Creative Craft Workshops for All Ages at Kuier@The Castle Market

Kuier@TheCastle is an exciting, family-friendly market and lifestyle event held on the last weekend of every month at the historic Castle of Good Hope. In collaboration with the Craft + Design Institute (CDI), the event introduced a variety of fun, creative workshops suitable for adults and children.

These interactive workshops are great for making something unique to take home, meeting others, creative collaboration between budding artists, and giving parents a break from the kids (relax and explore the market!).

The market also offers amazing food, live music performances, a huge range of locally made artisan products, and access to the castle’s museums throughout the day.

The following workshops are running on Saturday 31 August.

Micro-mosaic jewellery with Marcelino Manhula

Make your own micro-mosaic jewellery using an ancient technique, and walk away with a unique piece. This workshop is led by Marcelino Manhula, who trained in this unique craft with masters in Ravenna, Italy. He also experiments with mixed media and metal inserts and collaborates with various designers, artists and architects.

Cost: R185pp, including materials. Book via Quicket
When: Hourly, 10am – 4pm

Tote Bag painting workshop by Minimalist Painters

A perfect gift for yourself or a friend. We all love tote bags, come and design your own! No skills required.

Cost: R400, including materials. Book via Quicket
When: 10 am 12.30 pmm or 1pm – 3.30pm

Capture YourSelf: Self-Portrait Drawing Workshop

Join a fun and engaging self-portrait drawing workshop! No experience is necessary; just bring your enthusiasm. Bring a mirror or smartphone for a selfie.

Cost: R300 including materials. Book via Quicket
When: 12pm – 2pm.

Tatting and Beadwork Workshop by Dimzique

Make your own earrings using beautiful beads and threads in this workshop hosted by local expert jeweller Yvonne Manyiki of Dimzique. She says, “I am in the business of making women look beautiful and feel confident. Our wish is that you fall in love with the shape of the creative designs, the unusual and striking colour combinations and the beauty of the materials used.”

Cost: R250pp per session including materials. Book via Quicket
When: From 11am – 1pm | 2pm – 4pm

Create your own Cupcake Candle by Elize Kruis

This adults-only workshop shows you how to build a deliciously fragrant, realistic-looking cupcake candle.

Cost: R120 including materials. Book via Quicket
When: 10am – 11.30am; 12pm – 1.30pm; 2pm – 3.30pm.

Kuier@TheCastle workshops — Some of John Bauer’s ceramic works

John Bauer Ceramic Talk & Tour of the Iziko Ceramic Museum

Join this informative and inspirational art talk and tour of the Iziko Ceramic Museum by one of SA’s top ceramicists, John Bauer. He has many ceramic pieces on display at the museum and will discuss museums’ role in inspiration and creative choices. Meet at the Castle’s Iziko Ceramic Museum.

Cost: R175pp. Book via Quicket
When: 2pm – 3.30pm

The craft of crochet by Ivy Grace

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to discover an on-trend design skill. Crochet is the fashion trend of the moment! Make a bracelet for yourself or as a gift for Women’s Month.

Cost: R120pp, including materials. Book via Quicket
When: From 10am – 12pm | 1pm – 3pm

The craft of tufting with Spinnerkop Rug Makers

In this workshop, you will make your own placemat or small rug, a personalised home item or gift that is very’ on trend’. The activity is run by Spinnerkop Rug Makers, a collective of artisans who work hard to preserve traditional craftsmanship.

Cost: R600pp, including materials. Book via Quicket
When: 10am – 1pm or 1pm – 4pm.

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