Workshops 2019

10.30 am - 12.30 pm

AGE : Above 18 yrs

Fit For Life

Pulling together all her experience as an ObGyn, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Fitness Consultant and Positive Psychologist, Dr. Sheela Nambiar takes you through how to stay Fit for Life. The workshop is not only about physical fitness but a combination of all the eight aspects of well-being, which are inter connected, to help you enhance your life. Come join us for an interactive session to get you thinking about how to stay healthy, energized and flourishing.

Dr Sheela Nambiar

1000/-

   

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2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

AGE : Above 18 yrs

The Sound of Silence

Want to learn to communicate without words? Check out this workshop on the art of mime. Learn how to speak to others with just your expressions and movements. Mime is a universal language and in essence it is a coordination between the mind and the muscles. Learn to use your face as a tool of communication

Mime Gopi

1000/-

   

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10.00 - 12.00 Noon

AGE : Above 18 yrs

Thayirsaadam, Tales and Tweets

Why did Geeta Gopalakrishnan's My Grandmother's Tweets resonate with Zakir Husain, Shabana Azmi, Gulzar and Kailash Satyarthi. Find out at this session, as Geeta tells you why the writings of the amazing 10th century poet Avvaiyar are still relevant today. She will regale the audience with stories from her book illustrating these sayings that cut across religions, cultures and nations... many of which could resonate in your life. Come and add to the treasure house of stories.

Geeta Gopalakrishnan

1000/-

   

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2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

AGE : Above 18 yrs

Wandering Lens : Telling Stories from Offbeat Places

Do the mountains call you? Are you planning a Himalayan getaway? Learn from travel guru Gaurav Punj and photographer Varun Gupta on how to how to select the right trek, the planning and prep and the ecological perspective to consider. They give you tips on how to capture real stories and find great images as you travel.

Gaurav Punj & Varun Gupta

1000/-

   

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10.00 am - 12.30 pm

AGE : (9-12)

Part 1: Thinking Out of the Box

A set of three sessions over two days where children and parents will get to work together, as well as, individually. Part 1: Participants: 20 children + 20 parents In the first of the three-part workshop, the 20 children paired with their parent will explore the questions - Can a child be the equal of an adult? Can an adult be the equal of a child? It all depends on perspective. Pair and share. Discover a narrative from your everyday life that becomes your story, which Keeps writing itself. (January 12 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.)

Anita Thomas

350/-

   

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4.15 pm - 5.15 pm

AGE : 6.8

Telling Tales

We all have stories to tell, some real and some imaginary. Making those stories interesting is what this workshop with author Anushka Ravishankar will focus on. How do you begin? How do you make sure you keep the reader's attention until the end? How do you turn your wacky ideas into a fascinating tale?

Anushka Ravishankar

350/-

   

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2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

AGE : 9-12

A Room Full of Stories

Participants will work with Lakshmi Karunakaran, an arts-based educator from Bengaluru, on understanding and creating stories. You will get to explore the idea of where these tales come from, what makes for engaging stories, and how to go about creating one. The workshop will end with drawing a comic strip out of the stories crafted by the participants.

Lakshmi Karunakaran

350/-

   

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9.30 am - 10.30 am

AGE : 9-12

Part 2: Scrapbooks and Journals

A set of three sessions over two days where children and parents will get to work together, as well as, individually. Use your everyday experiences and write the story of your life through words, pictures and song. What are the rules? Your life story is more than words and text. Find out how you can use your imagination — (and) an alter ego — to discover your true self, and say exactly what you want to whomever you want, whenever you want.

Anita Thomas

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2.30 pm - 3.30 pm

AGE : 9-12

Tell your Story

This workshop will cover the elements of storytelling — character, dialogue and plot. Apart from writing exercises based on these, Anushka will talk about what makes a story interesting. Then you will explore the stories that you want to tell and use the skills practised to write your own tales.

Anushka Ravishankar

350/-

   

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11.00 am - 12.30 pm

AGE : Parents

Part 3: Holding on, while Letting Go

A set of three sessions over two days where children and parents will get to work together, as well as, individually. How to hold on to your children, as they were, while understanding them as they are? A parent’s journey in celebrating her child in a story that wrote itself through the understanding that comes from perspective. Big ideas in little minds — how to preserve the joyous moments of childhood which disappear even as they happen.

Anita Thomas

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2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

AGE : 12-14

Day 1: The Rap Club with Blaazé – Creative Writing Meets Rap

Rapper, composer and lyricist Blaazé will introduce you to the art of creative writing and storytelling, through rhythm and poetry. You will learn some vocal and rhythmic exercises, to write and rap your own Original first verse of rap to a beat; be able to tell a story in a few lines using unique techniques and skills.

BlaaZé

350/-

   

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2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

AGE : 12-14

Day 2: The Rap Club with Blaazé – Creative Writing Meets Rap

Rapper, composer and lyricist Blaazé will introduce you to the art of creative writing and storytelling, through rhythm and poetry. You will learn some vocal and rhythmic exercises, to write and rap your own Original first verse of rap to a beat; be able to tell a story in a few lines using unique techniques and skills.

BlaaZé

350/-

   

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