What to do and see in Western Cape, South Africa: The Best Lessons & Workshops

February 26, 2022 Enedina Augsburger

South Africa’s most popular tourist destination offers the urban thrills of Cape Town, its adjacent wine country and an aura of the rich political history of South Africa. The Overberg's perfect whale-watching perches provide excitement of a different nature. The Garden Route's lakes and forests and the Klein Karoo's ostrich-farming towns and vineyards present another take on the Cape. For extra kicks, try bungee jumping or cage-diving among Great Whites.
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1. Yokai

75 Roodebloem Road, Woodstock 7925 South Africa +27 21 447 6181 [email protected] http://www.yokai.co.za
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Yokai

The YOKAI studio for Yoga and Massage is located on the busy Roodebloem Road in Woodstock. Find your inner countryside at the small beautiful oasis in middle of all the town hectic. Small and exclusive yoga classes with no more than eight people ensure quality and Kais full concentration on your needs. After a seightseeing tour up the mountain or to cape point this is the ideal place to be. If you are our guest you will get following necessities for your needs without extra costs: Clean yoga mats, blankets and yoga clothes. One shower downstairs and a bath upstairs contain fresh towels, shower gel, shampoos, creams, lotions and a hairdryer. Filtered pure water or mixed with fruits, peppermint or ginger as well as fresh ginger tea will ensure that your inner fluids are in balance. You rather feel like relaxing? Then you need a pampering massage based on ayurvedic and thaimassage. Come in and enjoy a holiday from your holiday!

2. Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Galley & Guest Cottage

8 Hermanus Steyn Street, Swellendam 6740 South Africa +27 82 342 5453 [email protected] http://www.pottery.co.za
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Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Galley & Guest Cottage

David Schlapobersky and Felicity Potter Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Gallery & Guest Cottage. A profusion of superb pots in a breath-taking environment! An open, working pottery studio in the historic heart of Swellendam. David and Felicity are prominent South African studio potters who have been working together in the tradition of high temperature, reduction-fired stoneware and porcelain since 1973. Visitors are welcome to the studio and gallery in the delightful grounds of their Heritage House, 'Bukkenburg', bordering the Drostdy Museum Complex. A wide-ranging selection of work is on display in the gallery. Packing and shipping service guarantees reliable delivery to any destination. Exhibitions, Open Studio Weekends, commissions and special personalised workshops for small groups. This home studio can be seen at almost any time; they will even open up after hours. To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to call ahead if travelling from afar. Accommodation at the studio.

Reviewed By J2926ZClizc

we were two families with total of 5 kids visiting ranging from 2 to 10. The experience of watching David make a piece then teaching each child to make their own bowl on the wheel was incredible. David has patience for all ages and really was able to help each child create a unique piece. the studio is beautiful and has so much to look at if big and small pieces! I’d recommend making an appointment ahead to be sure to have enough time for the workshop which was so easy with a call ahead the day before. The kids learned so much while visiting and the gardens to walk around in were beautiful and inspiring!

3. Oasis SUP/Swimming Academy

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Oasis SUP/Swimming Academy

Oasis stand up paddle board,rentals,yoga, lessons and tours. Oasis swim school, all ages all abilities welcome.

4. Surf's Up Mossel Bay

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Surf's Up Mossel Bay

Surf’s Up Surf School was founded in 2013 and has been based permanently at Diaz Beach since December 2015. It's Mossel Bay’s only surf school with permanent headquarters at Diaz Beach and is open for surf lessons 7 days a week.

5. 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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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.

6. 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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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!!!

7. Ginger & Lime

2b Disandt Avenue, Fresnaye 8005 South Africa +27 83 251 6282 [email protected] http://www.gingerandlime.co.za/
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Ginger & Lime

Interactive cooking classes

8. Bright Creative Space

354 Albert Road Opposite the entrance of the Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock 7925 South Africa +27 83 886 8167 [email protected] http://brightday.co.za
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Bright Creative Space

Paint. Draw. Eat. Bake. Think. Learn. Talk. Workshop. Freelance. Start a business. Lose yourself and find yourself at the same time.

Reviewed By clerissav

Have attended these live drawing sessions for many years, and they're always very professional, with a welcoming environment from Anthony. Bianca is also a wonderful teacher who can teach many art mediums and to a variety of skills: from beginner to advanced.

9. 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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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!

10. 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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Ballet on Kloof

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