Swap Screen Time for Sky Time: Let Spring Land Gently with a Bird Art Safari

This Spring, trade your notifications for birdsong.
Put down the to-do list, pick up a brush and meet us where the skies are wide, the air is soft, and creativity flows in tune with nature.

As the soft stirrings of Spring return to the South African landscape, The CooCoo Club invites you to step into a new season of stillness, creativity, and nature-connection through our Bird Art Safaris.

Imagine birdsong in the background, a brush in your hand, and a table of botanical inks ready for your inner artist to awaken. These aren’t your average painting classes — they’re immersive, soul-nourishing experiences rooted in the rhythm of the wild.

Whether you're a creative soul, a curious beginner, or simply someone craving a quiet moment to reconnect — you’re welcome here.

What Is a Bird Art Safari?

At its core, a Bird Art Safari is a gentle journey back to yourself. It’s a guided morning of birdwatching, followed by a slow and sensory creative workshop using birdlife as both muse and metaphor. Led by Jeanne Hugo, each session blends deep listening, intuitive mark-making, and a chance to ground into the natural season — no art experience required.

You’ll leave feeling lighter, more present, and more connected to the world around you.

Upcoming Spring 2025 Safaris: Come Create With Us

We’re entering our most vibrant season yet, and we’d love for you to join us in one (or all!) of these magical settings:

Delheim Bird Art Safari

📅 Saturday, 6 September 2025
 📍 Delheim Wine Estate, Stellenbosch

💸 R2250 – includes guided birding, brunch, art materials & workshop

Tokara Bird Art Safari

📅 Saturday, 20 September 2025 | 08:00–13:00
 📍 Tokara Delicatessen, Stellenbosch

 💸 R2450 – includes guided birding, brunch, art materials & workshop

Bosjes Bird Art Safari

📅 Saturday, 27 September 2025
📍 Bosjes Estate, Worcester

 💸 R2450 – includes guided birding, brunch, art materials & workshop

Coming Soon: Stellenbosch Botanical Garden - Bird Art Safari

We’re also finalizing a special gathering in the Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens — a verdant, tucked-away paradise perfect for spring sketching and sensory recharging. Dates to be announced soon — keep an eye on our events page for details.

Why Join a Bird Art Safari?

Because your nervous system deserves a break.
Because joy, creativity, and stillness belong in your week — not just on holidays.

Whether you're a student craving a break from deadlines, a pensioner looking for something gentle and fun, a group of girlfriends in need of something soulful, or a solo explorer seeking beauty — this is for you.

Hatching Hope: Little Wings, Big Change

This Spring, we’re also spotlighting stories that lift our spirits and remind us why we do what we do.

This month’s inspiration:
In the UK, the beloved Eurasian curlew — once in steep decline — is making a comeback. Thanks to national conservation efforts and dedicated farmers protecting nesting sites, curlew chicks are fledging in record numbers. It’s proof that when humans care, nature responds.

We’ll continue sharing these uplifting bird stories — from sunbirds in your backyard to global conservation wins — because wonder is always nearby.

With warmth,
The CooCoo Club Team