Rupert Museum Saturday – the first of 2023 – takes place on 28 January, and s usual there’s a great line of events, plus catching up on the current exhibitions.
- LIFE DRAWING workshop with artist Fawa Conradie
Fawa Conradie (see image above) is an artist who has made and taught multiple media art over the last twelve years; to fellow-artists, children and people with special needs. He is part of a Life Drawing group that’s been established for six years and meets once a fortnight to draw models from life. He is also the founding member of Stellenbosch Urban Sketchers, now in its eighth year.
During this workshop, attendees will be a drawing a model from the exhibition space currently featuring The Johannesburg Station Panels by JH Pierneef.
All levels are welcome but strictly over 18 years. The workshop will explore quick sketches and marks, while you progress into sketching longer poses with a focus on using charcoal, graphite and conté pencils.
All materials and equipment are supplied. Please note all exhibitions will be accessible while this drawing session is taking place.
There are two sessions, a booking is only for the time slot booked and not both
INFO: (18+ years) 10:00 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:00 | R100 pp | BOOK NOW
- Don’t Bug Me – Ecoprinting workshop with artist Sanet Visser
Come try your hand at printing with natural pigments you will source from the museum grounds. The workshop will start with a brief introduction to the background of natural dye and interesting stories of leaves and insects. This will serve as inspiration for your design and printing of your very own tote bag to take home. As an additional surprise, you will get a jar filled with onion skins that will dye your Japanese Shibori inspired headband, only revealing its magic a few days later.
All materials, a snack box and protective clothing will be provided, no experience is needed – just come have fun.
This workshop is inspired by three of the Social Impact Arts Prize award winners whose projects are focused on the garden and its elements. Come view A Still Life – Johannesburg exhibited in the library and garden, A Listening Garden in the café garden and Pollinator Pathways Garden by the parking area
INFO: (8-13 years) | 10:30 – 14:00 \ R100 pp | BOOK NOW
- L’Ormarins Cap Classique & Nougat pairing
Breaking with tradition, three L’Ormarins Cap Classique wines have each been paired with handcrafted artisanal nougat, which perfectly complement the wines as well as showcasing their versatility as a partner to food. Traditionally Champagne style wines have been enjoyed as an apéritif with oysters, caviar and strawberries, but through this pairing your world is opened to so many more possibilities to enjoy this superb wine. Each nougat has been designed to bring out a certain characteristic found in its Cap Classique partner. Only available for over 18 years. No children will be allowed into the tasting
INFO: 12:00 – 13:00 and 13:30 – 14:30 and 15:00 – 16:00 | BOOK NOW A R30 booking fee secures your seat. Please note this booking fee is exclusive to the Rupert Museum.
- #GallerySessions with Sarah Blake
#GallerySessions – enjoy a live music performance by Sarah Blake from the café!
Cape Town-based multi-instrumentalist, Sarah Blake, creates music that makes you feel. Rooted in jazz, soul, blues, and folk, her quirky, charming, and disarming stage presence pulls you into a magical space, weaving her scat solos and lyrics through threads of harmony. You arrive feeling excited, and leave feeling content and connected to those sharing this experience with you.
With inspiration from old and new Jazz greats alike, she interweaves her storytelling through deep lyrical melodies while laying you down on soft cushions of harmony.
INFO: 13:00 – 15:30 No bookings required
LOTS to do – so be there and ENJOY!
WHAT: Museum Saturday 28 January 2023
WHERE: Rupert Museum, Stellentia Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600
WHEN: Gallery Hours Tue – Fri: 10h00 – 17h00 Sat – Sun: 10h00 – 16h00 | Entrance Complimentary
INFO: T 021 888 3344 | E info@rupertmuseum.org | Visit
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