De Poort Heritage Village

HERITAGE VILLAGE			New! Jobs at De Poort Village - work & train with us!
PAARL • WESTERN CAPE • SOUTH AFRICA		WANTED: Entrepreneur for traditional style coffee shop /deli • Experienced cart drivers • Crafters & trainees • Stallholders for Weekend Farmers Market
A C O M M U N I T Y P R O J E C T A F A M I L Y F R I E N D L Y V E N U E A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T S			Can you spare a few hours a month? There are many enjoyable ways to lend a hand at De Poort.
F R I E N D S O F D E P O O R T THE CARTWHEEL - newsletter CONTACT DETAILS • EMAIL • DIRECTIONS TRADITIONAL TRADES WE WANT TO SHOWCASE - THE WHEELWRIGHT, FARRIER, BLACKSMITH, BASKET WEAVER, LEATHER WORKER, AND MANY MORE...	De Poort is now home to the “Wamakersmuseum” - a priceless collection of local carts, wagons and the tools used to make them. Seldom seen by the public, this unique collection is being brought to life again. Read more Phase 1 - our Heritage Centre is complete. Final preparations for opening of De Poort Heritage Centre are underway. Designed as a living museum, this multi-purpose facility features craft workshops, barrow market, conference facilities, cafe and ... Read more Fun days out for the whole family. Starting with the opening of De Poort Village in 2009 we plan to run cart rides and interactive craft demos every day. On weekends families will explore the craft and produce market, picnic, enjoy traditional food, music, games. Read more Visitors literally have a bash, interacting with local artesan crafters as they demonstrate the skills of the blacksmith, farrier, wheelwright, leather worker, upholsterer. We also promote traditional toys and period handicrafts such as lacemaking and basket-weaving. Read more Crafters, young people, homeworkers and volunteers come to De Poort for hands-on training in artesan & heritage crafts: restoration; forge; farrier; carpentry; painting; upholstery; catering; gift-making; leatherwork; harnessmaking; basket weaving; traditional music; cart driving; grooming; stall management; event organisation; setting up a craft business Read more Join the FRIENDS OF DE POORT. Behind the scenes there is much work to be done. For this we rely greatly on our *Friends of De Poort. These are people and organisations who donate their time, artefacts and money to help make De Poort Village a reality. Read more*	De Poort nears completion An unforgettable experience
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