Workshops.
Our workshops introduce kids to journalling in the most joyful way we know: through stories, interactive pages and craft. Each one invites them to look a little closer, ask questions, and capture what they discover in their own words and drawings.
We believe journalling is a gift for the whole family. It helps children slow down, notice the world around them and build confidence in their own voice, and it gives families a shared way to remember the little things together.
Coming up.
Cape Town · December
The Local, Lekker launch tour
We are coming home to Cape Town to celebrate the launch of the South African Travel Journal: Adventure Guide for Kids, Local, Lekker edition, with a series of journalling workshops for young explorers.
All of our public workshops are free to join. Spaces are limited, so keep an eye out for the RSVP links below.
Cape Town · Private
International School of Cape Town
A private workshop for ISCT pupils
- When
- Thursday 3 December
A Zwela workshop designed for the school. Would you like one at your school? Get in touch.
Somerset West · Book launch
Wordsworth Books, Somerset
Launching the Local, Lekker edition
- When
- Friday 4 December, 15:00
- Where
- Wordsworth Books, Somerset West
- Cost
- Free
RSVP link coming soon
Cape Town · Book launch
Exclusive Books, Cavendish
Launching the Local, Lekker edition
- When
- Saturday 5 December, 12:00 to 14:00
- Where
- Exclusive Books, Cavendish Square, Claremont
- Cost
- Free
RSVP link coming soon
Paarl · Book launch
Wordsworth Books, Paarl
Launching the Local, Lekker edition
- When
- Sunday 6 December, 11:00 to 13:00
- Where
- Wordsworth Books, Paarl
- Cost
- Free
RSVP link coming soon
Past workshops.
Seek, Solve & Explore! The Case of the Missing Acorns
Backstory Bookshop, Barcelona · Barcelona Journaling Festival
Our young detectives cracked the case of The Missing Acorns, followed the clues through a journal page, made a Barcelona-inspired art piece and went home with a scavenger hunt to keep exploring the city. A bookshop full of curious minds, coloured pencils and a few suspicious characters.
Feathered Friends
Backstory Bookshop, Barcelona
This workshop invited kids to uncover Barcelona’s magic. They cracked secret codes, unleashed their creativity with art activities inspired by Barcelona’s vibrant beauty, and set off on a scavenger hunt exploring the city’s bird life, history and charm. Along the way, they dived into journalling to capture the excitement of their discoveries and began a gratitude diary to reflect on their experiences.
Can’t make it to a workshop? Try our free journalling activities at home or on your next trip.
