In our efforts to create a name for ourselves, a part of it is dedicated to personalizing our space. How we decorate our home already says a lot about our personality, so how much more if our home decorations were actually our own creations?

In a series of workshops hosted by MAARTSY, you can go and learn a new thing or two, and even keep your creation to display in your home. Your creation will definitely make a good conversation starter and it’s a great way to show off your crafting skills. 

MAARTSY started on Instagram back in 2015, and they were featuring creative things by creative people. By 2017, they decided to take it a step further by hosting workshops for creatives to sink their hands into. MAARTSY strives to create arts and crafts workshops for the weekend artist. Their service is perfect for those who love learning, making, and creating.

For the month of May, they spared no expense and laid out a plethora of activities for people to enjoy. A few of their activities include the following:

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP

• LOCATION: State Condominium 1, Makati City
• DATE: May 11, 2019 (Saturday)
• TIME: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Learn the basic techniques of commanding watercolors to produce minimal and beautiful landscapes! Create simple sunsets, silhouettes, clear and cloudy skies, various trees and more with small strokes and practice drills you can continue at home. This is a highly recommended entry level course for any aspiring painter!

**This workshop is best for ages 12 years old and above.**

MATERIALS INCLUDED:

• - Watercolor paper
• - Squeezed paint
• - Paintbrush
• - Worksheets

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Daniel Lei create intimately expressive art through type, paint, and film. He has been teaching art through photography, typography, calligraphy, and paint. He loves to share and inspire others to follow their artistic side, to express what we cannot express through speech.

SESSION FEE: Php 2,300 (inclusive of materials and snacks)

**FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED FOR RESERVATION**

The registration deadline is 5 PM, Thursday, May 9. No walk-ins

BASIC MACRAME WORKSHOP

• LOCATION: State Condominium 1, Makati City
• DATE: May 11, 2019 (Saturday)
• TIME: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Have a fun Saturday learning the basic macramé knots and patterns with Kim Chua Tendido. In this workshop, you will learn how to make beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• – A brief history of macramé
• – Different materials that can be used
• – Patterns
• – Knots

TAKE-HOME STUDENT MATERIAL KIT:

• – Manual
• – Materials to be used on the day
• – 30m cord
• – Wooden rods
• – Wooden rings

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Kim considers herself an entrepreneurial fiber artisan. She pursued macramé as a way for her to spread her love for the craft. These strings bring her a lot of joy and she has had the pleasure of teaching people of all ages–young minds and the wise elderly ones who can’t stand sewing and stitching.

SESSION FEE: Php 2,000 (inclusive of materials and snacks)

**FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED FOR RESERVATION**

The registration deadline is at 5 PM, Friday, May 10.

OIL PAINTING: THE ULTIMATE CRASH COURSE 

1. LOCATION: State Condominium 1, Makati City
2. DATE: May 19, 2019 (Sunday)
3. TIME: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Always wanted to learn oil painting but not sure where or how to start? We’ve got you covered! This crash course will guide you through the fundamentals of oil painting including its timeless painting techniques, drawing essentials, color theory, and the step-by-step process. With a live demo and hands-on exercises, beginner students will certainly benefit from this 3-HOUR crash course and get acquainted with this timeless medium.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• – Materials and properties of oil paint
• – Color theory and mixing
• – Fundamentals of light and shade
• – Painting techniques
• – Step-by-step painting process

TAKE-HOME STUDENT MATERIAL KIT:

• -  Panelboard
• - Mixed media paper
• - Paintbrushes
• - Oil paint
• - Solvent
• - Pencil with eraser

MATERIALS TO BE RETURNED:

• - Easels

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Alicia is an artist by profession and by heart. She takes inspiration from her travels and loves painting nature-inspired themes. If not painting, she crafts for a local brand that makes functional and wearable art. Alicia enjoys exploring different art mediums and finds meaning in sharing her passion to create.

SESSION FEE: Php 3,200 (inclusive of materials and snacks)

**FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED FOR RESERVATION**

The registration deadline is 5 PM, Friday, May 17.

MAARTSY has a long list of other workshops you can attend, you can check out their website for more information.