Arts & Crafts

People enroll in arts and crafts workshops for various reasons. There are some who seek new hobbies that will keep their leisure times occupied, while there are also those who have already found their talent or calling but want to enhance their skills for it further. For parents, getting their kids to take up a class is one way to make their weekends or summers productive, but on the other hand, there are also adults who want to catch up on lessons for hobbies or workshops that they've always wanted to try, but have always put off or never got around to trying when they were children.

Luckily, in the Philippines, people who are looking to join classes and workshops will have a world of options to choose from. If you're leaning towards the arts, classes for painting, sketching, sculpting, calligraphy, and even pottery, are made available for eager learners. Meanwhile, for crafty individuals, there's plenty of workshops for a variety of things you want to create by hand. Whether it's small and simple objects like jewelries, accessories, and DIY home décor to complicated ones such as bags, shoes, clothes, and even your own furniture, you'll find a workshop for your chosen hobby or interest.


Art classes and workshops in the Philippines

Let's face it—not everyone has a God-given talent in art, which is why art classes exist for those who want to catch up or get ahead with this skill. Check out just some of the art classes and workshops that might be perfect for you.

A talent in visual arts is considered rare and does not come around very often, which is why the skills of artists are held in such high regard. From Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent Van Gogh to Carlos "Botong" Francisco and Napoleon Abueva, all artists are considered legends. This is why classes and workshops for visual arts have become so popular—so that aspiring artists may one day be recognized, or at least gain enough skills to start their journey towards becoming one of their idols.

Young Artists' Studio, located in Pasig City, is one of the many art studios offering a variety of classes, not just for kids, but kids-at-heart as well. Learn anything from drawing, painting, and coloring to animation, illustration, and even fashion design and illustration. What's more, they're a year-round studio so whenever you feel the need to broaden your skill set, you can drop by anytime.

Much like Young Artists' Studio, Art Smart also prides itself in honing the skills of future Picassos. With studios located in Marikina and Manila, Art Smart teaches both children and adults various skills from drawing, painting, and crafts. With an extensive program, Art Smart sees to it that their students are exposed to all kinds of mediums for them to develop their skills.

Meanwhile, Sip and Gogh is an art studio that will not only teach you how to paint but will also add a dash of fun and enjoyment while you are at it. It's known as the first art studio in the Philippines to introduce the "paint and sip" concept where aspiring painters get to sip their favorite beverages while they try their hand on creating their own artworks on canvas. With such a unique concept, it's the perfect activity that you can try with your friends and family which will surely bring you all closer.

For those who are eyeing pottery to be one of their new skills, a pottery farm located in Silang, Cavite is one of the best places to get lessons. In addition to selling quality handmade earthenware crafted from locally and internationally-sourced materials, Cornerstone Pottery Farm also offers basic pottery workshops for interested individuals.

On the other hand, those who are leaning towards the digital arts will find that there are also plenty of studios offering photography as well as filmmaking workshops. If you want to be a future filmmaker or photographer, you may want to check out M2 Photography Studio located in Makati City. This studio offers a variety of photography workshops for shutterbugs with varying skill levels. If you're a novice to this field, they can teach you not just the basics of shooting, but also the basics of camera handling and operation as well. They have teamed up with camera store Henry's Professional in conducting these workshops in Circuit Manila.

You also have the Philippine Center for Creative Imaging for a wide selection of classes dedicated to photography, filmmaking and the like that both kids and adults can take. With an impressive roster of instructors that are professionals in their field, this studio offers a wide selection of short courses not just for photography and videography, but also acting workshops for both theater and television, graphic design, and even training for programs such as Adobe Photoshop among others.


Crafts Classes and Workshops in the Philippines

DIY is all the rage nowadays, which is why some people have taken to crafts-making in order to create their own items. Not only is it economical and practical, but learning a new craft also gives you a new hobby and skill and keeps you from being idle.

Craft MNL is the ultimate hub for aspiring crafters and creators. With a roster of instructors sharing their knowledge in various crafts, the ultimate crafts fan will surely have his thirst for knowledge quenched. Whether it's leather making, dyeing, dollmaking, collaging, mosaic, printmaking, soap-making, or macramé that you want to learn, they'll surely have a workshop for it. Make sure to follow their website and Facebook page for the schedule and venue of their upcoming workshops.

Meanwhile, Hey Kessy is an arts and crafts shop with branches in key destinations in Metro Manila. Aside from selling a wide range of cool items you can use for your craft ventures, they also provide a space for professional crafters to teach their craft specialty to interested individuals in their Quezon City branch.

Memory Crafters is another great source for your potential new hobby or obsession. Much like Craft MNL, they also organize various workshops for certain crafts. Whether it's growing your own succulent garden collection, making sushi, calligraphy, as well as make-up skills, you'll surely have lots to choose from.