Summer School: Everything under the African sun; book early

"Museums and heritage as cultural sites of engagement" is the theme of Iziko's Summer School programme which runs from 2-26 February 2007.

Topics include "Museums and Democracy" by Dr Ciraj Rassool on 2nd; human variation and skin colour" by Dr Wilmot James on 5th; "Museum and heritage education" by Prof Crain Soudien on 6th; Re-interpretation of Western Cape Archives by Nkhumbudzeni Tshirado and Lorraine Khoury on 7th; Sunday Times heritage project and their centenary celebrations by Sue Valentine on 8th; transformation of Slave Lodge into an architectural gem by Prof Rob Shell on 12th; "Preserving Africa's indigenous manuscript heritage in Timbuktu" by Mary Minicka and Alexio Motsi on 19th; "The making of modern African literature" by Prof Harry Garuba on 22nd, and "Cultural activism as strategy in re-imagining of heritage" by Myer Taub on 24th.

For those who prefer the great outdoors, there's a trip to Sutherland, home of the Southern African Large Telescope with Prof Brian Warner from 10th-11th; a trek to the top of Table Mountain with seasoned hiker Cedric Hunter on 11th; a retreat to the Cedarberg with scientist Roger Smith to study flora, fauna, fossils and rock paintings from 15th-18th and on a lighter note, a jaunt to Darling to meet the inimitable Tannie Evita on 18th. Closer to home, Faried Bassier hosts his ever-popular morning of rambles, raconteurs and a repast in the characterful Bo-Kaap area on 24th.

Film buffs will enjoy a variety of screenings: "Bushman's Secret" by Rehad Desai on 9th; "Papwa: Lost Dreams" on 16th and "Showcase of SA Short Films" an award-winning selection, and "The impact of documentary film in Southern Africa with regards to HIV/AIDS Education", both on 23rd.

Also on the theme of aids, Marilyn Martin examines the role of the visual arts in addressing the pandemic by focusing on Iziko SA National Gallery's current exhibition "Embracing Aids" on 26th.

Want to acquire an income-generating skill or just have loads of fun? Join the African Bead course on 3, 10, 17 & 24th.

Or you could chase shadows by joining curator Pam Warne's walkabout of famed photographer Santu Mofokeng's exhibition "Invoice: Chasing shadows/magic and disease" at Iziko SA National Gallery' on 17th.

For a full programme of events or to book, call 021-481-3804 or 083-335-6461 or e-mail publicprogs@iziko.org.za.

Numbers for all courses are limited and early booking is advisable.

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