The 10 Best Lessons & Workshops in Cape Town Central, Western Cape

March 22, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
Restaurants in Cape Town Central

1. Lekka Kombuis

81 Wale Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa +27 21 423 3849 [email protected] http://www.lekkakombuis.co.za
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5.0 based on 209 reviews

Lekka Kombuis

Reviewed By cam_sydney4 - Sydney, Australia

Gamidah is really such a great host, tour guide and cooking instructor that it’s hard to give enough superlatives. Delightful and friendly, she knows the Bo Kaap area like only a local can! Our two boys (aged 11 and 13) loved the tour and cooking and got their hands dirty (after thorough cleaning). The food was wonderful and a joy to cook. We learned how to make Samosa, chilli bites, Roti, Chicken Curry and a great tomato sambal. Both boys said this was now their favourite cuisine. Highly recommended, and if you contact them directly, you get a much better rate than here or viator. This is great and a good give back compared to just turning up and taking photos without giving anything to the community.

2. Perfume Prive Workshop

2 Huguenot Road Franschhoek Franschhoek, Cape Town Central 7690 South Africa +27 72 342 4174 [email protected] http://www.perfumepriveworkshops.com/
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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Perfume Prive Workshop

What We Like •One to three-hour perfume workshop •Learn to make your own perfume and cream, that can be taken home •Ideal for team-building, women’s day, bachelorette/birthday parties, corporate/year-end functions, fundraisers •Suitable for men and women •Fragrances have a beneficial effect on irritation, stress and depression •Refills of your perfume codes can be purchased at a discounted rate •Groups up to 25 peoples in Kumanov Perfume Prive Workshop premises •Outside our premises there is no limit of people attending Perfume Prive Workshop scent expedition begins with a brief history into the deliciously fragrant world of perfume and perfume crafting; guiding you through various base notes and perfume composition. Then you will choose original perfume oils imported from Grasse, France as the make-up of their one-of-a-kind scent. Thereafter they will mix the oils with the help of the Kumanov team until your personalized scent smells like a million bucks and then bottled for take-home. Once your formula has been recorded, you will use the same base to produce your complementing cream while you chat with friends on what you wish to name your fragrance. All supplies are included with this workshop, so budding scent scholars should only bring themselves, a bubbly personality and an eagerness to learn about scent-making. Learn to weave your signature scent from authentic perfume oils and be the envy of all your friends and family

Reviewed By IsabelleBrett - Cape Town Central, South Africa

My sister received this Diamond Package perfume workshop experience, as one of her 60th Birthday gifts from her son. I was the lucky one, as he said that she could invite another person to join her. Daniela is extremely knowledgeable on the history of perfumes and in fact "anything perfume". A beautiful and friendly atmosphere and in the workshop a grand experience of your senses, as your sense of smell is bombarded with fragrances that enhance your "happy place" mood. I walked away, clutching my precious gift bag of concentrated perfumed oil, 60ml of perfume spray and perfumed crème, vowing to be back when I had used up my stash. Daniela assisted me to create a unique scent for myself, which I will be using as my signature scent. I cannot sing the praises of this workshop more!!!

3. Streetwires

354 Albert Road 1st Floor, Maxton Centre, Cape Town Central 7925 South Africa +27 21 426 2475 [email protected] http://streetwires.co.za/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Streetwires

A working artists studio situated in trendy Woodstock where you can meet the artists, see how things are made, enjoy browsing our store for unique handmade gifts and souvenirs - and book a private art lesson if you have time! We are a social enterprise, so your support helps us keep 20 previously disadvantaged artists employed.

Reviewed By SueLovesTheBeach

South Africans are found selling wire animals everywhere that tourists stop. Don’t buy any until you go to Streetwires. Their animals are so much more skillfully made than any you will see on the streets. We were in CapeTown on a Saturday so we did not get to see the artisans making their products. That would make this stop even better. But we were thrilled with our purchases, and they packed up boxes of treasure to send home for us. Prices are reasonable, and the people working there are friendly and very helpful. A great stop!

4. Ballet on Kloof

Kloof and Eaton Streets Attached to the Union Congregational Church, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa +27 82 469 0685 [email protected] http://www.balletonkloof.com/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Ballet on Kloof

5. Woodstock Moto Co

7 Barron Street Woodstock, Cape Town Central 7925 South Africa +27 21 447 2623 [email protected] http://www.woodstockmoto.co
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Woodstock Moto Co

The Woodstock Moto Co is a Community Moto Garage, coffee shop and retail space that provides a unique experience based around a Do-it-Yourself motorcycle workshop. The WMC provides the space, tools and knowledge for people of all backgrounds to learn how to work on and maintain their own bikes, in an open and welcoming environment. There is a great social aspect of The WMC or as we call it The Moto Family, where members and non-members alike can catch up, talk bikes and enjoy a great cup of coffee, snacks, toasted sandwiches and hot dogs.

6. Alocal

Beach road, Muizenburg, Big Bag, Cape Town Central 7945 South Africa +27 76 718 7882 [email protected] http://www.alocal.co.za
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Alocal

Alocal provides meaningfully personalized tours around Cape Town. Our goal is to plan a holiday for you that leaves you feeling accomplished, relaxed and satisfied. I have a desire to meet people from all over the world and show them my beautiful country. I am a natural explorer with an inner sense of adventure. Exploring is my passion, and I want to share my findings with the world. I also love to surf and welcome all like-minded travellers, including people who want to learn. I have my surf coach certificate, accredited and completed with ISA (international surf association). I have also completed my guide course which allows me to take guided tours all around the Western Cape. Sharing my knowledge and experiences with you.

7. By.Me

170 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa +27 21 424 5141 [email protected] http://www.jewellerycarving.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

By.Me

What better way to learn how jewellery is made, than by making jewellery yourself? Join us in our world-class studio, in the historic Bo-Kaap region in Cape Town and let your jewellery ideas take shape. Let our highly experienced instructors help you learn techniques to carve your idea into wax. Have your item cast into silver to take home and cherish forever.

8. Art in the Forest

ERF 839 Old Rhodes Drive Off Constantia Circle in Cecelia Forest, Cape Town Central 7872 South Africa +27 21 794 0291 [email protected] http://www.artintheforest.com
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Art in the Forest

Art in the Forest is a striking Bauhaus building nestled in Cecilia Forest, off the Constantia Nek Circle. We showcase a beautiful ceramic gallery exhibiting a wide range of ceramic art as well as an interactive ceramic studio. Our in house line aptly named 'FORESTWARE' is produced on-site and is sold to local and international clients. Art in the Forest runs outreach programs in support of the Light from Africa Foundation, which offer disadvantaged kids access to creativity by offering free clay education and workshops. From the terrace one overlooks a large, indigenous garden and the entire Peninsula below. Enjoy a cup of coffee, whilst you peruse our gallery and find out about our diverse and exciting projects.

9. Jewel Africa

170 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa +27 82 649 4649 [email protected] http://jewelafrica.com/
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4.0 based on 40 reviews

Jewel Africa

Reviewed By Freedom690667

My daughter and I visited Jewel Africa on a Friday afternoon. We both saw something we wanted to purchase. My daughter chose a ring but it was too big. We were leaving Cape Town on the Monday afternoon. The ring was ready on the Monday morning cut to size. I wanted to purchase a Salvation cross made by a local artist. The shop had sold the last one. We were returning from safari on the Thursday to spend one night in Cape Town. Not only had the shop contacted the artist and had another one made but delivered the cross to our hotel on the Thursday evening! Vanessa Bird you are a star!! We have never had service like it. I would recommend Jewel Africa to anyone.

10. Ailola Cape Town English School

154 Main Road Sea Point, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa +27 21 439 9834 [email protected] http://www.ailolacapetown.com/en/english-courses/special-course/travel-english
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Ailola Cape Town English School

Ailola Cape Town English School has been founded in 1998 and is just 5 minutes from the beautiful Sea Point promenade and beach. Our English school in Cape Town is located on the 5th floor of the unique, state-of-the-art Equinox building. We have 9 large classrooms, open shared spaces and, most important, natural lighting and stunning views of Table Mountain and Signal Hill.

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