It will be lovely welcoming you to the farm for any of the following workshops.

To book, please whats app ( 0833255757) or email ( heleen@letterhuis.co.za)
50% deposit payable one month prior to course.
Kindly book accommodation as soon as possible should you wish to stay on the farm.

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5 April 2025

09:00-12:00 

Die Lewe.. in oorvloed 

Dini Esterhuizen 

Getuienisse oor ‘n lewe van geloof 

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8&9 April

Gothic calligraphy

R 1900

For both Calligraphers and non-calligraphers

 

 

14&15 May 2025

Unveiled

Take two letters, A&Z, Aleph and Tav, 

write from your heart to your heart, embracing life’s beginnings and endings.

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Using letters and symbols from the Hebrew alphabet, we will journey inwardly-tilling fallow lands-making the invisible visible-

embodying thoughts and feelings with letters, strokes, colours, patterns and words.

No previous calligraphic experience neccesary.

Students are welcome to stay longer to continue their journey at their own pace

R 1900 (includes course fee, teas and lunch, but not accommodation)​
 

 

12&13 June

Journey Mapping

Our life is made up of journeys and they all bring to mind different memories. In this two day workshop we will, in a visually creative way,

record these real or imaginary journeys by using different techniques and then binding them into a 'travel journal' and folding them into a map. Silent studio ( Chatter teas, but quiet times of creating to allow  yourself times to be still)

Cost R1950 (Includes course fee, basic materials and lunch )

Paper and pen details will be supplied on registration.

This workshop forms part of Prince Albert Open Studios' workshops

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13-16 June

Prince Albert Open Studios

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15 June

Letterhuis walk about
You are invited to coffee and a walk about through Die Letterhuis
Time 10:00
Venue Die Letterhuis
Cost R100
This one-of- kind installation is a live-in work of art. It houses original works of art by international calligraphers such as Brody Neuenschwander and Massimo Pollelo as well as South African calligraphers. The walls have been hand lettered, the floors and soft furnishings too! Enjoy this visual feast and then continue the journey on your own through the land art in the poplar wood, the open air gallery of hand carved stones and 1.2 m tall letter installations. Join us for a light lunch at our pop up coffee shop between 12:00 and 14:00 and continue your visual journey to the small gallery, the unique Word labyrinth and the spectacular view point of the Swart- and Witteberg mountains
To book please whats app Heleen on 083325575

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20 & 21 June

Silent studio creative retreat

Creatives ( painters, ceramicists, embroiderers, calligraphers, bookbinders, actually anyone)are invited to a retreat on Aswater farm where you will be able to work in the light and spacious studio on your own project. 

You can make use of our self catering accommodation or join in bring -and -share suppers

Studio cost R250 per day

Accommodation booking with Heleen ( prices on website)

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Save the dates:

2 & 3 December

Italic calligraphy

5 & 6 December

Journey mapping

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