Things to learn and do this summer: Chinese painting, robotics, yoga, and more

Summer is almost halfway through, but there's still plenty of time to check something off your bucket list. Summer workshops around the city include traditional Chinese painting, museum work, robotics, yoga, blogging, and even etiquette.

 

Shui Mo: Chinese Painting Workshops

 

Learn the art of traditional Chinese painting, or "shui mo" (water and ink) from Pieh Tsai Shiu-Yuin (Arsenia Lim), who has been teaching Chinese painting full-time since the mid-1960s. 

 

"Practicing Chinese brush painting helps one quiet the mind and expand creativity, self-expression, and discipline," according to a press release from Yuchengco Museum, where Lim has been conducting her Shui Mo painting classes since 2006.

 

Traditional Chinese painting, or "shui mo" (water and ink), is created using a brush dipped in ink and water, and dipped in rice paper.

 

The workshop will include topics such as Bamboo, Poinsettia, Maple, and Banana.

 

Prior experience in Western or Chinese painting is recommended for those who will join the class.

 

The workshop fee is P6,000, which does not yet include materials. Supplies can be purchased from the instructor on the first session.

 

Classes are from 2 to 5 p.m. on 10 Saturday afternoons: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

 

For more information, contact Carla Martinez, Information Officer, at (02) 8891234 or email info@yuchengcomuseum.org.

 

Junior Museum Guides Workshop

 

Kids ages 9 to 14 will learn how to guide museum visitors, document and handle artworks, and put up an exhibit at the Summer Workshop for Junior Museum Guides, Vargas Museum's educational program in line with the celebration of International Museum Day on May 18.

 

Following this year’s theme of “Museums (memory + creativity) = social change,” JMG focuses on museums as spaces of memories where objects and experiences are collected, presented and used creatively to engage the public, create awareness, and transform society.

 

Apart from museum work, the kids will also engage in creative activities like drawing, animation and printmaking.

 

The eight-day program will culminate with a graduation and the launch of their very own exhibition in the afternoon of May 18.

 

The workshop will be held from May 7 to 10 and May 14 to 17 (Tuesday to Friday), at 1 to 5 p.m. at Basement C, Vargas Museum.

 

Registration fee is P3,800 inclusive of workshop kits, art materials and snacks. Due to limited slots, advanced registration is encouraged.

 

For inquiries and registration, call the Vargas Museum at (02) 9281927; (02) 9818500 loc. 4024, or email vargasmuseum@gmail.com.

 

Etiquette de Manille

 

Kids and tweens will learn to project a better image and gain confidence at the Gold Workshop, where Pauli Antoine will teach the basics of good social skills, proper posture, table manners, as well as wardrobe and styling.

 

Classes for children ages 5 to 9 are held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, while classes for tweens and teens ages 10 to 19 are from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

The workshop fee is P3,300. Classes will be held on May 10 to 11 at The Penthouse Antel Platinum Tower, 154 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City. 

 

For more information, email etiquette.de.manille@gmail.com or contact 09178000572.

 

My Masterpiece Yoga

 

Kids and tweens can join the 10-day summer CAMP (Creative Arts My Masterpiece Programs). CAMP is a yoga, art, and music program featuring original movement stories and poems by Teacher Anna with transformative art by Teacher Kara and live music by Teacher Rayyn. 

 

The CAMP includes an interactive culminating presentation as the final session on May 17.

 

Parent and Me Yoga, Art and Music Session for ages 1 to 4 will be from 8 to 9 a.m., while Yoga, Art and Music Session for ages 5 to 13 will be from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.

 

The classes will be held on Monday to Friday from May 6 to 17 at ARTS in the City at BGC, FVR Park, Federacion Drive corner 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

 

For more information, contact 09175287301 or call Anabelle at (02) 399-2211, or visit www.mymasterpieceyoga.com

 

DIY: Do Inspire Yourself

 

Tweens and teens ages 12 and up can join DIY and get creative with wearable art. They will learn to design their own clothes with Teacher Wittam Baustista and daughter Sofia at this summer workshop.

 

Classes are held from April 29 to May 20 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

 

A mini fashion show and bazaar will be held on exhibit day on May 25.

 

Moms and their children ages 3 to 8 can also join DIY Mommy and Me, where Teacher Wittam Baustista and daughter Sofia share some do-it-yourself fun art projects.

 

Classes are held from April 29 to May 20 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 

For more information, contact (02) 3992211.

 

Kiddie cooks

 

Kids can beat the summer heat with cooking expert Julie Go in Beat the Summer Heat on May 3, 6, 8, 10, 15, and 17.

 

"The perfect way to enjoy the scorching heat is in the kitchen with your favorite dishes and desserts," a press release from Beat the Summer Heat.

 

The workshop is open for Junior Baker and Junior Chef wannabes ages 7 to 12 years old. 

 

Classes will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop fee is P5,000.

 

Meanwhile, Kitchen Hobbies will also hold Ready, Set, Cook! on May 7, 9 and 11 and on May 28, 30, and June 1. Classes will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.

 

Kids 7 to 12 years old will learn techniques and recipes from husband-and-wife tandem of Mr. Jerry Ty and Mrs. Eleanor Ty of Kitchen Hobbies Cooking Center.

 

The workshop fee is P3,500. 

 

Classes will be held at EXATECH Building, 56 Cordillera corner E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City. For more information, visit the EXATECH website. Young kitchen enthusiasts can learn techniques such as yeast dough, pie crust, icings, sauces and more in Vicky Veloso-Barrera's Tiny Kitchen workshops.

 

Children aged 4 to 6 can enroll in Tiny Kitchen 1, while those 7 to 12 can enroll in Tiny Kitchen. Teens ages 13 to 19 may enroll in Tiny Kitchen Teens. 

 

The fee for Tiny Kitchen 1 is P 5,750 while Tiny Kitchen and Tiny Kitchen Teens is P 7,250. For old students, the fee is P 6,750 and those who enroll in a group of at least 3 can remove 5%. The one-day workshops cost P1,450 and can be scheduled on any day with at least two days notice.

 

There are classes running from March to June, and Saturday classes for the rest of the year.

 

For more information, call Teacher Vicky at (02) 4102279, 09175393940, email tiny_planet@hotmail.com, or visit www.tinykitchen.com.ph.

 

Another workshop for budding chefs is Active Fun and The Maya Kitchen's Kids in the Kitchen for kids ages 5 to 12 years old. Kids will learn to make upsidedown cupcakes, Go, Grow, Glow soup, Flapjack sandwiches and Cheesy Mojos.

 

Kids in the Kitchen is on May 15, 16, and 17 at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

The workshop fee is P1,300 per class and P3,800 for 3 cooking classes. 

 

The fee includes a certificate, one hour free play, an apron, toque, recipes, ingredients, and food for take home. 

 

The classes will be at the Active Fun Building, Bonifacio High Street, 9th Avenue corner 28th Street, BGC, Taguig City.

 

For more information, call (02) 8690800, (02) 8699509.

 

Photography

 

Teens can enroll in the one-day Photography for Teens workshop at the Ayala Museum on May 25. The workshop is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

The workshop fee is P2,500 inclusive of handouts, snacks, and one day access to museum and library.

 

For inquiries and reservations call (02) 7577117 to 21 local 25 or email villaflores.md@ayalafoundation.org.

 

Teens 13 to 18 can also enroll in Shooteen!, a basic photography seminar on May 13 to 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants must have any DSLR or digital camera that has a manual function.

 

The seminar will be held at Unit 112, FRDC Bldg., E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. Ugong, Pasig City

 

For more information, call (02) 4002249 or visit www.photosgraphosinc.com.

 

Blogworthy Blog Writing 

 

Arianne Serafico shares tips and tricks of Blogworthy Blog Writing at the Ayala Museum on May 18 and 25.

 

The workshop fee is P6,000. Those who will join can register online.

 

Full payments should be settled seven days before the workshop.

 

For inquiries, contact Marj at (02) 7577117 to 21 local 35 or email villaflores.md@ayalamuseum.org

 

Taekwondo Summer Camp 2013

 

Coach and Kids Inc. holds its Taekwondo summer camp from May 3 to May 29 at the Kalayaan Badminton Center, Kalayaan Ave. Diliman, Quezon City.

 

The fee is P3,500 inclusive of accident insurance.

 

For more information, contact 09176420123 or visit coachandkidsinc.com.

 

Acacia Hotel Manila Kidzone

 

Kids ages 6 to 18 years old will learn how to build and program robots to do specific tasks at Lego Robotics workshop at Acacia Hotel. 

 

The workshop will be held on May 13, 15 and 17. The workshop fee is P5,500, and the deadline for enrollment is May 8.

 

Kids can also join the 2013 Mad Science Summer Camp. In Camp 1, Junior Explorers ages 5 to 8 will learn about the living and non-living things in the ecosystem that is the garden. "A heart for the environment will be nurtured as they study how to better take care of Mother Earth," Acacia Hotel said in a press release.

 

In Camp 2, Junior Detectives ages 9 to 11 will learn to sharpen their observation skills as they solve mysteries.

 

The Mad Science Summer Camp is from May 13 to 17 at 2 to 3 p.m.

 

The registration fee is P5,650. Deadline for enrollment is May 8.

 

Kidzone also has a photography workshop, where kids 12 and above get the chance to discover their eye for taking photos and showcase their work in a mini exhibit.

 

The workshop is on May 20, 21, 22 and 23. The workshop fee is P3,000. Deadline for enrollment is May 15.

 

Kidzone Summer Camp will be held at Acacia Hotel Manila, 5400 East Asia Drive corner Commerce Avenue, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

 

For more information, call (02) 7202000 local 1506 or email chiara.topacio@acaciahotelsmanila.com.

 

—KG, GMA News