TEACHERS' WORKSHOP
17 JULY 2008

A teachers’ workshop to commemorate the bicentenary of the first slave rebellion in the Cape in 1808 will be held on 17 July. The theme of slave resistance will be discussed. A teachers’ resource pack will be on sale.

TAXIDERMY WORKSHOP
30 JUNE - 4 JULY 2008

TIME: Times on enquiry
VENUE: Iziko South African Museum
COST: R100

Aimed at those who may be considering taxidermy as a career, the 5-day workshop teaches the basic skills and diverse applications of this complex art. Participants will learn to prepare and mount skeletons of small mammals or birds and how to preserve specimens in alcohol. Suitable for participants aged 15 years and older.

MUSEUMS WEEK
12 – 18 MAY

Theme: “Museums as agents of social change and development”. Special behind-the-scenes tours and programmes offered.

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMS DAY
18 MAY

To commemorate International Museum Day (18 May), Iziko Museums will be holding a book sale in the amphitheatre in front of the Iziko South African Museum from 10:00-15:00 on Friday 16 May. A wide range of material, including books, journals and exhibition catalogues covering a host of topics, will be available at reasonable prices.

The wide variety of literature will ensure that there is something for everyone, especially those with an interest in art history.

Enquiries: Suvashni or Maureen 021 467 4677.

ORIGINS OF LIFE: ROCK ART, ARCHAEOLOGY & PALAEONTOLOGY
22 – 24 APRIL

An informative introductory workshop for educators. Includes latest research and talks by scientists.

FREEDOM DAY LECTURE
24 APRIL

Dr Antonia Malan discusses the archaeology of slavery. Iziko Slave Lodge. more>>

WILLIE BESTER RECYCLING WORKSHOP
12 &13 MARCH

Discover Willie Bester’s unique style and techniques. Make your sculpture with found objects.

MUSEUM HERITAGE EDUCATION INDABA
13 & 14 MARCH

Discussion involving Iziko, Provincial Museum Services, WCED Curriculum Services and DoE.

MUTINY AND THE MEERMIN SLAVESHIP
17 – 19 MARCH

Archaeology workshop. The Meermin, its history and the techniques used in marine archaeology.

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY PROGRAMME
20 MARCH

Sunset poetry and music sessions – families are welcome.

MARLENE DUMAS TEACHERS' DRAWING WORKSHOP
10 MARCH 2008

Create large-scale figure drawings using ink, collage and charcoal.

Cost: R20

Enquiries and bookings: call Power at 021 481 3823 or email  Julia at jsilberman@iziko.org.za.

DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP
1 MARCH 2008

Create your own beautiful drum. Participants will use recycled and household materials to create their own drums, and have fun learning to play them.

Time: 10:00-14:00
Venue: Castle of Good Hope
Cost: R100 per person

ART FROM RORKE'S DRIFT - PRINTMAKING TEACHERS' WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 2008

Facilitated by Lionel Davis, renowned printmaker and former student of Rorke’s Drift.

PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP
28 & 29 FEBRUARY

Participants will use recycled materials to create a ‘kinetic’ puppet which will help motivate learners, add interest to lessons and provide an excellent tool for special needs teachers.

Time: 15:00-17:00
Venue: Iziko SA National Gallery Annexe
Cost: R30

PAPER MAKING WORKSHOP
21 & 22 FEBRUARY 2008

Make interesting designs and objects with recycled paper.

Time: 14:30-17:00
Venue: Iziko SA Museum
Cost: R20

ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
8 & 9 FEBRUARY

Learn to write with a ‘qalam’, the traditional reed pen used in Arabic calligraphy, and have fun with geometry in Islamic art. Includes brief talks on the histories of Arabic calligraphy, Islam and the sciences and Timbuktu.

Time: 15:00-17:00
Venue: Iziko SA Museum.
Cost: R50

TIMBUKTU TEACHERS' WORKSHOPS
7 & 8 FEBRUARY 2008

A pre-exhibition introduction to the Timbuktu manuscripts suitable for GET and FET teachers alike, the workshop includes a teacher resource pack containing ideas for lesson plans and worksheets.

Times: 7 February 2008: 14:30-17:00; 8 February: 10:00-16:30
Venue: Iziko Slave Lodge
Cost: R20 (to cover cost of worksheets).

MOSAIC TEACHERS' WORKSHOP
25 & 26 JANUARY 2008

Introduction to the ancient techniques of mosaic making.

Cost: R35