FynArts Workshop Weekend

10 October, 2023

Le Sweet Shweshwe Sac – Dal Botha
DATE: SAT 4 November 2023
TIME: 10:00 – 12:30
VENUE: Windsor Hotel
TICKETS: R350 incl. biscuits and tea/coffee
Let your imagination run as you decorate your shweshwe ‘across-body’ bag with various felt shapes, fabric beads and stitching. Your bag can hold your cellphone and keys when you are out for a walk or can make a lovely gift for someone who uses a walker or cane. You will also learn how to make fabric beads which can be used in many different ways. All materials will be provided.

Floral Abundance – Shirley Kruger
DATE: SAT 4 November 2023
TIME: 11:00 – 15:00
VENUE: TBC on booking
TICKETS: R550 incl. a light lunch
Learn first-hand how abundance is so simple when you put together a few amazing flowers. This workshop will be presented by Shirley Kruger who is much admired for her creative floral arrangements that grace the entrance, public and private rooms at The Marine Hotel. Says Shirley, “…I am just in a happy place when working with flowers.” Join Shirley in her happy place for a few hours.

Create your own collection of unique Botanical Monoprints – Monique Day Wilde
DATE: SUN 5 November 2023
TIME: 10:00 – 12:30
VENUE: Windsor Hotel
TICKETS: R550 incl. biscuits and tea/coffee
Monique will introduce you to a few printing techniques using physical plant specimens and textures to create one of a kind artworks. She will also share tips on using different kinds of paper and inks, as well as the recipe to make a gelatine plate.

Slow stitching – Monique Day Wilde
DATE: SUN 5 November 2023
TIME: 14:00 – 16:30
VENUE: Windsor Hotel
TICKETS: R600 incl. biscuits and tea/coffee
Stitching by hand is wonderful way in which to enrich simple mark making on fabric or paper, whether it be abstract or pictorial. You will be given an already painted piece of fabric in a watery ‘pattern’ to interpret in your own way, using a number of simple stitches and their variations. With a focus on colour, line and texture, Monique will demonstrate how she enriches painted backgrounds with stitching.

Book Now on webtickets – https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1534824538
and www.hermanusfynarts.co.za or at the FynArts Gallery, 2 Harbour Road, The Courtyard or call Chantel on 060 957 5371.

NB. Remember to visit Abundance the excellent fibre art exhibition that will open on 7 October at 11:00 at the FynArts Gallery. The exhibition closes on Sunday 12 November at 14:00.