(SPOT.PH) You can never be too old to learn, or at least try, something new. While office folks don't have the same luck as younger kids who get weeks off school, it doesn't mean you shouldn't set aside some free time to pick up a new skill or two. From learning the basics of makeup to trying your hand at flying trapeze, we’ve rounded up some workshops that you can check out this summer.
Fencing for Adults at Republic Fencing
When: Weekdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. (prior reservation needed)
Where: Republic Fencing and Sports Club, Basement 1, Makati Square, Don Chino Roces Avenue, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Workshop Fee: P1,000 for a one-hour trial session for beginners
Contact: 805-2126
When: Every Tuesday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Shape N' Dance Fitness, 1198 Pablo Ocampo Extension, corner Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Workshop Fee: P300/session
Contact: 0906-241-0816
When: Open every day
Where: 24 Federacion Drive, Bonifacio Global City
Workshop Fee: Walk in rates start at P800 (weekday morning and afternoon sessions), P1,000 (weekday evenings, and weekend morning and afternoon sessions), P1,250 (weekend and holiday evenings)
Contact: 0917-242-0331
Barista / Coffee Shop Business
When: Thursday to Sunday, March 23 to 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: CMLI Building, North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Workshop Fee: P4,500
When: Saturday, March 25, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: HYATT City of Dreams Manila, Belle Avenue, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Workshop Fee: P2,400
Contact: 691-1234
Kulang sa Panzine: A Zine-Making Workshop
When: Saturday, March 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Creative Verve, 154-J Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Workshop Fee: P3,500 (inclusive of writing materials, certificate and light snacks)
Contact: 0928-710-1211; creativeverveph@gmail.com
When: Saturdays, March 25, April 1, and April 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Unit 302, 926 Pasay Road Condominium (Pamana-Languages Building), Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City
Workshop Fee: P3,500 (necessary materials included)
When: Saturdays, March 25 and April 1 (Basic Styling Class), April 8 (Masterclass on Styling), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mozaic Living, 12 Sheridan Street, Mandaluyong City
Workshop Fee: P3,700
Contact: 634-5954; enquiries@mozaicliving.com.ph
When: Saturday, March 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Legazpi Village, Makati (address will be given out upon registration)
Workshop Fee: P1,950 (early bird rate); P2,250 after March 23
When: Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: CMLI Building, North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Workshop Fee: P2,250
When: Sunday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Unit 302, 926 Pasay Road Condominium (Pamana-Languages Building), Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City
Workshop Fee: P2,000
Peanut Butter, Spreads, and Jam Making
When: Sunday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: CMLI Building, North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Workshop Fee: P2,250
YouTube 101: Creating & Monetizing
When: Saturday, April 1, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Pen Brothers, 100 C. Palanca Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Workshop Fee: P1,500
Contact: 0927-281-6651
Coptic Stitch and Photo Transfer Workshop
When: Saturday, April 1, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Unit 302, 926 Pasay Road Condominium (Pamana-Languages Building), Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City
Workshop Fee: P1,450 (inclusive of all materials)
When: Saturday, April 1, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Heny Sison Culinary School, 33 Bonni Serano Avenue corner Sunrise Drive, Crame, Quezon City
Workshop Fee: P3,000
Contact: 0918-371-5478; 0917-264-7970
When: Every Sunday (next session on April 2), from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Yardstick, G/F 106 Esteban Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Workshop Fee: P3,800
Contact: 845-0073
When: Saturday, April 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Launchpad, 214-215, Commercenter, East Asia Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Workshop Fee: P2,999 (inclusive of workbook, workshop PowerPoint file, snacks, and free flowing coffee)
Contact: 0916-738-6951
Character Sketch: A Figure Drawing and Character Design Worskshop
When: Saturday, April 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Creative Verve, 154-J Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Workshop Fee: P3,000 (early bird rate), P3,500 after March 24
Contact: 0928-710-1211; creativeverveph@gmail.com
Basic Makeup Course at SoFa Design Institute
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 18 to 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: SoFa Design Institute, G/F Enzo Building, 399 Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
Workshop Fee: P6,500
Contact: 478-4611 or 22 local 115, 117, or 150; admissions@sofa.edu.ph
Home-Based 101: How to Earn from Home as a Virtual Assistant and a Blogger
When: Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Ortigas Foundation Library, 2/F Ortigas Building, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City
Workshop Fee: P2,000 (early bird rate, until March 31); P2,500 (regular rate, April 1 to 28)
Contact: 0925-562-4526; jean.germano@manilaworkshops.com