Workshops on crafts and food this week

Here are some workshops in Mylapore happening this week…
  • From August 4 onwards, Sai Ganesh Creative Arts is conducting a workshop for women on glass painting, ‘navadhanya’ Ganesha, Madhubani and Warli paintings, jewellery making and 25 other types of paintings. The sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Flat No. 9/45, C. S. M. Plaza, Dr. V. K. Iyer Road, Mandaveli. Ph: 24953204 / 9940111590.

  • From August 6 to 8, North Indian cooking of items such as stuffed parathas, paneer sides, dals and more will be conducted, and from August 11 to 14, cakes, cookies, tarts, and pizzas will be taught. At Jay’s Kitchen, 22, Maharaja Surya Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24350926. Registration closes on August 5.
  • On August 7 and 8 at Alwarpet, is a baking workshop on French pastries. Around 12 desserts and eight starters will be taught by Frangipani Culinary Expressions, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Boat Club Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9962048088.
  • On August 8 at R. A. Puram, a baking class teaching cakes and snacks will be held. Four cake varieties like carrot and walnut, banana loaf, zebra cake, and chocolate ganache icing as well as four types of snacks like herbed garlic pull-apart rolls, spicy potato stuffed buns, dinner rolls and caramelised onion and mushroom focaccia will be taught. The session costs Rs. 1500. Printed recipes and refreshments will be provided. At 51, Chamiers Road, near Park Sheraton Hotel, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9840713199.