The Cape Guild of Weavers is proud to announce the return of Exploring Textiles – a collection of workshops for adults and kids to revive enthusiasm for textile skills like weaving, knitting, felting, spinning, dyeing and much more.
OVER 40 WORKSHOPS | R100 – R1900 | BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
On from 26 April – 6 May 2024 at the Richard Crowie Hall in Kirstenbosch, this innovative and exciting 10-day event offers multiple workshops hosted by experienced fibre artists. They will also have their pop-up shop, bursting with all manner of felt, yarn and stunning lifestyle products and wearables for purchase.
And, there will also be daily demonstrations by members showcasing their colourful array of textile crafts and skills.
WORKSHOP INFO:
Find out more about Extex24 event and workshop descriptions (and costs) here – and don’t miss the special kids’ workshops on Saturday 27 April 2024 and 1 May 2024 (public holiday). Workshops range from R100 – R1900.
Please note entry into Kirstenbosch not included in ticket price but participants only pay R60 student entrance fee on presentation of their Quicket booking ticket.
What have you always wanted to learn?
Fancy learning the ancient art of spinning? What about discovering the pigment potentials of plants right in your backyard? Or how to unravel your mind through the structure of warp and weft.
The Cape Guild of Weavers believes in the power of transforming raw materials into beautiful, functional pieces of art and invites you to join them to learn something new. Whether you want to learn to make personalised items for your home or reconnect with an age-old textile skill – they will have something for everyone.
WHEN:
26 April – 6 May 2024
Times vary.
WHERE:
Richard Crowie Hall in Kirstenbosch
WHO TO CONTACT:
084 505-1449
capeguildofweavers@gmail.com
