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FynArts Select: Masters and Makers

A Weekend of Art. Ideas. Discovery.

Experience a carefully curated selection of what makes FynArts special - exceptional artists, inspiring conversations, memorable performances and distinctive culinary experiences, all set against the beauty of Hermanus from 20 - 22 November 2026.


Take your time. Discover something unexpected. Meet the people behind the art. And experience Hermanus at its most inspiring.

  • Pen to Paper – the Art of Journalling
    Pen to Paper – the Art of Journalling
    Fri, 20 Nov
    Location is TBD
    20 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 12:30
    Location is TBD
    Explore the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper and discover how journalling can unlock ideas, quiet a busy mind and open the door to creativity.
  • Festive Baking with Christine Capendale
    Festive Baking with Christine Capendale
    Fri, 20 Nov
    29 Mcfarlane St, Eastcliff
    20 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
    29 Mcfarlane St, Eastcliff, 29 Mcfarlane St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    Celebrate the festive season with Christine Capendale in a relaxed, inspiring baking class filled with delicious ideas for summer entertaining.
  • The Summer of ‘42: Rommel & the fall of Tobruk. A South African Story
    The Summer of ‘42: Rommel & the fall of Tobruk. A South African Story
    Fri, 20 Nov
    Anglican Church
    20 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 11:00
    Anglican Church, 56 Main Rd, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    James Gray will tell the story of the dramatic events leading up to the historic fall of Tobruk in North Africa on 21 June 1942.
  • Discoveries at the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn
    Discoveries at the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn
    Fri, 20 Nov
    SANSA, Hospital St, Hermanus, 7200
    20 Nov 2026, 11:30 – 12:30
    SANSA, Hospital St, Hermanus, 7200, H6GF+9V, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    Discoveries from the Cassini mission to Saturn have transformed our understanding of where life might be possible, revealing evidence of vast oceans hidden beneath icy crusts of the moons.
  • Makers and Masters
    Makers and Masters
    Fri, 20 Nov
    Hasher Wines and Wine & Co.
    20 Nov 2026, 13:00 – 14:30
    Hasher Wines and Wine & Co., J7M4+25, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    Hear the stories behind Legacy Sculpture Walk and gain insight into the artists and their ideas before moving on to Wine & Company to meet the masters of Hasher Wines.
  • Slow Stitching
    Slow Stitching
    Fri, 20 Nov
    Location is TBD
    20 Nov 2026, 14:00 – 16:30
    Location is TBD
    Discover how simple hand-stitching can transform fabric or paper into something wonderfully expressive.
  • Ramon Alexander Trio
    Ramon Alexander Trio
    Fri, 20 Nov
    Dutch Reformed Church
    20 Nov 2026, 18:00 – 21:00
    Dutch Reformed Church, Church St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    Audiences can expect a tight, soulful, and deeply creative set shaped by the trio’s dynamic interplay.
  • The Art of Risotto - As the Italians Do
    The Art of Risotto - As the Italians Do
    Sat, 21 Nov
    Dal-Italia Deli
    21 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 11:00
    Dal-Italia Deli, 13 Aberdeen St, CBD, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    Discover the secrets behind the perfect risotto as a genuine Italian chef shares his techniques, from choosing the right rice to mastering timing, flavour and texture.
  • James Grace
    James Grace
    Sun, 22 Nov
    Dutch Reformed Church
    22 Nov 2026, 09:00 – 11:30
    Dutch Reformed Church, Church St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    Making a welcome return to Hermanus FynArts, acclaimed guitarist and SAMA (South African Music Award) winner James Grace presents a varied program featuring a diverse selection of guitar masterpieces.
  • Indigenous Bonsai: Miniature Trees, Ancient Wisdom
    Indigenous Bonsai: Miniature Trees, Ancient Wisdom
    Sun, 22 Nov
    Lloyd & Co: Only Special Lifestyle Centr
    22 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 12:30
    Lloyd & Co: Only Special Lifestyle Centr, 18 Aberdeen St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    Learn how to select, shape and care for a miniature tree while exploring the principles of balance, proportion and patience at the heart of bonsai.
  • Smartphone Photography: The Art of Seeing
    Smartphone Photography: The Art of Seeing
    Sun, 22 Nov
    Location is TBD
    22 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 12:30
    Location is TBD
    Explore light, colour, composition, perspective and detail, using the camera on your smartphone to capture images with character and impact.
  • Louna Stofberg Organ Recital
    Louna Stofberg Organ Recital
    Sun, 22 Nov
    Dutch Reformed Church
    22 Nov 2026, 11:30 – 12:30
    Dutch Reformed Church, Church St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
    Works by Dubois, Gigout, Ireland, Lux and Bossi explore the organ’s magnificent range of sonority.
  • Writing Short Stories
    Writing Short Stories
    Sun, 22 Nov
    Location is TBD
    22 Nov 2026, 13:00 – 14:00
    Location is TBD
    Join Karina M. Szczurek for a workshop devoted to the short form and learn more about the short story and how its demands and discipline can help you shape all your prose.
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