Flower Power

Inbandra gives you some options if you’ve got some free time on your hands and want to learn a new skill.

TRY: MAKING FLOWERS

Assumption Fernandes conducts flower making classes in three batches: Beginners, median and advanced. At these classes you will learn how to make flowers from satin, paper and ribbon as well as learn how to make arrangements. Beginners start of slow while the more advanced batches even get into bridal accessories etc. The batches are small, no more than 6 people, so that students get concentrated attention. And if you want to decorate your own tree, Assumption also has a short Christmas decorations course.

Cost: Basic 2500/- full course (inclusive of material), Meidan: 4000/-, Advanced: 3000/- 2 months, Contact: 26408530

TRY: COLOURING YOUR WORLD

Shanti Jahnsen who has studied fine art and art mediation in Germany wants to teach children and adults the joy of painting. “I’ve been teaching people to paint for 3 years now how to paint landscapes, portraits, still life and even make craft items like paper mache and greeting cards.” Another nice part of her course is that she also teaches you a bit of Spanish or German while you paint and does home visits if necessary. Her classes are Monday to Friday during the morning and afternoon and the course is for 2hrs once a week for 2months. Where: A wing 601, Murli Govind, 33rd Road (behind Mac Donalds), Contact:  9833352606, Blog: http://watercolourbandra.blogspot.com

– The Inbandra Team

Size No Bar

With Shoppers Stop, Globus and the hoards of clothing stores in Bandra we are forced to pick up which ever size the store has to offer which is closest to our size. Here is where Nafisa Riaz comes in.  She offers customers a unique range of western office and evening wear but specializes in made to order garments. “We do a lot of custom garments like bridal outfits, casuals and western garments and some of our range has a lot of embroidery work done on them as well” adds Nafisa. Her boutique named ‘Bisque’ after her favourite colour has an earthy but comfortable vibe. I liked the Indo western outfits that she has for girls but there’s not much of a choice for guys here. She also stocks some pretty good bed covers and cushions and has a special express delivery for those urgent orders. Where: Mecca Manzil, St. Monica road, Contact: 26402081

– Rommel Albuquerque

Room with a View

Artists in Bandra now have a new outlet for their creative talent… authentic stain glass work which is rarely found but looks magnificent. Shubbir Vaid a self taught professional teaches authentic stain glass and his unique techniques and teaching methods make him a sought after by many. In this 15 to 25 day course you will learn how to make glass mosaics, tiffany stained glass, glass cutting, grinding, soldering and learn how to make items like lamp shades,clocks, jewelry boxes and a lot more out of stain glass. Having taught for past 10 years he makes sure to pass on his knowledge to his students who range from 18 to 50yrs old. All you have to do is take a look at his work and I’m sure you’ll want to do take up this unique hobby. Where: 1st road, Cost: Rs7500 onwards (includes materials), Contact: ShubbirVaid on 9867344459

– Rommel Albuquerque