Kathak Classes and weekend activities at Books n More- Christmas Tree Ornament Making;Stories of Freedom Fighters.

1. Kathak classes are starting from 14/12/13 onwards at Books n More , Library and Activity
    Centre. The classes are conducted by Ms Archana Misra , a kathak exponent from Bengaluru.
    The weekend classes will be held on Saturdays from 11 A.M to 12 Noon and on Sundays from
    5 P.M To 6 P.M . The classes are open to children in the age group of 4-16 years .
    Fee :Rs 800 p.m

2. Christmas Tree Ornament Making workshop

Join Ms Ranjani Chandran in this workshop to make colourful wooden Christmas tree ornaments . This class is open to 5-16 year olds.Date and Time: 5 P.M on 13/12/2013.Fee :Rs 150 per child

3. "Stories of Freedom Fighters"

Join Ms Anuradha Vinod on a patriotic journey to learn about the brave freedom fighters of India. Children in the age group of 4-14 years will  learn about India's freedom struggle, sing patriotic songs,&make a "Tiranga" Sandwich.Children are required to come dressed in white.

Date and TIme: 14/12/13 at 5 P.M.Fee:Rs 150 per child

Please register beforehand for all these workshops and classes since there are limited seats only and registration is on a First Come First Served basis . You may register on mail or by calling 98859 56728 .

This weekend at Books n More

The following three  workshops will be conducted this weekend( and Monday )at Books n More:

1. Terracotta Clay Painting- 6/12/2013 at 5 P.M

Learn to paint on smooth clay and make your own personalised money box in Craft Time with Ms Ranjani Chandran. All materials including the money boxes will be provided by us. This workshop is open to 5-16 year olds.

Fee : Rs 150 per child

2. Stories from Indian Mythology - Amar Chitra Katha Series - Session 5-7/12/13 AT 5 P.M

Hear stories from Indian Mythology and gems from classic Indian literature for children and then participate in an exciting treasure hunt that takes you through the stories that you have heard in class. This session is open to children in the age group of 4-9 years and is being conducted by Ms Anuradha Vinod.

Fee :Rs 150 per child

3. Make puppets using bags -9/7/2013 at 5 P.M

Colourful animals , monsters and princesses come to life in this exciting puppetry class with Ms Rajashri . For ages 5 years to adult.

Fee : Rs 200 per person.

Pls register by calling/texting 98859 56728 or by mailing me back.

Regards

Varsha

Weekend at Books nMore

The following are the workshops planned for this weekend:

1. Gond Painting - Learn to make a handmade card with Gond Painting work on it . This is meant for 5-16 year olds . "Gond" is a tribal art form of Madhya Pradesh somewhat similar to the Maori style of painting. It makes use of contrasting "dots and dashes " pattern to lend colour and beauty to objects from nature. This is a part of our "Indian Art Series ". The workshop is being conducted by Ranjani Chandran

Date and Time: 29/11/2013 . 5-6:30 P.M

Fee : Rs 150 /-

2. Amar Chitra Katha Series- Anuradha Vinod continues to educate and entertain our kids in this series , with " Stories of Shiva " for 4-10 year olds. This will be accompanied by a diorama making exercise where kids will be building a 3-D "MT KAILASH " and using stick puppet manipulatives( which they will be making in class ) to enact these stories .

Children are expected to bring an empty shoebox to build the diorama
Date and Time: 30/11/2013 . 5-6:30 P.M
Fee : Rs 150 /-
Registration on first come first served basis.

3.Sock Puppet Making workshop with Ms Rajashri as a part of our Puppetry workshop for ages 6-adult.
Date and Time2/12/2013 . 5-6:30 P.M
Fee : Rs 200 /-
Registration on first come first served basis.

The latest additions to the library include:

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Hard Luck

2.Geronimo Stilton - Volcano of Fir

3.5 all new Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels.

4.25 Nora Roberts titles

5.Tinkle Super Stars series of 17 Books

Now our library has over 12500 books !

We are also keeping Parent Circle and Parent Edge- two excellent parenting magazines from Bengaluru and Chennai.

Weekend Activities at Books n More

The following activities are lined up for this weekend:

Workshop: Gift envelope Making with Handmade paper with decorative embellishments like handmade flowers etc
Age:5-16 years.
Date and Time: 22/11/2013 from 5-6:30 P.M
This workshop is being conducted by Ms Ranjani Chandran.
Fee : Rs 150 per person(inclusive of all materials)

Workshop :Amar Chitra Katha series - "Stories of Wit and Wisdom- stories of Birbal, Tenali Rama and Gopal the Jester. This will be accompanied by make your own "Chitra Katha " or Comic Book - a draw and write your own comic book session .
Age:4-10 years.
Date and Time: 23/11/2013 from 5-6:30 P.M
This workshop is being conducted by Ms Anuradha Vinod.
Fee : Rs 150 per person(inclusive of all materials)
Workshop : Make and paint your own wind chime .Learn to create your own designer Terracotta Windchime in this two hour workshop.
Age:7-Adult.
Date and Time: 24/11/2013 from 10:30 A.M-12:30 P.M
This workshop is being conducted by Ms Ranjani Chandran
Fee : Rs 200 per person(inclusive of all materials)

Workshop : Learn to make Finger Puppets in the Puppetry workshop on Mondays
Age:6-Adult.
Date and Time: 25/11/2013 from 5 P.M-6:30 P.M
This workshop is being conducted by Ms Rajashri
Fee : Rs 200 per person(inclusive of all materials)

Workshop : Rangoli Workshop- Learn Basic, Carpet style, Nava Dhanya, Line style and advanced shading rangoli in this six day workshop
Age:8-Adult.
Date and Time: 25/11/2013 to 30/11/2013 from 5:30 P.M onwards
This workshop is being conducted by Ms Divya
Fee: Rs. 800 per person(inclusive of all materials)

Puppetry Workshop for November 18'th

A puppetry workshop will be held from November 18'th to December 9'th on 4 consecutive Mondays from 5-6:30 P.M with Ms Rajashri. The workshop will cover 4 different styles of puppet making  like finger puppets, sock puppets, stick puppets , cup puppets etc.The workshop is meant for children above age 6 and for adults also. The fee is Rs 600 per child or Rs 800 per adult.

This weekend at Books n More

1. "Smart Speaker"- a workshop to build confidence , overcome shyness, for voice training and good diction for 9-16 year olds to enable teens to speak and make presentations smartly.Workshop conducted by Ms Gurpreet Ghosh

Date and Time: From November 16'th at 6:30 P.M to December 14'th - 5 weekend program

2. A fun filled session of "Stories of Indian Kings and Queens " for children in the age group of 4-14 years. Children may come dressed as any historical ruler of their choices. Prizes for the most creative dress up-role play !Workshop by Ms Anuradha Vinod.

Date and Time: 5-6:30 P.M on  November 16'th

3. Finger Rangoli session- Make colourful FInger Rangolis in Craft Time for ages 4-8 years .Workshop by Ms Divya Linga

Date and Time: 5-6:00 P.M on  November 15'th

4.French Classes at Books n More  by Ms Sheetal for ages 5-16 years.Classes will be held on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Date and Time:3:30 P.M on  November 16'th.

This weekend at Books n More-Madhubani Painting;Amar Chitra Katha Series and more!

This weekend the following programs are happening at Books n More:

1. Amar Chitra Katha series :
This six weekend series workshop is beginning on November 9'th and will finish on December 14'th . Every Saturday a session will be held on the stories from Amar Chitra Katha :
On Nov 9'th- Stories from the Panchatantra. This will be accompanies by a mask making activity and there will also be masked theatrical play for 5-14 year olds.
Session facilitator: Anuradha VInod
TIMING: 5-6:30 p.m

2. Madhubani Painting  -

This six weekend series workshop is beginning on November 9'th and will finish on December 14'th . Every Saturday a session will be held by Ranjani Chandran.The workshop is open to people in the age group of 7+ to adult. The participants will be creating a complete painting project on handmade paper.
Timing: 5:30-7:30 P.M

3. 3-D Pop up Dinosaur Craft will be held on November 8'th at 5 P.M
The children will be building a colourful dinosaur out of card stock.
Session facilitator: Mr Rajashri Ramesh