Get creative this Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day with creative cake decorating, garden art sessions, baking classes and paint-and-sip events across the city.
Durban is set to celebrate Mother’s Day with a variety of creative, hands-on events designed to bring families together while indulging in art, baking and a little pampering.
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Decorate your cake and eat it
At Durban’s Northlands Girls’ High School, a “Cake Decorating Party” will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 17:00 to 19:00 in the school gym. Priced at R200 per person, the event invites guests to celebrate moms while learning decorating techniques. The ticket includes a cake, a decorating presentation, as well as a light dinner and drinks. Organisers note that space is limited, with bookings handled through Karri.
Painting in nature
For those looking for a more artistic experience, a “Mother’s Day Art in the Garden” session will be hosted on May 9 from 10:00 to 12:00 in Glen Anil, Durban North. The mommy-and-me painting event costs R450 per mom and child and includes a canvas, all painting materials and a welcome drink. Guests are encouraged to bring along their own picnic basket to enjoy in a relaxed garden setting. Bookings can be made via Lilian on 081 551 7858.
Tea and paint
Meanwhile, creatives can also look forward to a “Mother’s Day Tea and Paint” experience on May 10 at That South African Place in Westown. Starting at 15:00, the session costs R400 per person and includes a canvas, all brushes and tools, as well as a traditional scone with cream and jam and a cup of tea. Bookings are available through Simone on 082 303 5107.
Mother & Daughter Baking Class
Step into a warm, welcoming kitchen and create something special together. This baking class is all about shared moments—mixing, laughing, and learning side by side. With the theme “Double the flour, double the fun,” it’s a chance to turn Mother’s Day into a hands-on memory filled with sweet rewards.
Price: R450 per person (duo experience for mom and daughter)
For bookings or enquiries, contact 083 725 2340.
The Birches – Mother’s Day Paint and Sip
Unwind in a peaceful, floral setting while enjoying tea or coffee and delicious muffins. This relaxed paint-and-sip experience invites you to explore your creative side, with all materials provided—from canvas to brushes and paints. It’s the perfect way to slow down and enjoy quality time in a calm, artistic atmosphere.
Price: R250 per person (includes tea or coffee, muffins, canvas, and all painting supplies)
To reserve your place, email the secretary.
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