WORKSHOPS

All the workshops below take place in Prince Albert, a semi-desert Karoo town at the foot of the incredible Swartberg Mountain Pass.

The workshops are grounded in Prince Albert's compelling biodiversity, unique rock formations and local culture.

More-than-Human / More-than-Drawing

20 - 23 MARCH 2026

In March we wrapped up three days of exploring how drawing can be used to interact with, listen to, and respond to the more-than-human world. A delicious long weekend of being outdoors, getting our hands dirty, leaning into all our senses, and creative play. It was also a weekend of collective curiosity and creative companionship.

HEART of STONE

19th - 23rd JUNE

In June we spent four slow days using our hands to think about the living qualities of stone. Thank you to a group that gave their wholehearted presence to the time we spent together, whether it was creative play in the studio, mindful drawing in the mountains, or labouring away over grinding stones to create pigment!

To SEE a FLOWER

4th - 7th SEPTEMBER

Hosted by the wonderful Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat, this workshop explored how we might use drawing to attend to the world around us. Dividing our time between the old milkwood forest and a makeshift studio in the meditation hall, we used drawing to pay attention to our attention! A spacious weekend of conversation and creativity.

A woman sitting in a sandy desert landscape, surrounded by tall cacti and desert plants, looking through binoculars.

8 - 11 OCT 2026 / 4 day workshop

CREATIVE PLAY

Take this opportunity to find out what creative play means to you, and how to recognise it and encourage it in your day-to-day life.  

This workshop offers something energising to set you up for the new Spring season.

Workshop fee: R4800 / includes facilitation, all materials + selected catering

Accommodation package: R6150 - R8000 depending on accommodation selection (single/double/self-catering) / includes workshop fee + 3 nights accommodation.

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  • “The retreat did more to centre and ground me than I ever expected or imagined. You created a safe, harmonious and inviting space that allowed us to play. Every detail of your programme was well thought out and executed with perfection. The theme carried itself across the few days from the dinner menu, the night sky, our outdoor field trips and even the studio chats.”

    NISHANI

  • “A wholehearted thank you for your wonderful course and Karoo hospitality. Your gentle caring attention seems to bring out the best in everyone. It has been the highlight of my year.”

    MONA

  • “It was absolutely magical. Life changing is a strong term but honestly I haven’t ever experienced a weekend more restorative and grounding before. The thought you put into your presentation was so evident, we immediately felt like we were in safe and knowledgeable hands.”

    PAM

  • “I absolutely loved every minute of every day. You are an amazing teacher, the research you do and pearls of wisdom you offer - the experience is so wonderful.”

    MARRIETTE

  • "A fantastic workshop, what a rich experience! It will stay with me for a long time. Thank you!" 

    TANJA

  • “Thank you for such a joyful, fascinating, and inspiring journey in blooms and ways of seeing - a marvel and a delight.”

    ASPASIA

  • “I loved every minute of it. The wonderful dinner, all the incredible drawing exercises, the night under the stars, taking us down to the river, your amazing knowledge and generosity. It was the perfect thing to do to refill the creative well, and give me new ideas”

    SUE

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