WORKSHOPS
ART
Two workshops organised by Hindustan Trading Company:
· 10 a.m.: Impasto Knife Painting with acrylics by Aishwarya Manivannan. Learn basic techniques of painting in 3D impasto style.
· 1.30 p.m.: Metallic Calligraphy Workshop by Mridula Ganesan. Beginner-friendly workshop. learn basic techniques of dip pen calligraphy
On Dec 9. At Karya Space, Mylapore. Paid event. Materials provided. Registration mandatory. Ph: 97909 95771
COOKERY
Chocolate making level 1 workshop by Frangipani Culinary Expressions. Includes tempering of couverture, soft fillings, liquid filling and more. Hands-on course.
On Dec 14, 11 a.m. At 6/9, Cresent Street, R. A. Puram. Paid event. Ph: 9962048088.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR KIDS
This workshop by CPB Foundation is for teens 13 and above. Students of Chennai are invited to take part and stand a chance to showcase their work at the Chennai Photo Biennale 2019.
All iPhones and learning material will be provided.
Through December. At The Grid, Alwarpet. Ph: 7299927884. Fee: Rs. 500.
CARICATURE
Sri Priyatham, a formally trained artist and caricature expert from Hyderabad leads this workshop. Learn to create cartoon caricatures (beginner level).
On December 9, 10 a.m. At CurioPlay, Alwarpet.
Fee: Rs. 2000. Inclusive of materials and food. Ph: 8903557874.
SHOPPING
X’MAS TREATS
An Old Fashioned Christmas Stall organised by The Table and The English Tearoom. Christmas treats on sale including plum cakes, puddings, mulled wine and other goodies.
On Dec 9, 4 p.m. At The English Tearoom, Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet. Ph:24996499.
BLOCK PRINT SAREES
Chaani’s block printed retro collection’s pop-up and exhibition. Featuring bright colours, and bold prints combining contemporary with the traditional in this collection. On Dec 8, 10 a.m. At Ashvita Fine Living Store, Bawa Road, Alwarpet.
SILKS AND LINENS
Trunk show and sale of handwoven silks, linens, Kanchi silks, and handpainted sarees, from different parts of India – by Turya. On Dec 8, 11 a.m. At The English Tearoom, Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24996499.
HOME DÉCOR
Elan furnishing launches Kika Tableware inspired by travel, colour, design & patterns. Use these to decorate tables. Dec 7 onwards, 10 a.m. At 17-9, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9381503435.
EATING OUT
SUSHI SPECIALS
Chap Chay presents the Art of Sushi, a menu featuring a delectable sushi spread.
On till Dec 24. 12 p.m. At The Raintree Hotel, Alwarpet. Ph: 42252525.
