The first of these retreats will be held in October 2012

The aim of the retreats is to create an opportunity for writers and illustrators to hone their skills, learn new techniques and boost their confidence about writing and illustrating children’s books.

Venues:
Gauteng:        17–19 October    Lama Lama, (www.lamalama.co.za) north of Pretoria
Western Cape:  26–28 October    Fynbos Estate, (www.fynbosestate.co.za) near Malmesbury

Cost:
R 3000 per person (includes accommodation and all meals)
If you pay in full by the 7 October, the fee is R2700

Deadlines
Book before or on 30 September (first-come-first-served basis) we will confirm your booking within a week

Payment
7 October: Pay half of the fee as a deposit (non-refundable).
Pay the balance of the fee + week before the retreat:
10 October for Gauteng retreat
17 October for Cape retreat.

How to book:
Gauteng:
Enquiries: Contact Jenny at SCBWI.SA.Gauteng@mweb.co.za  and put Retreat Enquiries in the subject line
To Book: Contact Jenny at SCBWI.SA.Gauteng@mweb.co.za  before 30 September and put Retreat Booking in the subject line. Since we have to limit numbers, we will be making bookings on a first-come-first-served basis.

Western Cape
Enquiries: email scbwi.za@gmail.com and put Retreat Enquiries in the subject line
To Book: e-mail scbwi.za@gmail.com before 30 September and put Retreat Booking in the subject line. Since we have to limit numbers, we will be making bookings on a first-come-first-served basis.