The Program is meant for kids (8-12 years) to help them unravel the world around us in times of no or less travel.
One country/ region will be chosen for 1 program and they cover the country’s history, culture, scientific inventions, folklore, food, art, music, and lifestyle through relatable activities/stories. For eg – From the movie Harry Potter and the sorcerer’s stone, there are destinations in Scotland that they can relate to.
Activities such as role-plays of scientists, film critic, video journalist, chef, musician, and many more.
10 weeks of regular high interactive sessions with a limited batch size of 12 to 15 children.
Guided project in small teams of 2 to 3 children.
Budgeting through virtual money and sustainable travel discussions.
Opportunity to interact with locals through virtual platforms.
The key focus areas are critical thinking, logical reasoning, respect for diversity, communication skills in diverse environments, budgeting, and more.
Various Programs to choose from:
1) Travel to Scotland– Starts on Friday, April 23rd(7 pm to 8 pm IST) – Sessions will be held on 10 consecutive Fridays
2) Travel to North East India – Starts on Saturday, April 24th (2 pm to 3 pm IST) – Sessions will be held on 10
consecutive Saturdays.
Age: 8-12 years
Fee: Rs 2950 (Inclusive of Taxes)
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
Register in the LINK above.
About GCT
GCT is a carefully curated program for children with a focus on developing key skills of critical thinking and logical reasoning facilitated through interactive sessions and fun activities through countries, cultures, and experiences. This program facilitates effective communication skills, teamwork, as well as the ability to think independently in diverse ecosystems.
About Bloom and Grow: Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led virtual and offline workshops for individuals and for corporates across the world.
The delicate art of crocheting is a lifelong skill that you can use to make beautiful gifts for others and items for yourself and your home. You will be learning crochet and different techniques in 5 sessions.
CURRICULUM : – Day 1
– Introduction to hooks, yarns etc
– Introduction to basic starting knots
– Slip knot, Chain and Single Crochet
– Start on a basic project: Hairband/Ear warmer
Day 2
– Quick revision of previous stitches
– Single Crochet Increase/Decrease
Day 3
– Magic ring / Changing colors
– Project 2: Basket with reading pattern
Day 4
-Revision of previous stitches
-Clearing doubts.
-Half Double Crochet stitch
-Project 3: Crochet Flower with reading pattern
Day 5
-Go over any unfinished topics
-Show each other finished work
-Questions and answers.
Age: Adults & Children above 12 years of age
When: Classes will be held every Sunday starting from 11th April to 9th May
Time: 5.00 pm to 6:30 pm (IST)
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
Fee: Rs 2200 (Inclusive of Tax and convenience charges)
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led virtual and offline workshops for individuals and for corporates across the world.
Hand-building Pottery – Beginners Workshop in Bangalore
Indulge yourself in some clay time. Beat the heat with some cool clay play. Here is a much-awaited pottery workshop on Hand-building with Clay.
The workshop includes basic techniques like pinching, coiling and slab making. Hand-building pottery is the basic start one needs to learn in order to work with clay as a hobby or profession. Connecting with the clay and understanding different forms will give more exposure to building bigger articles. Before you start using the wheel, basic hand-building is very important.
Workshop schedule includes –
1. Understanding clay
2. Understanding of how the raw clay is processed to a usable article
3. Pinching method
4. Coil method
5. Slab making method
6. Drying and firing methods(theory only)
7. Paints, varnish n glazing methods(theory only)
This hand-building pottery session covers the different methods of working with clay.
In this workshop, participants will learn the art of moulding easy and beautiful hand built articles.
Pottery also plays an important role in one’s health and is also used as a form of therapy. Working with clay helps –
To bring out your creative thought process
Is Meditative in nature
Improves focus and instills calmness
Improves Motor skills
Age: 8 & above
Date: 21st February 2020 Day: Sunday Time: 3 pm to 6 pm Fee: Rs 1500 (Including all materials) Venue: Bloom and Grow, Koramangala
Booking fee – Rs 500+taxes (Balance can be paid during the workshop)
Participants are restricted in no. to ensure covid protocols.
Doodle Art – Four Day Online Workshop for Beginners
A Doodle is a drawing made while a persons attention is otherwise occupied. Doodles are simple drawings that can have concrete representational meaning or may just be composed of random and abstract lines,generally from the paper, in which case it is usually called a “Scribble”..
Doodling is often incorporated into art therapy, allowing its users to slow down, focus and de stress.
Course Content:
1) Scribbling, line art, Shapes
2) Doodle Character drawing
3) Doodle objects, animals, travel drawing
4) Composition of doodle art
5) Doodle Typography lettering
A) Importance of scribbling and learning the benefits of basic shapes, line work, and fillers
B) Drawing character emotions and expressions –
how to draw face shapes,
how to draw eyes,
how to draw nose,
how to draw mouth / lips
how to draw different interesting hairstyles
C) learn to OBSERVE things around and draw….
how to doodle objects
how to doodle plants and animals
how to doodle travel diary.
D) Composition of an artwork based on a theme.
E) How to draw letters in doodle techniques
Learn to make letters communicative
Make an impressive artwork.
KEEP DOODLING !!!
The 4 day course will also involve practice sheets as homework and feedback on the participant’s individual work.
Materials Required:
– Drawing book/Sheets of paper
– Pencil & eraser
– Micro tip pens/ Gel pans/ Fine tip marker (Optional)
Age Group: Adults & Children above 9 Years
Date: 28th, 29th November & 5th, 6th December
Day: Saturdays and Sundays
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 2000 per person (Inclusive of GST and Convenience charges)
Venue: Online session on Zoom
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led virtual and offline workshops for individuals and for corporates across the world.
Setting out on an adventure to Scotland as we learn about folklore, history, traditions, food and music.
What is this program about?
The Program is meant for kids (8-12years) to help them unravel the world around us in times of no or less travel.
One country will be chosen for 1 program and they cover the country’s history, culture, scientific inventions, folklore, food, art, music, and lifestyle through relatable activities/stories. For eg – From the movie Harry Potter and the sorcerer’s stone, there are destinations in Scotland that they can relate to.
Activities such as role-plays of scientists, film critic, video journalist, chef, musician, and many more.
7 weeks of regular high interactive sessions with a limited batch size of 12 to 15 children.
Guided project in small teams of 2 to 3 children.
Budgeting through virtual money and sustainable travel discussions.
Opportunity to interact with locals through virtual platforms.
The key focus areas are critical thinking, logical reasoning, respect for diversity, communication skills in diverse environments, budgeting, and more.
Classes will be conducted on Saturdays starting from 7th November till 19th December
Age: 8-12 years of age
Time: 5 pm to 6 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 2500 per person (Inclusive of Taxes)
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
What is GCT?
GCT is a carefully curated program for children with focus on developing key skills of critical thinking and logical reasoning facilitated through interactive sessions and fun activities through countries, cultures and experiences. This program facilitates effective communication skills, teamwork, as well as the ability to think independently in diverse ecosystems.
What is One stroke painting?
One stroke painting is an art technique in which you can make beautiful paintings in one stroke. You can achieve shading, highlighting, and blending in a single stroke movement. This technique add more depth and realism in paintings and can be used on a variety of different surfaces such as glass, canvas, wood, paper, fabric etc.
What are the basic materials required for the workshop?
– Canvas board OR canvas pad: OR Thick drawing sheet/ chart paper (over 250 GSM and above) – Recommended size for the final project is 8 by 10 inches
–Acrylic paints (Recommended colors: White, Olive Green, Napkes Yellow, Indian Red, Teal Blue. However, feel free to use whatever acrylic colors you may have)
–Flat brush no. 5/6/7
–Thin round brush No. 0/1/2/3 – Print papers A
– Other supplies such as Water, spare cloth, sponge/dabber, mixing plate/palette
No prior experience/ artistic experience required!
Participants will practice various brush loading and painting techniques before doing a composition.
Video will be provided post the workshop for view for a limited period.
About the Artist:
Nirupama Chirmade is a Bangalore-based One Stroke Painting Technique artist. She learnt this art in US. Her love for Nature was how she began paintings. Flowers and Leaves using acrylic colours. The beauty in one stroke she says is When she see real flowers, she thinks of ways to paint it using One Stroke technique.
Day & Date: Sunday, 18th October
Timings: 5 pm to 7 pm
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
Fee: Rs 800 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
The rich creamy curries, the fragrant herbs and sauces draw us to #ThaiCuisine. But if you want to try them at home, where do you begin?
Thai cuisine can be simply said to be an artistic blend of fresh and dried herbs, with intriguing hints of tangy, the heady and the aromatic. It is an exquisite mix of fragrances of coriander, lemon grass, coconut, tamarind, galangal, chillies, sweet basil, ginger, garlic and shallots. This course will help you get started with cooking Thai food at home. From making your own curry paste to understanding alternate ingredients wherever possible and all that you need to know to begin using them in your veg and non veg dishes, serving them to your friends and family this festive season.
LEARN TO MAKE-
1. Red Thai curry
2. Som Tam Salad
3. Pad Thai
4. Tofu and vegetable satay with peanut dip
This is a demonstration based workshop (recommended) but you are welcome to try it if you do have the ingredients.
You will require a notebook and a pen to take down notes and interesting tips that the chef will give you.
The unedited video and recipes will be provided for your view.
About the Chef : Sheenu Duggal, a food blogger, consultant, home baker and autodidactic chef runs her blog ‘Exotic musings’ which reflects her food philosophy of cooking quick, easy, healthy, tasty and nutritious meals in this fast pace life we are living in today’s world. Her experimentation with various exotic cuisines from across the world to an urban Indian household cooking is where she adds value to her clients.
Day & Date: Saturday, 17th October
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm (IST)
Venue: Online session on zoom
Fee: Rs 800 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Eating healthy salads everyday and how to create new salad recipes is a big challenge. In this workshop you will learn how to make 5 homemade salad dressings that you can store in the fridge and use to make the best salads. Also you will learn how to pair your salads with these dressings and lots of tips to make innumerable new salads days after days.
Salad dressings:
1. Classic vinaigrette
2. Italian creamy dressing
3. Asian dressing
4. Honey mustard
5. Green goddess
Salads :
1. Traditional Greek salad
2. Summer pasta salad
3. Raw papaya salad
4. Roasted potato and green salad
5. Chickpea Nourishing Bowl.
About the Trainer:
Shefali is a Holistic health coach, nature cure specialist, food and wellness blogger through her Instagram handle @hoppingontoes. She conducts easy, healthy and raw food workshops.
Note: Once you register, you will be added to a whatsapp group for ease in communication with the steps to join in. The workshop will primarily be demonstration based and the group will be active for queries and clarifications if any.
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led virtual and offline workshops for individuals and for corporates across the world.
Wood burning & Techniques of Wood Staining Online Workshop/Shou Sugi Ban with Paperfantasees by Tanvi Shah
Take your handmade projects to the next level in this unique workshop which combines paints and stenciling along with wood burning to create a vintage aged wood platter. In this class you will learn 2 unique techniques to finish and transform the burnt wood by applying wood stains & chalk paints.
This class is loaded with techniques and a perfect session for novice & experienced people alike. You will receive start-to-finish instructions & technique tips to –
Use a blow torch
Prepare the base (a wood plaque) by roasting the surface
Brush & sand the roasted surface to make the wood grains prominent
Decoupage Masterclass Online Workshop with Tanvi Shah
Learn the Classic French art of Decoupage with one of the finest trainers, Tanvi Shah from Paperfantasses.
You must have wondered about the technique pf decoupage that transforms your articles into irresistible pieces of art. You may have even tried your hand and perhaps were not completely satisfied with the result, either in terms of finish, techniques or color & paper combinations. This comprehensive session/module is definitely for you who finds decoupage interesting and would like to hone your skill to get impeccably finished outcomes.
The Art of Decoupage goes way beyond cutting and pasting paper on surface. An understanding and execution of creating decoupage backgrounds, using paints for flawless blending and merging, stamping, stenciling etc are the fundamentals of doing an excellent decoupage project. This Masterclass will be an answer to all your doubts, queries, incomplete leanings, and will fill the gaps in your expertise, so that you can excel in this.
About the Class:
Step by step detailed practical training & discussions about different decoupage techniques on 6 DIFFERENT surfaces with MULTIPLE decoupage mediums such as TISSUES, DECOUPAGE PAPER, NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINE Cut outs and RICE PAPERS. You will also learn enhancement and finishing techniques for your projects.
Course curriculum:
1.Melamine Plate: On this surface we will learn to lend a ‘CRACKLE’ effect using both one-step crackle media. Using the crackle media correctly is key to success and there will be lots of tips for this. While doing crackle effect, BLENDING the background well is a critical consideration for an awesome finish and that will be taught as well
2. Metal Planter/Kettle: On metal surface you will learn the GILDING decoupage technique for this. Also, as we transit from flat to a ROUND SURFACE, the background blending techniques will vary.
3. Fabric bag/ Cushion Cover: Not the easiest surface to decoupage without wrinkles, you will master the art of decoupaging on fabric. You will also learn the use of STENCILS and SPRAYS to complement the decoupage.
4. Glass Tray/ Plate: A fantastic surface to work with, you will learn the technique of REVERSE DECOUPAGE that involves working on the back of the plate. We will also learn techniques to enhance the background with CRACKLE EFFECT and build on layers by blending colors.
5. Wood/MDF: Learn to lend a delicate LACE effect on a wood/MDF surface like nameboards, plaques etc.
This workshop is a complimentary module.
6. Wax Candle: Learn LAYERING of decoupage napkins on WAX candles and adding a shimmery effect or CRYSTAL DECOUPAGE. The same technique may be used on coasters, bottle, planters or jars.
Last but not the least – gain confidence of exploring decoupage by mixing and matching all the surfaces, techniques and effects learnt in this exhaustive class, possibilities are innumerable.
About the Artist:
While generally paper is seen as a medium for writing or drawing, Tanvi transforms it into beautiful handmade objects tea chests, jewelry boxes, trays and various vintage antique effect – decoupage products. True to the out of world designs she makes, her venture is named Paperfantasees.
Tanvi is obsessed with papers and has an eye for picking up unique patterns, designs and textures that lend an edge to her products. Her decoupage work has been appreciated by several leading artists in the field. This allowed her to extend her paper craft skills, to special handmade gifting ideas. Tanvi is based in Bangalore and recognised by peers and customers for exclusive designs & quality of finished products.
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Date: 22nd and 23rd August
Time: 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 2500 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
For registration participants can Gpay/Paytm to 9900052747/7259280949
Note:
* Once you register you will be added to a whatsapp group for ease of communication with the steps to join in.
* Images are representational of the techniques.
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led virtual and offline workshops for individuals and for corporates across the world.
Everyday Cooking Session for a Stronger Gut – Online Workshop
For optimum health, we need a good digestive system. These days most of our good gut bacteria gets damaged due to a faulty lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, certain medications specially antibiotics. Probiotics are live bacterias and yeast that are good for our digestive system. They keep your gut healthy and restore the natural balance of bacteria in the gut. Our traditional food included many probiotic recipes that have been forgotten over the years. We will be revisiting them and the importance of maintaining a good gut system through this workshop.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP :
In this workshop you will learn why they are necessary and why you need to make your own probiotics. Participants will be directed step by step how to prepare their own probiotics at home very easily and understand the ways in which they can ensure they maintain a stronger gut system.
LEARN TO MAKE :
– Cabbage Sauerkraut
– Beetroot Kvaas
– Fermented rice drink
– Fermented curd rice salad
About the Trainer:
Shefali is a Holistic health coach, nature cure specialist, food and wellness blogger through her Instagram handle @hoppingontoes. She conducts easy, healthy and raw food workshops.
Day & Date: Sunday,16th August
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 500 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
Mosaic is a decorative art of creating picture/ patterns on a surface by setting small pieces of stone, marble, tile or glass.
Mosaic coasters are small pieces of art that brighten up spaces. They’re tough, resist water and are attractive. If you combine them with a little creativity you’re all set for a functional home decor piece to adorn your home or gift. This is also a fun DIY project without much technicality.
About the workshop:
In this workshop, participants will be directed step by step from preparing a wooden cardboard/mdf coaster till they finish painting the joint sealant and will also be guided to create design, cutting glass, assembling and grouting.
Materials needed:
– Mdf coasters
– Glass mosaic tiles
– Gesso or white acrylic colour
– Fevicol
– POP or modelling paste or grouting powder
– Acrylic colors
– Varnish/ Chalk Paints
Links to buy materials online can be sent on request. All materials available on amazon too.
Do ping us on 7259280949 or 9900052747
Takeaway – 2 coasters.
Date: 9th August
Day: Sunday
Time: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 600 (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online session on Zoom
Dreamcatcher & Macrame Key chain Making Online Workshop
Upcycle, recycle and reuse!
We bring you a workshop that let’s you do all the above!
Join us for this workshop with Agrima from The Square Knot!
In this workshop, each of you will learn how to make a dreamcatcher & Macrame Key chain for your beautiful homes!
Materials for Dreamcatcher::
– A ring(wooden/metal)
– A thin yarn (wool, temple thread , any 2-3mm thick yarn)
– some old fabric cuttings (use old dupattas)
– some feathers, beads (optional)
– any decorative material you have around the house!
Materials for Macrame Keychain: -Keychain Ring (old/new)
-A good pair of scissors
-Yarn, 3mm thickness
(go creative here, some examples: macrame yarn, cord, jute rope, temple thread, wool, fabric strips-1inch wide)
-Hardbound book and tape for support
And you are good to go!
Let’s make something beautiful for out homes, shall we!?
Day & Date: Sunday, 9th August
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 500 (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online session on Zoom
Kawai doodling with Friends – Friendship Day special with Baagmoy
Baagmoy, a 13 year old doodler will take us into his world of doodling with Kawai doodles. Baagmoy creates his own doodles and enjoys the versatility of Kawai doodling.
Join in with your friends and create an artwork along with them celebrating Friendship Day.
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