Star Clippers, Scenic Cruises and Emerald Waterways – believes that this is largely driven by the growing demand for experiential travel. Where in the past we tended to be spectators in foreign destinations, today’s holidaymaker is looking for an in-depth experience.

Historically known for providing excellent value and undisputed convenience, as well as the excitement of new destinations almost daily, cruise lines have enhanced their offerings to appeal to a far wider market. At one end of the spectrum are large resort-style ships, carrying thousands of passengers and offering a veritable infinitude of on-board activities and entertainment to the opposite, small boutique-style luxury vessels, mostly providing a fully-inclusive and extremely exclusive experience. With plenty to choose from in-between, including in-depth Expedition as well as River voyages, cruising is rapidly becoming the most popular multigenerational holiday of choice. To book your dream Cruise Vacation contact: news-travel. business.site | 021 876 2920

TRAVEL

Chitabe Camp in the Okavango Delta Opens after an Extensive Rebuild

Wilderness Safaris is proud to announce that the renowned Chitabe Camp in the south-east of the Okavango Delta has reopened after an extensive renovation and rebuild of its elevated walkways and main camp area.

“Over the past 20 years we have created a lifetime of memories for many guests and are absolutely delighted to reveal the camp’s new look and to continue to exceed our guests’ expectations,” commented Chitabe CEO, Helene Hamman. Situated on an island in a private concession it’s not surprising that lead architects Mark Thomas and Chris Bisset, in collaboration with Henry Fagan Engineers, found inspiration in the meandering of the Okavango waterways. The new walkways feature low-footprint longer spans and a more delicate-looking structure that weaves through the treeline. “The design of the new elevated buildings showcase the

responsible use of modern and traditional materials to produce an environmentally-respectful, sensually pleasing safari experience”, said Mark.

The main area features both indoor and under-star dining experiences while an elevated white Kalahari sand deck forms the heart of Chitabe. A new lap pool, relaxation lounge and a gym provides guests with exercise opportunities while moments for introspection will be found in the new library. An evaporative cooling system provides guests with ample cool spaces during the warmer summer months. Before the rebuild commenced a precision 3-D laser survey of the island was done to establish a precise ecological baseline of natural features such as trees and termite mounds. This enabled the main areas to be positioned precisely with minimal impact. Award-winning engineer, Henry Fagan, played an instrumental role in the team, innovating new non-permanent structures featuring

removable concrete-free foundations. “It has been critical to retain the island’s many trees as the canvas that dominates the camp landscape, so we unobtrusively wove the buildings in and around the trees and termite mounds,” Mark reflected. Chitabe has also retained the services of an arborist to replant additional trees that had been lost to fire or the natural cycle. Staying true to its philosophy of ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’, all of the hardwood timber from the original structure was repurposed and used to create the fire of a million stars, decorative cladding and ceilings. “We are confident that the new Chitabe will be a huge success, and are looking forward to sharing its magic with our guests and trade partners, Helen concludes.” Make Chitabe part of your “must see” travel destinations. From R5565 per person per night sharing, fully inclusive. T&Cs apply http://wilderness-residents.co.za/

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ART

Art Franschhoek: 27 October to 25 November 2018

Visitors to Franschhoek, one of the country’s premier art destinations, can once again look forward to a month of artworks and exhibitions, as Art Franschhoek ‘opens it doors’ to the public from Saturday, 27 October, to Sunday, 25 November. Art enthusiasts can choose to leisurely browse the galleries situated along the village’s main road, many within comfortable walking distance from each other. Alternatively choose to view the artworks on display at some of the wine farms, which include Grande Provence and La Motte. Garden and art tours at Leeu Estate add a different dimension to your cultural outing. To celebrate the start of this festival some participating galleries will be hosting special events during the weekend of 27 and 28 October. One of the highlights during the weekend includes a special wheel throwing demonstration by ceramicist, David Walters. The Everard Read Gallery will be exhibiting major works by some of our country’s finest contemporary artists, in a variety of media. Manzart Gallery is the venue for Marie Stander’s solo exhibition. Marie is best known for her figurative charcoal drawings, large scale portraits, group drawings, as well as near lifesize drawings. In addition to Marie’s exhibition, the Manzart Collection will also show works by collage artists Karin Miller and Caitlin Truman-Baker, amongst other prominent artists. Magnificent sculptures by self-taught sculptor, Bruce Little, will be on display at Franschhoek Cellars. Bruce sculpts to capture the spirit of the wild African creatures he has observed and guarded most of his life. Ebony/Curated, with its exquisite displays of fine arts, sculptures and ceramics, will host three solo exhibitions in their respective galleries. Admire one of South Africa’s greatest masters, Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, at the La Motte Museum as well as their Ink on Paper exhibition. For a detailed programme of the opening weekend events and the various exhibitions visit www.franschhoek.org.za.

The Art of Embroidery

As part of Art Franschhoek 26th October – 28th November 2018, Art in the Yard will be exhibiting Yarns, A group Exhibition. Yarns features three artists, Vanessa Berlein, Sheeka Kalan, Lerato Motau using embroidery as their chosen medium in innovative ways. Exploring possible meaning of social placing and personal historical implications. Textile art is re-emerging as an exciting and often surprising medium. Each of our artist’s aesthetic and dialogue is varied but all with a common thread. On Saturday 27th October 10h00 to 17h00, you are invited to join a beginner Embroidery Workshop with Lerato Motau at Art in the Yard Cost R550 includes refreshments, light lunch and a take home embroidery kit. Tickets art@artintheyard.co.za Contact : 021 876 4280 | The Yard, 38 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, 7690 www.artintheyard.co.za

WHISPERS FROM THE LILY POND by Shany van den Berg 27 October – 19 November This exhibition 'Whispers from the Lily pond / Fluisteringe vanaf n Lelie poel ' is the first platform for a series, that reflects on rebirth through water, water spirits, and Nymphaea (water lilies). The body of works is mapped, woven, stitched and dressed to awaken the Nymphaea from a deep hibernation to play and dance with the water deities. “My memories of water and lilies (from childhood to present day) drove my practice conceptually as I found myself spending days in the Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens. This initiated painterly and drawing based experiments and research – in essence it served to manifest my lilies and water spirit through documenting my thoughts as they are mirrored back to me on the watery reflections.” - Shany van den Berg This exhibition will be opened with a performance by the artist. Please join us for the opening of “Whispers from the Lily Pond” at 11h00 at Everard Read Franschhoek. Gallery hours: 9:30 – 17:30 Entry: Complimentary For more information please contact Karla Benade at (021) 876 2446 or email karla@everard.co.za

+27 21 876 2446 | fgallery@everard.co.za | www.everard-read-franschhoek.co.za Left: syn = saamwees + bios = lewe / symbiosis, 2018, oil on board, 134 x 184cm

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ART

27 October to 25 November

As with fine food and premium wines, so too fine art needs to be experienced to be appreciated.

visit www.franschhoekart.co.za to view the programme

FRANSCHHOEK WINE VALLEY Tel: +27 (0)21 876 2861 | info@franschhoek.org.za | www.franschhoek.org.za www.franschhoeklife.co.za