Breadcrumb trail
February 23 | Ramalinganagar
Learn the basics of bread baking, fermentation and kneading techniques during this hands-on session with Cake My Day. Preservative-free recipes include milk loaves. whole wheat bread, ladi pav buns, garlic bread, doughnuts, and cinnamon and chocolate buns. Rs 2,700. 10 am to 4.30 pm. Details: 95667-18113
By the hand
February 24 | Race Course
If you’re looking to explore a folk art like Madhubani that covers themes like nature and history, then this two-day workshop by Prakruthi Arts and Crafts at The Musings is for you. From discussing different methods to working on handmade paper, this event promises to teach participants to complete a painting by providing all materials and expertise necessary. Rs 3,500. Details: 99941-08925
Serenading sightless
February 25 | Ram Nagar
At this blindfolded abstract painting workshop, learn to let go and rely on your instincts to create from within. Infusions Cafe invites participants from all age groups to team up and create a painting intuitively in three phases. Participants are advised to wear appropriate clothing since they may get stained with paint. Rs 1,500 (including materials and snacks). Details: 99446-39700
Wheels of wonder
February 25 | Avinashi Road
In a field trip for kids to GeeDee museum, Mango Education brings Vivek Devaraj, an auto engineer, for a workshop on the evolution of cars, design innovation and usage of apt technology in relation to social requirements. Age group between 10-15 years. Rs 350. Details: 99522-43541
Exercises in style
February 26 | R S Puram
Celebrating the success of the first edition, the self-grooming workshop by Milan Academy is back and calling college students, homemakers and professionals to be part of a 101 training on health and beauty care. From hair fall and dandruff care, haircuts and hairstyles to makeup, facials and de-tans, the event also includes sari draping, diet consultations, manicure-pedicure and massages. Rs 3,500. Details: 95855-09705
Computing crunch
February 27 | Nava India
A national-level conference on advances in computing technology (NCACT) 2018 is being held by Hindusthan Institute of Technology.The symposium aims to create an opportunity to present papers on topics like data mining, artificial intelligence, cloud and green computing, deep learning and image processing. Rs 300. Details: 94439-13517
In other words
February 28 | Sitra
In an intercollegiate literary fest that brings an array of on-stage and off-stage events, Pheonix’18 is conducted by the English Department of PSG College of Arts and Science. From competitions like News Bulletins, Free Frames, Hear My Plea and Staging A Drama, the students also get to take part in quizzes, dumb charades, block and tackle, collage making, pen a poem with presentations, and tiny tales. Details: 94446-34940
Caught in the act
March 1 | Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Pick up your camping gear for this wildlife photography workshop for four nights and five days. Swasam NGO, a nature conservatory club is calling campers to Anamalai Tiger Reserve for an all-materials inclusive workshop that gives field experience in tracking bird and wildlife trails and nocturnal treks. Rs 6,000. Details: 83009-18749