by bloomandgrow | Apr 7, 2019
Bandhani – Indian Tie and Dye : Beginners Workshop in Bangalore
Tie and dye or Bandhani is an ancient traditional textile printing technique in India. As the name implies the fabric is folded and tied in different ways and dyed, so that beautiful designs are formed. Beads, stones are else used to tie which would make beautiful designs. Bright colors are used which gives a very rich look to the fabric. Laharia, buttas, spiral are the most commonly used designs. In this workshop, you will learn different techniques to tie knots in fabric and dye them with vibrant colours.
Participants can bring in one stole / scarf / dupatta / white cotton fabric to use the technique.
Materials will be provided at the venue
Artist – Priya Shankar
Takeaway – Learn 4 styles on 4 swatches.
Day & Date – Sunday, 12th January 2020
Time – 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Fee – Rs 1300 per person (Includes all material)
Booking Fee – Rs 500 per person (Balance of Rs 800 to be paid at the 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.
by bloomandgrow | Mar 19, 2019
Two-day Craft retreat – Learn eight fundamental crafting techniques
Here is the perfect chance for beginners to tap on different craft forms. A workshop which gives you a hands-on experience on various aspects of crafts.
This is the ideal workshop for craft teachers who wish to conduct summer camps for kids. And certainly a must do for beginners who have just entered the craft world. Also can be done by hobby enthusiasts.
So lets understand what you gain from this workshop:-
Day 1 (Saturday, 25th May)
1.Soap Making-Melt & Pour technique will be covered. Learn about different soap bases, essential oils, moulds and colours. Participants carry back two soaps made by them.
2.Image transfer – The art of transferring paper print on any surface. Here you learn to transfer using normal print outs. Once you undergo this training , you can use the same technique on any other surface like metal, mdf, glass, leather, fabric, plastic, etc. You carry back two image transferred pebbles.
3.Mixed Media Abstract Art- Enter the world of ink sprays, gesso & texture paste. Learn to do stenciling and stamping. Carry back a colourful fabric pouch with your newly learnt techniques.
4.Distress inks & oxides- A whole lot of new Supplies to gather some information about. Distress inks, distress oxides, archivals, clear stamps, etc. Learn the art of distressing on Iris paper using inks n oxides. Carry back your practice tags and a gorgeously colourful bookmark.
Day 2 (Sunday, 26th May)
5. Decoupage using laser prints- Who says Decoupage is done only using tissues!! You can use your basic printouts too… Learn how to Decoupage a penstand using laser prints.Also, learn to seal it.Carry back this beautiful art work to adorn your desk.
6. Decoupage on leather-Travelling is fun right!! What better to travel with something that’s purely done by you.Learn to Decoupage on leather using tissues. Carry back a passport sleeve & Luggage tag. Next time travel in style.
7. Foamiran flower Making -Why buy when u can make one. Learn to make foam flowers using the original foamiran sheets. Learn the basic technique of twisting n turning these sheets into pretty flowers. Carry back an mdf tag embellished with a foamiran flower created by you.
8.Distressing on wood – Learn distressing and add distinguished texture and rustic appeal to a plain tray. One can use this technique to give a different look to the existing furniture or perhaps to any leftover wood.Carry back a distressed wood tray 8 by 8″ to adorn your dining table.
Join this workshop and learn all eight different fundamental techniques of crafts in only one workshop and make this summer more creative and interesting.
Artist- Jasmine Siddiqui
All material will be provided at the venue
Take away- All the finished products made by you
Day- Saturday & Sunday
Date- 25th & 26th May 2019
Time-2.30 pm- 7 pm(for both days)
Fee- Rs 4500 for both days (inclusive of all materials and printed notes)
Rs 2700 for any one day (inclusive of all materials and printed notes)
Booking Fee- Rs 500 per person (Balance amount Rs 4000 need to be paid at the venue)
Venue- Bloom and Grow, Koramangala
by bloomandgrow | Feb 27, 2019
Sand Art Terrarium making – Beginner workshop in Bangalore
Terrariums are the perfect “mini-garden” for busy hands.They can brighten up your living space or office cubicle. It occupies a small place from a spot – on top of coffee table or window sill or kitchen or bathroom window or can be kept at the corner of your balcony.
In this workshop, you will learn to create your own magical world full of beautiful succulent plant in a glass.
It is a perfect combination of nature and art to enliven your place and also easy to care, maintain and long-lasting
Join this workshop and make a perfect gift for your loved ones.
All the materials will be provided at the Workshop
Take away- One beautiful sand terrarium of 4 by 4 inches cylinder shape
Fee- Rs 1350 per person(inclusive all the materials)
Booking Fee- Rs 500 per person (Balance amount of Rs 850 to be paid at the Venue)
Venue- Bloom and Grow, Koramangala.
by bloomandgrow | Feb 26, 2019
Original Stained Glass – Beginners workshop in Bangalore
Just a note at the beginning, this is NOT a workshop on glass painting. This is the original stained glass art where glass sheets are hand cut and soldered with lead and tin to make a piece of art. Tiffany styled lampshades and door and window panels are the best examples of this art form.
In the beginners workshop of stained glass you will learn basic and advanced (basically all forms) of scoring and cutting glass sheets. For eg. straight line, curves, triangles, circles and deeper circular cuts etc. The next step would be grinding of the glass, then Foiling it and finally soldering it to make a two sun-catchers for your balcony/garden.
Beaded wires and hooks will be provided along with your finished pieces. Although the practice cuts will be done on clear glass, we shall be using ONLY original coloured imported glass for your finished piece.
All the materials will be provided at the Venue
Artist- Sarus from Glasshopper
Takeaway -The glass cutting tool with you along with your three finished pieces.
Fee – ₹6500/-(inclusive of all the materials)
Booking fee – Rs 500/- (Balance to be paid at the venue)
Venue – Glasshopper studio, No.55, 1st floor., 1st cross, 4th Main Rd, Hal, HAL 3rd Stage, Defence Colony, Indiranagar, Bengaluru- 560075
Note- THIS COURSE IS *NOT RECOMMENDED* TO WOMEN WHO ARE EXPECTING.
by bloomandgrow | Feb 22, 2019
Acrylic Painting Session for Beginners in Bangalore
Sunset in the Snow is such a Glorious view! The gorgeous oranges, pinks, and reds we see staining the sky, at the edge, where dark and light transition, are more dramatic in winter months, when the air is more clear and free from the dulling effects of pollution.
In this session, we will teach you how to paint the beautiful ” Sunset in the Snow” Painting suing Acrylic colors, Brushes as well as a Palette Knife!
Join the Workshop and enjoy the art of Acrylic colors.
All the Materials will be provided at the Venue
Take away- A beautiful painting made by you on Canvas board of size 10*12 inches
Fee- Rs 1200/- per person(inclusive all art materials)
Booking fee- Rs 500/- per person (balance amt Rs 700/- need to be [aid at the Venue)
Venue- Bloom and Grow, kormanagala
by bloomandgrow | Feb 19, 2019
Threaded Decoupage & Volume Decoupage on Candle/Bottle – Beginner workshop in Bangalore
You will be learning how to thread a candle or bottle and decoupaging along with a 3D dimensional effect using Volume Decoupage techniques.
In this workshop you will learn,
2. How to Decoupage on cotton cords
3. How to do give a 3D look to your decoupage project.
Join this Workshop and enhance your skills on Threaded Decoupage more creatively.
Take Away- A threaded decoupage Candle/Bottle made by you
All the materials will be provided at the Venue
Note- Participants can choose either Candle or Bottle for Decoupaging.
Date- 23rd February, 2019
Fee-Rs 1500/- per person(including all materials)
Booking Fee- Rs 500/- per person(Balance amt Rs 1000/- need to be paid at the venue)
Venue- Bloom and Grow , koramangala.
by bloomandgrow | Jan 27, 2019
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.
This class will equip you to learn all about resin and its methods and types.
– Learn about resin materials and how to use them
– The different surfaces to work on.
– Sources from where you can purchase the materials.
– Making ocean pour
– Making marble effects
– Other materials which can be used in resin
– Pointers to keep in mind for safety and
– After care and usability of your resin product
– How to work with different kind of substrates
– Prerequisite setup for doing resin art
– Do’s and Don’ts of resin art
– How to choose your colours
– How to handle Resin in different environments
– How to prepare your substrates
– How to use different pigments
– Different techniques to blend pigments
Take away:
Any one of your choice out of these three:
Tray
Wall clock
Painting
Date : Friday, 7th April
Timings : 11 am – 2 pm
Fee : Rs 3500 (inclusive of all material’s)
Venue : Bloom & Grow, Koramangala
To register: Whatsapp on 9900052747
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led art & craft workshops in studios and also, conducts art based corporate workshops across India.
by pooja kachroo | May 10, 2018
Sospeso on Bottle – Online live workshop
Awaiting a Sospeso workshop? also known as Volume Decoupage. Get introduced to the fundamental techniques of this beautiful craft and add a new dimension to your crafting skills.
The paper veil technique would be taught which later on can practically be done on any kind of surface. The technique basically involves heating flat plastic films and making beautiful 3 D shapes out of it. Post the workshop, you can use the same technique to create sospeso coasters, photo frames, wall deco and more.
Materials required:
1. Old bottle
2. Embossing pad/Old cushioned diary
3. Wooden embossing tools/Pen with Round ends
4. Sospeso paper veil +Transparent sheet
5. Paint Brush
6. Thread
7. Fabric glue
8. Pearls and fillers
9. Tealight candle
10. Tweezers(Optional)
11. Scissors
Day & Date: Sunday, 7th June
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm (IST)
Venue: Online session on zoom
Fees: Rs 600 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Note: Once you register you will be added to a whatsapp group for ease of communication with the steps to join in.
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led art & craft workshops in studios and also, conducts art based corporate workshops across India.
To stay updated with the upcoming sessions, join WhatsApp group with the link https://chat.whatsapp.com/HKDsGqJSWGgBtDENOcMVea
by pooja kachroo | Apr 12, 2018
Soft Pastel – Online Workshop with Aliya
Pastels are fun, and versatile! Pastel drawings and paintings glow with intensely luminous color and rich texture.
Soft pastels are easily blendable, and can be blended with fingers, a blending stump, or a cloth. Unlike the process of painting, the colors are mixed directly on the paper and the colors that are produced, are wonderfully intense.
The following techniques would be taught during the session:
– Blending
– Hatching
– Cross Hatching
– Side strokes
– Feathering
– Pointalism
– Little strokes
With a lot of notable artists making soft pastels as their primary medium, considering that they are fun to use, just like a chalk!
Materials needed –
– Soft pastels
– Thick art sheet
So come explore the brilliant colors and just dive right in without needing paintbrushes, solvents or a palette.
Day & Date: Sunday, 12th July
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 600 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online session on zoom
Payment Link: https://rzp.io/l/YXpXbkQ
Note: Once you register you will be added to a whatsapp group for ease of communication with the steps to join in.
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led art & craft workshops in studios and also, conducts art based corporate workshops across India.
To stay updated with the upcoming sessions, join WhatsApp group with the link https://chat.whatsapp.com/HSaoCDNtvd8FxRV8rZckhi
by pooja kachroo | Mar 26, 2018
Learn the Art of real soap making – Natural Handmade Soaps with celebrity consultant, Soap Manufacturing Consultant, Certified Perfumer and Aroma Therapist – Neetha Bhoopalam.
By the end of the 5-hour exhaustive workshop, one is competent enough to set up a small-scale handcrafted natural soaps, body bar business.
The workshop goes much beyond learning the melt and pour soap process. The course content includes learning:
Cold Process Soaps with Infusions – Natural Colorants, Micas, Pigments
Hot Process Soaps
Textured soaps
Relaxing Body Bars
Goat Milk Soaps, Glycerin soaps with Bases (VEGAN SOAPS)
Kids Favorite Bars
Learn about using Aromatherapy Oils and Fragrance Oils.
Take back all the samples that you create along with a recipe handout.
Date: 27th January 2023
Day: Friday
Time: 12 noon to 5 pm
Fee: Rs 5500 per person (Inclusive of all material)
Venue: Jayanagar
The workshop would be for a small group of a maximum of 5 people. Limited seats are available.
Please do WhatsApp us 99000 52747 for any further details or clarifications.
To stay updated with the sessions, join WhatsApp group with the link https://chat.whatsapp.com/CP1RliwfMNdDZnoCJaclOn
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led virtual and offline workshops for individuals and for corporates across the world.
by pooja kachroo | Mar 15, 2018
Decoupage Bottle Art – Beginner workshop in Bangalore
Adoring bottle art for some time now? Thought you can’t paint like this. What if we tell you it is not painted and you don’t need any prior experience in art/craft to create one such “artifact” on your own.
Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing tissues onto it in combination with special paint effects and other decorative elements. You would learn fundamentals of decoupage and the easy crackle effect. Decoupage with napkins and printed paper would not just be easy and simple but fun as well.
A simple and effective means to recycle empty bottles is to decoupage them. In this session, you will learn all the tricks to transform glass bottles into easy and inexpensive home decor. These can be used as vases or simply as home decor accents.
Take away – an eclectic home decor display to add vibrancy to your room or your living. An ideal gift that you can make, gift and surprise ever.
Time – 10.30 AM to 1.30 PM
Fee – Rs 1500 per participant (includes all material costs)
Booking fee – Rs. 500 per person(Balance of amount of Rs 1000 need to be paid at the Venue)
Venue – Bloom and Grow, Koramangala.
by pooja kachroo | Oct 5, 2017
3D Paper Cutting Workshop for Beginners (ONLINE workshop)
3D Paper Mosaic Art is an art technique introduced by paper artist Ritu Gera who has worked with paper arts like Paper cutting, origami and Quilling. She has worked on 3D Paper mosaics as an interplay of coloured paper, shadows with the us of an elevation giving it a 3D effect.
Come join us for Ritu’s workshop on 3D Paper mosaic.
Dates – 1st and 2nd of April 2020
Day – Wednesday and Thursday
Time – 11 am to 1 pm
Fees – Rs 2000 (inclusive of all material)
Age – 15+ years (11-14 years with adult supervision)
Venue – Online
Take Away – A 10×10 inch mosaic will be made by the end of the workshop
This is an ONLINE workshop. You will be required to have a laptop/computer with a camera.
The process for the session will be –
1. Please book a ticket on our website.
2. We will send you the introductory message on workshop flow and the materials will be sent to your address.
3. We login with the link sent for the session on both the days of the workshop to complete the session.
4. You take away a lovely artwork ready to be framed and learn a skill for life.
