The months starting from May to July are probably the least productive for all of us, and for good reason. While everyone isn’t in school or college to enjoy the benefits of time off, you can still make use of the lull to pick up a skill or hone a hidden talent and even get your kids to do the same. Delhi is bustling with workshops and classes spread across different areas of interest. Just find one that suits you and make it happen!
FOR ADULTS
Hindustani Classical
This intensive workshop at the Kirana Gharana Music Academy is conducted by National Awardee Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Acclaimed for his mastery on classical music and his inspired work, both in India and abroad, he has 15 years of experience in conducting multiple workshops for prestigious organisations like the Sahitya Kala Parishad, Shri Ram Centre and Spic Macay. The month long session will train students in various ragas, thaika or instrumental pieces (keyboard/tabla), which will be culminate into a live stage performance. The workshop will help you understand the various moods, tones and delivery styles of genres such as sangeet, ghazal, sufi, bhakti geet and more.
Where: 252, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Apartments, Pocket 3, Sector 14, Dwarka
When: May 16th to June 16th, 10 am to 1 pm
Registration Closes: May 15th
Fees: Rs 6,500 per person
To register, click here
Theatre Acting
If it’s the stage that interests you, then this month-long workshop at Shri Ram Centre is what you can go for. They say that theatre acting is not just one skill, but an art that enhances a person’s overall being and helps them explore themself better. NSD alum Sameer Singh will cover various aspects such as basic body movement, character building, voice and speech training, building teamwork and of course, acting skills.
Where: Shri Ram Centre For Performing Arts, 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House
When: June 1st to June 30th, 10 am to 5 pm
Registration Closes: May 30th
Fees: Rs 15,000 per person
To register, click here
Basic Photography
For those who own a DSLR and wish to go beyond just point and shoot using auto mode, make the most of your talent with the Delhi School Of Photography. These classes are for everyone ranging from a newbie to a budding photographer, and will cover technicalities of the camera, how to use Photoshop, basics of studio lights, backend processing and even a photo walk with the faculty.
Where: Delhi School of Photography, F-11, Kalkaji
When: 10 classes over two weeks from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Registration Closes: July 10th
Fees: Rs 13,700 per person
To register, click here
FOR KIDS
Ceramic Pottery
Sanskriti Kendra in collaboration with Delhi Blue Pottery conducts this interactive pottery class regularly. Besides teaching the art of pottery, the workshop also includes slide shows, firings, demonstrations, clay preparation, wheel throwing and making simple shapes – as part of a three0month course. The studio is fully equipped with nine kick wheels, two painters wheel, five electric wheels, one pug wheel, one wood kiln, two gas kilns and an electric kiln.
Where: Sanskriti Kendra, Anandagram, MG Road, New Delhi
When: Three months, 10 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 5 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Registration Closes: May 10th
Fees: Rs 6,100 per person
To register, click here
Summer School
For children between the ages of 8 to 15 years of age, British Council is organising a three-week summer school where young minds can build their confidence through language. The workshop will mainly focus on language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), vocabulary and pronunciation. The theme for 2016 is Shakespeare, so students will be introduced to various plays written by him while also getting to experiment with a bit of theatre .
P.S: Before enrolling, students must take a mandatory level assessment test.
Where: British Council 17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
When: May 23rd to June 12th, two hours daily based on rooster (Monday to Friday)
Registration Closes: May 22nd
Fees: Rs 13,500 per person
To register, click here
Swimming Coaching
What better time to learn swimming then these scorching hot months. Head to the YMCA for a three-month complete course, where trained professionals will be conducting supervised classes for kids above the age of 6.
Where: New Delhi YMCA, Jai Singh Road
When: On till September, 3 classes a week from 6 am to 8 pm (Monday to Saturday split into two batches)
Registration Closes: July 31st
Fees: Rs 2,300 per person
To register, click here
The months starting from May to July are probably the least productive for all of us, and for good reason. While everyone isn’t in school or college to enjoy the benefits of time off, you can still make use of the lull to pick up a skill or hone a hidden talent and even get your kids to do the same. Delhi is bustling with workshops and classes spread across different areas of interest. Just find one that suits you and make it happen!
FOR ADULTS
Hindustani Classical
This intensive workshop at the Kirana Gharana Music Academy is conducted by National Awardee Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Acclaimed for his mastery on classical music and his inspired work, both in India and abroad, he has 15 years of experience in conducting multiple workshops for prestigious organisations like the Sahitya Kala Parishad, Shri Ram Centre and Spic Macay. The month long session will train students in various ragas, thaika or instrumental pieces (keyboard/tabla), which will be culminate into a live stage performance. The workshop will help you understand the various moods, tones and delivery styles of genres such as sangeet, ghazal, sufi, bhakti geet and more.
Where: 252, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Apartments, Pocket 3, Sector 14, Dwarka
When: May 16th to June 16th, 10 am to 1 pm
Registration Closes: May 15th
Fees: Rs 6,500 per person
To register, click here
Theatre Acting
If it’s the stage that interests you, then this month-long workshop at Shri Ram Centre is what you can go for. They say that theatre acting is not just one skill, but an art that enhances a person’s overall being and helps them explore themself better. NSD alum Sameer Singh will cover various aspects such as basic body movement, character building, voice and speech training, building teamwork and of course, acting skills.
Where: Shri Ram Centre For Performing Arts, 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House
When: June 1st to June 30th, 10 am to 5 pm
Registration Closes: May 30th
Fees: Rs 15,000 per person
To register, click here
Basic Photography
For those who own a DSLR and wish to go beyond just point and shoot using auto mode, make the most of your talent with the Delhi School Of Photography. These classes are for everyone ranging from a newbie to a budding photographer, and will cover technicalities of the camera, how to use Photoshop, basics of studio lights, backend processing and even a photo walk with the faculty.
Where: Delhi School of Photography, F-11, Kalkaji
When: 10 classes over two weeks from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Registration Closes: July 10th
Fees: Rs 13,700 per person
To register, click here
FOR KIDS
Ceramic Pottery
Sanskriti Kendra in collaboration with Delhi Blue Pottery conducts this interactive pottery class regularly. Besides teaching the art of pottery, the workshop also includes slide shows, firings, demonstrations, clay preparation, wheel throwing and making simple shapes – as part of a three0month course. The studio is fully equipped with nine kick wheels, two painters wheel, five electric wheels, one pug wheel, one wood kiln, two gas kilns and an electric kiln.
Where: Sanskriti Kendra, Anandagram, MG Road, New Delhi
When: Three months, 10 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 5 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Registration Closes: May 10th
Fees: Rs 6,100 per person
To register, click here
Summer School
For children between the ages of 8 to 15 years of age, British Council is organising a three-week summer school where young minds can build their confidence through language. The workshop will mainly focus on language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), vocabulary and pronunciation. The theme for 2016 is Shakespeare, so students will be introduced to various plays written by him while also getting to experiment with a bit of theatre .
P.S: Before enrolling, students must take a mandatory level assessment test.
Where: British Council 17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
When: May 23rd to June 12th, two hours daily based on rooster (Monday to Friday)
Registration Closes: May 22nd
Fees: Rs 13,500 per person
To register, click here
Swimming Coaching
What better time to learn swimming then these scorching hot months. Head to the YMCA for a three-month complete course, where trained professionals will be conducting supervised classes for kids above the age of 6.
Where: New Delhi YMCA, Jai Singh Road
When: On till September, 3 classes a week from 6 am to 8 pm (Monday to Saturday split into two batches)
Registration Closes: July 31st
Fees: Rs 2,300 per person
To register, click here