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TIMBUKTU MANUSCRIPTS EXHIBITION WORKSHOP
29 & 30 AUGUST
Learn the art of paper making and gain
an in-depth view of this exhibition of age-old manuscript treasures
from Timbuktu that celebrate the long history of the written word in
Africa.
Running concurrently with the impressive
Timbuktu Manuscripts Script and Scholarship
exhibition now on view at the Granary at the
Castle of Good
Hope, are a series of paper-making workshops hosted by
Iziko Museums of Cape Town. The workshops run over two consecutive
days at the Castle’s Good Hope Art Studios and participants will be
given insight into the exhibition as well as the history of the
cultural life of Timbuktu during the 12th century. Participants will
then learn the art of papermaking from ‘scratch’.
The first workshop runs on Friday, 22 August from 14:00 -16:00 and
continues on Saturday, 23 August from 10:00 -15:00, while the second
workshop runs on Friday, 29 August from 14:00 -16:00, and continues
on Saturday, 30 August from 10:00 -15:00.
The workshops will be limited to 30 people and are suitable for
participants aged 10 years and older. The cost is R50 including
materials and advance booking is essential.
Enquiries: Lungi 021 481 3822/13 or email
lmvimbi@iziko.org.za
TEACHERS' WORKSHOP
17 JULY 2008
TIME:
14:00–16:30
VENUE:
Iziko
Slave Lodge
COST: R30
Aimed at teachers, this activity marks the Bicentenary of the Slave
Rebellion of 1808. Slave resistance will be discussed and a resource
pack will be on sale.
PUPPET-MAKING WORKSHOP
10 JULY 2008
TIME:
09:00–14:00
VENUE:
Iziko South
African National Gallery Annexe
COST: R50
Learn to make an enchanting Malian
puppet using recycled material. Highly recommended for educators,
especially those whose learners have special needs, the workshop
will show how puppets can bring an extra dimension to lessons,
whilst providing an effective teaching tool for teachers. Suitable
for participants aged 9 years and older, younger children welcome if
accompanied by an adult.
WIRE CAR WORKSHOP
9 JULY 2008
TIME:
09:30–13:30
VENUE:
Iziko South African Museum
COST: R60
Wire art items are currently all the
rage in South Africa. Now participants have the opportunity to
create their very own wire car. Suitable for participants aged 14
years and older.
MOSAIC WORKSHOP
8 JULY 2008
TIME:
09:00–14:00
VENUE:
Iziko South
African National Gallery Annexe
COST: R50
Beautiful and functional, mosaic
tiles have been popular for centuries. Learn this ancient art and
create your own ‘Timbuktu’ tile. Suitable for participants aged 9
years and older; younger children welcome if accompanied by an
adult.
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.
PUPPET MAKING
23 & 24 MAY 2008
On Friday 23 May from 14:00-16:00 and
Saturday 24 May from 10-00-13:00, Iziko
Museum educators
will host a workshop on the famous Mali-style
puppets at the
Iziko South African
National Gallery
Annexe. Inspired by these enchanting creations, participants will
make, manipulate and animate their own puppet, imbuing it with a
personality of its own! The two-day workshop costs R40, including
materials. This workshop is suitable for participants of 12 years and
older, but younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult
Time: 23 May:
14:00-16:00; 24 May 10-00-13:00,
Cost: R40
Ages: 12 years and older
Enquiries: 021 481 3813.
TEACHERS' MOSAIC WORKSHOP
16 & 17 MAY 2008
Teachers will be introduced to the ancient techniques of mosaic
making. FET learners are also encouraged to attend.
Cost: R40
ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
10 MAY 2008
What’s it all about?
Participants will have the opportunity to learn to make and write
with a ‘qalam’, the traditional ‘reed’ pen used in Arabic calligraphy,
and also have ‘hands-on’ fun activities with Geometry in Islamic Art.
These exercises will be punctuated with brief talks around the History
of Arabic Calligraphy and the History of certain Sciences in Islamic
Learning. Also discuss the History of Timbuktu which used to be a
flourishing Centre for Learning and Trade. The exhibitions of Timbuktu
manuscripts, which we will be viewing at Iziko shortly, bear testimony
to this. Written in beautiful Eastern and Western Arabic scripts,
these manuscripts are documents of History, recording discussions on
matters pertaining to Traditional Medicine, Astronomy, Islamic Law,
Politics, Commercial transactions etc. Sacred scriptures were written
in various Calligraphic styles, and certain passages were highlighted
with Islamic illumination. In anticipation of the Timbuktu exhibition,
this workshop will assist participants in understanding some of the
vastness and depth of learning that took place in Timbuktu many
centuries ago. No prior knowledge required.
Where?
Iziko South African Museum, Company’s Gardens, Cape Town.
What time?
Please be ready to register at 9h45 on Saturday 10th May. The
workshop starts at 10h00 and ends at 16h30.
What do I bring?
While pencils and plain white paper will be supplied, please feel
free to bring along paper of your choice for practicing calligraphy,
also pencil crayons, an eraser, ruler, compass, protractor, and if
possible Parker ink (any colour).
Refreshments*
There will be a lunch break at 13h00, please bring along a packed
lunch or enjoy a meal/snack at our in house café.
How much?
The workshop costs R80
How do I secure a booking?
Please contact: Ayesha Price, Museum Educator: Art Collections at:
021 467 4669, or Fax: 021 481 3991, or email:
aprice@iziko.org.za. Or Lungi Mvimbi, Iziko Bookings, at:
021 481 3823, or Fax: 021 481 3991 or email:
lmvimbi@iziko.org.za
PAPER MAKING
2 & 3 MAY 2008
Learn how to make, colour
and add interesting designs and objects to paper using basic
techniques and recycled material.
Cost: R35
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