Seed Saving & Swapping Workshop at Soetmelksvlei Garden
Get your hands dirty in the Soetmelksvlei garden as you learn seed-saving techniques and join a seed-swapping circle. This hands-on session at Babylonstoren covers growing food from scratch and exchanging seeds with fellow gardeners.
Naturally sweet: baking with honey
Hands-on honey baking workshop at Babylonstoren with master baker Martjie Malan. Learn to use honey as a key ingredient, balance sweetness, and bake with seasonal flavors in a rustic farm setting.
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Milk workshop: butter, cheese & yogurt at Soetmelksvlei
Join a hands-on dairy workshop at Babylonstoren’s Soetmelksvlei on May 7 and May 28, learning to make butter, soft cheese and yoghurt from fresh milk. This farm-to-table session covers traditional techniques, tastings, and home-dairying tips amid the farm’s scenic Cape Winelands setting.
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Pecan baking workshop: pecan pie & carrot cake
Join a hands-on baking workshop focused on pecans, featuring pecan pie and carrot cake. Learn techniques for using pecans in desserts, guided at Babylonstoren’s Soetmelksvlei starting at 10:00. A tasty, practical session for home bakers.
Cakes in Bloom: Floral Cake Decorating for Mother's Day
Join master baker Martjie Malan at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei for a Mother's Day floral cake decorating workshop. Learn decorating techniques, create a floral-inspired cake, and take your bake home.
Craft a traditional wood & riempie stool
Join a hands-on woodworking workshop at Babylonstoren’s Soetmelksvlei to craft a traditional riempie stool from scratch. Learn seat-weaving and natural-wood techniques in a rustic farm setting with expert guidance, creating a functional keepsake.
Compost 101: Let's get down and dirty
Join Compost 101 at Babylonstoren for a practical, hands-on workshop on composting and soil nutrient cycling. Learn layering, turning, and troubleshooting to turn kitchen scraps into rich garden soil and reduce waste in your outdoor space.
Mastering Meringues & Macarons
Join master baker Martjie Malan for a hands-on session mastering meringues and macarons at Babylonstoren. This immersive cooking workshop covers piping techniques, fillings, and bake times in a scenic estate kitchen, with practical tips for bakery-worthy results.
Blacksmithing workshop: make your own soup ladle
Join resident blacksmith Dan Devonshire at Babylonstoren for a hands-on ironmongery workshop to fashion your own soup ladle. Learn traditional smithing techniques in a practical session hosted by Soetmelksvlei's craftspeople.
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Traditional bobotie and chutney workshop at Soetmelksvlei
Join a hands-on cooking workshop at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei to learn traditional bobotie and seasonal chutney. Hosted in a scenic farm setting, the session guides you through authentic techniques and regional flavors.
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Winter gems: citrus in the garden
A guided stroll through the citrus blocks at Babylonstoren in winter, led by Comine Joubert, Babylonstoren's lemon queen. Learn about citrus varieties, seasonal care, and the estate’s lush, orchard-style gardens during a relaxed outdoor walk.
Bake your own: make butter & buttermilk scones
Join a hands-on cooking workshop at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei to learn butter-making and bake buttery buttermilk scones from scratch. Guided by an experienced baker, you'll churn fresh butter, craft dough, and bake scones in a cozy farm kitchen setting.
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Bake with citrus & spice at Soetmelksvlei
Join a citrus-and-spice baking workshop at Babylonstoren’s Soetmelksvlei, celebrating the harvest of citrus and South Africa’s spice heritage. This hands-on session covers flavourful techniques in a scenic farm setting.
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Gardening with Indigenous Trees
Join a hands-on gardening workshop at Babylonstoren as you explore indigenous trees, learn about native species, and pick up practical tips for planting, pruning, and caring for local flora in a scenic farm setting.
Indoor gardening: bringing succulents into your home
Join a hands-on indoor gardening workshop at Babylonstoren and learn how to choose, pot, and care for succulents that thrive indoors. Get practical tips on light, watering, soil mixes, and simple propagation to brighten your home with low-maintenance greenery. Ideal for beginners and plant lovers alike.
Advanced leathercraft: make a leather handbag
Join an advanced leathercraft workshop at Babylonstoren to measure, cut, and stitch your own leather handbag. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll explore layout, edges, and finishing techniques to craft a stylish, durable accessory.
Traditional quilting masterclass at Babylonstoren
Join a hands-on quilting masterclass at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei and learn traditional needlework using colorful fabrics. No sewing machine needed as you’re guided through basic stitches and simple patterns to craft your own quilt at home. A charming, farm-side workshop—perfect for beginners and fabric lovers.
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Pickling & Preservation Workshop at Soetmelksvlei
Join a hands-on workshop at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei to learn pickling and preserving seasonal produce. You'll explore practical techniques, safety tips, and creative storage ideas in a picturesque farm setting.
Argue Better Ethical Reasoning for Healthcare Professionals (Online)
Join the University of Cape Town's Office for Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development for online workshops and webinars on Argue Better Ethical Reasoning for Healthcare Professionals. These sessions support the postgraduate community with practical ethics discussions and professional reasoning in healthcare.