Looking for something fun or something different to do this May? If you want to unleash your artsy side or maybe even discover an artsy side of yours you might not know about yet, there are six workshops this month of May that you should definitely check out:
Emboss Calligraphy Workshop by Paola Esteron
Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 2PM to 5PM
Art Bar, Serendra
Paola Esteron is a visual artist and calligrapher whose works are usually inspired by her sea adventures, weekend food trips, pet cats and children’s illustrations.
Paola’s calligraphy involves dancing letters and swirls and flourishes, which you will see on her Instagram account @paola_koala alongside fun colors and caricatures. You may also visit her website at paolaesteron.com.
If you want to learn how to create the same embossed calligraphy, join her workshop on May 5 with Zig Kuretake (@zig.philippines on Instagram) and Mijello Mission Gold (@mijellophilippines on Instagram) at Art Bar, Serendra. The workshop fee is Php2,200.
Watercolor Botanical Workshop by Anina Rubio
Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 9AM to 12NN
Art Bar, Quezon Avenue
Anina Rubio is a visual artist and muralist whose experience lies in design, calligraphy, illustration, watercolor, branding, logo, brush lettering, modern calligraphy, workshop, botanical, and painting.
Anina’s colors really pop and her use of flowers and leaves is an art form in itself as seen on her Instagram account @aninarubio. You may also visit her website at aninarubio.com.
If you want to learn how to create watercolor botanical the Anina Rubio way, join her workshop on May 6 with Zig Kuretake (@zig.philippines on Instagram) and Mijello Mission Gold (@mijellophilippines on Instagram) at Art Bar, Quezon Avenue. The workshop fee is Php2,500.
Pointed Pen Flourishing Workshop (Advanced) by Val Martin
Saturday, May 12, 2018, 2PM to 5PM
Art Bar, Serendra
For those looking for a more advanced class with a bit of a challenge, take on Val Martin’s Pointed Pen Flourishing workshop on May 12 with Zig Kuretake (@zig.philippines on Instagram), Finetec (@finetecph on Instagram), and William Mitchell (@williammitchellph on Instagram) at Art Bar, Serendra. The workshop fee is Php2,500.
Creative Journaling Workshop by Aina Kristina
Saturday, May 19, 2018, 2PM to 5PM
Art Bar, Serendra
Creative journaling is one thing that everyone can definitely use to add some creativity and happiness in their lives. It’s a fact that if your journal looks boring, you will most likely lose interest in it. Aina Kristina hope to help us change that with her take on creative journaling.
Get inspired by the way that Aina’s journal looks through her Instagram account @aina.kristina. The best part is that you can start on your creative journaling journey any day now; no need to wait for January 1 to use a new planner.
Just buy a notebook to your liking and journal away! Join this helpful workshop with Zig Kuretake (@zig.philippines on Instagram) and STABILO (@stabiloph on Instagram) at Art Bar, Serendra. The workshop fee is Php2,000.
Wet on Wet Loose Floral Watercolor Workshop by Drew Europeo
Sunday, May 20, 2018, 9AM to 12NN
Art Bar, Quezon Avenue
Drew Europeo is a designer, photographer, calligrapher/letterer and artist who holds workshops for fellow like-minded creative individuals. If you go through Drew’s Instagram account @calligrafikas, you will instantly get a feel of her style.
Her stunning use of watercolors to create a soft and dreamy vibe is one that any artist would love to learn and incorporate into their own artwork. If you are one of them, join her workshop this weekend with Mijello Mission Gold (@mijellophilippines on Instagram) and Zig Kuretake (@zig.philippines on Instagram)Â at Art Bar, Quezon Avenue. The workshop fee is Php2,500.
Comic Illustration Workshop by Harvey Tolibao
Sunday, May 27, 2018, 9AM to 12NN
Art Bar, Serendra
Harvey Tolibao is a Filipino comic book artist who has done covers for Zenescope Entertainment, and various artwork for IDW Publishing and Nautilus Comics. If it is the world of comic books you want to delve into, this is definitely the man to learn the art from.
Just check out the detail in that Venom illustration of his! You can see more of his artwork on his Instagram account @harveytolibao. If you want to learn more about the awesome world of comic illustration, don’t miss Harvey’s workshop on May 27 with Rotring (@rotring.ph on Instagram) and STABILO (@stabiloph on Instagram). The workshop fee is Php1,800.
Don’t worry if you are a beginner in the world of art. You can still attend these workshops and improve your craft. In fact, unless otherwise stated, these workshops are the perfect opportunity for beginners to step up their game. Also, all of the workshop fees already include materials and light snacks.
To reserve a slot, sign up, register or know more about the workshop, have other questions, or need more information; feel free to email zig.philippines@gmail.com 🙂
