Join us in Hermanus for a weekend of art, ideas and 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.
Full programme:
FynArts Select: Masters and Makers
Please join Karavan Press author Gail Gilbride and publisher Karina M. Szczurek at FynArts Select for the following talks and workshops:
Pen to Paper – the Art of Journalling
Fri, 20 Nov, 10:00 – 12:30 | Only Specials Lifestyle Centre
Tickets: R375 early bird I R400 full price
Explore the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper with Gail Gilbride and discover how journalling can unlock ideas, quiet a busy mind and open the door to creativity.
Reading: Un Unsuitable Woman by Gail Gilbride
Sat, 21 Nov, 16:00 – 17:00 | The Book Cottage
Tickets: No charge
Can a new love offer a fresh start when the past refuses to let go? Join us for a reading from An Unsuitable Woman, a novel of romance, secrets and love. Follow Deborah Morsey as her hopes for life on a farm take an unsettling turn.
Books and the Business of Publishing
Sun, 22 Nov, 10:00-11:00 | The Windsor Hotel
Tickets: R130 early bird I R150
Andrea Nattrass (Pan Macmillan), Karina M. Szczurek (Karavan Press) and Les Aupiais (editor and chair): Join us for a candid conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of publishing.
Writing Short Stories
Sun, 22 Nov, 13:00-15:30 | Only Specials Lifestyle Centre
Tickets: R375 early bird I R400 full price
Join author and publisher Karina M. Szczurek for a workshop exploring the possibilities of the short story. Discover how its demands sharpen your focus, encourage precision and make every word count.
We hope to see you in Hermanus!
