Come over to the Urban Ladder store on the 26th of May to learn how to tie-and-dye your clothes. An old, old craft form, tie-and-dye has been practiced for at least 2000 years. We’ve all seen (and probably owned) the ubiquitous bandhani and leheriya prints, India’s contribution to the tie-and-dye craft. And recent years have seen tie-and-dye surge to popularity in upcycling circles. That’s all fine, but why attend this workshop, you ask? For starters, you can make your very own bandhani dupatta – not a skill not many can boast of. And with World Environment Day around the corner, you can do your mite by upcycling your old clothes.
At this workshop, facilitators from Bloom & Grow will guide you to apply the ancient resist techniques of tie-and-dye, using everyday waste like onion peels. You will pleat, pluck, and twist fabrics to create unique patterns. We’d like you to explore upcycling old clothes, so please bring along an old t-shirt to give an exciting makeover. Besides your repurposed t-shirt, you’ll also be taking home three other fabric swatches you’ll have worked on.
Here’s hoping that this workshop inspires you to experiment with dresses, bed linen, cushion covers…really, on any fabric in your house! And don’t forget to keep a wide grin ready, for the next time you get noticed for your funky t-shirts 🙂
Date: May 26, 2018
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Fee – Rs 500/- per head
Venue: The Urban Ladder Store, Domlur
Children in the age group of 4 – 7 years can be accompanied by a parent.
Origami is the art of paper folding often associated with Japanese Culture. “ Ori” in Japanese stands for “ to fold” and “ Gami” means paper.
Usually a square piece of paper is used to fold. Not much cutting is required.
Origami Crane has become the symbol of International peace.
Origami helps in improving the logical thinking and problem solving skills in children. They learn through trial and error.
Morever, it is a fun activity for children to appreciate the world around them.
What will be covered in the session?
An origami frame will be taught where kids can learn 8 modules and then arrange it in a pattern on cardboard. They can frame this piece.
Secondly, children will learn to make Japanese lady bookmarks which are a very popular gift item.
About the artist – Jayashree Mahapatra has been teaching art and craft to young and old for the past 18 years. She loves to dabble in origami where she belives one can explore a lot by yourself. Besides, Jayahsree does bead jewelry, Rajasthan murals and acrylics on canvas.
Age: 5+ years Day & Date: Sunday, 26th May
Time: 10.30am-1.00pm
Fee: Rs 800
Venue: Bloom & Grow, Koramangala
Got kids at home who are DC fans or Marvel loyalists? Bring them over to the Urban Ladder store on the 28th of April for a fun workshop on drawing superheroes.
At the workshop, a facilitator from Bloom & Grow will teach super girls and super boys the art of sketching superheroes, and guide them to make a few sketches of their own. There are no prerequisites to attending this workshop, and we will provide all the supplies your kids will need. Paper, pencils, and a bunch of imaginative kids – we think that’s a pretty magical combo, right there!
What about adults who haven’t outgrown their love for their childhood heroes? We hear you. We haven’t stopped buying Batman t-shirts either. Sorry, but this one’s strictly for the kids!
We promise a session packed with fun and frolic. This cool new hobby is a great way to engage your kids this summer vacation. Picture them quiet and absorbed, peacefully sketching one comic book hero after the other. While we can’t quite guarantee that, the odds are good!
For ages 8-16 only.
Ticket link – https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/sketch-superheroes-with-urban-ladder/ET00074145
LEGO WeDo Construction Kit is a simple robotics tool allows children to design their own interactive machines and then program them using drag-and-drop software. These projects help children to lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
Why LEGO WeDo?
Enables students to work as young scientists, engineers, mathematicians and creative writers providing them with the settings, tools and tasks for completing cross curricular projects.
How it helps?
A playful learning approach
Think creatively to make a working model
Develop vocabulary and communication skills to explain how the model works
Reflect on how to find answers and imagine new possibilities
Make systematic observations and measurements
Follow 2D drawings to build a 3D model
Write and present creative stories using models for visual and dramatic effects
Level:
Beginner – No previous experience required.
Projects covered:
Sphinx
Community build of Wall E/Volvo
Techniques covered:
Using motor, axles, gears, motion sensor, lever, pulleys and writing algorithms & programs
Take home:
A lot of FUN! Children will develop their 21st-century skills like problem solving, collaboration and communication.
Age group:
7 – 12 years
Price:
Rs. 900 for one session or 1500 for both
Dates:
July 23
Timings:
1st session 10.30 am – 1.00 pm – SPHINX
2nd session 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm – Community build WALL E and/or Volvo
