Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and revolutionize the way you approach problems? Design thinking is a human-centered approach that empowers you to empathize with users, ideate innovative solutions, and prototype your ideas rapidly. In this workshop, you’ll learn: The five-step design thinking process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. How to apply design thinking to real-world challenges. Practical tools and techniques for brainstorming and problem-solving. Join us and discover how design thinking can help you: Innovate more effective Read More..

The BeSt Festival Learning Capsule is curated keeping in mind the knowledge seekers of Bengaluru who aim to upskill themselves and delve deeper in to the art of storytelling through unique workshops by eminent storytellers and artists from Karnataka. This year`s learning capsule is titled " Understanding the Special String Puppets of India". It will be led by the eminent storyteller, Padmashri awardee and the founder director of Dhaatu Puppet Theatre, Smt.Anupama Hoskere from Bengaluru. This workshop will give you an idea of storytelling through a puppeteer`s lens. Please note Read More..

Dream of writing a book but don’t know where to start? Join us for “The Art of Starting Your First Book” workshop and turn your ideas into a powerful, impactful book that inspires and transforms lives. Led by Rudresh Jayaram, a published author, poet, and full-time writer, who has had the privilege of guiding several aspiring writers on their book journeys, this workshop is designed to support you in taking your first step. Engage in fun and interactive activities, and connect with like-minded aspiring authors. Whether you have a message to share or are just beginnin Read More..

This 2-hour workshop is designed for beginners who want to dive into the world of narrative non-fiction. We’ll explore how to transform true events and real experiences into compelling stories, focusing on structure, voice, research, and crafting scenes. By the end of the session, you’ll have tools to elevate factual writing into a dynamic, engaging narrative. Read More..

Join Us for a Unique Art Adventure: Canvas of stories Get ready to dive into a creative experience like no other! Whether you're an experienced artist or someone who's never picked up a brush, this event is all about fun, exploration, and collaboration. Who’s It For? Anyone looking to relax, have fun, and try something new! What's in Store? A blank canvas to express yourself through colours. Meet new people, share creative thoughts, and leave with a masterpiece. Why Join? This would be a whole new experience like no other, it’s all about having f Read More..

Do you sometimes feel misunderstood or invalidated? Do you wish people would just listen to you instead of always jumping to give advice? Do you enjoy meaningful conversations, but wish they could be even better? Or do you simply wish to get along better with people at work and home?  Come experience the magic of empathy languages, a new framework developed by the Conscious Communication Academy. In this 2-hour experiential workshop we will weave between theory and lots of practice, with partners or in a small group. You`ll get a taste of what empathy can look like -- and what it doesn`t Read More..

Atta Galatta and Dr. Divyanshi warmly invite you to a transformative Inner Child Letter Writing Workshop called "Dear Me".  Imagine a time, when you were a kid and felt carefree and full of wonder, unburdened by the weight of the world. We all carry pieces of our childhood within us. We all are simply children with responsibilities. However, sometimes, life experiences can hold us back. Through inner child work you can uncover buried emotions and release old wounds. This Inner Child Letter Writing Workshop is designed to help you reconnect with that part of yourself, Read More..

Leaning into creative activities is a proven way to boost our mental wellbeing. Immersing ourselves in activities like drawing, painting, or other creative pursuits enables us to enter a meditative and focused state which calms our heart rate. How about bringing in some calm through art therapy? We invite you to join Vimala MV, an Art Therapist, Mental Health Advocate, and Caregiver Coach, in this in-person session in Bangalore where she helps you explore your inner world through art. Art therapy feels like a new language you’ve learned to connect with yourself. It’s like Read More..

Come, join me for an oil painting workshop. If this is your first dabble with paints, this fun and interactive step by step session is sure to keep you entertained, and provide the guidance for a canvas of your own creation. All the necessary materials will be provided. The only thing that you’re expected to bring along is your enthusiasm and art vibes. Art is an expression of the inner self and the world around us as we perceive it. Oil paints provide beautiful rich textures and add depth and substance to the subject. The essence of this session is to get together and create artis Read More..

Come, let’s celebrate Krishna and his Leelas through the beautiful art form of Pichwai Paintings. It is a traditional art form that dates back to the 16th century from the city of Nathdwara, Rajasthan. These paintings portray Krishna (Srinath ji) and his leelas through bright and vivid colours. Pichwai means backdrops, these paintings were used as backdrops mainly in Srinathji Temple at Nathdwara. The paintings are a way for us to connect with the Lord Krishna. This art is soul-satisfying and divine, another art form to start with your basic art skill. You need no prior knowledge o Read More..