McGregor art Walk -Programme

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 02 September 2024 9:00 AM CAT

Programme

Ticketing options

Ticketing options

Individual tickets to be purchased at the Door

Pre Booking through Mary-Louise Stein 079 5149074 or email art@mcgregorartwalk.co.za

 

Ticketing options

Individual tickets to be purchased at the Door

Pre Booking through Mary-Louise Stein 079 5149074 or email art@mcgregorartwalk.co.za

• Art Quiz R 50.00

• Art Movie R 50.00

• Workshops R 350.00

• Silent Art Auction Bidding to start at R 250.00

Entry to artists’ studios is free.  We encourage visitors to both purchase art and/or donate to our                               Community Arts Project

Programme

Friday 4 October 2024

First Friday’s 17:00 – 20:00 

Artist’s work to be exhibited throughout the Village

Mary Louise Solo Exhibit 17:00 – 20:00 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road

Tribute to Amelia Zeleznaiak

Community Arts Project Exhibit 17:00 – 20:00 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road 

Silent Auction Starting 17:00 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road 

Life Drawing Exhibition 17:00 – 20:00 

Wisdom School, 1 Church Street

 

Saturday 5 October 2024

Open Studios 10:00 – 14:00 

Artist’s work to be exhibited throughout the Village

Maps to be collected at the Tourism office

Note : Entry to artists’ studios is free

Mary Louise Solo Exhibit 10:00 – 15:30 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road

Tribute to Amelia Zeleznaiak

Community Arts Project Exhibit 10:00 – 15:30 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road 

Silent Auction 10:00 – 15:30 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road 

Life Drawing Exhibition 10:00 – 14:00 

Wisdom School, 1 Church Street 

Pass the Canvas Workshop, fun to be had including Mimosas 10:00 – 11:00

Wisdom School, 1 Church Street 

Manet Art Movie 14:45 – 16:00 

Villa Wahnfried Cinema, 27 Bree Street 

Quiz Night 18:00 – 21:00 

Tabaldi’s at Temenos, 72 Voortrekker Street

Test your General Knowledge

Sunday 6 October 2024

Open Studios 10:00 – 12:00 

Artist’s work to be exhibited throughout the Village

Maps to be collected at the Tourism office

Note : Entry to artists’ studios is free

Mary Louise Solo Exhibit 10:00 – 12:00 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road

Tribute to Amelia Zeleznaiak

Community Arts Project Exhibit 10:00 – 12:00 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road

Silent Auction 10:00 – 12:00 

Works to be exhibited at 46 Voortrekker Road

Note: Auction Winners will be announced at 13:00

Life Drawing Exhibition 10:00 – 12:00 

Wisdom School, 1 Church Street

Note: Purchased items to be collected at 12:00

 

Subject to change at short notice

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McGregor Art Walk

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 01 September 2024 9:00 AM CAT

The second McGregor Art Walk is scheduled for the weekend of 4 to 6 October 2024.

The brainchild of accomplished artist and teacher, Mary-Louise Stein, the Art Walk has two main objectives:

• showcasing McGregor’s talented resident and visiting artists
• the ongoing funding of a community fine arts project

Open Studio Artists – 2024

Artists have, for decades, been drawn to McGregor.  Among the artists who’re opening their studios or offering workshops for the McGregor Art Walk, are recent arrivals while others have lived in the village for decades.  

Joni-Leigh Doran

Studio: How Bazaar, 56 Voortrekker St 

Joni-Leigh Doran is an internationally recognised McGregor-based oil painter inspired by her deep connection to nature. Formally trained as a graphic designer, she is influenced by the techniques of the classical masters and studied the techniques of oil painting under renowned South African artist, Ryno Swart, during his later years. She has participated in numerous local and international exhibitions.  

Recent achievements include making the top 100 in the 2023 Rust en Vrede Portrait Award (previously known as the Sanlam Portrait Award) as well as winning the “Facing Extinction” category of the 2022 Wildlife Artist of the Year competition, run by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation in association with BBC Wildlife.

Cher Graham

 

Studio:  39 Mill St

Cher’s passion for creating fabric portraiture was inspired by local McGregor artist, Jo Nowicki, who introduced her to fabric collage in her Lion House Studio in 2017.

Since then, she’s spent many hours of creative mixing, matching, snipping and layering the many fabrics from her late mother’s trunk-full of patchwork and dressmaking remnants.  From the unwanted, she discovered a new expressive medium for her love of portraiture.

Untrained, she has found her way to creative expression which began with reference photographs that inspire her, to now working instinctively collating and layering the fabrics that she feels are most suited to the mood of the character.  From the multitude of fabric scraps that would normally end up in the bin, she builds contours and textures into the finish.  First, each piece is glued into place then out comes her beloved 45-year-old Elna Lotus sewing machine and she stitches the portraits – freehand.

Each work is unique;  no two can ever be the same.

In every row of stiches lies her silent acknowledgement of the well-spring of creative energy that enables something beautiful to emerge, to Jo for starting the process, and to her mom for the surprising stash of fabrics, threads and scissors.

The collages are best not framed behind glass as the textures invite a tactile experience. Unframed they are easily folded or rolled for hassel-free transportation to far-away destinations.

Contact:  083 235 5695

Mike Smart

 

Studio: 7 Voortrekker St 

Mike’s 40 years as a professional geologist, prepared him for sailing into the arts.  Travelling extensively through rural Southern Africa, he experienced the rich diversity of terrain, ecosystems and culture. About 15 years ago he was inspired to take up the brushes. Retirement in 2017 gave him to more opportunity to interact with the rich Western Cape talent through workshops and painting outings.

Building mind pictures of the earth and its processes is second nature to Mike. Crawling across, mapping and describing rocks gave birth to his aptitude for landscape art.

Through his Art, Mike celebrates the road he has travelled. It has released him from the confines of scientific rigor and a corporate environment. Mike’s paintings illuminate creation – natuare, wide open spaces and – ultimately freedom.

Web:    Art by Mike
Contact: 082 808 0437

Dani

 

Studio-gallery:  7 Bree St

Born and raised in Italy, Dani moved to South Africa in 2011 after becoming disillusioned with the fast-paced European lifestyle and business world.  He was ready for change. After much searching in the Western Cape, he settled in McGregor which provided the perfect setting for his photography to evolve naturally into something deeper and long-lasting.

Photography had always been just a hobby and when Dani photographed the local Poetry Festival, he realised that it was an incredible opportunity to express his creativity. This ignited his passion for capturing images that reveal essence and experience.

He continues to photograph McGregor and its beautiful surroundings as well as local events, further honing his skills and techniques.

For the McGregor Art Walk, La Galleria is holding an exhibition of local painters and photographers, Joni-Leigh Doran, Richard Joshua, James de Knoop, Dani’s Photos and Mark Chips.

Web: Dani’s Photos
Facebook:  Dani’s Photos McGregor
Instagram: Dani’s Photos McGregor

Anne Binos

 

Studio: 11 Mill St

Anne’s art style is realistic/romantic impressionist – she uses traditional materials, oils, acrylic, watercolours, charcoal and pencil on a variety of surfaces such as canvas, wood and paper.

She has been painting for as long as she can remember, doing Art in Matric at Jeppe Girls in Johannesburg and then a year and a half at Wits and studied Fine Arts under Cecily Sash – a South African artist, designer, and teacher who taught design at the University of the Witwatersrand for more than 20 years.

While Anne lived in Johannesburg, she belonged to the Watercolour Society of South and helped to run the Midrand Art Society.  After moving to Cape Town, she joined the South African Society of Artists, and her work earned a commendation at an Exhibition at Kirstenbosch.

When she moved to McGregor on 2001, she opened a small Art Gallery called Mulberry Studio which she ran with her husband before moving to Mill Street in 2017.

Anne started the McGregor Art Circle in McGregor with Des Mitchell a couple of years ago, with quite a few McGregor Artists joining and exhibiting in the Temenos Garden.  Now, the Art Circle exhibits weekly in the McGregor Garden Gallery which opened in 2021.

She enjoys painting my surroundings in the beautiful environment of McGregor as well as in the surrounding wildlife.

Artists and artworks that inspire her:  Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Egdar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt van Rijn.

Dawn Cairs

 

Studio: 3 Berg Laan (off Grewe)

Dawn’s expressers her obsession with the power of colour on canvas.  World travel inspired her to paint and explore different styles.

This journey has taken her from landscapes in water colour to abstract work in oil on canvas.  Wassily Kandinsky and his early 20^th century circle was a great influence in this unfolding.

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Red Caboose

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 20 August 2024 9:45 AM CAT

We are so looking forward to lovely Spring time in our valley!!

The flowers have just started popping up everywhere. It’s going to be a beautiful flower season.

The carriage features a bathroom, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.

For sleeping arrangements, there is a bunk room as well as a main bedroom. The bunk room is designed to accommodate 2 kids or a single adult and one kid, featuring a bunk bed with slightly smaller dimensions than a standard single bed. The top bunk measures 180 cm x 62 cm, while a typical single bed measures 188 cm x 92 cm. It provides a cozy and snug sleeping space for a child or smaller adult.

The main bedroom offers a comfortable sleeping area for two adults. The bed is designed to ensure a good night’s sleep, allowing you to wake up refreshed and ready to explore the beautiful surroundings. The interior of the train carriage is small but practical, exuding a delightful charm that adds to the overall experience.

Outside the carriage, you’ll find a lovely braaipit, perfect for enjoying outdoor meals and immersing yourself in the serene countryside ambiance. Additionally, there is a pool with a stunning view over the surrounding landscape. It provides a refreshing retreat on warm days, allowing you to cool off and unwind in a beautiful setting.

In summary, staying in this converted railway train carriage at Red Earth Farm offers a unique and extraordinary experience. With its well-equipped kitchen, dining booth, bathroom, bunk room, and main bedroom, it provides all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Despite the compact space, the carriage’s practicality and gorgeous interior design make it a charming and memorable place to spend your vacation.

Book you accommodtaion at https://redearthfarm.co.za/

 

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Temenos upcoming Retreats

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 16 August 2024 11:05 AM CAT

UPCOMING RETREATS

August 30^th – Sept 1^st New beginnings with Leigh Bosch.

A nurturing Spring Retreat. Connecting with your intention supported by  Yoga, meditation & the healing gifts of nature

For more information contact : leigh@houseofyoga.co.za 

September 6th – 8th A Gathering of Poets

Come and enjoy a relaxed, warmhearted weekend celebrating the written word and the arts. Our programme includes Poems of Peace towards a Wonderful world, New poems by our visiting poets, Open Mic sessions (if you’d like to bring your own poetry), Poetry of the Beloved, Ashley Dowds’ one-man show –Circle Song, and a fun Quiz ‘That’s Entertainment’. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

To view our full Programme visit www.poetryinmcgregor.co.za

Sept 9^th – 13^th  - BECOME LOVE -    Fr Larry Kaufmann

Join Fr Larry for a time of contemplative reflection, retreat and silence ,and accompany him as you find yourself wondering at, and wandering through,the Gospel of St John the Beloved. The retreat includes 4 nights accommodation, breakfast and dinner, as well as silent meditations. 

To reserve your space contact reception@temenosretreat.co.za

Sept 13^th-15^th - McGREGOR WHISKY WEEKEND

Masterclasses in McGregor Village

The Delmore Masterclass presented by Trueman and Orange will take place on Friday 13^th September at 6.30 in Caritas at Temenos Retreat. Delicious food parings Sunday 15^th September lunch at Tebaldi’s restaurant.

Contact :  info@mcgww.co.za   To book accommodation 023 625 1871   

Sept 25th – 29th -   The Joy of Sound -The Joy of Silence  -Tania Bownes

Turn within and experience a very special experience at Temenos. The retreat includes movement through Nia, a TRE sessions, gentle yoga, meditation and time to relax.

 Contact :   taniab@celebratingfreedom.co.za

Oct 11th – 14^th – Season of Awakening  - Johann Van Greunen

Spring is the Season of Awakening to new possibilities and new life. For the soul, a journey into spring can entail undertaking new projects, giving attention to desires and hopes that stir up after the slumber and sleep associated with winter, or even making some important life changes. The retreat includes periods of silence, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, movement and guided reflection. There will also be Chakra cleansing and sound journeys.

Contact :  johann@johannvangreunen.co.za

Oct 25^th – 28^th  - From Courageous & Joyful Presence to Wise Action. Mindfulness Retreat with Sue Cooper
This silent weekend retreat will explore ways in which we can discover the courage within ourselves to live wholeheartedly and authentically. Through the emotional containment of silence and meditation, we will ground ourselves more fully and open-heartedly in the present moment, discovering the joy that comes through connecting to ourselves and to life with compassionate simplicity and discerning wisdom.

Contact  : sue.stillmind@gmail.com

Nov 1^st – 3^rd - Archetypes, Elements and YOU  with Celeste Du Toit

A liberating, practical and fun way to explore your own behavior, gain insight into others, empower your relationships, heal your blind spots and develop your full potential. A time to focus on finding your flow, grounding and inspiration.

Contact :   hello@celestedutoit.co.za

Nov 4^th – 8^th  -  Circle of Life retreat   with Celeste Du Toit

Away from the maddening daily demands on our resources, the myriads of opposing beliefs, and the rush of the constructed ego-world, we enter stillness and reflection, to feel our essence, and to hear the Call of our Soul. Through the Circle of Life we are reminded to walk with compassion (through the heart), with intent and focus (through the mind), and with grace, ease, and joy (through the body).

​Through the Circle of Life we are reminded to walk with compassion, with intent and focus, and with Grace, ease and joy

Contact :   hello@celestedutoit.co.za

Nov 22^nd – 24^th  -  Reiki retreat, inspiration, rejuvenation and soul care with  Johan Van Greunen

This retreat is for Reiki practitioners and Masters.   This retreat aims to provide space for rest and replenishment as well as healing, connect with Reiki healers and refresh our skills- base.

Contact :  johann@johannvangreunen.co.za

Nov 29^th – Dec 2^nd  -  Ending the year with a grateful heart  - Karen Nebe

An invitation to reflect on past years experiences and relationships and immerse yourself in meditation creative expression and gentle somatic practices.  Begin the holidays with an open and grateful heart.

Contact : karen@karennebe.com

Dec 5^th – 9^th  -   Time for reflection retreat with  Jillian Lambert 

For those seeking to shift into a new cycle, to release past hurts and grievances. For those needing time away from the daily humdrum of life and to rest and take time in nature. For those who know it is time to shift and are looking for a safe nurturing space to do so.  Retreat includes meditation and visualisation practices, Djembe drumming sessions, daily movement classes and a Fire ceremony.

Contact :  jillian@jillianlambert.co.za

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The Billy Joel Experience

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 14 August 2024 11:20 AM CAT

Can’t deal! Our first international act coming our way!!

Two nights to choose from!

Book now: www.qkt.io/billyj

https://www.facebook.com/share/dHToapJ81XHJ51EU/?mibextid=9l3rBW

After a sold out debut in 2018, the band was rapidly signed by management Evenemento. Within only a few months a theatre tour was booked for season ‘19/’20 with 64 dates confirmed throughout The Netherlands. Unfortunately the tour was ripped apart because of the Corona Crisis and so was concluded only in season ‘21/’22. For season ‘22/’23 a staggering 82 dates were booked only in the Netherlands, 5 appearances on national television and one of the four winners of the immensely popular television SBS6 show “The Tribute: Battle Of The Bands” which resulted in a sold out concert @ Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. For season ‘23/’24 there have been 57 shows confirmed in the Netherlands, 10 in the U.K., 2 in Dubai and offers are coming in from Germany, Austria, Belgium and India. But first things first... the band can’t wait to tour South Africa!

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Whiskey Weekend

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 14 August 2024 11:05 AM CAT

The countdown begins—just 1 month to go until the McGregor Whisky Weekend main event!

Friday, 13 September: Kick things off with Whisky Masterclasses, where experts will guide you through the art of tasting and appreciating fine whiskies.

Saturday, 14 September: The main event! Dive into a world of whisky with tastings, live entertainment, and so much more.

Sunday, 15 September: End the weekend on a high note with a Whisky & Food Pairing Brunch—an exquisite blend of flavors to savor!

Date: 13 - 15 September 2024

Location: McGregor, Western Cape

Learn more & buy tickets: https://mcgregorwhiskyweekend.co.za

#McGregorWhiskyWeekend #WhiskyMasterclass #WhiskyTasting #FoodAndWhisky #WeekendGetaway #WinelandsGetaway

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WOMEN’S LONG WEEKEND SPECIAL

Posted by Siyanda Edwana on 07 August 2024 9:45 AM CAT

Celebrate Women's day in the early spring garden of Temenos and enjoy our four-night Thursday until Sunday package accommodation with breakfast, a body massage, and a restaurant passport entitling you to a 10% Discount on all meals.

Single  R3545.00

Sharing  R2925.00 per person

During the weekend we will be offering a series of optional sound healing sessions by donation. Individual soul-healing sessions available by @cptfluteplayer

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Women'sa Day Celebration at Frida's New Bar ( Green Gables )

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 06 August 2024 11:50 AM CAT

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Women's Long Weekend Special @ Temenos

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 06 August 2024 11:45 AM CAT

WOMEN’S LONG WEEKEND SPECIAL Celebrate Women's day in the early spring garden of Temenos and enjoy our four-night Thursday until Sunday package accommodation with breakfast, a body massage, and a restaurant passport entitling you to a 10% Discount on all meals. Single R3545.00 Sharing R2925.00 per person During the weekend we will be offering a series of optional sound healing sessions by donation. Individual soul-healing sessions available by @cptfluteplayer

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Fossill Hills

Posted by McGregor Tourism McG on 05 August 2024 10:35 AM CAT

#romanticgetaway #loveandwine #mcgregorretreat #WinterEscape #AnythingisFossible #lovenature

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