168x225mm FynArts 88 Pages Booklet 270324 (1)

7 – 17 JUNE 2024 

for the love of the arts

Dear FynArts Supporters 

Welcome to the twelfth annual FynArts Festival in Hermanus where the arts are celebrated among friends, families and 

like-minded festival goers to embrace creativity, skill, talent and expertise. 

A heartfelt thank-you to so many who make this ten-day festival possible. We are grateful to our sponsors, patrons, 

lifetime and annual friends for their support. The FynArts Development Fund is the sole beneficiary of the festival, 

and promotes the arts throughout the year by initiating projects in our local communities. 

The hard work, wise counsel and unstinting moral support of our volunteers and advisors play an invaluable role in 

keeping the show on the road as does the support from the media which we value highly. 

Our festival cannot flourish without the support of the Overstrand Municipality. We thank them for their assistance 

and advice in so many ways during the year. 

While these supporters form the foundation of the festival, it is the artists, musicians, performers and presenters who 

wear the crown. We appreciate and salute your creativity, skills, talent and expertise that make FynArts a top quality 

festival. 

Appreciation is also due to the following for their contributions to the festival: 

Non-executive Advisory Board: Christopher Hope, Mandie van der Spuy, Richard Cock, and Shado Twala. 

Management Committee: David Carter (chairman), Frieda Lloyd, Lincoln Wildschut, Adrian Louw and Nhlanhla 

Biyela. 

At the end, it is the power of teamwork that brings the festival to fruition. Thank you to Chantel Louskitt for 

her integrity, enduring dedication and commitment to everything FynArts (and for her never-failing sense of humour 

that gets us through many a challenge), to Hedda Mittner for doing a great job on the programme this year and 

for lifting this booklet to another level, and to our festival intern Faith Bokolo, for her enthusiastic support. 

Welcome to Hermanus FynArts 2024 

In closing, whether you are a seasoned FynArts enthusiast or experiencing the festival for the first time, 

it is you who bring the buzz and make it all so worthwhile for everyone. In thanking you, we are pleased to again 

offer you a memorable experience filled with joy and inspiration. 

Festival regards, 

Mary Faure 

Director: Hermanus FynArts 

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Old Harbour Sunset Launch Concert 

FynArts Festival Programme Launch 

in the Old Harbour with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra 

In 2022, FynArts celebrated its 10th festival with the first unrestricted audiences since 2020. This double milestone 

called for a spectacular event. A ‘WOW!’ as Jans Rautenbach, the renowned South African filmmaker, and the first 

recipient of the FynArts Legacy Award, would have called it. 

Thanks to the goodwill and generosity of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and their talented musicians – 

and the iconic setting – that first concert was certainly a WOW! It was followed by an equally successful event in 2023, 

marking the launch of the festival programme and the opening of bookings. 

We are deeply grateful to Pam Golding Properties Hermanus and the Golding Family for their generous support in 

making it possible to present the Old Harbour Concert for the second time last year – and again this year, 2024. 

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There is surely no more joyful way to celebrate the arts and the launch of the festival programme.

Contents 

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Cover image: Drawing for Waiting for the Sibyl (The Smell of Wind), 2019 

Indian ink, Charcoal, Coloured pencil and Digital print on found paper 

96.5 x 152 cm by William Kentridge 

Contents 

Welcome from the Festival Director 1 

Old Harbour Sunset Launch Concert 2 

Contents 4 

General Information 5 

Performances 6 

Strauss & Co – Talks & Presentations 17 

Book Talks 26 

Coffee & Croissants Topical Talks 30 

Workshops 32 

Full Programme Summary 42 

Culinary Series – Chef Demos 44 

Culinary Series – Workshops 48 

Wine Tastings 50 

Food and Wine 53 

FynArts Development Fund 56 

Exhibitions – Sculpture on the Cliffs 59 

Exhibitions – Festival Artist 62 

Exhibitions – Ceramics 65 

Exhibitions – Indoor Sculptures 68 

Exhibitions – Bonsai 70 

Exhibitions – Galleries – Art Walk 72 

Exhibitions – Galleries – Studios 74 

Stay in Hermanus – Accommodation 75 

Eat in Hermanus – Restaurants 78 

Find us in Hermanus – Shops & Services 80 

Map – FynArts Venues 82 

Major Sponsors 85 

Jenni Cory Graphic Design Co. | jennigd@telkomsa.net

Ticket Sales 

View the full programme at hermanusfynarts.co.za 

Tickets available: 

• Online via the FynArts website or Webtickets.co.za 

• Pick ‘n Pay stores countrywide 

• Hermanus Tourism Bureau, Station Building, Mitchell Street 

• FynArts Gallery, The Courtyard, 2 Harbour Rd 

• FynArts Manager Chantel Louskitt on 060 957 5371 

• At the door – 30 minutes before each performance 

Venues 

Gerneral Information 

The Festival Hub is a new and long awaited addition to the festival located in 

the banqueting hall of the Municipal Auditorium. Sit back and relax between shows, 

or meet up with friends and enjoy light refreshments. Festival interns will be at the 

Hub throughout the festival to provide any information or assistance you may need. 

The venues for each event are indicated at the bottom of each write-up in 

this booklet. You will find the locations of all these venues on the map on P82. 

Seating 

• Seating for all events is unreserved, apart from the first five rows in large venues 

which will be demarcated. 

• Festival-goers using wheelchairs or with mobility limitations who need assistance, 

please contact Chantel on 060 957 5371 or admin@hermanusfynarts.co.za at 

the time of booking tickets to make suitable arrangements for you. 

Event Packages 

• Packages for the Strauss & Co series of Talks and Presntations: R450 for five talks 

and R850 for ten talks. 

• Learners aged 10 – 18 years are welcome to attend any of this year’s talks at a special 

ticket price of only R60 (R50 early bird). 

• Other event packages for the Chef Demonstrations (P44) and Wine Tastings (P50) 

can be found at the introduction to each on the relevant pages. 

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Performances 

FRI 7 18:30 – 19:45 

Opening Concert 

With the FynArts Festival Orchestra and soloist Emmanuel Bach (violin) conducted by Richard Cock 

Hermanus FynArts is thrilled to present the outstanding 

young violinist, Emmanuel Bach, who will be joining 

the FynArts Festival Orchestra for the Opening Concert. 

Based in the UK, Emmanuel regularly performs with 

esteemed conductors in Europe, the UK, USA and 

South Africa, including at the Johannesburg 

International Mozart Festival. 

The concert starts with the short and bustling Symphony 

no 4 by Mozart, followed by his Violin Concerto no 5. 

The most elaborate and mature of Mozart’s five violin 

concertos, this piece contains Turkish episodes, linking 

it to the Turkish invasion of Austria, and Janissary military 

music… Mozart was always at the forefront of innovation! 

After the interval the orchestra plays Schubert’s charming 

Symphony no 5, the joyful and most popular of his early 

symphonies. 

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Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus 

Tickets: First five rows: R280 | R260 (early bird) 

All other seats: R220 | R200 (early bird) 

Scholars: R120 | R100 (early bird) 

Many thanks to David and Sal Carter, Patrons of FynArts, 

for again generously supporting the Opening Concert.

SAT 8 18:30 – 19:30 

Tree of Life 

VOX Cape Town Choir 

conducted by John Woodland 

SUN 9 12:30 – 13:30 

The Mizar Trio 

Louisa Theart (flute), Dylan Tabisher 

(marimba / vibraphone), Rosamund Ender (cello) 

Performances 

VOX Cape Town has enriched the music scene in 

the Mother City with its fresh and mesmerising choral 

experiences. Inspired by the unique biodiversity of 

Hermanus, VOX now presents an immersive programme 

of choral music specially curated for FynArts to celebrate 

the splendour of our natural world. 

Bringing together the sublime polyphonic textures of 

the Renaissance with spirited folk songs and music 

composed for the silver screen, this promises to be 

another stand-out performance from a choir that has 

gained a reputation for imaginative programming and 

innovative performances of seldom-heard or new choral 

work. 

This unusual trio of flute, marimba/vibraphone and 

cello creates a truly unique sound world with which 

the musicians explore repertoire from the Baroque 

through to Piazzolla’s tangos. 

A versatile group of musicians, they seamlessly 

incorporate improvisation and contemporary music to 

present a programme that will satisfy both adventurous 

and traditional tastes. For this concert, the Mizar Trio 

is excited to perform the World Premiére of Njabulo 

Phungula’s brand-new work written for Mizar. 

In association with the Cape Town 

Philharmonic Orchestra 





Venue: Municipal Auditorium 

Tickets: R200 | R185 (early bird) 


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Performances 

SUN 9 16:00 – 17:00 

Bach, Beethoven and Boogie 

Charl du Plessis Trio with the FynArts Orchestra 

conducted by Richard Cock 

MON 10 12:30 – 13:30 

Visions and Virtuosity 

Emmanuel Bach (violin) 

and Jenny Stern (piano) 

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Hermanus FynArts proudly presents this spectacular 

showcase of unique and exciting music featuring 

the Charl du Plessis Trio with the FynArts Orchestra, 

conducted by Richard Cock. 

The programme will include arrangements of music 

by classical composers, soothing film music sounds and 

big band jazz, as well as some new upbeat arrangements 

in diverse styles, ranging from rock and boogie to blues. 

Sincere thanks to Jooste and Semer Attorneys and 

Charter Forex for their generous support of this concert 

Venue: Curro Hermanus 


Middle rows: R200 | R180 (early bird) 

Last five rows and Scholars: R160 | R140 

(early bird) 

Reconnecting with his South African roots, UK-based 

violinist Emmanuel Bach, accompanied by Jenny Stern 

on piano, offers three highly expressive yet very different 

works in this recital. 

Taking their audience to the gateway to Romanticism 

with Beethoven’s Tenth Sonata, you’ll be transported into 

a world of sincerity, tenderness and, finally, joy. It is a work 

of great thoughtfulness, but also optimism, marking 

a pinnacle within his chamber music. 

This is followed by Bloch’s extraordinary Second Sonata, 

Poème mystique, an intense work inspired by a dream. 

The recital concludes with a celebrated showpiece 

by Saint-Saëns – his virtuosic Introduction and Rondo 

Capriccioso. 

Venue: 64 Fernkloof Village, Fir Ave, Hermanus 

Tickets: R160 | R140 (early bird)

MON 10 18:30 – 19:30 

A Victor Borge Tribute 

Winand Grundling 

TUES 11 12:30 – 13:30 

Viviamo per L’Arte 

Albie van Schalkwyk (piano), Pamela Wijnberg (flute) 

and Nerina von Mayer (flute) 

Performances 

Acclaimed organist and pianist Winand brings his own 

interpretation of the legendary Danish-American 

comedian and musician Victor Borge’s oeuvre to the 

FynArts Festival. The legacy of Victor Borge (1909 – 2000) 

stretches far and wide and has influenced countless 

artists over the past decades. 

Winand has had several sold-out performances of this 

carefully curated and highly entertaining tribute show 

– a breakthrough production that aims to establish him 

in a genre that has made artists like Charl du Plessis, 

Rocco de Villiers, and Jonathan Roxmouth household 

names. Be prepared for the unexpected and many bursts 

of laughter. 

Grateful thanks to Ton and Anet Vosloo, Patrons of 

FynArts, for their generous sponsorship of this concert. 

Put the troubled world aside and join three of Cape 

Town’s top musicians for an uplifting evening of 

beautiful music inspired by legend and fantasy. 

Albie, Pam and Nerina have collaborated for several 

years as Viviamo per L’Arte (We Live for Art). 

The trio’s programme will include their arrangement 

of Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite for Piano and Two Flutes. 

Enter Ravel’s magical, mystical, mysterious world – 

Sleeping Beauty’s Pavane, the Empress of the Pagodas 

breathing all the perfumes of the gorgeous East, the 

Enchanted Garden. In Bach’s sublime Double Concerto, 

the heavenly spirits tread their joyous round, and you’ll 

be dazzled by Bizet’s Carmen Variations and Clarke’s 

transcendent Maya. 



Venue: 64 Fernkloof Village, Fir Ave, Hermanus 


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Performances 

TUES 11 18:30 – 19:30 

The Generation Gaps 

Hanna de Wet (vocals), Bram Potgieter (keys), 

and Wesley Rustin (double bass) 

WED 12 15:00 – 16:00 and 18:30 – 19:30 

Pieces of Me 

Written and Performed by Bo Petersen, 

with Chris Petersen on piano 

Join these three talented musicians from three different 

generations on a musical journey. Together they perform 

songs that young and old have grown to love, with 

rhythms crossing generations of boundaries, interwoven 

with stories that inspire. 

The Generation Gaps is a culmination of talent and 

artistry audiences can’t resist. Hanna’s deep, sultry voice 

and unique storytelling ability, acclaimed jazz pianist 

Bram’s quirky nature and moving arrangements, and 

Wesley’s impeccable interpretation of soul and rhythm 

will ensure that no one is left untouched by this 

performance. 

After several performances in America and Norway, 

acclaimed South African actress Bo Petersen, currently 

living in the US, brings her powerful autobiographical play 

to FynArts for its South African premiere. 

Bo was nineteen years old when she uncovered her 

father’s torturous secret. Classified as coloured, he lived 

as a white man after marrying Bo’s mother and never told 

his wife or any of their five children about his true identity. 

It was a secret that, if uncovered, would have had dire 

consequences for all of them. 

Directed by Royston Stoffels and produced by Assitej 

SA in association with The Living Theatre. 

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Tickets: Matinee: R180 | R160 (early bird) 


Tickets: Evening: R200 | R185 (early bird) 

Scholars: R120 | R100 (early bird)

THURS 13 17:30 – 21:30 

Virtuoso Classics at the Supper Club 

José Dias (piano) 

and Mario Nell (piano) 

FRI 14 12:30 – 13:30 

Organ Ensemble 

Pieter-Adriaan Stofberg (cello), Louna Stofberg (organ) 

and Jenna O’Neill (violin) 

Performances 

The FynArts Supper Club will be hosting award-winning 

pianists José Dias and Mario Nell for a dinner-recital filled 

with the spectacular acrobatics of virtuoso transcriptions 

for piano. The duo will perform a dazzling and fun 

programme of some of the greatest classical favourites, 

in brilliant arrangements for solo and piano duet, 

including excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, 

Bizet’s Carmen, a dash of Argentinian Tango by Astor 

Piazzolla, and much more. 

An unmissable opportunity to hear some of the most 

beloved musical gems in the intimacy of a close-quarter 

performance while enjoying a three-course supper, again 

catered by Elzette Cyster-Human and her Blueberry 

Monday team. 

The Romantic German composer, Josef Rheinberger, 

wrote a beautiful and original work for organ, violin 

and cello called Suite Op 149. This is one of his five 

compositions for organ combined with other instruments 

which are not often heard together. 

Come and enjoy this lovely music played by our own 

organist from Hermanus, Louna Stofberg, her son 

Pieter-Adriaan on cello and daughter-in-law Jenna 

on violin. The programme will include two solo works 

for organ. 

Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus 




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Performances 

FRI 14 18:30 – 19:45 

An Evening of Opera 

Janelle Visagie (soprano), Siphamandla Moyake 

(soprano), Luvo Maranti (tenor), William Berger 

(baritone) and José Dias (piano) 

SAT 15 10:00 – 12:00 

Choir Celebration 

Primary Schools in Greater Hermanus 

Join four of the leading South African singers of 

the moment for an evening of timeless operatic 

highlights. 

Accompanied at the piano by José Dias, who will also 

present the programme, these world-class artists will 

delight and enthral festival audiences with some of 

the most well-known and beloved arias and ensembles 

from opera and beyond. 

Packed with hits from Mozart to Massenet, through 

Verdi and Puccini, all the way to Gershwin and 

Richard Rodgers, this is a concert not to be missed! 

Come and share in the joy of singing together as the 

choirs of six primary schools – Generations, Hermanus 

Primary, Mount Pleasant, Waldorf, Zwelihle and 

Lukhanyo – take to the stage. The programme will open 

with a teachers’ choir and the final item will be a choir 

comprising a few learners from each school choir. 

Although not a competition, each school will receive 

feedback from adjudicators. Choirs will change 

throughout the morning and audience members are 

welcome to arrive or leave between items. 

Grateful thanks to Foundation Coke for 

generously sponsoring this performance. 

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Venue: Zwelihle Primary School 

Tickets: No charge. A donation at the door 

or via Webtickets will be much appreciated

SAT 15 12:30 – 13:30 

Amani ya Ndani Experience 

Volley Nchabeleng and Micca Manganye (percussion) 

SAT 15 15:00 – 16:00 and 18:30 – 19:30 

Limitless 

Jazzart Dance Theatre Company 

Performances 

The meaning of amani ya ndani is ‘inner peace’ in Swahili 

– the best way to describe this electrifying performance by 

two multi-instrumentalists who will take their audience 

on a journey of healing African sounds. 

This promises to be a unique experience with the talented 

duo exhibiting their mastery of various indigenous African 

musical instruments collected from countries all over the 

continent, including marimba, mbira, lekope and many 

others. Let the sounds of nature embrace you through 

their mesmerising music. 

Grateful thanks to Foundation Coke for 

generously sponsoring this performance. 

Venue: St Peter’s Church, Hermanus 


R120 | R100 (early bird) 

This exciting production from the award-winning Jazzart 

Dance Theatre Company features new dance works and 

repertoire from Jazzart’s 50 years of Dance Celebratory 

Festival in 2023, marking an historic milestone since 

being founded in 1973. 

Under the Artistic Direction of Dane Hurst, Jazzart 

has cultivated a diverse collection of powerful, thoughtprovoking, 

and celebratory works created by awardwinning 

artists and choreographers. 

Thanks to Foundation Coke for generously 

sponsoring both Jazzart performances. 


Tickets: Matinee: R200 | R170 (early bird) 


Tickets: Evening: R220 | R190 (early bird) 


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Performances 

SUN 16 15:00 – 16:30 

So I Wrote that Musical 

Marc Lottering 

SUN 16 18:30 – 19:30 

Everything but the Kitchen Sink! 

The Scullery Quintet 

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In this solo stand-up show, which has enjoyed a critically 

acclaimed national tour, Marc reflects on the process 

of moving between the worlds of stand-up comedy and 

musicals. And as is to be expected, Marc will weave in 

his outrageous views on the madness of current life 

in our country. 

Marc has been in the funny business for more than 

20 years and continues to keep audiences in stitches 

with his award-winning one-man shows and musicals. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to see him at FynArts 

for the first time – for one performance only. 

This show is not suitable for children U16. 

Venue: Curro Hermanus 


Last five rows: R180 | R160 (early bird) 

This new, unconventional crossover ensemble features 

a unique blend of the classic string quartet sound 

accompanied by a jazz rhythm section. Led by triple 

SAMA award winner and jazz drummer Peter Auret, 

the multicultural quintet includes Waldo Alexander 

and Hana Yim-Wahl on violin, Tiisetso Mashishi on viola, 

and Amaeshi Ikechi on contra bass. 

Featuring works by Bach, Bill Evans, Dvorak, 

Hugh Masekela, Beethoven, Kate Bush and more, 

the programme is presented in a fun yet informative 

manner that appeals to both serious music listeners 

and general music enthusiasts. 




Scholars: R150 | R130 (early bird)

MON 17 15:00 – 16:00 

Closing Concert 

With the Enlighten String Ensemble, in collaboration with the Whale Coast Symphony Orchestra 

conducted by Hein Attwood 

FynArts 2024 will be brought to a close with a performance by the 

talented young students of Enlighten’s Music Project. They will be joined 

by the newly established Whale Coast Symphony Orchestra for amateur 

and professional players of all ages from across the Overberg. 

Under the baton of musical director Hein Attwood, the ensemble will 

entertain festival-goers with a selection of classical and popular pieces by 

well-known composers that will be sure to offer something for everyone. 

Performances 

Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus 




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The following pages 

contain this year’s 

series of presentations, 

talks and interviews, 

once again generously 

sponsored by Strauss 

& Co. 

We are grateful for 

their support of this 

popular part of the 

programme, which we 

present as a tribute to 

Stephan Welz, former 

managing director of 

Strauss & Co and firm 

supporter of FynArts. 

Reduced ticket price: 

R50 for learners 

10 – 18yrs for all 

events in this series. 

Valuation Day 

Mon 10 June 

For obligation-free 

valuations of South 

African paintings, 

sculpture, furniture, 

silver and Oriental 

ceramics. The FynArts 

Development Fund 

is the beneficiary of 

the proceeds of the 

valuation. 

Venue: The Marine 

Hotel 

FynArts Legacy Award 2024 

Presented to William Kentridge 

Opening Speaker in the Strauss & Co Series of Talks and Presentations 

SAT 8 09:00 – 10:15 

The annual FynArts Legacy Award is presented at the discretion of the 

Advisory Board in honour of a longstanding and distinctive contribution 

to the arts in South Africa and beyond. 

Acclaimed for his drawings, films, theatre and opera productions, 

William’s work spans a diverse range of artistic media including painting, 

drawing, writing, performance, animation, film, puppetry, printmaking, 

tapestry and sculpture. 

Through these media he creates art grounded in politics, science, 

literature and history, and transmutes political events into powerful 

poetic allegories. An artist of international standing in the study of the visual arts, William is 

the 2023/2024 Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford University. 

Apart from his work having been seen in major galleries and museums around the world 

he has designed and directed a number of acclaimed theatrical productions performed in 

theatres across the globe, as well as operas staged in, amongst others, the Metropoltan Opera 

in New York, La Scala in Milan, English National Opera in London, Opera de Lyon, Amsterdam 

Opera, and the Sydney Opera House. 

William is the recipient of honorary doctorates from a number of prestigious universities. 

Among the more recent prizes and awards bestowed on him are the Antonio Feltrinelli 

International Prize (2018) and the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera (2023). 

The Head & the Load Photograph: Stella Olivier A Walk Through The Trees 



Strauss & Co – Talks and Presentations 

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Photograph by Maku Visuals 

SAT 8 11:00 – 12:00 

Talking 

Sculpture 

Panel Discussion 

Sculpture on the Cliffs has become the flagship of 

FynArts. Installed along the popular promenade along 

Gearing’s Point the sculptures invite discussion and 

debate among the many visitors who stroll along 

the cliffs. 

Join some of the eleven artists who have contributed 

to this year’s Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition for 

an enlightening discussion on the artwork each has 

created. Gain insights into the fusion of technique, 

creative processes and inspiration that fuel their artistic 

vision when creating their sculpture to be placed on 

this spectacular stretch of coastline. 

Whether a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious 

newcomer, this discussion with the artists promises 

to leave you with a deeper appreciation of the 2024 

exhibition. 

SAT 8 15:00 – 16:00 

Celebrating Sydney Kumalo 

and Ezrom Legae 

Marion Dixon 

Modernist sculptors Sydney Kumalo and Ezrom Legae 

were two of the most important artists of the 20th 

century. Senior art specialist Marion will tell their story, 

based on the work of authors Gavin Watkins and Charles 

Skinner, who spent 25 years researching and writing 

The Sculptures of Sydney Kumalo and Ezrom Legae 

— A Catalogue Raisonné, 

published by Strauss & Co. 

These artists exhibited 

broadly in South Africa, 

England, Italy and the 

United States during 

the 1960s – 1990s and 

their work remains much 

sought after by private 

collectors and public 

museums and institutions. 

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Venue: Windsor Hotel 




SUN 9 9:30 – 10:30 

Diane Victor 

Prints, Drawings, Smoke 

Gordon Froud 

Diane Victor is an artist of 

uncompromising directness, known 

for her provocative images that 

confront difficult, sometimes taboo, 

subjects. Her satirical observations 

are a biting critique on contemporary 

South African society, on political 

corruption, violence, gender 

inequality and economic exploitation. 

Artist and curator Gordon will talk 

about the work of this important 

artist, and the new monograph, 

Diane Victor – Prints, Drawings, 

Smoke, published by Mare & Martin, 

Paris. He will also touch on her 

upcoming museum shows in 

Dunkirk, Gravelines and Angouleme 

in France, and on her works made 

at the Atelier le Grand Village. 

SUN 9 15:00 – 16:00 

Are Art and Science 

Good Bedfellows? 

Mike Bruton 

Mike, a scientist with a strong 

affinity for art, will discuss the 

changing relationship between art 

and science through the ages. He will 

argue that art and science are two 

of humankind’s most creative 

endeavours. As they are both 

important agents of change, 

they benefit from collaboration 

and co-opetition without losing 

their integrity. 

Mike will give examples, inter alia, 

of how mathematicians have 

inspired artists and how artists, 

from painters and writers to actors 

and musicians, have helped scientists 

to communicate urgent scientific 

messages to the public. 

MON 10 9:30 – 10:30 

The Lost City of 

Alexander the Great 

Hamilton Wende 

Shortly after 9/11, award-winning 

journalist, filmmaker and author 

Hamilton travelled into northern 

Afghanistan with a TV news team 

and found himself on the frontlines 

of the war against the Taliban. 

On a high mountain that overlooked 

the Taliban positions, he discovered 

that the area held the ruins of 

a 2 000-year-old city founded 

by Alexander the Great. 

He tells a fascinating illustrated story 

of his journey into war, memory and 

ancient history, which became the 

basis of his novel, House of War. 








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MON 10 11:00 – 12:00 

The Real 

Sara Baartman 

Hendrik Hofmeyr 

The Khoi woman Saartjie 

Baartman became famous when 

she was exhibited as the ‘Hottentot 

Venus’ in London and Paris 

between 1810 and 1815, the year 

of her untimely death. 

Celebrated South African composer 

Hendrik Hofmeyr explains how, 

in writing the opera Sara Baartman, 

he had to sift through the many 

myths surrounding her life to arrive 

at an operatic portrait of 

a remarkable, complex and 

multi-faceted individual. 

The talk will include a screening 

of the final scene of the opera. 

MON 10 15:00 – 16:00 

Peeling Back 

the Petals 

Kayleen Wrigley 

Flowers appear in art as early 

as ancient Greece and ancient Egypt 

and have decorated both canvases 

and textbooks ever since. 

This presentation by Strauss & Co 

fine art specialist Kayleen will be 

an exploration into the history 

of flowers in both classical and 

botanical art. 

It promises to be a delightful 

discovery of world trade, passion, 

and economics as told through the 

petals we so love and adore. 

TUES 11 9:30 – 10:30 

The Bateleur 

Bird of the Year 2024 

Anton Odendal 

A Bateleur soaring above the African 

bushveld is one of the iconic sights 

in nature. Avid birder and 

conservationist Anton celebrates 

this magnificent raptor with 

beautiful images taken by BirdLife 

Overberg members over the years. 

The numbers of Bateleurs have 

decreased by 50% over the past forty 

years, with less than one thousand 

pairs left. Anton will discuss the 

threats that the species are faced 

with and highlight remedial 

conservation actions such as 

the Bird of the Year campaign, 

as well as details of educational 

resources being disseminated. 




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TUES 11 11:00 – 12:00 

Vienna: 1840 – 1940 

The Golden Era of the Imperial City 

Felicity Jervis 

Felicity reveals her ancestral home 

and its multi-ethnic people 

waltzing through years of fame, 

power, glory, social scandals, music, 

art and intellectual brilliance, rising 

liberalism but growing racism, 

secession, assassinations and 

invasions, as the great Austrian 

Empire stumbled towards wars 

and degeneracy. 

Story of the City of Music and 

Dreams, home of Emperors, The 

Waltz King, assassins, secessionists 

and a motley of citizens – some 

brilliant, some bad, and one who 

escaped the wars to live in South 

Africa. This 60-minute presentation 

will include over 250 slides, music 

and videos. 

TUES 11 15:00 – 16:00 

The Creation 

of Sissinghurst 

Margaret Abbott 

One of the most famous of all 

English gardens, Sissinghurst was 

created by Vita Sackville-West, 

an Edwardian lady, poet and writer 

and her husband Harold Nicolson, 

author and diplomat. She was more 

famous for her garden than any of 

her many books. 

Delving into her colourful and 

unconventional past as well as 

her flamboyant family, Vita was as 

well known for her lovers as for 

her remarkable garden. 

Today Sissinghurst is the most visited 

garden in all of England and it is still 

breathtaking as well as original, 

just like its creator. 

WED 12 9:30 – 10:30 

The Making of a Musical Career 

Kutlwano Masote 

talks to Christopher Hope 

Kutlwano Masote began as a brilliant 

young cellist. He is today a performer, 

producer, conductor, impresario, 

composer and radio presenter. 

He has worked with a dizzying range 

of musical artists, from Ladysmith 

Black Mambazo to Yehudi Menuhin. 

And it is his association with Yehudi 

Menuhin, also a great friend of 

Christopher Hope, that begins 

a conversation about what it takes 

to make a successful musical career: 

talent, courage and sheer damn luck. 








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WED 12 11:00 – 12:00 

Some Nudes 

I have Known 

Felicity Jervis 

A light-hearted historical and often 

hysterical personal introduction 

by Felicity to some people – not all 

beautiful – who took their kit off 

to be painted and sculptured by 

world-famous artists, facing ridicule, 

outcry, ex-communication, even 

demonization yet finally, fame. 

Behind the scenes of Lady Godiva, 

The Duchess of Alba, Titian and 

his strawberry blondes, Nureyev, 

Goya, Picasso, Richard Avedon, 

Michaelangelo’s David, the nude 

Olympians, the hidden Pompeian 

‘pleasure paintings’ and the famous 

Riace bronze warriors. A 60-minute 

live documentary with hundreds of 

illustrations to get you thinking. 

WED 12 15:00 – 16:00 

The Stories 

behind Hymns 

Bevan Sylvester 

Hymns hold a special place in the 

hearts and lives of many people. 

Sacred songs have been written 

throughout history. Through them 

people find solace, inspiration and 

a profound connection to something 

greater than themselves. 

If you have ever wondered about 

the story behind so many well-loved 

hymns – why they were written and 

under what circumstances – then 

join Bevan, the new minister 

at the United Church, who will share 

this topic that is close to his heart. 

This session will include some music 

and song. 

THURS 13 9:30 – 10:30 

Blood 

and Silver 

Jan Glazewski 

As a retired academic, Jan decided 

to pursue his childhood dream to 

recover the family silver buried in a 

forest in former Poland, now Ukraine. 

Jan’s father had hastily buried the 

treasure on the family’s estate at the 

onset of World War II, before fleeing 

the oncoming Russian army – and 

eventually ending up in South Africa. 

Armed only with a rough map 

hand-drawn by his father, and 

accompanied by two dubious 

Ukrainian metal detector men and 

his niece, Layla, Jan set off in search 

of the proverbial needle in a haystack. 

Many misadventures ensued, as well 

as unexpected discoveries. 


Venue: United Church 


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THURS 13 11:00 – 12:00 

Orchestral 

Ambitions 

Kutlwano Masote 

Between WWII and 1994, black 

artists living under Apartheid were 

deliberately excluded from 

participating in orchestral music 

and other Western classical arts. 

While white South Africans were 

benefiting from state-sponsored arts 

programmes, it was left to church 

programmes and music centres 

championed by black pioneers 

to keep music education and 

instrument tuition active. 

Conductor, cellist and broadcaster 

Kutlwano will look at how musicians 

from these projects went on to 

conquer international music stages, 

who the new pioneers are, and how 

we can work towards building 

a thriving orchestral landscape. 

THURS 13 15:00 – 16:00 

Lions, Bones and Bullets 

Introduced 

by Anton Leach, Director 

British author Richard Peirce hunts 

for the truth in this award-winning 

feature documentary and uncovers 

a shocking lion processing industry 

that is threatening the survival of the 

king of the beasts. 

On his mission to discover how lions 

became cows, Richard leads 

the dramatic adventure from lion 

farms in South Africa, to wildlife 

traffickers in Laos and Vietnam. 

The film was written, directed 

and produced by South African- 

New Zealand duo, Anton Leach 

and Jasmine Duthie, who have made 

Hermanus their home. 

Anton will introduce the film before 

the 52-minute screening. 

FRI 14 9:30 – 10:30 

Ghosting Someone’s Life 

Melinda Ferguson 

and Christopher Hope 

Melinda is not only the author of 

four memoirs but a highly successful 

publisher who has also ghost written 

and co-authored a number of books. 

These include the bestseller 

An Accident Waiting to Happen 

– the Oscar Pistorius Story with 

Trish Taylor. 

Melinda will be in conversation with 

award-winning author Christopher 

Hope and share invaluable insights 

into how to step into the life of 

a subject, put the author’s ego to bed 

and ghost someone else’s story. 








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FRI 14 11:00 – 12:00 

Investigative Journalism 

Tim Cohen, Pauli van Wyk 

and Susan Comrie 

Investigative journalism has always 

been a tough calling, further 

complicated by South Africa’s 

political trajectory and broader issues 

of modern society. 

Tim, the editor of Business Maverick, 

will talk to award-winning journalists 

Susan of the amaBhungane 

Centre for Investigative Journalism, 

and Pauli of Daily Maverick’s Scorpio 

Unit about the new challenges posed 

by geopolitical rifts, alternative facts 

and artificial intelligence — and how 

they underline why investigative 

journalism remains so vital. 

FRI 14 15:00 – 16:00 

Early Cape Wine Farms: 

Constantia and Vergenoegd 

Joanne Gibson 

While researching the history of 

Vergenoegd Löw, award-winning 

wine writer Joanne realised that 

this remarkably intact old Eerste 

River wine farm was owned during 

the 18th century by the same family 

who produced Constantia, the worldfamous 

wine enjoyed by the likes of 

Casanova, Frederick the Great, Marie 

Antoinette and George Washington. 

Although official records suggest 

that Vergenoegd did not produce any 

wine during this period, 18th-century 

art and architecture have helped her 

to prove a conspiracy theory about 

legendary Constantia wine. 

SAT 15 9:30 – 10:30 

Election 2024: ‘What on earth?’ 

Peter Bruce 

and Sikonathi Mantshantsha 

Join veteran journalists Peter and 

Sikonathi as they unpack the national 

election. The world has become 

a more dangerous place and South 

Africans will want to know whether 

we have the political leadership in 

place to cope with the impact of key 

geopolitical shifts. 

Do we need to decide whether 

to choose between East and West, 

or is it safe to sit on the fence for 

another five years? And why should 

we care about where South Africa 

stands in the face of these dynamic 

changes in global politics? 




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SAT 15 11:00 – 12:00 

Castaways 

on Skeleton Coast 

James Gray 

On the night of 29 November 1942, 

the British cargo liner the MV 

Dunedin Star was shipwrecked 

while making its way down the west 

coast of Africa with 106 souls on 

board. Against the odds the 

passengers managed to make it 

to the desolate shore, leaving most 

of the crew floundering on the fatally 

wounded ship. 

What happened thereafter was 

drama on the highest scale as 

the South African authorities 

scrambled to reach this Godforsaken, 

inaccessible upper region 

of the Skeleton Coast. James Gray 

brings his story-telling skills to bear 

on this epic rescue mission. 

SUN 16 11:00 – 12:00 

Growing 

Legends 

Nick Dall and Matthew Blackman 

South Africa has a long tradition 

of people who fought courageously 

with deeds, words and olive 

branches, to enable us to share 

this land in peace. We often think of 

Mandela’s political genius as unique: 

a mix of force, negotiation, charm 

and conciliation. But authors Nick 

and Matthew will argue that this 

tradition grew from the rich political 

soils laid long before Mandela was 

born – and is still alive today. 

From Moshoeshoe, Olive Schriener 

and Gandhi, to Cissie Gool, Sailor 

Malan, and Steve Biko, right through 

to Thuli Madonsela, the Mandela 

approach of combative conciliation 

makes South Africa almost exclusively 

unique. 

SUN 16 15:00 – 16:00 

The South African 

Musical 

Norman Smuts 

With its strong theatrical and choral 

traditions, South Africa has enjoyed 

remarkable success in the universally 

popular world entertainment field 

that is the musical. 

In this all-encompassing presentation 

of original/indigenous South African 

musicals, Norman will display the 

background to these achievements. 

He will also look at how this art form 

reflects the culture and history of the 

various peoples of our nation and 

how it was instrumental in changing 

the country’s political landscape. 


Venue: United Church Hall 






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Book Talks 

SAT 8 17:00 – 18:00 

The Woman at the Wheel 

Penny Haw 

SUN 9 17:00 – 18:00 

Finding Endurance 

Darrel Bristow-Bovey 

MON 10 17:00 – 18:00 

The End of Eden 

Adam Welz 

Penny will talk to fellow author Gail 

Gilbride about her latest historical 

novel. The Woman at the Wheel is 

based on the real life of Bertha Benz, 

whose husband Carl built the first 

commercially-viable automobile, 

which eventually evolved into the 

Mercedes-Benz marque. 

Like so many other women, Bertha 

lived largely in her husband’s 

shadow, but her contributions are 

now celebrated in this inspiring story 

of perseverance, resilience, and love. 

Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance 

was discovered perfectly preserved 

below the Antarctic ice in 2022, 

106 years after it sank. Darrel 

Bristow-Bovey has had a personal 

connection to Endurance ever since 

his father first told him that he sailed 

south with Shackleton. 

History enthusiast James Gray will 

talk to Darrel about this stirring story, 

interwoven with very personal 

memoir to tell an inspiring tale 

about hope and great beauty, about 

how to love and how to survive. 

Most media coverage of climate 

breakdown focuses on humans. 

Very little attention is paid to its 

effects on the millions of wild 

species that share the planet with us, 

even though most of them are more 

vulnerable than we are. 

Adam will talk to environmental 

historian Kobus du Pisani about this 

controversial book, described by the 

New York Times as “disturbing and 

important… a calm depiction of 

catastrophe, as if Vermeer had 

decided to paint some kind of 

terrifying slow-motion atrocity.” 




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incl. a glass of wine 




incl. a glass of wine

TUES 11 17:00 – 18:00 

Vanwaar, Gehasie? 

Rudie van Rensburg gesels 

met Kerneels Breytenbach 

WED 12 17:00 – 18:00 

There’s a Vegan on my Verandah 

Isabella Niehaus 

THURS 13 17:00 – 18:00 

Bringing the Past to Life 

Beverley Roos-Muller talks 

to Christopher Hope 

Book Talks 

Rudie is een van die mees 

suksesvolle Afrikaanse skrywers van 

die afgelope twee dekades. Danksy 

sy topverkoper-romans het Kaptein 

Kassie Kasselman en die afgetrede 

senior burger Hans volksbesit 

geword. 

Rudie se werk is al met talle 

toekennings vereer, onder meer twee 

ATKV-Woordveertjies vir Spanningslektuur. 

Kerneels wil by hom weet 

hoe ’n Bloemfonteiner dit reggekry 

het om ons te betower met sulke 

eg-Kaapse mense en dinge. 

Chosen as the best vegan cookbook 

in the world for 2023 at the 

Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, 

this treasure of a book, co-written by 

Isabella and Louis Jansen van Vuuren, 

weaves together a rich tapestry of 

tales with delicious, easy-to-make 

recipes from the organic plant world. 

Gerrie Heyneke, fellow foodie, will be 

in conversation with Isabella about 

her food journey, from her famous 

‘Duinhuis langtafels’ in Langebaan, 

to Louis’ chateau in rural France, 

and now her new life in Riebeek 

Kasteel. 

In 1899, four Boer brothers rode off 

to war. Remarkably, three of them 

kept diaries. In Bullet In the Heart, 

Beverley has retrieved the forgotten 

fates of these brothers in war. 

In 1986, seven young men were shot 

and killed by police in Gugulethu in 

Cape Town. In Hunting the Seven, 

the author reveals who plotted 

their assassination. 

Christopher will talk to Beverley 

about how both books celebrate 

the saving grace of memory. Only by 

reviving these forgotten lives do we 

remember who we are. 










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Book Talks 

FRI 14 17:00 – 18:00 

Impossible Skies 

Frans Meyer in Conversation 

with Amanda Botha 

SAT 15 11:00 – 12:00 

Wild Adventures 

Riaan Manser 

SUN 16 17:00 – 18:00 

Short Stories 

Karina Szczurek 

Award-winning art journalist, writer 

and documentary filmmaker 

Amanda Botha will talk to Frans 

Meyer about the memoir he wrote 

about his brother, the artist Walter 

Meyer. Widely celebrated as possibly 

“the finest painter of the distinctly 

South African landscape”, Walter 

had a wounded psyche and suffered 

deep internal pain. 

Amanda and Frans will explore the 

artist’s roots, his genius and legacy 

as a painter, and his struggles with 

alcoholism that led to his brutal 

death. 


Overstrand resident Riaan is one 

of the world’s greatest modern-day 

adventurers. Young and old can 

now relive his amazing journeys 

of discovery in these fun illustrated 

versions of his original journey 

through Africa by bicycle, and 

his circumnavigation of Madagascar 

by kayak. 

With lively illustrations by Martinus 

van Tee, My First African Adventure 

and My First Wild Island Adventure 

are crammed with interesting facts 

and inspiring stories. 

Venue: Festival Hub, 

Municipal Auditorium 

‘A short story is a love affair, a novel 

is a marriage,’ as Lorrie Moore has 

famously proclaimed. With projects 

like Short Story Day Africa and Short. 

Sharp.Stories regularly bringing out 

captivating short story anthologies, 

and Karavan Press publishing several 

collections, the short story is certainly 

in the spotlight. 

Karina, who is involved in all these 

initiatives, talks about her love for 

the short form and why she is 

intrigued, rather than threatened, 

by AI’s contribution to fiction. 


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incl. a glass of wine

Coffee and Croissants – Topical Talks 

MON 10 08:30 – 10:00 

New South Africa 

– New Censors 

Christopher Hope 

Despite international warnings, the 

South African Parliament has passed 

new legislation that stifles the free 

expression of ideas, under the pretext 

of stamping out ‘hate speech’. This 

censorship promises to be as absurd 

and as draconian as any we knew 

under the old regime. 

It is all too familiar because we have 

been here before. 

With criminal penalties being 

imposed on broad and ill-defined 

categories of expression, speaking or 

writing the ‘wrong words’ could land 

you in jail for years. 

TUES 11 08:30 – 10:00 

The Value and 

Power of Bearing Witness 

Hamilton Wende 

Multi-award winning author, 

journalist, and international 

filmmaker Hamilton has covered 

some seventeen different conflicts 

and wars around the world and 

written ten books. 

At the grand age of 10 he won 

the English prize in Grade 3 – giving 

him, an uncertain child, a moment 

to discover self-belief. Perhaps our 

uncertainties never quite do resolve 

themselves, but Hamilton tells us 

how bearing witness to the stories 

of our country and of our time has 

led to a life of deep purpose and 

meaning. 

WED 12 08:30 – 10:00 

The Future of Teaching 

and Learning with AI 

Piet Croucamp 

In December 2023, a student 

submitted a Master’s dissertation, 

most likely being the last student 

Professor Piet Croucamp supervised 

who did not use AI to harvest 

information and data in answering 

the research question. 

ChatGPT caused consternation 

at educational institutions when 

it was introduced last year. Contrary 

to expectations, universities are often 

bureaucratic and reluctant to 

innovate. However, AI is set to 

redefine university education, 

ushering in an era of personalised 

learning and intelligent algorithms. 

Venue: Hermanus Golf Club 



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THURS 13 08:30 – 10:00 

My Most Unpublishable 

Columns 

Tim Cohen 

Tim, Daily Maverick journalist and writer 

of a daily column that unwraps local and 

international business news called After 

the Bell, lifts the curtain on columns he 

wrote that ended up being unpublishable 

– either because they were too tasteless, 

too illogical, or too dubious. 

After a long career in journalism and 

in his current role as chief editor of 

Business Maverick, Tim knows all too well: 

Sometimes writers have brilliant ideas 

which they express perfectly. Sometimes 

they don’t. This is about the times they 

don’t. 

FRI 14 08:30 – 10:00 

Just a Moment… 

Schalk Burger Snr 

Schalk, storyteller extraordinaire and one 

of the greats of South African rugby, will 

share anecdotes and memories about 

his colourful and eventful life. 

In this informal discussion, the man whose 

life has included being a rugby legend, 

businessman, wine farmer, cultural 

custodian, musician, father and 

grandfather, will talk about the triumphs 

and the hardships that have shaped 

his life. 

Former team mate, Morné du Plessis will 

introduce Schalk. 

Coffee and Croissants – Topical Talks 





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Workshops 

SAT 8 10:00 – 15:30 

Art Journaling 

Adèle 

Fouché 

SAT 8 10:00 – 12:30 

Healing Botanicals 

Millucia Sampson and 

Giselle Courtney 

SUN 9 10:00 – 15:30 

Creative Clay 

Hennie 

Meyer 

Join Adèle for a quiet, meditative 

workshop designed to start you on 

a joyful journey of self-discovery. 

She will guide you to be creative 

without really thinking, by 

engaging in a magical process 

of self-expression through various 

mediums. 

‘Part of Art Journaling is about 

learning to be whimsical and to 

experience that sense of freedom 

we had as children to play,’ says 

Adèle. 

No skills or experience are required. 

All materials will be supplied 

and you’ll take home your own 

personalised journal. 

Venue: Fernkloof Hall 

Learn about the healing properties 

of indigenous botanicals derived 

from fynbos and herbs while enjoying 

a sensory experience. 

Millucia of Yenn will demonstrate 

the combinations of botanicals, 

spices and minerals in four healing 

creams, with samples to take home. 

Participants will then indulge in 

a tasting of fragrant fynbos tea 

infusions presented by Giselle of 

South African Fynbos®. This will be 

followed by an exploration of culinary 

herbs, salts and vinegar served with 

olive oil and ciabatta. 

Venue: The Wine Glass 

In this fun, explorative workshop, 

internationally acclaimed South 

African ceramist Hennie Meyer will 

guide participants to build creative, 

three-dimensional clay constructions 

from clay slabs. 

The workshop will also include 

an illustrated presentation about 

the chronological development 

of Hennie’s own work, from teapots 

to installations. 

Venue: Pat’s Place, 245 Main Rd, 

Hermanus 

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incl. light lunch 


incl. light refreshments 


incl. light lunch

SUN 9 8:30 – 10:00 and 

THURS 13 8:30 – 10:00 

Tai Chi Chuan 

André 

Oelofse 

SUN 9 10:00 – 15:30 

Landscape Painting 

in Oil and Cold Wax 

Tracy Algar 

SUN 9 10:00 – 12:30 and 

MON 10 10:00 – 12:30 

Cellphone Photography 

Leanne Dryburgh 

and Peter Hassall 

Workshops 

Learn the principles of natural 

movement by trusting your body and 

aligning it with the rhythms of raw 

nature. In these 90-minute sessions, 

André will show you how to harness 

your innate ability to neutralise 

nervous tension and master the art 

of true calm. 

The practice of Tai Chi Chuan releases 

your flow of inner confidence and 

vitality, reduces stress, increases 

energy levels, and improves mood, 

cardiovascular fitness and restorative 

sleep. If the weather allows, these 

sessions will be held outdoors in 

nature. 

In this workshop you will be 

introduced to painting loose 

representational landscapes in oil 

and cold wax medium. 

Tracy will demonstrate and explain 

how to use this novel medium 

to create interesting textures with 

brushwork, how to simplify shapes 

and work with a limited palette 

of colours, and how to approach 

painting alla prima (wet-on-wet). 

This workshop is not suitable for 

beginners. 

By popular request, Leanne and 

Peter of the photowalkers.com 

and wildwellness.co.za are back with 

a workshop for people who would 

like to learn how they can take better 

photographs with their cellphones. 

At the start of the workshop 

participants will be shown how 

to set up their phones, followed by 

a slide-show to explain light and 

composition. 

The rest of the workshop is a practical 

hands-on experience that takes the 

form of guided indoor and outdoor 

photography. 


Venue: The Rock, New Harbour 

Venue: Whale Room, Windsor Hotel 







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Workshops 

MON 10 10:00 – 12:30 

Kintsugi for Beginners 

Adri Baard 

MON 10 10:00 – 15:30 

Book Making & Marbling 

Terry Kobus 

TUES 11 10:00 – 15:30 

Flower Wreath 

Susan Roberts 

During this interactive workshop 

you will learn a little of the history 

of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of 

fixing broken ceramics with gold. 

Adri will review the different 

methods available, as well as 

the tools needed before moving 

on to fixing your selected pieces. 

The act of piecing broken 

ceramic back together is a relaxing, 

meditative act and no prior 

experience is necessary. Each 

participant will receive their own 

starter kintsugi kit, containing 

imitation gold powder and epoxy 

resin which they can take home. 

Venue: Only Specials Café 

Hermanus artist Terry will once again 

offer this popular workshop where 

you will create your own bound 

journal, from start to finish, using 

quality watercolour paper for 

the pages. 

Learn marbling techniques to make 

bespoke end-pages and the basic 

skills of bookbinding to create 

a unique multiple signature 

hardback book. 

Each journal will be bound in 

an ancient traditional Japanese style. 

Numbers are limited to only five 

participants. 

Venue: Terry Kobus Art Studio, 

32 Indigo St, Vermont 

Create your own celebratory wreath 

to be placed in front of a mirror or 

cupboard to enjoy all year round. 

Susan of Lilly Rose Florist in 

Hermanus will show you how 

a wreath can add charm, 

elegance and ambience to a room. 

The materials you will be using will 

include fynbos, herbal plants and 

preserved elements, finished off 

with a beautiful ribbon. 

Susan will take you through the 

process in a relaxed setting, step by 

step, and you will go home with 

your own unique wreath that will 

bring you pleasure for a long time. 

All materials will be provided. 

Venue: The Wine Glass 

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Tickets: R950 incl light lunch 

and kit with all materials 


incl. light lunch

TUES 11 10:00 – 15:30 

Fantastical Fabrics 

Dal Botha 

TUES 11 10:00 – 12:30 

Candle Making 

Andrea Liddell 

WED 12 10:00 – 13:00 

Watercolour Magic 

Monique Day-Wilde 

Workshops 

Join Dal as she demonstrates how 

to make a mini container from 

different fabrics, learning a technique 

which can be applied to many other 

creations, including unique pot plant 

holders. As an accredited quilt 

teacher with over 30 years’ 

experience, Dal enjoys the challenge 

of breaking free from patterns and 

creating original fibre art. 

Let your creativity loose and allow 

the magical combination of beautiful 

fabrics and slow stitching to relax and 

inspire you. No previous knowledge 

of stitching is necessary. All materials 

will be supplied and you’ll be 

taking home your own versatile fabric 

container. 


Andrea will teach you the basics of 

waxes and wicks, and the therapeutic 

benefits of essential oils as she guides 

you to make your own aromatic soy 

candle. 

Apply your artistic talent and take 

home your own unique candle. 

Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, 

Hermanus 

Dive into the world of watercolours 

with Monique, unlocking the 

magic of crafting your very own, 

one-of-a-kind monoprints. 

Immerse yourself in the creative 

process, where a simple printing 

plate, the stroke of a brush, and 

a touch of imagination come 

together to create wonderful 

works on paper. 



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Workshops 

WED 12 10:00 – 15:30 

The more we look… 

Jill Trappler 

WED 12 10:00 – 15:30 

Bonsai for Beginners 

Denise Krige and Alain Garbaccio 

THURS 13 10:00 – 12:30 

The Write Stuff 

Melinda Ferguson 

Join Jill for a life drawing workshop 

presented as an introduction or 

a skills reset depending on your 

experience. A professional model 

will be in attendance. 

Learn how to develop your own 

little nursery tree, supplied by the 

Overstrand’s Kujira Bonsai Kai, into 

a styled, wired and repotted bonsai, 

ready to take home with you. 

Join bestselling publisher and 

author Melinda for a live-writing 

memoir workshop. Get tips on how 

to improve your personal writing and 

beat your inner critic. 

Jill will suggest various approaches 

to encourage looking in ways that 

will engage the drawing process and 

extend your perceptions and abilities. 

The second half of the day will be 

spent attending to a single drawing 

that you may complete. Beginners 

and experienced participants are 

both welcome. 


You will find out more about the 

history and basic principles of bonsai, 

including classical bonsai styles and 

how to achieve them by using 

methods such as wiring and pruning. 

This workshop will also cover bonsai 

soils and containers, roots and 

repotting, watering, fertilising and 

pest control. 

All tools and materials, including 

your own potted bonsai to take 

home, are included. 

Melinda has written four hard-hitting 

memoirs and published close to 

a hundred titles over the last decade. 

She will also share invaluable insights 

into the publishing scene in South 

Africa. 

All you need to bring is a notebook, 

your heart and a pen. 


Venue: The Eatery Restaurant 


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incl. light refreshments

THURS 13 10:00 – 13:00 

Wilde Impressions 

Monique Day-Wilde 

FRI 14 10:00 – 13:00 

Canva for the Novice 

Michele Serfontein 

FRI 14 10:00 – 15:30 

Botanical Couture 

Thea-Mei Smit 

Workshops 

Embark on an exciting Botanical 

Monoprinting adventure 

in this engaging workshop with 

Monique. Harnessing your artistic 

flair through simple yet mesmerizing 

techniques, you will transform flora 

into unique masterpieces. 

Discover a world of creative 

possibilities, using nature’s bounty 

– physical plant specimens and 

textures – to craft exclusive artworks, 

as well as insights on paper, ink, and 

the recipe for a homemade gelatine 

plate. 


This fun and creative introductory 

workshop is back by popular 

demand. Aimed at equipping 

novices with a few basic design skills, 

you will learn how to create and plan 

your social media posts when using 

the Canva app on your Apple or 

Android phone for the first time. 

Michele will guide you on how to 

design social media posts using 

different templates and ideas. 

All you need is your phone and 

photos. Make sure your phone is 

charged and that you’ve already 

downloaded the Canva app and 

signed into Canva. 

Floral artist Thea-Mei will guide you 

to discover your creativity while using 

plant materials to create exquisite 

wearable jewellery. Thea-Mei, whose 

floral journey started at a young age 

when she fell in love with nature 

while growing up on a farm, is known 

for her creative and colourful flower 

installations. She will share many tips 

she learnt from master florists both 

locally and abroad, including Gregor 

Lersch. 

Participants will learn various 

techniques for making a floral 

necklace and a hairpiece. 

No experience is needed and 

all materials will be provided. 


Hermanus 

Venue: FinGlobal Boardroom 

Venue: Pat’s Place, 245 Main Rd, 

Hermanus 







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Workshops 

FRI 14 10:00 – 15:30 

Twisted Elegance 

Dal Botha 

SAT 15 10:00 – 15:30 

Mindful Living 

Kantha Pillay 

SAT 15 10:00 – 15:30 

Fun with Petals 

Yvette Beneke 

Explore your creativity as you learn 

simple coiling techniques that 

transform humble cord into 

a functional and visually captivating 

container. 

In a relaxed setting, Dal will show you 

how to manipulate the sashing cord 

and fabrics to create a handcrafted 

vessel that reflects your individual 

style. 

All materials will be provided but 

participants are welcome to bring 

their own fabric scraps if they wish. 

Learn a super-power that could 

change your life. Mindfulness is 

an evidence-based practice for 

reducing stress, anxiety and 

depression, and improving physical 

and mental health. 

Clinical psychologist Kantha will 

guide participants through both 

formal and informal mindful 

practices. She will also teach 

you the neuroscience of how 

mindfulness shifts neural pathways 

from stress and fight/flight to calm 

and wellbeing. Online resources will 

be provided. Suitable for experienced 

practitioners as well as beginners, 

18 years and over. 

Join Yvette for a creative day where 

she will teach you the basics of 

painting with a palette knife in oils. 

You will learn why she uses only 

specific paints, how to prepare 

your canvas and the colour palette, 

the mixing and application of colours, 

and much more. 

Yvette will share her love for 

the palette knife and themes 

that are feminine and ethereal. 

This is a fun workshop and any level 

of artist is welcome. 



Venue: The Rock, New Harbour 

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incl. light lunch

SAT 15 16:00 – 18:30 

Paint ’n Sip 

Tertius van Dyk 

SUN 16 10:00 – 13:00 

Advanced Canva 

Michele Serfontein 

SUN 16 10:00 – 15:30 

Animal Sculptures 

Ann Marais 

Workshops 

Immerse yourself in a fun art 

experience that has gained 

popularity across the globe. 

Tertius will guide you to draw and 

paint from a reference picture and 

you will go home with your own 

unique interpretation. 

If you enjoyed last year’s Canva 

workshop for beginners, you’ll be 

ready to take the next step. 

Join Michele for this more advanced 

workshop where she will show you 

how to design professional 

presentations, reports and more. 

Ann’s unique sculptures are a joyful 

collaboration between humans and 

other animals. She will demonstrate 

how to make these sculptures using 

clay and other materials, combined 

with the clay library stored in her 

head over 48 years of working with 

ceramics. 

This is a relaxing workshop where 

you will make new friends while 

discovering your innate creativity. 

No experience or artistic skills are 

required. All materials will be 

provided. 

Bring along your charged phone and 

a few ideas – photos, content, or even 

PowerPoint presentations or reports 

in Word – to use in this interactive 

workshop that is aimed at Canva 

users who would like to learn more. 

Ensure you’ve downloaded the Canva 

app and are familiar with how it 

works. 

Ann’s intuitive approach means that 

she’s open to exploring avenues that 

beckon in the moment! 



Venue: FinGlobal Boardroom 








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Workshops 

SUN 16 10:00 – 15:30 

Overberg Birds 

Anton Odendal 

SUN 16 10:00 – 15:30 

Clay Jewellery 

Zandré Jansen van Vuuren 

SUN 16 11:00 – 12:00 

Jazzart 

Community Outreach 

This beautifully illustrated seminar 

will celebrate the birds of 

the Overberg by highlighting 

our fynbos and coastal endemics. 

A few top birding destinations like 

the Overberg Wheatbelt, Rooiels, 

Harold Porter Botanical Gardens 

and Fernkloof Nature Reserve will 

be discussed practically by featuring 

the birds that one can expect to find 

there. 

This presentation will illustrate why 

the Overberg is regarded as such 

a top bird-watching destination. 

Three regional conservation 

campaigns in view of protecting 

our birds and their habitats will also 

be highlighted. 

Join Zandré, artist and founder 

of Claystax, and learn how to make 

dynamic clay jewellery, from start to 

finish. She will show you how to work 

with polymer clay to make five pairs 

of statement earrings that will be 

ready to wear in just a few hours. 

Zandré takes a fresh, contemporary 

approach to this classic craft. 

You will learn the techniques of 

terrazzo, marble and texturing, 

as well as about colour theory, 

baking, assembling, and after-care. 

All materials will be provided and 

no experience is needed. 

The Jazzart Outreach Programme 

is the embodiment of the Jazzart 

philosophy and commitment 

to social change through dance. 

The programme aims to implement 

artistic interventions to expose 

children and youth from 

marginalised communities to 

the arts. In doing so, they encourage 

participation and promote the 

appreciation, understanding and 

enjoyment of the arts. Young people 

are given the opportunity to be 

creative and strengthen their 

confidence and choices about 

their bodies. 

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Venue: TBC 



Venue: TBC 

Tickets: No charge

TIME 

8:30 

FRI 7 SAT 8 SUN 9 MON 10 TUES 11 

Tai Chi Chuan P33 

New South Africa 

– New Censors P30 

The Value and Power 

of Bearing Witness P30 

9:30 

FynArts Legacy Award 

William Kentridge 

P17 NB 9:00 

Diane Victor – Prints, 

Drawings, Smoke P19 

The Lost City of 

Alexander the Great 

P19 

The Bateleur Bird of 

the Year 2024 P20 

10:00 

Art Journaling P32 

Healing Botanicals P32 

Fun with Poke P38 

Creative Clay P32 

Landscape Painting in Oil 

and Cold Wax P33 


P33 


P33 

Kintsugi for Beginners 

P34 

Book Making & Marbling 

P34 

Fantastical Fabrics P35 

Candle Making P35 

Everything Sushi Ashwill 

Kleinbooi P48 

Flower Wreath P34 

11:00 

Talking Sculpture 

P18 

Real Sara Baartman P20 

All Rolled Up 

Rosemarie Saunders P44 

Vienna: 1840 – 1940 

The golden era of 

the Imperial City P21 

Super Soups Christine 

Capendale P45 

12:30 

Food and Wine 

Pairing 

Creation P53 

The Mizar Trio P7 

Out of the Box La Pentola 

P53 

Visions and Virtuosity P8 

Winemaker’s Choice 

Tertius Boshoff 

P50 

Viviamo per L’Arte P9 

Wine writer’s Choice 

Tim James P50 

15:00 

Celebrating Sydney 

Kumalo and Ezrom Legae 

P18 

Art and Science – 

Good Bedfellows P19 

Peeling Back the Petals 

P20 

Racy Risotto P45 

The Creation of 

Sissinghurst P21 

Robust Ramen Wander 

Bester P45 

17:00 

The Woman at the Wheel 

P26 

Bach, Beethoven and 

Boogie P8 NB 16:00 

Finding Endurance P26 

The End of Eden P26 

Vanwaar, Gehasie? P27 

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18:30 

Opening 

Concert P6 

VOX Choir Tree of Life P7 

Bon Appétit! 

C’est Ça French Dinner 

P53 NB 18:00 

A Victor Borge Tribute P9 

The Generation Gaps P10

WED 12 THURS 13 FRI 14 SAT 15 SUN 16 MON 17 TIME 

Future of Teaching 

and Learning 

with AI P30 

The Making of 

a Musical Career P21 

Unpublishable 

Columns P31 

Tai Chi Chuan P33 

Blood and Silver P22 

Just a Moment… 

P31 

Ghosting Someone’s 

Life P23 

Election 2024: 

‘What on earth?’ P24 

8:30 

9:30 

Watercolour Magic 

P35 

The more we look… 

P36 

Bonsai for 

Beginners P36 

Ciao Pasta! 

Kirsty-Lee Munro 

P48 

The Write Stuff P36 

Wilde Impressions 

P37 

There’s a Vegan in 

the Kitchen! Isabella 

Niehaus P49 

Canva for the Novice 

P37 

Botanical Couture 

P37 

Twisted Elegance 

P38 

Baked Desserts 

Christine Cappendale 

P49 

Choir Celebration 

P12 

Mindful Living P38 

Fun with Petals P38 

Men in the Kitchen 

Lindi Perrin P49 

Advanced Canva 

P39 

Animal Sculptures 

P39 

Overberg Birds P40 

Clay Jewellery P40 

10:00 

Some Nudes 

I have Known P22 

Sexy Sardines 

Bella Niehaus P46 

Morning Tea, Only 

Specials Café P55 

Orchestral 

Ambitions P23 

Falafel Buddha Bowl 

Nasya Venter P46 

Investigative 

Journalism P24 

Vegan Decadence 

Togara Mabharani 

P47 

Castaways on 

Skeleton Coast P25 

Christine 

Cappendale P48 

Wild Adventures 

P28 

Growing Legends 

P25 

Jazzart Community 

Outreach P40 

11:00 

Wine judge’s Choice 

Winnie Bowman 

P50 

Nelis Uys Uys Family 

Wines P51 

Nasi Goreng 

Dutchies P55 

Organ Ensemble 

P11 

Wynand Davel 

Freelance Violinist 

P51 

Amani ya Ndani 

Experience P13 

Cerina van Niekerk 

Cecilia Wines P51 

Shisanyama 

Nhlanhla Biyela P55 

Father’s Day 

Celebration 

La Pentola P55 

12:30 

Pieces of Me P10 

The Stories behind 

Hymns P22 

Fish for 

Compliments David 

Grier P46 

Lions, Bones and 

Bullets P23 

Oxtail Winter 

Comfort Janine 

van der Nest P47 

Early Cape Wine 

Farms P24 

Goodness Overload 

Mělisa Oosthuizen 

P47 

Jazzart Limitless P13 

Paint ’n Sip P39 

NB 16:00 

The South African 

Musical P25 

Marc Lottering 

So I Wrote that 

Musical P14 

Closing 

Concert P15 

15:00 

There’s a Vegan on 

my Verandah P27 

Virtuoso Classics 

at the Supper Club 

P11 NB 17:30 

Bringing the Past 

to Life P27 

Impossible Skies 

P28 

Short Stories P28 

17:00 

Pieces of Me P10 

An Evening of Opera 

P12 

Jazzart Limitless P13 

Everything but 

the Kitchen Sink! 

P14 

18:30 

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Culinary Series – Demos 

Packages (limited) 

R900 All five morning OR afternoon sessions 

R1750 All ten sessions 

MON 10 – FRI 14 

11:00 – 12:15 and 15:00 – 16:15 

The FynArts Culinary Series has grown to include both Chef Demonstrations 

and Culinary Workshops. (Details of the workshops follow on P48.) 

Two sessions of Chef Demonstrations are offered daily in the FynArts pop-up 

kitchen in the United Church Hall, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, 

from Mon to Fri. In most of the morning sessions, chefs will demonstrate 

vegetarian or vegan dishes, while the afternoon sessions cater for omnivores. 

The five days have been divided into five courses, kicking off with starters on 

Mon, soups on Tues, fish/seafood entrees on Wed, main courses on Thurs and 

desserts on Fri. 

MON 10 11:00 – 12:15 

All Rolled Up 

Rosemarie Saunders 

People have become more conscious of the benefits of healthy eating, and 

those with dietary restrictions and preferences are no longer the exception. 

Which is why vegans, vegetarians, and people with food intolerances are all 

catered for this year, both in the Demos and the Workshops.. 

Venue: United Church Hall 


Well known throughout the Cape 

for her inspiring cookery courses, 

Rosemarie will be demonstrating 

Filled Vegetable Roulades. 

Traditionally found in various 

European cuisines, roulade has been 

a popular dish since the 18th century. 

These attractive and delicious 

vegetarian roulades can be served 

hot or cold for a first course or as 

a canapé. They delight not only 

the taste buds, but also the eye. 

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MON 10 15:00 – 16:15 

Racy Risotto 

Oelof Vorster 

TUES 11 11:00 – 12:15 

Super Soups 

Christine Capendale 

TUES 11 15:00 – 16:15 

Robust Ramen 

Wander Bester 


Oelof, head chef at The Marine, 

uses classic French techniques in 

his kitchen, to which he adds 

a modern touch. 

He will demonstrate how to make 

a Roasted Tomato Risotto bursting 

with flavour. It can be served as 

a starter or as a main. 

Risotto is a versatile Italian rice dish 

that is easy to master in the home 

kitchen. It is a comforting yet elegant 

meal that is great for winter. 

Soup is the ultimate comfort food in 

winter and often a meal on its own. 

Get inspired to cook healthy soups 

that will not take too much time, 

using fresh, seasonal ingredients. 

Vegetarian has never been easier 

or more delicious. Caterer, food 

consultant and cookbook author 

Christine will show you how to get it 

all done in less than thirty minutes. 

If you have not discovered 

the traditional Japanese dish 

of Ramen, you are missing out! 

Much more than a soup, it is a bowl 

of deliciousness bursting with rich 

umami flavours. 

Well-known local chef Wander will 

show you how to make a restaurant 

quality Ramen in the home kitchen, 

ready for dinner, using ingredients 

that are easily available from your 

every-day shop. 

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WED 12 11:00 – 12:15 

Sexy Sardines 

Bella Niehaus 

WED 12 15:00 – 16:15 

Fish for Compliments 

David Grier 

THURS 13 11:00 – 12:15 

Falafel Buddha Bowl 

Nasya Venter 

Seafood is award-winning cookbook 

writer Bella’s passion. She works with 

only the freshest ingredients, all on 

the green list. But she has one sin 

– and that is a can of sardines! 

Celebrity chef, inspirational speaker, 

extreme adventurer, best-selling 

author, passionate humanitarian. 

These are only a few of the epithets 

attributed to David. 

Nasya is part of the culinary team 

at the award-winning tasting room 

of Creation Wines in Hemel-en-Aarde 

Ridge that continues to push culinary 

boundaries. 

Bella will demonstrate the best 

ever recipe starring that little tin 

of sardines. 

Simplicity is important. As is layering. 

These are the foundations that help 

you achieve a sensation of tastes. 

We are delighted that he will 

once again present a cooking 

demonstration. This time his main 

ingredient will be fish. 

While preparing his fish dish, 

David will share tips, not only on 

how to cook fish, but also on issues 

such as sustainability. 

The vegetarian main course she will 

be demonstrating is a Falafel 

Buddha Bowl brimming with fresh, 

local, vibrant South African flavours. 

Inspired by nature’s seasonal 

produce, she will use spinach, 

coriander, buckwheat, guacamole, 

a herb pesto and lime-marinated 

zucchini ribbons to create a dish 

that is a dance between health 

and indulgence. 

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THURS 13 15:00 – 16:15 

Oxtail Winter Comfort 

Janine van der Nest 

FRI 14 11:00 – 12:15 

Vegan Decadence 

Togara Mabharani 

FRI 14 15:00 – 16:15 

Goodness Overload 

Mělisa Oosthuizen 


Janine is a celebrated local chef in 

the Overberg known for her passion 

for storytelling through food. 

She will show you how to elevate 

the humble traditional dish of oxtail 

potjie with stout and dates. 

In the kitchen of Wortelgat 

@ Sringfontein Wine Estate near 

Stanford Janine serves up dishes 

that harmoniously blend nostalgia 

with innovation. 

Master baker Togara from The Royal 

Portfolio’s Silo Hotel in Cape Town 

will give you a sneak peek into 

famous recipes and techniques. 

Being a vegan does not mean 

you can’t indulge your sweet tooth. 

Join Togara as he demonstrates 

how to make a unique Vegan Lemon 

Tart topped with a vegan meringue, 

accompanied by a vegan vanilla 

cream Chantilly, all on a classic 

buttery shortcrust. 

Surprising ingredients are at the 

heart of this showstopper dessert, 

demonstrated by pastry chef Mělisa, 

Togara’s colleague at The Silo Hotel. 

She will introduce a savoury element 

into her dessert and show you how 

to make a date and sweet potato 

cheesecake with salted caramel 

and candied nuts. 

Who says a dessert can’t be good 

for you? 

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Culinary Series – Workshops 

SAT 8 10:00 – 12:30 

Fun with Poke 


Why eat out if you can make your 

own delicious Poke Bowl at home? 

The idea behind poke bowls is to 

combine different flavours onto one 

bowl – a choice of starch, a main 

protein and various salad/vegetable 

ingredients drizzled with a sauce. 

Christine will show you how to cook 

the perfect sushi rice, brown rice, 

quinoa and rice noodles, which can 

be combined with chicken, nuts, 

cheese or fish, and your vegetables 

of choice. Sauces are vital in creating 

interesting Poke Bowls and you will 

get to make an Asian style sauce as 

well and a spicy mayo. 

TUES 11 10:00 – 12:30 

Everything Sushi 

Ashwill Kleinbooi 

Ashwill will teach you all the 

technical skills such as cooking 

the perfect sushi rice, rolling like 

a pro, working with raw fish and 

perfecting your presentation. 

In just a few hours you will feel 

confident enough to be able to make 

your own fresh and delicious sushi 

at home, including salmon and 

avocado maki rolls, tempura prawn 

and California rolls, nigiri and gunkan 

maki. 

WED 12 10:00 – 15:30 

Ciao Pasta! 

Kirsty-Lee Munro 

Join Silwood trained Cordon Bleu 

chef Kirsty-Lee and express 

your culinary creativity in this fun, 

interactive pasta-making class. 

You will be taking humble ingredients 

and turning them into extraordinary 

dishes. 

Using a pasta machine and its basic 

mechanics, Kirsty-Lee will show 

you how to turn your dough into 

spaghetti, tagliatelle, stained glass 

pasta or cannelloni, and pair these 

simple foods with flavour-bomb 

sauces. You will never want to use 

store-bought pasta again! 

Venue: 29 McFarlane Street, Eastcliff 

Venue: Ocean Basket Hermanus 

Venue: Hermanus High School 

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incl. a light lunch

THURS 13 10:00 – 13:00 

There’s a Vegan in the Kitchen! 

Isabella Niehaus 

Vegan dishes are one of the most 

rewarding and easiest ways of 

cooking. You do not have to use fancy 

ingredients... vegan eating is pure 

simplicity! The challenge is to create 

amazing combinations and tastes 

with far more limited ingredients. 

The important part, says 

Gourmand-winning cookbook 

author Bella, is the freshness of 

your ingredients – and the chutzpah 

to combine new, interesting tastes. 

FRI 14 10:00 – 15:30 

Baked Desserts 


Join Christine in her studio kitchen 

and indulge in the joy of baking 

effortless, comforting desserts 

for your loved ones. 

Explore recipes that embrace 

seasonal fruits and adopt a healthier 

approach by reducing sugar content. 

You will leave this workshop feeling 

inspired to create delicious treats 

with a nutritious twist. 

SAT 15 10:00 – 15:30 

Men in the Kitchen 

Lindi Perrin 

C’est Ça Cooking’s men’s only 

hands-on cooking class is back 

by popular demand! Whether novice 

or expert, you will create a variety of 

new innovative dishes on the Weber 

braai, and then feast on your culinary 

creations for lunch. 

You will take home a wide variety 

of skills, useful hints and plenty 

of tips to make cooking not only easy, 

enjoyable and fun, but also 

to impress your family and friends. 

All of this will take place in Chef 

Lindi’s custom-built studio kitchen. 

Culinary Series – Workshops 

All recipes can also be cooked in 

the oven. 

Venue: Hermanus High School 

Venue: 29 McFarlane Street, Eastcliff 

Venue: 38 De Villiers Street, Onrus 




incl. a light lunch 


incl. a light lunch 

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WIne Tastings 

Venue: Spencer Art Gallery, Harbour Road 

Tickets: R230 | R200 (early bird) per session 

Package: R580 (all three sessions) 

Wines of Note 

Curated by Melvyn Minnaar 

Get up to date with the most exciting wines in South Africa today when three experts choose and 

present for tasting six to eight wines showcasing the finest and most interesting in their view. 

Wine encounters have always been a popular feature at FynArts, offering patrons the chance 

to engage with well-known personalities and sometimes unusual and rare wines. 

MON 10 12:30 – 13:30 

TUES 11 12:30 – 13:30 

WED 12 12:30 – 13:30 

Winemaker’s Choice 

Wine writer’s Choice 

Wine judge’s Choice 

Tertius Boshoff 

Tim James 

Winnie Bowman 

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Tertius was Winemaker of the Year 

2023 and is the acclaimed cellar 

master and owner of Stellenrust and 

ArtiSons Wines. He is the winner of 

various awards. 

Tim is the author of Wines of the New 

South Africa. He is a long-established 

wine writer as well as taster and 

associate editor for the Platter’s 

South African Wine Guide. 

Winnie is a judge who travels 

the world for i.a. the International 

Wine and Spirit Competition, 

Concours Mondial, International Wine 

Challenge and Global Masters. 

She is a brandy expert and writer.

Venue: Spencer Art Gallery, Harbour Road 

Tickets: R230 | R200 (early bird) per session 

Package: R580 (all three sessions) 

Music in Wine 

JP Rossouw – Convenor 

A series of three sessions that explore the relationship between music and wine as creative and 

cultural expressions. JP Rossouw, owner of Wine Village Hermanus, engages with three musicians 

to discuss music, wine and harmonic energy during a free-form sampling and conversation. 

WIne Tastings 

THURS 13 12:30 – 13:30 

FRI 14 12:30 – 13:30 

SAT 15 12:30 – 13:30 

Nelis Uys 

Wynand Davel 

Cerina van Niekerk 

Uys Family Wines 

Freelance Violinist 

Cecilia Wines 

A punk rock 

drummer who 

studied wine 

at Elsenburg, 

Nelis has 

ventured across 

the globe to 

explore diverse 

winemaking 

traditions. 

Back on home soil he has continued 

to hone his skills at Bouchard 

Finlayson and now as head 

winemaker at Spookfontein, 

embracing the challenges and 

rewards that come with cultivating 

and crafting wines with character 

and distinction. 

Wynand has 

performed and 

recorded with 

the likes of 

Arno Carstens, 

Nataniel, Radio 

Kalahari Orkes, 

Carlo Mombelli, 

and many more 

South African 

and international acts and DJ’s. 

He co-founded the band Awesome 

Foursome, creating an eclectic 

quartet with styles varying from 

tango and jazz to classical and folk. 

He joins JP for an exploration in 

pairing wine and music. 

Trained concert 

pianist and 

winemaker 

Cerina has 

married her two 

passions in life – 

music and wine 

– through Cecilia 

Wines, named 

after the patron 

saint of musicians, and her ‘sister 

range’ Wind Band. 

Proceeds from sales of her wines go 

to the Cecilia Foundation, an NPO 

which provides music education to 

marginalised youngsters. 

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FRI 7 12:30 

Food and Wine Pairing 

Creation 

SUN 9 12:30 

Out of the Box 

La Pentola 

SUN 9 18:00 

Bon Appétit! 

C’est Ça French Dinner 

Food and Wine 

Indulge your senses as art, wine 

and food intertwine in a five-course 

journey. Explore the vibrant interplay 

as you savour expertly paired dishes 

amidst captivating art. 

A feast for eyes and palate awaits 

at this award-winning wine estate 

in the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. 

Creation Wines is number four on 

the World’s Best Vineyards list and 

was recently awarded the global 

V d’Or award for Best Brand 

Experience. 

Join celebrity chef Shane Sauvage 

and legendary winemaker Beyers 

Truter as they combine their 

individual expertise to bring 

festival-goers a five-course culinary 

extravaganza. Expect the unexpected 

from these two mavericks who revel 

in venturing outside the restraints 

of culinary perception, and 

redefining the experience of food 

and wine pairing. 

This event has been specially 

created for FynArts and offers 

a unique experience for one 

afternoon only. Please advise of 

any allergies or dietary requirements 

when making your booking. 

Chef Lindi will share her love for 

all things French with classical 

flavours from a classical cuisine. 

Join her on a journey through the 

French countryside at this intimate 

dining experience. 

Three courses that are rich in 

tradition will be prepared with 

passion by Lindi and served at 

a communal table. A welcome 

apéritif served with an amusebouche 

will be followed by Soupe 

à l’Oignon Grantinée, Coq au Vin 

served with Pomme de Terre Persil, 

and Poire Belle Hélène. 

Venue: Creation Tasting Room 

Venue: La Pentola 

Venue: C’est Ça Cooking, 

38 De Villiers St, Onrus 

Tickets: R995 

Tickets: R650 excl. 10% service fee 

Tickets: R550 

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Food and Wine Pairing 

Situated directly opposite Grotto Beach. The perfect dining experience: a breathtaking view 

and a menu offering a range of dishes from freshly cooked seafood to a touch of Dutch cuisine, 

tapas, sushi (also takeaway) and an extensive cocktail and wine list. 

028 314 1392 • info@dutchies.co.za • www.dutchies.co.za 

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WED 12 11:00 

Morning Tea 

Only Specials Café 

THURS 13 12:30 

Nasi Goreng 

Dutchies 

SAT 15 12:30 

Shisanyama 

Nhlanhla Biyela 

SUN 16 12:30 

Father’s Day Celebration 

La Pentola 

Food and Wine 

Enjoy a Morning Tea 

with an array of sweet 

and savoury treats 

served by a team of 

intellectually challenged 

students from Camphill, 

who have received 

training and been given 

the opportunity to enjoy 

meaningful employment. 

You will be welcomed 

with open arms and warm 

smiles at Only Specials 

– a place where 

dedication, passion, and 

learning come together 

to create an unforgettable 

experience. 

Venue: Only Specials 

Café 

16 Dirkie Uys St 

Tickets: R350 

for two people 

Nasi Goreng is 

a celebration of bold 

flavours and culinary 

finesse, capturing 

the essence of both 

Indonesian tradition 

and Dutch influence. 

The dish embodies 

a fusion that transcends 

borders, inviting you 

to experience a culinary 

voyage that mirrors the 

diverse cultural tapestry 

of FynArts itself. 

This delightful dining 

experience will be 

complemented by 

a musical performance 

by the Abagold Choir. 

Venue: Dutchies 

Restaurant 

Tickets: R250 

Take this unique 

opportunity to experience 

an informal lunch around 

the fire at a traditional 

shisanyama, loosely 

translated as ‘burnt meat’. 

A shisanyama represents 

much more than 

cooking over a fire. 

It embodies the warm 

and inviting spirit of 

South Africa while 

celebrating culture, 

community around 

a blazing barbecue 

and the mouth-watering 

aromas of food cooked 

outdoors. 

Venue: Hood Natives, 

589 Phosisa St, 

Zwelihle 

Tickets: R200 

Treat dad to an exciting 

five-course food and wine 

pairing that combines 

award-winning Benguela 

Cove wines and Chef 

Shane’s signature fusion 

cuisine. Guests will 

have the opportunity 

to interact with the chef 

and winemaker in 

a relaxed and jovial 

atmosphere. 

Book early to not miss out 

on this special event which 

has become a FynArts 

Festival tradition. Please 

advise of any allergies or 

dietary requirements in 

advance. 

Venue: La Pentola 

Tickets: R495 

excl. 10% service fee 

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FynArts Development Fund 

Promoting the arts across cultures 174 582 NPO | PBO 930070839 

FynArts community programmes serve an increasing number of practising and aspiring creatives living in Zwelihle, 

Mount Pleasant and Hawston through the FynArts Development Fund, sole beneficiary of the FynArts Festival. The main 

objective of the Fund is to promote the arts through education and skills development, and to provide opportunities for 

young people across a diverse range of disciplines to showcase their art. 

We continue to enjoy our collaboration with teachers from most of the local primary schools. We especially appreciate 

their support in fostering the love of singing together, and the joy the concert brings to their packed audiences. More 

recently we have joined forces with staff and learners at the Creative Space and with the CBD Revitalisation Cluster. 

Events and workshops for individuals and small groups of creatives continue to grow. Monthly networking and support 

‘coffee mornings’ for visual artists have also been initiated. After this year’s festival similar support for performing artists 

is being planned. 

Workshop: making collages 

Actors, filmmakers, directors and artists attending a show at Artscape 

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Workshop: making Pucci bags 

Jazzart workshop 

Exhibitions for young artists

Creating Opportunities 

This year dynamic creatives will present four events - a play, a film, a display of visual art and an afternoon event during 

which music and poetry will be performed. 


11:00 Play: Die Pille is Wit (Afrikaans) 

Natasha Steneveldt: 

Writer and Director (25 mins) 

SAT 8 11:00 – 12:30 SAT 15 12:30 – 14:00 

The Department of Cultural Affairs 

(DCAS) Drama Festival offered 

a mentorship weekend programme 

for actors, directors and writers. Natasha’s play reached 

the final round of winners from each district which 

culminated in the plays of each district winner being 

performed on the Baxter Theatre stage for a ticketed 

audience. 

11:45 Short Film: Isililo (The Outcry) 

Sandisile Ndevu: Scriptwriter 

and Executive Producer 

(15 mins) 

Isililo was a winner in the 

Johannesburg 48-hour film project, 

the time allocated for the creation of a short film. 

This project was part of an international competition 

challenging budding filmmakers to make movies. 

The film had a screening at the Mall of Africa, Ster-Kinekor 

cinemas. The tourism-related film was shot in Greater 

Hermanus and is currently being produced as an entry 

for a competition. 

12:30 Shisanyama 

Nhlanhla Biyela 

and team 

Music and poetry will be 

performed by local youths 

during this informal 

traditional shisanyama, 

loosely translated as 

‘burnt meat’. 

A shisanyama represents 

much more than 

cooking over a fire. 

It embodies the warm 

and inviting spirit of South 

Africa while celebrating 

culture, community and mouth-watering aromas around 

a blazing barbecue. 

DAILY 9:00 – 17:00 

Venue: Hood Natives 

A display of arts and crafts, including painting, collage 

and Pucci bags made by local youths will be on view and 

for sale at the Festival Hub. 

Venue: Festival Hub, Municipal Auditorium 

FynArts Development Fund 

Many thanks to the twenty-two galleries of the First Fridays Art Walk (FFAW) for your generous donation, through 

the Night of 1 000 Drawings. Your enormous contribution will enable us to increase our support for local creatives 

who do not have equitable access to arts-related participation. 

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Proud sponsor of 

Sculpture on the Cliffs 

Cape Town (Head Office) | 021 386 5946 

Hermanus | 082 490 5740 

Johannesburg | 011 392 5878 

Durban | 031 465 5930 

www.pioneerfreight.co.za 

Email | art@pioneerfreight.co.za

Sculpture on the Cliffs 2024 

Welcome to the eleventh showing of the Sculpture on the Cliffs public art exhibition. 

Visitors to this open-air gallery are invited to immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring scenery where art meets nature 

and pause, engage and reflect on the world around us. 

Each artwork has been specifically designed and selected to be displayed and strategically placed on the cliffs. 

Whether you are an art enthusiast or novice, or seeking inspiration or a moment of reflections, or simply taking a stroll 

with your dog along the cliffs we hope you will be uplifted, inspired and challenged by these artworks. 

Of the eleven invited artists, five have previously taken part in the exhibition. 

Opening: SAT 8 JUNE AT 12:30 

Venue: Gearing’s Point 

Exhibitions – Sculpture on the Cliffs 

Photograph by Martin Etsebeth 

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Janko de Beer 

Janko’s series of horse themed 

sculptures, ‘Equus’, is based on 

the mythical relationship between 

humans and horses. The sculptures 

are conceived and constructed 

from dried bull kelp collected from 

surrounding beaches, before being 

moulded and cast. 

Ian Redelinghuys 

Ian creates sculptures from 

a selection of repurposed metal 

scrap, chopped, crushed, cut, 

and accidentally formed, in 

an abstracted processional whole. 

This work invites contemplation 

on themes of transformation and 

impermanence. 

Gordon Froud 

Gordon is an artist, curator and 

academic known for his use 

of a wide range of materials and 

found objects. His recent bodies 

of work explore Sacred Geometry 

as sculptural form. 

Nkhensani Rihlampfu 

Nkhensani’s work celebrates 

humanity and the situations that 

we overcome. Seeking to comment 

on social, political and personal 

issues, he focuses on human 

figures, using calico rope as 

his sculpting medium. 

Wehrner Lemmer 

Wehrner’s work portrays the intense 

calm that nature affords him. 

The tubular curves present in many 

of his works represent the cycles 

of life, both human but more so 

the natural world. 

Jaco Sieberhagen 

Jaco combines steel and 

colour to create his own distinct 

visual vocabulary through which 

he gives form to his thoughts and 

observations, to take the visitor 

to a space where they will pause 

to observe and contemplate. 

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Paul Stein 

In his work Paul aims to alter 

the static nature of sculpture, 

suggesting movement by 

the interplay of forms, challenging 

the viewer to use their imagination 

and thus form a connection with 

the work. 

Strijdom van der Merwe 

Strijdom’s sculptures result 

from years of observation, 

experimentation and knowledge 

of material. Each site presents 

its own challenges. An artist must 

adapt and as much as possible, 

each piece must be site specific. 

Mark Swart 

Mark works to create a balance 

between the spiritual and physical 

world. His philosophy is that form 

follows function. He uses only 

the essential lines in his design, 

uniting imagination and sensation 

with physical matter. 

Francois Visser 

Francois is best known for his 

figurative sculptures and recurring 

thematic symbolism. His narrative 

works explore transcendental 

thought through materials such as 

bronze, aluminium, ceramic, steel, 

wood and cement. 

Jean Theron Louw 

“The purpose of my work is 

to awaken a consciousness of 

our connectivity with the planet as 

a whole. I want to draw my viewer 

into moments of self-reflection 

– soul searching – for this is what 

makes us truly human.” 


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FynArts – Festival Artist 

Mikhael Subotzky 

Photographer 

Curated by Subotzky Studio 

and Goodman Gallery 

“At the heart of my work is a fixation with 

revealing the gap between what is 

presented (and idealised) and what is 

hidden, coupled with a desire to pull apart 

and reassemble the schizophrenia of 

contemporary existence”. 

Mikhael’s first body of photographic work, 

Die Vier Hoeke (The Four Corners), was 

an in-depth study of the South African 

penal system. Umjiegwana (The Outside) 

and Beaufort West extended this 

investigation to the relationship between 

everyday life in post-apartheid South Africa 

and the historical, spatial, and institutional 

structures of control. 

His works are found in public and private 

collections around the world including 

the MoMA, Centre Georges Pompidou, 

Tate Modern and South African National 

Galleries (SANG), among others. 

This exhibition draws from his early 

photographic works as well as more recent 

related collage and works on canvas. 

Mikhael was born in 1981 in Cape Town, 

South Africa, and is currently based in 

Johannesburg. 

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Photograph courtesy of Alexander Edwards and Goodman Gallery 

Opening: SAT 8 June at 14:00 

Guest Speaker: Bina Genovese 

Venue: FynArts Gallery

Mikhael Subotzky’s works are the results of his 

fractured attempts to place himself in relation to the 

social, historical, and political narratives that surround 

him. 

As an artist working in film, video installation and 

photography, as well as more recently in collage 

and painting, Subotzky engages critically with 

contemporary politics of representation. 

We are grateful to the Goodman Gallery for 

their support and collaboration. 

FynArts – Festival Artist 

All images courtesy of the artist, 

Goodman Gallery and Magnum Photos 

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Chromatic Clay 

Curated by Liz Coates 

Firing a pot or other artwork is the 

point of no return. What happens in 

the kiln is irreversible and, to a large 

extent, unpredictable. Until it enters 

the kiln, clay can be reclaimed, 

broken up, soaked, and reformed 

into raw material, but in the kiln clay 

becomes ceramic. 

In the following pages you will 

view some of the unique ceramic 

artworks created by twelve highly 

skilled contemporary artists. 

Each has their own artistic approach 

and specific language to address 

their audience in the way they 

want their work to speak and 

to communicate their own 

distinctive meaning. 

Catherine Brennon 

Ella Cronje 

Sandile Cele 

Gretchen Crots 

Mark Chapman 

Dale Lambert 

Exhibitions – Ceramics 

Opening: Sat 8 June at 10:30 

Guest speaker: Nada Spencer 


Open daily: 09:00 – 17:00 

Carin Dorrington 

Adela Friedmann 

Charmaine Haines 

Sonja Kastner 

Hennie Meyer 

Margot Rudolph 

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Catherine Brennon 

Through her artwork Catherine 

pursues a connection with people 

beyond her circle, her culture, or 

her spoken language. She wants 

to move her viewers, and remind 

them how wonderful nature and 

life are. 

Sandile Cele 

Sandile, simultaneously playful 

and culturally layered, presents 

an authentic and original voice. 

Isiqhaza represents the fusion 

of traditional lifestyle and rituals 

embodied in artefacts, together 

with sculptural forms and 

functional objects. 

Mark Chapman 

Mark’s work is fun and whimsical, 

a combination of cartoon and 

Pop Art. ‘This body of work is 

all about colour. Fun without 

boundaries to bring a smile to 

the faces of the viewers.’ 

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Ella Cronje 

Through Ella’s consistent interest 

in myths, fables and legends 

she allows the unexpected to guide 

her into a fantastic psychological 

arena – a fertile mind-space that 

facilitates the continuous birth of 

highly intricate symbolic sculptures. 

Gretchen Crots 

Gretchen’s work challenges 

the rules of conduct surrounding 

femininity and masculinity, 

identity, morality, and authority. 

Her use of profanities, sayings 

and opinions lure in her audience 

through a striking image and 

vibrant colour. 

Dale Lambert 

Dale is a contemporary ceramic 

artist who has a clear vision 

of the colours and forms that 

inspire her. Her aim is to create 

vessels that are beautiful and 

unique.

Carin Dorrington 

Whether ceramic vases or 

sculptures, Carin’s bold form and 

bright, contrasting colour are 

playful representations of everyday 

objects, plant forms, organic 

and abstract shapes that bring joy 

and brightness into any space. 

Adela Friedmann 

Adela creates whimsical 

characters that emerge from 

her subconscious. These quirky 

figurines in stoneware clay and 

underglazes reveal underlying 

truths about aspects of this world 

while simultaneously delighting 

the audience in unexpected ways. 

Charmaine Haines 

Charmaine works primarily 

with vessels within the realm of 

figurative clay embracing classical 

shapes. The embellished clay 

surface is further enhanced by 

simplified abstractions of nature, 

together with line, colour and 

texture. 


Sonia Kastner 

Sonja is currently exploring 

the process of photo lithographic 

printing. This technique allows 

her to combine her love of design 

and colour to produce one-off 

quirky works with hidden 

messages about the things 

that inspire her. 

Hennie Meyer 

For Hennie, clay is a passion 

and obsession, and his preferred 

means of communication. 

‘Finding the perfect balance 

between form, surface and 

structure is always a challenge, 

an emotional struggle.’ 

Margot Rudolph 

Margot draws inspiration from 

Africa’s vibrancy. She uses 

stoneware clay and the traditional 

coiling technique combined with 

colourful stains to capture Africa’s 

vibrancy as she creates unique 

works of art. 

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Exhibitions – Indoor Sculptures 

Indoor Sculptures 

A group exhibition 

Venue: The Marine Hotel 

Discover the unique charm of small sculptures in an exhibition held this year in an elegant venue filled with the natural 

light that will enhance the viewing experience. 

The work of thirteen artists will be on view. They include all eleven artists who have larger sculptures on display around 

Gearing’s Point, where they will remain on the cliffs until the opening of FynArts 2025. 

Janko de Beer Gordon Froud Karin Lijnes 

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Wehrner Lemmer Nanette Ranger Ian Redelinghuys

Nkhensani Rihlampfu Jaco Sieberhagen Paul Stein 

Strijdom van der Merwe 

Exhibitions – Indoor Sculptures 

Jean Theron Louw 

Mark Swart 

Francois Visser 

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Exhibitions – Bonsai 

Venue: The Marine Hotel Courtyard – Pool area 

Open: Daily from 8 – 17 June from 09:00 – 17:00 

View these magnificent specimens of an ancient art form that was first introduced from 

China to Japan in the 6th to 7th century. This fine art is now recognised globally. 

The exhibition will include a selection of some of the finest Bonsai trees from the region, 

all locally grown in the Overstrand. A diverse range of planting styles and species will be on 

display, with many species being indigenous to South Africa. 

The Japanese word Bonsai literally means ‘plantings in tray’ although the modern meaning 

of the word goes a bit further: ‘miniature, artistic tree in a pot’. (Master Bonsai – Rudi Adam) 

Kujira or ‘whale’ in Japanese is the apt name for the Bonsai Club in the Overstrand. Some local bonsai experts will 

be in attendance to discuss how to join the bonsai club, get involved, fall in love with the little trees, or to just enjoy 

the exhibition. 

There is also a Beginner’s Bonsai Workshop at the Eatery Restaurant on WED 12 June (see details on P36). 

Booking essential. 

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Olea Eureopa ssp Africana 

(Peter Theron) circa 1974 

Bougainvillea pre-bonsai 

(Peter Theron) 

Spekboom met kwikkie 

(Fritz Joubert) Boland Kai

Art Walk our Town 

Put on your comfortable shoes, take a map in your hand and explore the town as you visit each of the 21 galleries 

that make Hermanus an art destination. You will meet the artists, gallerists and festival interns when you stop by 

the galleries to view the diverse exhibitions, each specially curated for the festival. 

As you stroll through the streets you will stumble upon hidden gems tucked away down alleyways and little lanes. 

This is the time to meet up with friends, old and new, and pop in to your favourite coffee shop or restaurant 

– or try a new one that might have opened its doors since you were last in Hermanus. 

Art Walk and Win competition 

And while you are out and about, simply click on the QR code that you will find in each participating gallery and 

stand a chance to win one of a number of prizes, ranging from wine (local, of course) a meal voucher, a night’s 

accommodation or a local tourism experience. 

Exhibitions – Galleries – ArtWalk 

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Art Fusion 

Fleeting Moments 

Jacques du Plessis 

Jacques captures the essence 

of a scene, often evoking feelings 

of old-world charm. With vivid 

colours and intriguing choice of 

subject matter, he strives to create 

artworks that bring the viewer 

a sense of peace. 

Hermanus Art Circle 

Let there be light 

Group Exhibition 

The theme of the Hermanus Art 

Circle, a group of local artists, 

seeks to remind viewers of the 

importance of light in art, which 

creates perspective but also allows 

the presence of shadow. 

Gallop Hill Gallery 

New beginnings 

Martin de Kock 

Life is divided into different phases. 

The end of a difficult phase that 

indicates a loss of how we 

understood life, is followed by 

a new beginning. For Martin, this 

has led to a new direction in his art. 

Hermanus Photo Society 

Pixels and Perspectives 


It will feature the international 

and national award-winning 

photographs of the club members, 

as well as examples of the excellent 

work from those continuing 

their journey in photography. 

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Lembu Gallery 

Art in Small Doses 

Edward Bredenkamp, Catherine 

Brennon, Lawrance Brennon, 

Louise Hennigs, Elise Macdonald, 

Gareth Munroe, Frances Wedepohl 

An exhibition of paintings, drawings, 

etchings, photographs and 

ceramics — diminutive in scale but 

epic in originality and splendour. 

Marion’s Gallery 

Unveiling Perspectives 

Marion Cross 

Marion strives to transform 

the ordinary to reveal surprise, 

wonder, beauty and shifting 

perspectives. Step into 

a kaleidoscope of landscapes, 

seascapes and mindscapes, where 

energy dances and calm resonates.

Originals Art Gallery 

Standing on the edge star gazing 

Terry Kobus 

Mythology has wonderful gods and 

creatures Terry hasn’t yet drawn, but 

that’s his ultimate goal. Meanwhile, 

this year’s exhibition is a series of 

drawings on celestial maps inspired 

by mythological characters. 

Space Curated 


A Winter Salon with 

Andrew Barlow, Anton Smit, 

Dr. Willie Bester, Isabelle Scheltjens 

(Belgium), Lynette ten Krooden, 

Paul du Toit (1965 – 2014), 

Samual Allerton, Vanessa Berlein. 

Curated by Jozua Rossouw. 

Rossouw Modern 

Group exhibition 

The Gallery will present a collection 

of established and emerging 

Southern African artists, including 

new kid on the block, Namibian 

thread artist Leandro Solomons. 

Opening hours during FynArts: 

09:00 – 17:00 Mon to Fri 

10:00 – 15:00 Sat to Sun 

Space Modern 


An exhibition by eight Whale Coast 

artists: Adriaan S. de Lange, Grace 

da Costa, Hugo Maritz, Liz van den 

Berg, Lorraine van Wyk, Mninawa 

Qabo Louw, Obert Jongwe, Tay Dall 

Opening hours during FynArts: 

09:00 – 17:00 Mon to Fri 

10:00 – 15:00 Sat to Sun 


The Spencer Art Gallery 

Coral Spencer and Steve Jones 

Coral Spencer is captivated by 

the sea and its ever changing 

moods, painting it as an experience 

you can hear. 

Steve Jones is an international 

wildlife painter whose work is 

inspired by his travels throughout 

Africa. All oils on canvas. 

Walker Bay Modern Art 

Meaningful 

Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe 

Marieke’s work seeks to make 

the layered experience of everyday 

life more meaningful. Her sculpted 

bodies are carriers of stories and 

dreams – of honouring the past, 

preserving the present and hoping 

in the future. 

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Exhibitions – Galleries – Studios 

Artists @ the Quay 

A Visual Journey 


A collection of works by Overberg 

artists, who invite you to join them 

in celebrating this Visual Journey. 

Reinet de Jager 

Canvas of Life 

Reinet is a diverse artist who is 

currently creating mixed media art 

pieces. Using collected objects, 

she creates different textures by 

working with wire, wood, stitching, 

and fabrics on canvas and board. 

Intethe Gallery 

If Music be the Food of Love 


A collection of paintings, drawings, 

ceramics, and sculpture by 

award-winning artists offering 

interpretations of the power of 

music within human expression 

– its emotional range and ability to 

uplift, communicate and comfort. 

The Jewellery System 

Johan van Zyl 

The Jewellery System celebrates 

artistry and craftsmanship in 

a curated collection of stunning 

jewellery pieces reflecting the 

passion and skill of master 

jeweller Johan van Zyl. Be inspired 

by the creativity behind each 

unique piece. 

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Volmoed 

For the love of art 

Alyson Guy and Audrey Hickman 

The artists have shared their love 

of painting and creativity for thirty 

years, and this exhibition shows 

their different styles of work. Both 

have exhibited numerous times 

together and offer art classes at 

Volmoed. 

Festival Hub, Municipal Auditorium 

My Favourite Place ... 

Primary School Writing Exhibition 

The themed writings and drawings by children from 

seven schools in Greater Hermanus will be selected by 

their teachers to be displayed in the new Festival Hub 

at the Municipal Auditorium.

Enjoy majestic sea views from 

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to FynArts and the town centre. 

1 Marine Drive, Hermanus 

028 313 1234 

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We offer spectacular sea and 

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184 10th St, Hermanus 

072 660 8201 

www.lavendermanor.co.za 

With its picturesque setting, traditional 

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Open every day 08:00 – 17:00. 

028 312 1857 

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (R320) 

dieplaaskombuishermanus.co.za 

Stay in Hermanus – Accommodation 

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Superior 4-star accommodation 

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073 974 7053 

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Relax in a modern coastal 

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Relax in our stylish, luxury 

accommodation and 

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for a holiday of a lifetime. 

Chesham House is 

a comfortable, family style 

B&B in Hermanus, well known 

for its informal atmosphere 

and great location. 


028 313 0023 

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Relax in luxurious 

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We offer 4 comfortable 

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Stroll to the cliff path, tidal 

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36 Luyt Street, Eastcliff 

082 658 4945 

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This small family-run 

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Well-equipped, comfortable 

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200 Piet Retief Cres, Sandbaai 

082 259 0126 | 072 829 9649 

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028 313 1433 

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Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 

021 200 2514 

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082 473 1210 


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A boutique villa, nestled 

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Enjoy an upscale getaway 

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083 270 5213 

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Views of the ocean, Pelagus 

Guest House is just a stroll to 

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11 Church St, Hermanus 

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Whale Coast Ocean Villa 

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We are only 2 minutes away 

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Our luxurious en-suite rooms 

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Offering great food, a spectacular setting and friendly atmosphere over the New Harbour. 

24A Still Street New Harbour | www.harbourrock.co.za 

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Eat in Hermanus – Restaurants 

“Treat your senses with 

our delicious bakes & goodies, 

your taste buds will thank you” 

12 Village Lane, Hemel-en-Aarde 

028 125 0188 

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028 313 0333 

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60 St Peter’s Lane, Hermanus 

028 313 0532 

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Oskar’s Cafe and bakery is a family owned 

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into our food, coffee and baking. 

Food, wine, and Hospitality lover. 

Time to share with everyone. 

Open daily for pre- and 

post-show meals 

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26 High Street, Hermanus 

066 174 8263 

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15 Van Blommenstein Rd, Onrus 

028 316 2967 

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10 High Street, Hermanus 

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Come and enjoy 

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while appreciating 

the FynArts Festival 

21 Marine Drive, Hermanus | 028 314 0860 

www.heritagerestaurant.co.za 

SeaFront Restaurant 

Enjoy our breathtaking 

views of Walkerbay, warm fire. 

We serve fresh seafood, 

Abalone, prime cut steaks, 

Springbok, delicious pastas 

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All complimented by a Diners 

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For reservations: 

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Eat in Hermanus – Restaurants 

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Find us in Hermanus – Shops and Services 

Ceramic art and fine craft 

made with passion 

by artists from 

South Africa 

and Africa 

Hermanus Pharmacy 

145 Main Road, Hermanus 

028 312 4039 (all hours) 

Trading hours 

Mon – Fri 08:00 (Tues 09:00) – 17:30 

Sat 08:00 – 13:00 

Sun and public holidays 

10:00 – 12:00 

Clinic 

Mon – Thurs 08:30 – 17:00 

Fri 08:30 – 15:00 

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Shop 5, Rothnick Croft Building, 155 Main Rd 

028 312 1899 | www.pure-south.co.za

Find us in Hermanus – Shops and Services 

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Map – Hermanus FynArts Venues 

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29 McFarlane Street, Eastcliff 

38 De Villiers St, Onrus 

64 Fernkloof Village, Fir Ave, 

Creation Tasting Room 

Curro Hermanus 

Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus 

Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus 

Fernkloof Hall 

Festival Hub, Municipal Auditorium 

FinGlobal Boardroom 

Hermanus Golf Club 

Hermanus High School 

La Pentola Restaurant 


Ocean Basket Restaurant 

Only Specials Café 16 Dirkie Uys St 

Pat’s Place, 245 Main Rd 

Spencer Art Gallery 

St Peter’s Church, Hermanus 

Terry Kobus Art Studio 

The Eatery Restaurant 

The Marine Hotel 

The Rock, New Harbour 

The Wine Glass 

United Church Hall 

Windsor Hotel 

Zwelihle Primary School 

Exhibitions – FynArts 

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26 

FynArts Gallery 

Gearing’s Point 


Windsor Hotel 

Hermanus ArtWalk Galleries 

Special Exhibitions * 

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Art Fusion* 

Art Thirst 

Gallery 19 

Gallery Charmaine 

de Jongh Gelderblom 

Gallop Hill Gallery* 

Geta Finlayson Art Studio 

Hermanus Art Circle* 

Hermanus Photographic 

Society* 

Lembu Gallery* 

Louisa Kruger Gallery 

Marion’s Gallery* 

Nic van Rensburg Gallery 

Originals Art Gallery* 

Pure South 

Rossouw Modern* 

Space Curated* 

Space Modern* 

The Spencer Art Gallery* 

Walker Bay Modern Art* 

Yulya Art 

Exhibitions – Studio 

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50 

9 

51 

52 

Artists @ the Quay 

Intethe Gallery 

Festival Hub, 


The Jewellery System 

Volmoed 

Hermanus Wine 

and Art Route 

4 

52 

Creation Wines 

Volmoed 

Sandbaai 

5 

Curro Hermanus 

Zwelihile 

27 

Onrus 

2 

7 

Zwelihle Primary 

Hood Natives 

38 De Viliers Street 

Dutch Reformed Church 

55 Berg Street 

Vermont 

20 

Terry Kobus Art Studio 

32 Indigo St, Vermont 

Impala Street 

Hemelen-Aarde 

Village 

TO CAPE TOWN N2 

23 

49 

New Harbour 

The Quay 

Westcliff drive

Avenue 

Harmony 

9 

37 

14 

6 

Magnolia Street 

Royal Street 

Paterson Street 

Main Road 

16 

Aberdeen St 

Long Street 

21 

25 

Royal Street 

Hope Street 

College St 

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Market St 

Lord Roberts St 

32 

31 

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12 

Mitchell St 

High Street 

43 

10 

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50 

13 

15 

1 

Main Road 

Marine Drive 

22 

EastCliff 

17 

Fernkloof 

CLIFF 

8 

11 

Voëlklip 

PATHS 

3 

Map – Hermanus FynArts Venues 

19 

44 

18 

42 

Harbour Road 

CLIFF PATHS 

26 

28 

41 

51 

35 

39 

24 

30 

34 

48 

33 

38 

40 

Marine Drive 

45 

46 

29 

83

We greatly appreciate the sponsorship and backing Hermanus FynArts receives each year. We thank especially 

our Signature Sponsors for their continued and generous support. They have helped build the Festival into an exciting annual 

event that not only celebrates the arts but also encourages the development of art throughout the wider community. 

Sponsors in kind 

Media Partners

8 MARINE DRIVE 

WESTCLIFF, HERMANUS 

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