February 2: Sushi addict? Get the basics of sushi making in just one step-by-step online session, then entertain your friends at home at a fraction of the cost of buying sushi. Learn how to cut fish for sushi, the basics of making rice, California and maki rolls, and hand rolls, all in your own kitchen. 6pm. R850 includes a product pack with the necessary ingredients (excluding perishable items) that will be couriered to you. Details: stircrazycooking.co.za
February 5: Learn to apply your make-up like a pro during a four-hour interactive make-up workshop hosted by Blommevrou and MUD Makeup. You will also get the opportunity to do a before and after photoshoot with stunning flower crowns. R950 includes the workshop supplies and products and refreshments. Blos Café Venue. Details: Marina via WhatsApp, 082-888-6675 or [email protected]
February 5: Collector of all things antique? Then Brooklyn’s bespoke monthly antique fair will be right up your alley. Here you will find a collection of South Africa’s best antique dealers. 9am to 3pm in the Queenspark court yard of Brooklyn Mall. Free entrance. Details: thecollector.co.za
February 5: Interested in food photography? Then you’ll love a food photography and food styling workshop hosted by Nikon South Africa, Curtis Gallon and Lyn Woodward. The focus will be on food fundamentals and composition, setting up the shot, how to style a shot, food styling tools, natural light vs artificial light and understanding colour. 9am to 12 noon at Premium House, Centurion. R1299 from webtickets.co.za. Details: nikonschool.co.za
February 6: Join a creative coaching painting in the park workshop that will guide you to explore the powerful symbolism of the eagle on the canvas. Although painting is involved, no previous art experience or skills are required to participate in a class. 9am at Pretoria National Botanical Garden. R250 includes the workshop materials but excludes the park entrance of R45 (card payments only). Details: quicket.co.za
February 11: Watch Nataniël’s latest stage creation, Lovesick Tim, from February 11 to 14. Featuring brand new stories in English and Afrikaans, this show will look at love songs from the earliest of times to the very latest of trends, the jazz of the 40’s, the crooning of the 50’s, the freedom of the 60’s, the heartbreak of the 70’s and the never-ending evolution of love and chaos in pop culture. 7pm at the Atterbury Theatre. R290 per person from seatme.co.za.
February 19: Get creative by learning how to make your very own Macra-weave wall hanging creation. Macra-weave combines the art of macramé with the craft of weaving. So you can look forward to learning some of the basic macramé knots and how to weave soft wool into your macramé tapestry to create your own piece. 1pm at La Vie Lente Venue. R580 per person and includes your kit and refreshments. Details: [email protected], knottycrochet.co.za
