Learn Book Sculpture with Bijal Shah from Blue Water Creations – Free online-live session
We will be making Little Miss Red Riding Hood and a Hedgehog
Material required:
1)Two old books approximately 75 pages (minimum) : size: 5.5 inches by 7 inches ( approximate) preferably with a hard cover
(These books can be old used notebooks, novels etc with good quality pages)
2) scissors
3) cellotape / glue / fevicol
4) old newspaper and/or coloured paper (red, black, brown, any other color of your choice ) – you can use coloured paper from magazines/ newspaper also where there is text written on the paper
5) small ball with the size of a table tennis ball OR round bottle cork OR clay to make the ball
6) pencil / sketchpen
7) old bottle cap (soft drink bottle or bislery bottle cap – colour it red and keep ready )
Do not worry if you don’t have all the materials… Just enjoy the book sculpture making process ! ?
Age : 5 years and above including adults
Date: 8th April, 2020
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
To join whatsapp us on 7259280949/ 9900052747
Resin is a two-part compound that hardens to give a clear and glossy finish. You will learn how to work with the epoxy resin and how to mix colors and techniques for applying and creating designs.
Landscape Oil Painting – Two-day Online Workshop with Eyamuna
Join in for a landscapes oil painting online workshop for beginners and intermediates. Learn oil painting art and make an Impressive artwork. This is an exciting workshop for creative minds.
In this workshop, you will learn:
Tips on how to start painting landscapes with oil paints.
Learn all basics of oil painting.
Practical applications of techniques for different landscape paintings: Water Reflections and Trees, rocks & skies.
Brushstroke techniques.
Sealing the art and preserving.
You will learn each step hands-on how to draw and use paints.
Lessons on mixing and matching colors from a limited palette.
Instructions for framing.
Materials Required:
– Primed Canvas (board of size 10*12)
– Brushes – sable or hog hair or oil painting brushes (Preferably Flat hair brushes #2, #4, #6 and Round hair brushes #1,#3,#5 )
– Oil paints
– Linseed oil (have it in small container)
– Turpentine (Have it in medium sized container to wash the brushes)
– Newspapers/ Tissues
– Rag cloth and Pencil
– Palette
Book your slots now to get valuable information about materials, colour mixing and to have productive sessions. Exploring is what all it matters!
Date: 27th and 28th June, 2020
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 800 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online session on zoom
Trousseau Packing Workshop for Beginners in Bangalore
Trousseau packing is an art of packing using various materials including net, fabrics, flowers and other decoration accessories.
It’s an art to make special occasions become beautiful stories.
Trousseau packing includes packing everything with a twist whether it’s corporate gifting, announcement favours, festive gifts or bridal trays.
In this session we will learn:
Gaddi box decoration where we learn basic colour combinations and flower bunching.
Also we learn how to innovatively pack a ginni or a silver coin..
And yesss a ring tray, where we are gonna work with fabrics and flowers..
Date: 15th February, 2020
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fee: Rs 2500 per person (includes materials)
Booking fee: Rs 500 per person (Balance of Rs 2000 to be paid at venue)
Venue: Bloom and Grow, Koramangala
Note: Participants need to register by paying the booking amount and balance at the venue. Alternatively, you can pay full fees online. Please note DO NOT pay both booking fees and full fees.
Decoupaged Bottle Lamp Making – Online Live Workshop
In this project you will learn:
– How to make hole in the glass bottle.
– Decorating our glass bottle with decoupage technique.
– Learning basic steps to do wiring of lampshade.
– Fixing the bulb holder to the mouth of bottle.
– Finishing our final product with lampshade.
– Learn all the basic of drilling, electrical work, crafting in one workshop.
Materials required
For Decoupage –
– 1 empty bottle primed either with gesso or white acrylic paint
– Brushes
– Paint
– Decoupage glue
– Decoupage tissues
For Lamp –
– Two core wire
– Plug
– Bulb holder
– Screwdriver
– Glue
For Drilling –
– Basic drilling machine
– Glass drilling bit..8 mm
– Safety tools
– Safety gear goggle & gloves
– Water
*Lamp Shade can be put later and are easily available on amazon. In case a participant is unable to complete the entire process or wishes to see and do it later, the recorded video will be available for later view.
Day & Date: Sunday 14th June Time: 3 pm to 5 pm (IST) Fees: Rs 600 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges) Venue: Online classes on Zoom
Resin is a two-part compound that hardens to give a clear and glossy finish. You can either add paints to the resin and then create a painting. Alternatively, you can paint first and then pour the resin over the painting to create the finish.
What all will be included in the workshop?
Things to know before you start working with resin
Preparing your workspace
What is epoxy resin
How to mix resin
How to calculate the amount of resin needed
Types of pigments
Types of resin
Difference between casting and coating
How to cast in moulds
Preparing the substrate
Choosing colors
Using glitter
Resin pouring techniques
Finishing the edges
How to take care of moulds
Precautions and Resin Safety measures
Detailed information of the materials required
Take away: Tray – 8 x 8 inches and Set of 2 coasters
When: Wednesday, 25th Oct Timings: 10:30 am – 01:30 pm
Fee : Rs 3000 (inclusive of all materials)
Venue: Marathahalli, Bangalore
Suitable for age 18years and above
Each batch includes 3-4 people only.
Note: All the materials required for the workshop will be provided at the venue. Participants will be required to leave their projects overnight for resin setting.
Bloom & Grow brings to you a workshop on Terrarium making at its studios in Koramangala. Bloom & Grows terrarium experts have been spreading their love to infuse homes and offices with much-needed greenery through their passion for Terrarium making for the past 4 years.
Terrariums are a creative way to add a little indoor garden. They are a visual treat that transports us to a forest floor or a nook in the garden. And when these living ornaments are a result of our creative expression, they bring more joy than anything else.
This time we are introducing *Closed Terrariums*
The workshop inclusions:
Step by step guide to create and care for a closed terrarium.
Tips and tricks for indoor plants.
All supplies (a customized glass bowl, plants, special terrarium soil, gravel, decoratives, printed care instruction).
Dont bother about bringing anything but yourself as everything else will be provided.
This workshop is ideal for both beginners and intermediates.
This workshop will not only enable you to work with closed terrariums but open terrariums as well.
Trainer: Your Green Canvas
Participant numbers are restricted.
Take Away -Your very own closed terrarium of size 10″
Date- 8th December, 2019
Day- Sunday
Time- 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Fee- Rs 2500 per person (inclusive of material cost)
Booking fee- Rs 500 per person(Balance amount of Rs 2000 to be paid at the venue)
Watercolor Landscapes workshop for Beginners’ in Bangalore
Want to try your hand at watercolor landscapes? Join this workshop to learn step by step, how to paint misty mountains and green fields…
Participants will be guided through how to handle the medium, simple steps or techniques to make your own pretty landscapes.
What you will learn:
– basic watercolor techniques like wet in wet, wet on dry, dry brush
– how to make smooth washes
– how to create simple figures
– how to paint loose style trees in watercolor
Artist: Shikha
Take Away: A watercolor landscape masterpiece created by you.
All materials will be provided…
Date: 30th November 2019
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Fee: Rs 1500 per person (Inclusive of materials)
Booking Fee: Rs 500 per person (Balance amount of Rs 1000 to be paid at venue)
Venue: Bloom and Grow, Koramangala
Note: Participants need to register by paying the booking amount and balance at the venue. Alternatively, you can pay full fees online. Please note DO NOT pay both booking fees and full fees.
Madhubani Art – Beginner weekend workshop in Bangalore
Madhubani, a form of Indian folk art, originated from the Madhubani district in the Mithila region of Bihar. For centuries, the women of Mithila have practiced this art by decorating the walls of their houses with linear and vibrant designs depicting mythological deities and nature. These days Madhubani designs are seen on handmade paper, canvas, and fabric.
In this workshop, the participants will learn about the different styles of Madhubani paintings and create one of their own.
It will be a guided session, so you need not have any prior experience in painting.
All materials will be provided in the workshop.
Artist: Deepa Singh
Take away: One Madhubani painting on A4 handmade paper.
Age: 15 years & above
Date: 21st March, 2020
Day: Saturday
Timing: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fee: Rs 2000 per person (Includes all materials)
Booking Fee: Rs 500 per person (Balance of Rs 1500 need to be paid at the venue)
A practical sneak-peak into the elements of formal Hindustani Classical training for beginner-level singers.
For Whom:
Is Hindustani classical vocal training right for me? What does it involve?
What IS a raaga? How does one identify the raaga of a song/piece?
Would an understanding of the structure and technicalities of a Hindustani classical vocal performance help me appreciate it more?
What are gharanas?
If you have found yourself asking any of these questions, then this workshop has answers for you.
What: We will cover the above questions and more. We will start with the basic logic of the raga system, and go on to the various technicalities of Hindustani classical vocal performances. The workshop will be a balance of basic theory, demonstrations by the facilitator, and practice by the participants.
By Whom: Ranitendranath Tagore, aka Ranit, is a vocal artist proficient in various genres ranging from Hindustani Classical to popular cinematic music. His interest goes beyond the boundaries of language – he has performed in Bengali, Hindi, English, Marathi, and Tamil. In his earlier years, he has trained intensively under the tutelage of Sri Rama pada Nandi who was a disciple of many illustrious teachers including Sri Krishna Chandra Dey, who was himself mentor to artists like S D Burman and Manna Dey.
Ranit has performed solo on television and continues to perform formally and informally at invited events. He conducts music classes and workshops for singing enthusiasts looking to improve, explore different genres or just have a good time singing.
When: The class will be held every Saturday (2 pm to 3 pm)
Interested? Do you want to know more? Please call 6361348397 and speak to Ranit
An introduction to Illustrative typography workshop by @thepassionatepen
Illustrative typography
Stems from the fundamental rules of traditional typography but embraces the merging of letter with image.
In this workshop you’d learn to create basic fonts, varying styles, formats and how to create a an illustration type. We will guide you through the basics of font and illustration.
Flow of the workshop:
Introduction
Handwriting drills
Creating a font Introduction to Illustration
How to compose a layout for type
Creating a final project
You would receive all the materials needed for the workshop, which you can take away with you.
Artist: Preksha, artist behind the handle ‘the passionate pen’, like the name says, is passionate about lettering, through any medium and would like to share knowledge on Illustration and Typography with you.
Date: 12th October, 2019
Day: Saturday
Time: 2.30 pm to 6 pm
Fee: Rs 1850 per person (Inclusive of materials)
Booking Fee: Rs 500 per person ( Balance amount of Rs 1350 to be paid at venue)
Venue: Bloom and Grow, Koramangala
3D effect Vintage Decoupage – Beginners workshop in Bangalore
This is a hands-on workshop to explore a unique decoupage technique. The 3 hours session is packed with different techniques.
You begin by selecting your image & learn to:
Prepare the base to coordinate the image
Prepare the 3D layer & learn to create folds
Use metallic waxes
You will get start-to-finish instructions, a clear understanding of the materials used & handy tips that will enable you to create other objects, making this an interesting session for all interested DIY enthusiasts.
Using this technique one can replicate this vintage look on dull & boring objects such as boxes, wall plaques, name plates, etc.
Artist: Tanvi Shah
Date: 6th October 2019
Day: Sunday
Time: 10.30 am – 1.30 pm
Fee: Rs 1900 (Includes all materials)
Booking fee: Rs 500 (Balance of Rs 1400 to be paid at venue)
Pichwai Inspired Decoupage on Kettle – Beginners workshop in Bangalore
What is Decoupage?
Decoupage is an art form that uses specially printed decoupage tissue napkins or decoupage paper to decorate various surfaces, using special techniques and painting effects, which will be taught to you, which make the finished product appear as if it has been hand-painted.
What is Pichwai art?
Pichwai also known as “Pichwai” is a traditional Indian art having its origins hundreds of years ago in Rajasthan. Pichwai art features intricate paintings portraying the baby Lord Krishna (Sreenath ji) which is usually done on fabric using dark rich hues.
Have fun creating a unique work of a combination of hand-painted lotuses and leaves, and decoupage Pichwai Sreenathji and Pichwai cows art.
Create a gorgeous decoupaged and hand-painted Pichwai art kettle ( for your home to use as a planter or for fresh/artificial flowers or just as a home decor accent). You can also gift this beautiful kettle to someone special, with this workshop that will teach you how to Decoupage on Metal.
With the techniques you will learn at this workshop, you will be able to decoupage on literally any surface (wood, glass, metal etc)!
What will be taught at this workshop:
– how to prepare the surface for hand-painting and decoupage
– hand painting the design on the body of kettle
– application of the decoupage paper
– sealing and protection of the finished piece.
All materials will be supplied at the venue for use at the workshop.
No prior art experience necessary!
Artist: Dipa Anand – an artist and DIY enthusiast for over 20 years. She handcrafts home decor items for homes, offices, and provides customized gifting solutions. She brings her passion for the arts into teaching others various arts like Glass painting, Decoupage, Kerala mural art, etc in a fun, easy to learn manner, teaching participants all the tips and techniques one needs to learn.
Take Away: A gorgeous hand-painted and decoupaged Pichwai kettle.
Date: 19th October, 2019
Day: Saturday
Time: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Fee: Rs 1200 per person (Inclusive of materials)
Booking Fee: Rs 500 per person (Balance of Rs 700 to be paid at venue)
Would you like to learn the art of Terracotta Jewelry Making? Join us for the basic Terracotta Jewelry Making workshop! to “Play With Clay”.
The art itself being one of the oldest art form dating back to the 3000 BC. Working with clay is seen to induce relaxation, improve focus, reduces stress and has a creative outlet.
Topics covered in the workshop:
*Clay preparation
*Bead making
*Creating shapes impressions on clay baking (theory)
*Coloring
*Jewelry weaving
A very good opportunity for people who are interested in learning new skills and people who want to develop existing skills with jewelry making. This is a beginner friendly workshop and you will have an exciting hands on experience with clay.
Artist: Arthi Ganesan
Takeaway: A beautiful product made by you in the workshop.
Date: 5th April, 2020
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Fee: Rs 2000 (Includes all materials)
Booking Fee: Rs 500 (Balance amount of Rs 1500 needs to be paid at the venue)
Venue: Bloom and Grow, Koramangala.
Unlock the art of crochet with us in our 5-day online course and transform yarn into masterpieces, from the comfort of your home. Classes will be held through live interactive sessions, and personalized guidance making it an absolutely Beginner-friendly workshop.
– Sessions : 5 – Age group : 10 years upwards
Materials Required:
–4-ply yarn in 4-5 colours
-8ply/ t shirt yarn (if possible)
–crochet hook size 4
-crochet hook size 8 (if possible)
-stitch marker/safety pin
-scissors
-paper and pen
CURRICULUM :
– Day 1
– Introduction to hooks, yarns etc
– Introduction to basic starting knots
– Slip knot, Chain and Single Crochet
Day 2
– Quick revision of previous stitches
– How to read pattern/instruction charts
– Start on a basic project: Hairband/Ear warmer
– Single Crochet Increase/Decrease
Day 3
– More on reading patterns.
– Single Crochet Decrease practice
– Magic ring
Day 4
-Changing colours
-Revision of previous stitches
-Project 2: Basket
Day 5
-Go over any unfinished topics
-Show each other finished work
-Questions and answers
When: Classes will be held on Mondays (2.30pm-3.30pm IST)*
Fee: ₹2500 per person (All 5 sessions)
Venue: Online classes on zoom
Register with 9900052747 – *Do let us know if you want the sessions on different days/ timings
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led virtual and offline workshops for individuals and for corporates across the world.
