Fun and Fascinating Workshops Teach New Skills in 2011

Fri, 7 Jan 2011
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Fun and Fascinating Workshops Teach New Skills in 2011
A new year is a great time to learn a new skill, don’t you agree? Our lives rush by and we promise ourselves that ‘someday’ we will learn surfing, photography, salsa dancing or bee keeping. Whatever your dream, why not make 2011 the year that your ‘someday’ becomes a reality?
Here are just a few of the many wonderful skills workshops you could sign up for in the Western Cape over the coming months (we sourced this info from the January 2011 Country Life Magazine – buy your own copy for even more great workshops on page 6)
 

  • Cheesemaking Workshops

  1. Beginners: A master cheesemaker will teach you how to make cheeses – great skills to take back to your own kitchen
Date: 26 – 27 May 2011
Venue: Institute of Culinary Art, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch
 
  1. Advanced: For those who already know the basics – traditional recipes for three classic cheeses will be taught.
Date: 29 – 30 September 2011
Venue:  Agriturismo La Masserie restaurant, R44, Stellenbosch
  

  • Boutique Olive Farming

If your appreciation for olives extends beyond simply enjoying them straight from the jar, sign up for this practical course in Olive Farming that includes soil nutrition, pest control, marketing, medicinal and cosmetic uses of olive oil as well as an olive appreciation class.

Date: 1 – 2 August 2011
Venue: Boma Facility, Spier Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
 

  • Flyfishing for Beginners

There can be nothing more pleasurable for lovers of the great outdoors who prefer to be active while in the countryside than flyfishing – one of the world’s fastest growing sports. If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to feel like an extra in A River Runs Through It, we can’t promise Brad Pitt but Tom Sutcliff (experienced flyfisherman and author) is running a one day beginners workshop.

Date: 3 June 2011
Venue: Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West

  • Charcuterie Workshops

Learn how to make French-style sausages, hams and blood sausages – includes tastings and lunch, how to make a smoker box, and a copy of the chef’s own recipe book

Date: 18 – 19 and 25 – 26 August 2011
Venue: Bread & Wine Restaurant, Moreson Wine Estate, Franschhoek
 

  • Beekeeping for Profit and Pleasure

Dom and Jenny of the Honeybee Foundation will equip you with knowledge and skills to become a beekeeper. Beginners and experienced beekeepers are welcome.

Date: 27 – 29 October 2011
Venue: Honeybee Foundation, 28 Milner Rd, Maitland, Cape Town and Oude Molen Eco Village
 
 
 
 

Cape Winelands Accommodation

 
 
   
 
 
With the exception of the Beekeeping Workshop, all the above are held in the beautiful Cape Winelands. Visit Portfolio Collection for a wonderful selection of Cape Winelands accommodation in Stellenbosch, Somerset West and Franschhoek.

 

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