Relax and Pick Up a New Hobby With This Makati Hotel's Newest Staycation Package

Enjoy an artsy and restful staycation right in the Metro.

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(SPOT.ph) With the resumption of work and school, a lot of us feel tired and weary from our daily routine. We often fantasize about taking a long vacation, going out of town, and just generally ditching the suffocating nine-to-five. But for most of us, just dropping everything and going on a long vacation is not that easy (ugh, adulting). Staycations thrive because of this reason. They are short and sweet escapes that'll hopefully reenergize you for the inevitable return to your normal life. But sometimes, even staycations can get a little stale. There's still merit to milking a new experience out of every chance you get. After all, you only live once right? There are only a handful of staycation places that offer an interesting experience aside from the usual wellness and spa treatments, and one of those is the I'M Hotel in Makati.

Known for its wellness and dining offers, I'm Hotel now features an immersive staycation experience called the Artcation Package, which is made in partnership with Tahanan Pottery.

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Here's what you can expect from the I'M Hotel Artcation package:

The I'M Hotel Artcation Package combines a relaxing staycation with learning the art of pottery. This offer can be availed from October 8 to November 30. Starting at P9,800 for two persons, the Artcation package offers the following to its participants:

  • Overnight room accommodations
  • Two-hour hand-building pottery workshop inclusive of an instructor, teacher aide assistance, clay, tools, glazing, the firing of items, and packaging for each ceramic (to be released on a separate date) courtesy of Tahanan Pottery
  • Complimentary 10-minute hand massage at I'M Onsen Spa Relaxation Lounge
  • Complimentary Access to I'M Onsen Spa Wellness Suites (onsen, steam, and sauna)
  • Complimentary Access to Gym and Infinity Pool
  • Complimentary Wifi access
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While it may seem daunting at first, the pottery workshop is actually a fun and relaxing break from the monotony of the everyday grind. It's beginner-friendly and a great outlet for getting those creative juices flowing.

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The materials needed for the activity
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You'll go through each step of building a ceramic piece, and slowly but surely, you'll start to see your hard work take shape. The instructors from Tahanan Pottery are patient and well-trained to handle most pottery-related queries and issues. 

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Adding design to the clay template
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Adding finishing touches to the different parts of a mug
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Assembling the mug
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You won't be able to take your finished product home immediately after the workshop though. It still has to undergo a few more steps in the ceramics-building process, such as firing and glazing which are done at Tahanan Pottery's workshop.

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The different stages of ceramics finishing
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Don't worry, believe us when we say that by the end of the workshop you'll still have that satisfying feeling of having created something. Because, while it's not yet in its final form, you can't deny what you've made already resembles something ceramic. 

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I'M Hotel and Tahanan Pottery will make arrangements for your finished works to reach you, well-packaged and ready for use (or display). 

After toiling over your mound of clay, you deserve to relax and chill. Lucky for you, the Artcation package provides you access to the hotel's wellness suites. Soak in the warm onsen baths, sweat it out in the sauna and steam baths, get a massage, or take a dip in I'M Hotel's signature acrylic-bottom infinity pool—there are a lot of choices to help your body unwind and feel rejuvenated. 

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The Artcation package offers its guests a unique wellness experience. We say, ditch the usual staycations and upgrade to this new offering and who knows, you might pick up a new hobby or discover a hidden talent in the arts.  

I'M Hotel is at 7862 Makati Avenue,  Makati City. For more information, visit I'M Hotel's website.

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