Explore Your Creative Side: 5 Unique Workshops Happening In Pune

Pune, the city of lakes and the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra, is a city that has always been culturally rich, educationally advanced and, most importantly, creative. But let’s be honest, the day-to-day life can take a toll on the artist inside of us. Fear not, creative souls! This blog is your map to 5 different workshops in Pune that will spark your creativity and bring out the artist in you that you never knew existed. 

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Hey all you wanna-be Pollocks and Monets out there! Have you ever wanted to make beautiful fluid art but were discouraged by the process? The Art Escape has come to the rescue with an acrylic pour painting workshop! This is a basic session that will help you navigate through the realm of pouring styles. Discover how to work with bright acrylics and get the best results while painting abstract art. It is not necessary to have any prior experience in art, all that is required is the desire to be creative and get dirty. 

1Acrylic Pour Painting

Imagine this: You will be welcomed into a colorful studio with the pleasant smell of acrylic paints in the air. Approachable teachers will help to introduce you to the principles of color blending and using pouring mediums. The more you try out the various pouring methods ranging from swipes to puddles, your canvas will be transformed into a beautiful dance of colors. The best part? In this art form, there are no such things as blunders; rather, they are happy coincidences that are yet to occur! At the end of the workshop, you will be able to take home your very own masterpiece, a great piece to have in your living room and a new found love for abstract art. 

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2Creative Writing Workshop

Do you have narratives that are waiting to be written in your mind? Calling all budding writers, get ready to unleash your creativity at this creative writing workshop! This is a good workshop for anyone who wants to write, whether it is their first poem or their tenth book. The interactive sessions will equip you with the skills and strategies of creating characters, plot and interesting story arcs. 

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3Pottery Workshop at Claytopia 

3. Do you ever wish you could take a chunk of clay and make it into a stunning mug or a funny vase? Pottery workshop in Claytopia is your opportunity to get creative and become a master potter for a day! This is a basic level session where you will be taught basic wheel throwing and hand building skills. 
4. Here’s the scene: Picture yourself walking into a room where there are spinning wheels and the smell of wet clay in the air. With the help of experienced tutors, you will be able to master the technique of centering the clay on the wheel, forming simple shapes and develop your imagination. If you want a simple mug or a fancy sculpture, the choice is yours as there is no limit to creativity. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have your own ceramic sculpture that is a proof of your newly acquired skills and a symbol of the healing effect of working with clay. 

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4Smartphone Filmmaking Workshop

With the advancement in technology, everyone has a portable movie camera in their pockets in form of their smartphones. However, getting interesting stories with your phone is not just a matter of pointing and shooting. The smartphone filmmaking workshop will enable you to learn how to turn your smartphone into a portable film studio. 

Get ready for this: You will be surrounded by like-minded people who have dreams of becoming film directors. Experts from the industry will teach you the principles of composition, lighting, sound, and post-production with the help of smartphone. This course will take you through the process of making short films from developing the concept to editing. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to grasp some of the fundamental concepts of filmmaking, be able to shoot your own short film and possibly the next big viral video. 

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5Coffee Roasting Workshop at Blue Tokai

5. Calling all coffee aficionados! Have you ever thought about how those tasty coffee beans that you enjoy with your morning cup of coffee are produced from green seeds? At Blue Tokai’s coffee roasting workshop, you will be taken through the process of how the perfect cup of coffee is made. 

Prepare to be caffeinated! There is a specific area where you will be able to smell the enticing smell of roasting coffee beans. 

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Well there you have it Punekars! From painting on a canvas to sculpting a story out of clay, these creative workshops are a fun break from the norm. Let out the artist in you, find out talents you never knew you had, and be creative. So with a little help from our curation by Things2Do and a lot of enjoyment you may find that you are capable of doing so much more than you ever imagined!