Kuier@TheCastle - 29 March
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Sat Mar 29, 10:00 - Sat Mar 29, 14:00
Castle of Good hope
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Let’s Kuier@TheCastle!
Chill with us at Kuier@TheCastle on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, from 10:00 to 14:00, and experience art, culture, community, and history!
Shop from some of the city’s most talented artisans, showcasing handcrafted homeware, fashion, art, and accessories in a beautiful outdoor marketplace. Eat your way through mouthwatering local food and drinks with live music in the background.
Hands-on Workshops for Everyone!
The whole family can Play at The Castle! The Creative Corner will host a variety of interactive workshops throughout the day for all guests. From candle-making to painting, crocheting, flamenco dancing, and a market favourite, drumming circles!
CDI x Kuier x DCAS
This month, we’re excited to share that a host of new vendors will be joining us from across the Western Cape, thanks to the generous support of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS).
The Craft and Design Institute's (CDI) Market Readiness Project, which supports talented craft producers from Worcester, Hermanus, and Swellendam, will conclude with a very special pop-up at the market. Through the project, 30 craft producers from these regions received fantastic support over the last few months, and we can’t wait for you to discover their unique ranges!
Explore The Castle of Good Hope
Beyond the market, step into history and explore the Castle of Good Hope’s world-class museums and exhibitions.
Accessible and free parking
Safe parking is available within the Castle grounds via the Darling Street entrance, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
For more details, visit www.kuiermarket.com or follow on Instagram: @kuieratthecastle
Growing Creative Businesses
The CDI is a non-profit craft and design sector development agency with a mission to develop capable people and build responsible creative enterprises trading within local and international markets. With over 20 years of success in developing creative people, small businesses, and the craft and design sector at large in South Africa. The CDI is a catalytic agent of change and passionate about developing appropriately skilled, resourced, and digitally proficient practitioners who can successfully leverage opportunities for growth and development.
WORKSHOPS ON 29 MARCH 2025
*** Drumming Workshop with Bevil ***
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials included
FREE
10:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 12:00
*** Live Singing by Milly ***
FREE
11:00 - 11:30
12:30 - 13:00
*** Flamenco Dance Workshop with SoloFlamenco Dance Company ***
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials included
FREE
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
13:30 - 14:00
*** Biodanza Movement by Shumi Chimombe - Creative Movement and Dance Facilitator ***
Destress and connect with joy through music, movement, fun, and connection with a Taste of Biodanza.
Biodanza is a self-development practice that uses movement, music, and positive feelings to promote mental, physical, and spiritual health. The name translates to "dance of life".
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials included
FREE
13:00 - 13:30
*** Ask A Stranger ***
Talk with someone who has traveled solo across the country, a person living with autism, a cancer survivor, and many more topics. A way to have meaningful conversations with someone from a different walk of life and to encourage curiosity and kindness through stories.
FREE
Pop in all day from 10:00 - 14:00
*** Micro-Mosaic Jewelry Love Workshop by Marcelino Manhulu ***
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials included
Price: R185
Hourly between 10:00 - 14:00
*** Cupcake Candle Workshop taught by Elise Kruis ***
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials included
Price: R130
Pop in all day from 10:00 - 14:00
*** Learn to Crochet by Lizzie Crochet ***
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials provided
Cost: R100
Time: 30 min - 1 hour
Pop in all day from 10:00 - 14:00
*** Kids bead workshop by Meschell Designs ***
No skills required
Suitable for ages 4 and up
Materials included
Prices: from R85 to R150
Pop in at any time between 10:00 - 14:00
*** Indigo Design Sunny Day T Shirt From Cyanotype ***
Create your own designer Sunny Day T-shirt with artist Paul
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials included
Price: R250
Time: 1 hour
Hourly between 10:00 - 14:00
*** Paint your own sneakers Workshop Taught by Elanti ***
Bring your used Takkies or sneakers, and we will change them into wearable art decorated & designed by you or Elanti.
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Cost R150 – R350
Time: 30 Minutes
Pop in all day from 10:00 - 14:00
*** Beginners Cookie Decorating ***
Different Shaped cookies with a variety of colours and sprinkles
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials provided
Cost R65
Time: 20 minutes
Pop in all day from 10:00 - 14:00
*** Garden Party ***
Decorate a bunny-shaped cookie with royal icing and create a flower pot cupcake with buttercream icing and a floral biscuit. Add some more decorations to make a bespoke edible garden!
No skills required
Suitable for all ages
Materials provided
Cost R145
Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Pop in all day from 10:00 - 14:00
*** Thrifted Dreams ***
A fun, hands-on upcycling sewing workshop that will teach you simple yet creative ways to transform old or thrifted clothing into something fresh, reusable, and stylish!
No Skills Required
Bring old or thrifted clothing
Cost from R100
Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Pop in all day from 10:00 - 14:00