August Arts and Crafts Workshop

I used to teach pre-school and I'd say that it was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. Since I have, and will always, love the idea of creating I incorporated arts and crafts in every subject; whether it's science, math or english. I handled a class of 4-5 year olds who had so much energy and curiosity, which I channeled to creative activities. Being with children reacquaints my adult self with the child inside me. Participating in art projects can be a form of self reflection; a way for a person to pause and be in the moment.  Even as an adult, I recommend that you still participate in arts and crafts activities. Here are some interesting Arts and Crafts Activities organized by  CRAFT MNL, TWEED AND TWINE  and SOUL FLOWER this August. 

CRAFT MNL ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS 

Please check their website for the full list. 

TWEED AND TWINE WORKSHOPS 

Please check their website for the full list. 

SOUL FLOWER WORKSHOPS 

Please check their website for the full list. 

Keeping it real. -PJV 

Art by the Sea with Nikki Ocean x The Mobile Shack

As a philosophy, we support our Style Advocates with their passion and dreams. Nikki Ocean's dream is to live by the sea while she creates and shares her art with mother nature as her school yard. This weekend, The Mobile Shack and Nikki Ocean will be holding a Surf and Art Attack travel experience to San Juan, La Union. If you are not doing anything this weekend, sign up and enjoy surf x art with them. 

THE MOBILE SHACK 

The Mobile Shack is a surf tour company built in passion and enthusiasm of two individuals who wants to share their love for surfing, adventure and good vibe.  We take pride on our uniqueness and our different approach to surf tours and adventure by making it more personalized and packed with fun-filled experiences.

Our itinerary is different from the rest. We, at The Mobile Shack, inject interesting spots and activities along the way depending on our clients’ mood and availability. We bring you to places not only picturesque but lets you explore and experience nature at its best.

Imagine a weekend packed with adventure, surfing, beach and fun-filled interaction with the locals and your co-adventurer. We, at The Mobile Shack, commit to give you a weekend that will fuel the adventurer in you.

Email: themobileshackph@gmail.com

Art lesson by the beach.
For inquiries and reservations feel free to contact The Mobile Shack at +63 915 693 1867 or email  themobileshackph@gmail.com

"Prepping something special for my students this weekend. Praying for sunny days ahead; because by the sea is where I want to be. It's a different kind of classroom (and adventure) this time around."- Nikki Ocean

NIKKI OCEAN 

Nikki is a teacher, make up artist, writer, fashion stylist, an environmental advocate and a fashionista; but mainly she’s a visual artist whose goal is to inspire others with her love for the arts. She’s a graduate of Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines and is currently with Finale Art File Gallery. She paints with her heart, treating every canvass as a way for her to share her gift to others. In each of her paintings, she gives a piece of herself to her audience. She uses her gift to push for her social advocacies. Her main goal is to become an inspiration for the youth to pursue their creative dreams and instill in them that with hard work and discipline they can create opportunities for themselves in the field of art and culture.

Email: nikki.valenzuela@ymail.com

Keeping it real- PJV 

FITE x Metropolitan Museum Textile Festival 2015

I only found about this exhibit yesterday! And I'm a bit sad that I didn't get to register at some of workshops and talks but I look forward to attending the workshop on Metal Lace Creations with Armel Barraud this Sunday. I am crossing my fingers nonetheless, if I don't get to be able to attend the workshop, I think the exhibit will still be worth my while. 

The Renaissance exhibit opens at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila’s Tall Galleries on July 8, 2015 and will run until September 12, 2015.

For the month of July the Metropolitan Museum of Manila will be hosting the Festival International des Textiles Extra Ordinaires. This festival aims to celebrate the people, places, and traditions bound together through one of humanity’s most innovative creations: textiles. Textiles are more than just fibers and fabrics; it is a sign of civilization.  Filipinos have been known to produce natural textiles as part of their heritage and culture millennia before even being recognized as a nation. In the modern world, producing textiles is considered to be one of the top polluting industries. Romanticizing the past is one thing, but switching back to natural methods may someday be significant to a sustainable tomorrow.

 

FREE Admissions to the MET on Sunday with workshops and artists talks. Interested participants of the workshop and artist talk must send an email to info@metmuseum.ph to reserve a slot. See you at the MET! 

Festival International des Textiles Extra Ordinaires first venue was in France and was held in Vietnam the following year. In line with French National Day, FITE will be in Manila to bring, discover and share innovative design techniques to the people of the Philippines.

FITE will be around until September, and as well as having exhibits showcasing various textiles from around the world, they will also be holding lectures and workshops regarding natural methods of producing them. Artisans, weavers, and fashion designers will be passing on their knowledge to everyone willing to learn about the craft of producing textiles and products associated with it. From basket weaving to fashion shows, FITE will be have speakers coming from France, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Mexico.

 

Armel Barraud, Whispering Wires 

Personally I am looking forward to viewing the creations of French designer Armel Barraud. She specializes in using wire to create installations; presenting them as drawings. Her designs involve scenes of wrought wire, delicately made to look like they were made of lace. Her pieces are known to interact with the light, showing emotions that are stimulating and filled with a sense of transience.  

Keeping it real.- PJV