Published 12 September 2023 in News from Javett-UP
The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (Javett-UP) is excited to announce that bookings for the October school break instalment of Bokamoso Holiday Art Programme, happening from 02 to 06 October 2023, are now open. This five-day engaging programme caters for kids aged seven to fifteen years, and provides an enriching and enjoyable experience during their school holidays. With intake space being limited, parents are encouraged to book on time to avoid disappointments.
The October edition of the school holiday art programme will focus on exploring Mapungubwe, a subject which connects with three exhibitions that are on view at Javett-UP. These include the National Treasures: The Mapungubwe Gold Collection, The AngloGold Ashanti Barbier-Mueller Gold of Africa Collection, and Specifications for a Reverse Archaeology. The fun packed programme also includes an interactive tour, discussions, sculpting, and drawing workshops.
The Javett-UP is a space that enhances a unique and exceptional transdisciplinary learning through the arts. The centre prides itself as a place not only for enjoying art but for also learning about it. This value is complimented by its 2023 programme which is conceptualized around an Art Centre as a Living School.
Full schedule for Bokamoso Holiday Art Programme- Mapungubwe edition
Day 1 – Interactive Tour & TresART Hunt
The programme will begin with an interactive tour of the three exhibitions, then followed by a treasure hunt game. The session with a reflective process.
Day 2 – Mapungubwe, the landscape: Drawing and Watercolor Workshop
Focus on the Mapungubwe landscape through the National Treasures: The Mapungubwe Gold Collection exhibition, participants will be encouraged to create the Mapungubwe landscape through a drawing and watercolor workshop.
Day 3 – Mapungubwe, The Animals: Pretoria Zoo Trip
Participants will explore themes from the Specifications for a Reverse Archaeology exhibition, which encourages diagrams, journaling, note-taking and exploration of various themes. The day features an adventurous full day trip to Pretoria Zoo. Parents are requested to drop off kids at the Zoo.
Day 4 – Mapungubwe, The Artifacts: Clay Sculpture Workshop
Offering children a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, the programme will have learners participating in a sculpture workshop where they will be creating their own animals.
Day 5 – Mapungubwe Gathering: Film & Closing party.
The last session of the holiday programme will allow participants to reflect and do a presentation of all the artworks they have created. This will be followed by a mini celebration and a film which unpacks Mapungubwe.
Holiday Art Programme Cost Per Child.
1 Day Pass R300,00
2 Day Pass R450,00
3 Day Pass R600,00
4 Day Pass R700,00
5 Day Pass R850,00
Sibling Special for 2 R1500 for 2 siblings for 5 days
Sibling Special for 3 R2000 for 3 siblings for 5 days
Kindly note that these costs include facilitation, materials and a light snack. Transportation is not included.