Let your creativity soar with these online workshops that are perfect to while away an afternoon!

As much as we love to enjoy these dog days at home, we’ve come to the conclusion that maybe it’s best to be productive while we can. Before the routines have cemented themselves onto our daily planner, we figure it’s best to get as much exercise as we can — even for our creative muscles; which is exactly why we’ve compiled a list of some of these online workshops anyone can attend. Sharpen your skills and hone your craft from behind your computer screen with these exciting offers and events happening virtually! 

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Acting

The Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA) is offering plenty to get you and your children excited at home. Their “Let’s Get Creative” online workshop series is opening with a Children’s Theatre pilot class on 18 May. Young children ages 8-10 can engage in a five-day online course to learn more about music, visual arts, and improv acting. 

PETA’s “Let’s Get Creative” series on Facebook Live continues every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Netizens can engage in various topics that range from personal grooming to crafting to music composition and more. 

Those who are interested can also join PETA’s “Talk Tuesdays”, a webinar series that focuses on the psychological effects of the COVID pandemic — a timely subject as we anticipate further announcements concerning our two-month quarantine. 

But at the end of the day, if you’re looking to bond with your family, then we suggest joining PETA on “Streaming and Storytelling Sundays”. Their rich assortment of productions have included plays “William” and “Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang”. To learn more, visit their website

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Meditation

Although meditation looks easy, it requires plenty of focus and concentration that most of us lack due to our fast-paced lifestyles. Join Makati Meditation for a free online meditation seminar to improve your focus and gain a better understanding of your self and your peace of mind. Sessions are available at selected times from Wednesdays through Mondays. To learn more, click here.

Ballet

The Ballet Philippine Dance School is offering online dance classes for limber bodies looking for a little structure. They offer barre classes, street dance, contemporary dance, and adult ballet by a roster of professional teachers and trainers. To find out more, click here

Photography

Photography brand, Nikon, is offering all their online classes for free in an attempt to help you make the most of this uncertain time. Sign up on their website here to gain access to professional advice, lessons, and up-to-date camera techniques that will be beneficial on your next vacation after lockdown!

Calligraphy

Learn the art of calligraphy from none other than MUJI! Free classes are scheduled on 8 May, 15 May, 19 May, and 22 May. Three of these classes will be hosted by New York calligraphist Sam Teich while Shinah Chang (of Crooked Calligraphy) will teach the remaining class. MUJI has also released adult colouring pages to help artists de-stress. To find out more, check out this Instagram page for updates.

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Crafting

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If you aren’t much of a craftsperson, don’t worry! That can be taught. Train your fingers at Creative Live. They offer many classes on a variety of topics that range from scrapbooking to crochet to interior design. If you aren’t sure of what to pick, we suggest brushing up on pragmatic skills such as sewing, therapeutic pastimes such as scrapbooking, or something eclectic (in the Philippines) like pumpkin carving

Writing

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I’ve always believed that writing was an underrated skill. What it lacks in glamour, it makes up for in depth and not everyone can understand how cathartic it can be to write. If you’re looking to polish some of your skills, try The Storywriting School’s online classes! Designed by eight-time Palanca Award winning writer, Dr. Joem Antonio, classes are designed as a month-long program that touches on various genres. Click here to learn more. 

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