Rupert Museum Saturday – 29 June

Rupert Museum Saturday June 29 – as always lots of options for all the family plus the current exhibitions to view and enjoy.

Here are some of the highlights.

Caricature Drawing by Martinus van Tee (all ages)
Take home a special Museum Saturday memento, created by artist and illustrator Martinus van Tee. He specialises in superfast caricatures with a humorous touch. This is a fun event for the entire family!
See Martinus in action here.
Kindly note that caricatures will be created on a first-come, first-served basis.
10:00 – 14:30 | Gallery 2 | Free

Caricature Drawing by Martinus van Tee

Every Story has a Face with Wenike Smit (9-13yrs)
In this workshop, your face will be the start to creating a monoprint. Acrylics will be used, where learners will learn how to mix the perfect skin tone and how to paint eyes that live! For the inspired background, you are going to use your imagination. Drawing your favourite place through a process known as Sgraffito. Learn various techniques in a single workshop; we look forward to your stories. (See lead photo above)
Please note that this workshop has two time slots to choose from:
10:30 – 12:30 | 13:30 – 15:30
To prepare for this workshop, please email a photo of the participant. It will work best if this is a medium portrait image (from the waist / chest upwards). Rupert Museum guarantees that these images will only be used in and for the workshop.
All materials and protective wear are included. The booking fee also includes a snack pack, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks. Please advise on any allergies / dietary requirements. This, together with your photo, must please be sent to E grace@rupertmuseum.org
10:30 – 15:30 | MakerStudio | ZAR80.00 BOOK

#GallerySessions with Deon Valor
Unwind and get cosy in Gallery 2 with refreshments from the Café pop-up menu, while enjoying the acoustic talents of Paarl local Deon Valor.
Singles by this singer and songwriter include Mal Verlief and Take You Away. He is influenced by the music of Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder and Joshua na die Reën.
Complimentary, no bookings required. | 13:00 – 15:30 | Gallery 2 | Free

Beer Tasting with Soul Barrel (18yrs+)
Soul Barrel has a passion for local ingredients, hoppy ales and old-world barrel fermentations. During this exclusive tasting, guests will experience top selections from this Cape Winelands brewery, including Ale of Origin, which recently won Best Beer in Africa at this year’s African Beer Cup. Tasting Session 1 12:00 – 13:00 | Tasting Session 2 13:30 – 14:30 | Tasting Session 3 15:00 – 16:00
Please note that bookings are essential. No walk-ins will be permitted.
This is an exclusive offering at the Rupert Museum, and only available to +18yrs (no children allowed in the tasting area).

AND enjoy the current exhibitions

The Art Collection of Huberte Rupert
This exhibition and the full-colour publication celebrate Huberte Rupert’s art collection of 20th century South African Art.
Artology: from the University of Pretoria Museums
This exhibition is inspired by a word not yet defined in any dictionary. The term Artology is a curatorial perspective and an investigative tool that probes into the University of Pretoria’s collections by actively researching its archives, conserving and curating its collections, and interacting with audiences within the framework of a university museum setting.

LOTS of good reasons to visit Rupert Museum Saturday June 29. ENJOY!

WHAT: Rupert Museum Saturday June 29
WHERE: Rupert Museum, Stellentia Road, Stellenbosch
WHEN: 25 May 2024 | Saturday Gallery Hours 10:00 – 16:00
INFO: T +27 21 888 3344 | E info@rupertmuseum.org | VISIT

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