From gardening to smartphone photography, these weekend online sessions will let you explore and broaden your creativity
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Do you want to whip up an Instagram-worthy cake? Or photograph the sparrow that has been visiting your window in lockdown? Or go the next few weeks without murdering another unsuspecting potted plant? If your answer to these questions is yes, we have got you covered. As most of us work from home, it has become important to practise habits and hobbies that allow for work-life balance and mental well-being.
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Schedule some time for yourself and learn that new skill you always wanted to or sharpen an already existing talent by attending these virtual workshops. We list five online sessions to check out this weekend.
Calligraphy with a flat brush
As an art form, calligraphy has its roots in the ancient scriptures of the world. It is not just a stylised form of writing, but something that requires proper knowledge and regular practice. Calligraphy is a handy skill for various purposes — from wedding cards to logo designs. If you have been interested in learning this lettering art, sign up for a workshop. Expert Mira Vara will guide you on calligraphy using a flat brush. You will require flat brush no 2 or 4 or 6, a single-line notebook, an ink bottle, a palette, water, and a rough cloth or tissue paper.
When: May 16, 4 pm. Visit: www.insider.in
Gardening with Amlaan Baag
Have you always wanted to learn gardening? If yes, then it’s important to know the basics of it. This virtual class, to be conducted by garden expert and teacher Anjana Khilnani, is perfect for beginners. Here, you will be introduced to topics such as benefits of gardening, types of plants, soil mix for various types of plants, type of pots and their benefits, seasons with respect to gardening, watering techniques, gardening essentials, and tilling.
When: May 15, noon. Visit: www.insider.in
Eggless Cupcake Workshop with Chef Pooja Dhingra
Cupcakes can be fluffy and moist even without adding eggs. Popular chef Pooja Dhingra of Le 15 will teach you to craft perfect eggless cupcakes over an online demonstration. The recipes that will be taught in this class include red velvet cupcake, cream cheese frosting, chocolate cupcake, and chocolate ganache. Participants will receive the recipe card and event link one day prior to the workshop date on their registered email id.
When: May 15, 4 pm. Visit: www.insider.in
Smartphone Photography
A DSLR is not always a prerequisite for fantastic photos. All you need to make professional-looking shots is to learn how to adjust the settings of your smartphone. You will be taught tips on focusing on the subject, the right exposure settings, videography, external camera applications, handling the lens (macro and wide angle lens), light trails, action photography (moving subjects), and much more.
When: Until May 31, 7 am and 4 pm. Visit: www.bookmyshow.com
Introduction to found poetry
One of our favourite onscreen teachers John Keating (played by Robin Williams) said: “Poetry. Beauty. Romance. Love. These are what we stay alive for”. So if you are someone who is fascinated by poetry and want to practise the art yourself, consider a workshop by Shloka Shankar, a freelance writer and poet. It will introduce you to the concept of found poetry -- a type of poetry created piecing together words, phrases, and sometimes whole passages from other sources and reframing them. For this workshop, you will require newspapers/magazines/old books/text books/ e-books, black marker, photo editing app, paints, crayons, bookshelf access, scissors and glue.
When: Until May 31, 6 pm. Visit: www.bookmyshow.com
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