It's never too late to hone new talents—“whether it's to become The Next Big Thing in fashion styling, photography or the culinary arts or just to add a new skill or two. Check out these summer workshops for every possible passion:

CULINARY ARTS

Summer Culinary Workshops at the Maya Kitchen
Class: Coffee 101 (with actual hands-on)
Schedule: April 10, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: P2,000
Venue: Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts Center, 8th Floor Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Legazpi Village, Makati City (892-5011 loc. 108)

Thai Cooking
Schedule: April 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: 1,500
Venue: Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts Center, 8th Floor Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Legazpi Village, Makati City (892-5011 loc. 108)

Kakanin
Schedule: April 17, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 pm
Fee: P1,300
Venue: Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts Center, 8th Floor Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Legazpi Village, Makati City (892-5011 loc. 108)

For more details, log on to www.themayakitchen.com

Food Lovers Series: Sonja's Cupcakes at the Enderun Colleges
Schedule: April 17, Saturday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Fee: P3,500
Venue: Enderun Colleges, 1100 Campus Avenue, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City (638-5555)
Instructor: Chef Sonja Ocampo

There is as much happiness to be obtained from eating those little cupcakes as from making them from scratch. From making and baking the batter to preparing and piping the frosting, let Chef Sonja Ocampo teach how to make the cupcakes that made her famous.

Food Lovers Series: The Tastes of Thailand Siamese Cuisine at the Enderun Colleges
Schedule: May 1, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fee: P3,900
Venue: Enderun Colleges, 1100 Campus Avenue, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City (638-5555)
Instructor: Chef Sau Del Rosario

Thai cuisine, with all its curry, chili, or coconut milk all come together in dishes that are both rich in flavor and vibrant in color. Chef Sau del Rosario shows you the distinct tastes that characterize the cuisine of this Southeast Asian neighbor.