Join me in the mesmerizing Klein Karoo for an unforgettable Art Adventure! This Exclusive Art Retreat & Workshop is based in the Klein Karoo on the 4 Star Oaksrest Vineyard Guest Farm situated at the foothills of Towerkop in the beautiful Dwarsriver Valley in the Klein Swartberg near Ladismith.
The surrounding area is one which I have explored extensively by car and motorcycle including the magnificent Seweweekspoort Pass and the Klein Swartberg Mountains, and I have given many art retreats in the area so I know all the hidden gems!
What’s in Store:
You will learn how to capture your experiences with Pen & Ink and Watercolour, explore the art of Dry PointEtching print making, and the art of Miniature Oil paintings, using the surrounding scenery, Towerkop Mountain, old buildings and plants & flowers for inspiration in your hand made Leather Travel Journals.
I will be giving demos on the different techniques & you will also have some time to yourself to relax…
What else can you expect:
Cosy 4 star accommodation for an authentic Karoo experience.
Savour local delicacies and farm-fresh cuisine
Local Wines
Endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation
Your Escape Awaits!
Book your journey to the Klein Karoo today and leave the ordinary behind…
courses@sharonkuisis.com
0763530330
Program
Day 1 – 6th May
2pm – 6pm Arrive and settle in
7pm Dinner at Farm & Introductions
Day 2 – 7th May
Morning – Introduction to Travel Journalling – Pen & Ink Techniques – Using drawing pens – learn to capture what you see and how to create textures around you from life!
Afternoon Essential Watercolour Techniques – perfect for adding colour to your pen sketches and even the dry point etchings!
5.30 pm Decorate Journals & Dinner at Farm
Day 3 – 8th May
Full Day Dry Point Etching on Plexiglass
We will use the mark making techniques you learned form the Pen & Ink Lesson to explore this easy printing technique, and you can also add watercolour afterwards!
6.30pm Dinner at Restaurant for own account
Day 4 – 9th May
Morning Oil painting miniatures – using the previous lessons we will apply some of what we learnt to painting miniature oils, it’s a different medium but the same principles will apply.
Afternoon Free
6.30pm Dinner at Restaurant for own account
Day 5 – 10th May
Morning Drive to Old Buildings and sketch, draw and paint
Lunch for own account in Ladismith
* Dinner option to be decided by yourselves
Day 6 – 11th May
Morning Drive to Seweweekspoort Pass and use your new skills to practice what you
have learnt.
Afternoon Free or Dry Point Etching
6.30pm Dinner at Farm
Day 7 – 12th May
Morning Finishing off of artworks
Afternoon Free
6.30 pm Braai at Farm
Day 8 – 13th May
Breakfast and say our goodbyes
NB – Itinerary may change slightly from day to day.
Costs
Single – R19800
Sharing – R18100
(please note there are only 2 rooms with 2 beds in them, the other 4 rooms have queen or king size
beds – see accommodation facilities below)
Includes:
Accommodation for 7 nights, Self Help Breakfast (Cereals/Milk/Yoghurt) and 3 Dinners at Farm and 1 Braai
6 days Tuition
A Leather Hand Made Journal and Comprehensive set of Art Materials to cover all techniques and exciting gifts!
Use of oil paints and printing equipment
Excludes:
Car hire and flights, drinks, some dinners as specified in program, gratuities & lunches
Payment Schedule:
To Book R4000.00 deposit
1st February R3000
1st March 2026 R4500
1st April 2026 Balance Payable
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation Policy of the Klein Karoo Autumn Art Retreat:
Anytime before start of retreat – forfeit deposits according to accommodation cancellation policy.
60 days or less before start of retreat – forfeit R5000 and cost of deposits according to accommodation cancellation policy unless you/I can find someone to take your place
31 days or less before retreat – forfeit 100% of full package unless you/I can find someone to take your place.
I will be flying down to George from Gauteng. If you want to share cost of vehicle hire with
me, let me know.
Accommodation
Pinotage Farmhouse
The tastefully decorated Pinotage Farmhouse accommodates up to 9 guests. The House with its rich History as former School in the Dwarsrivier valley is very spacious.
There are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (2 with En-suite Bathrooms and Air Conditioning)
Room 1 King-size Bed & On Suite Bathroom & Air Conditioning
Room 2 Queen size bed & On Suite Bathroom & Air Conditioning
Room 3 – Queen size bed and a 3/4 bed & Separate bathroom
Room 4 A BOOKED
Room 4 B BOOKED
Room 5 Studio – Double Bed & Separate bathroom
The linen is white 100% cotton percale and the towels are white, thick and fluffy.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking requirements as well as a stove with oven, microwave oven, a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. a Fireplace and electric blankets ensure warm and cosy nights in winter.
Free Wi-Fi is available. The main living room is equipped with a HD TV, DVD Player and DSTV.
The patio with Boma braai facilities completes this magnificent Karoo gem. We supply Firewood as well.
Chenin Blanc Cottage
The Chenin Blanc Cottage is situated on an slight incline of one of the mountains on the farm and therefore has the most awesome views across the Valley, Swartberg Mountain’s and of Towerkop.
The Cottage has two bedrooms.
Room 1 – Queen size bed & On Suite Bathroom
Room 2 – 2 X 3/4beds & On Suite Bathroom
The Kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, microwave oven and fridge freezer, the living room have a HDTV with DSTV. For the cold winter evenings the Cottage has a built in stove to keep you warm and cosy.
Free WiFi is available.
The deck area has a built in braai and near the cottage is a nice Boma braai area against the mountain side. We supply firewood as well.
Crimson Cottage
The tastefully decorated Crimson Cottage can accommodate 2 people (QUEEN BED ONLY) and has an old workers house charm with a modern twist. The Cottage has a open plan layout with en-suit bathroom and an indoor fireplace and a outside build in braai on the Patio.
There is a HDTV with DSTV and DVD with Free WIFI, Air Conditioning and your Queen sized bed have an electric blanket on for the cold winter evenings with 100% Cotton Percale linen and thick and fluffy towels are included.
The Kitchenette is fully equipped for self catering with an Convection Micro wave oven and Fridge Freezer, The modern bathroom has a nice big bathtub and shower with the most awesome views on the mountains.
The Cottage is situated on the slight incline of the mountain and have the most beautiful views of the Valley with Vineyards and the Swartberg Mountain. Just sit on the Patio area and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Klein Karoo.
TO BOOK – please ask me for a registration form
Sharon Kuisis
0763530330
https://www.sharonkuisis.com/klein-karoo-art-retreat/
ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION ONLY IF OAKSREST IS FULL AND YOU WILL NEED TO PAY THEIR RATE –
Koedoeskloof Guest farm – 3.5km down the road
Standard King/Twin
On suite bathroom with a shower .It has its own coffee station with plunger coffee and tea so that
you can enjoy the spectacular view of Towerkop from your window. It is decorated in rich reds and
the decor accentuates the simplicity of the surrounds. It has its own entrance with lockable door
and1 is connected to the Main house via an extended veranda. Ten (10) steps lead to the veranda
which makes the room unsuitable for persons with walking difficulties
Standard Double
The corner room has its own private entrance and courtyard with 180-degree views of the
mountains behind as well as Towerkop. It has a double bed and an en suite bathroom consisting of a
bath, loo and washbasin. NO SHOWER. It is decorated in a clean open style that reflects the
surrounding landscape beautifully. It has its own plunger coffee and tea station that allows you to
make a warm cuppa and enjoy the views from the comfort of your own terrace. This room is
connected to the main annexe. Three steep steps lead to the path which leads to the room which
makes it unsuitable for persons with walking difficulties. No self-catering option.
Comfort King/Twin
This bright and beautiful room is a personal favourite with windows on three sides offering views of
all of the surrounds. It’s decorated in bright Mozambican greens and offers twin or a king size bed
as well as an en suite bathroom with shower, loo and washbasin. It has its own plunger coffee and
tea station with 180-degree views of the mountains and Towerkop beyond. It has its own entrance
with lockable door and is connected to the Main house via an extended veranda. Ten (10) steps lead
to the veranda which makes the room unsuitable for persons with walking difficulties. No self catering option.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
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