• Threads of Synergy Tapestry Exhibition at La Motte

    In a world where disembodied virtual experiences have become the order of the day, Threads of Synergy – a new exhibition of South African tapestry art in the La Motte Museum - pays homage to the artisans’ presence in the making. This exhibition of large-scale tapestries calls for a tactile encounter, regaining sensitivity towards surfaces and reawakening our sense of touch. As an authentic South African art experience, Threads of Synergy presents a selection of tapestries woven by the Stephens […]

  • Full-Day Workshop Experience at La Motte Ateljee with OKRA Candle

    Candle Sculpting with OKRA Candle Candle making has evolved into a celebrated art form, offering endless creative possibilities. Join OKRA Candle for an immersive workshop that invites you into the world of sculptural candle making. In this hands-on session, each guest will receive a block of wax and a set of sculpting tools to carve and shape a unique candle design of their own. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creative, this experience is designed to ignite your imagination. […]

  • Half-Day Workshop Experience at La Motte Ateljee with OKRA Candle

    Candle making with OKRA Candle making has become an art in itself with endless creative opportunities. Join OKRA Candle for an immersive, hands-on workshop that celebrates the art of candle making from mixing and scenting to pouring your own unique creation. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned maker, this experience invites you to explore the sensory craft of wax work. You’ll be guided through the process of blending fragrances, adding colour, and hand-pouring your candle into a prepared […]

  • Love in the Baroque Era: Classical Music Concert at La Motte

    “Love in the Baroque Era” is an upcoming classical music concert set in the historic Parshuis at La Motte - an enchanting way to begin Valentine’s week. Members of the Cape Town Baroque Orchestra present a programme of instrumental chamber music from the baroque period, centered around leading composers, the people that inspired them, and their passions outside the world of music. The programme includes music by Bach, Handel, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre and Thomas Arne, as well as pieces […]