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)
The Summer camp is all about inspiring creativity in kids and adults of different ages. Arth by Kshama brings to you activities that will not only keep you entertained and engaged but also instill a zeal to DIY and upcycle things that are around them.
Day 1: Monday, 12th June
Coffee Painting : Learn the nuances of the monochromatic art as you create your color palette with coffee. Coffee paintings involve working with only one color, but its potential for art is limitless. Participants will be able to use coffee as a resourceful medium to be able to create texture, shadows, gradients and depth.
Materials required – Thick Paper 150 GSM or more, Brushes (One flat, one round 5/6 number), instant coffee, palette/plate, water, etc
Day 2: Tuesday, 13th June
Acrylic Painting : Harry Potter-themed – “Welcome to Hogwarts” Harry Potter Paint Party. So Potterheads, time to board the Hogwarts Express and travel to the world of magic. We shall swish and flick our brushes as we paint the stunning Hogwarts.
Materials required – Thick Paper 300 GSM or more/ Canvas Board (Approx 8 by 10 inches)/ Canvas Pad, Acrylic Paints, Brushes (One flat, one round 5/6 number), palette/plate, water, etc
Day 3: Wednesday, 14th June
Lippan Art : Mud & Mirror work (also known as Lippan Kaam) is a traditional Mural Craft of Kutch, Gujarat India. Participants will learn to use Shilpkaar clay, glass, and mirror to make their Lippan work with a contemporary twist.
Materials required – Canvas (Approx 8 by 6 inches)/ costers/ MDF boards, Mould it (Shilpkaar clay), talcum powder (optional), Fevicol, Acrylic paint, brushes, water etc
Day 4: Thursday, 15th June
T-shirt painting : Wear your creativity on your sleeve with your own personalized t-shirt. Using masking tape techniques and brush painting, participants will paint some cool T-shirts in this session.
Materials required – Any cotton T-shirt (preferably white or light color), Acrylic Paints, Masking tape, Brushes (One flat, one round 5/6 number), permanent marker, a pair of scissors, chart paper (optional), palette/plate
Day 5: Friday, 16th June
Mixed Media Photo frames : Mixed media is a term used to describe artworks composed of a combination of different media or materials. In this session, participants will learn to use to create a photo frame with a combination of materials they have.
Materials required – Mdf board or canvas or thick paper, Fevicol, acrylic paints brushes etc, sponge, tooth brush
Other materials like Lace, buttons, artificial flowers, old puzzle pieces, glitter, colorful thick threads, newspaper/ magazines, Small mirror pieces, and design stencils are optional. Participants may use any such material they have at home.
Week II:
Day 1: Monday, 19th June
Doodle Art : Doodling is a popular art form for children these days. Doodling is limitless and has tons of options. Lines, shapes, cartoons, natural elements, letters, and much more that help in visual expression.
Materials required – Any drawing paper/ sheet or a surface that you would like to doodle on, pen/pencil/fine marker/ colors
Day 2: Tuesday, 20th June
Dot Art : This session introduces participants to Dottilism. Dottilism helps to focus apart from being an art form used it to decorate stones, canvases, or other materials. Let’s create a beautiful dot painting with colorful 3D dots of Acrylics and get introduced to Dot Art. We will make an art piece using only dots.
Materials required – Any drawing paper/ sheet/canvas or a surface that you would like to dot paint on, acrylic paints, brushes
Day 3: Wednesday, 21st June
Bottle Painting/ Pot painting : Upcycle your glass bottles/ plastic containers into a beautiful piece of art using some fun and endearing art techniques making most of the materials available to you. Participants will be guided to use multiple techniques to make beautiful bottle art.
Materials required – Empty glass/ plastic/ metal bottle or jar, acrylic paints, brushes, sponge(optional), earbuds/ Q tips/masking tape, any marker or sketch pen.
Day 4: Thursday, 22nd June
Fluid Art : Fluid painting is a fun art technique that uses thin paints to create one-of-a-kind pieces without traditional brushwork. Paint is applied to a canvas by pouring, sprinkling, or other dynamic methods. In this session, you will learn different techniques of acrylic pouring using a pouring medium. The end result is beautiful and sometimes unexpected designs in front of you.
Materials required – Canvas (8 by 10inches/ 10 by 10inches/ 4 coasters), 3-4 shades of acrylic paints (fevicryl brand only), paper cups (10), 1 ballon (optional), gloves (optional), paintbrush, thick and thin
Day 5: Friday, 23rd June
Tie and Dye : Participants will be introduced to tie and dye fabric art in various cultures. You’ll be playing with colors and water – splashing, dipping, twisting, folding, tying, and dyeing to create a lovely piece of textile art.
Materials required – Fabric or piece of cloth/ t-shirt, a container for dyeing, rubber bands, threads, spray bottles/ paper cups, salt, acrylic paints, a bowl of water, and small glasses or bowls for mixing the dye (colors)
Age: 7+ years, Adults can join in for some fun too
1st Week: Mon to Fri, 12th June to 16th June
11 am to 1 pm (IST)
2nd Week: Mon to Fri, 19th June to 23rd June
11 am to 1 pm (IST)
Venue: Online classes on Zoom
Fee: Rs 3500 for both weeks
Rs 2000 for any one week
Any individual class – Rs 500
Look forward to an engaging experience in picking up new skills!
For registrations and details, WhatsApp on 9900052747
About Bloom and Grow:
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led online and offline workshops for individuals and for corporates across the world.
