BRITISH COUNCIL OF INDIA HAS ORGANISED VARIOUS WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN DURING SUMMER VACATIONS :
Children’s workshops in May and June’16
Reading Challenge! (5 days workshop)
Conducted by: Reeba Kapoor
Date: 15 May – 12 June 2016 (Every Sunday)
Age groups:
Group A: 9 to 13 years – 11:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m.
Group B: 5 to 8 years – 02:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.
Registration fee: Rs 1500 for members:
The much awaited reading initiative is back again under the flagship ‘Reading Challenge’ 2016, Record Breakers.
Children will read the latest and most popular books from the UK with activities and events designed to create a buzz.
The Record Breaker is a combination of fun, freedom and creativity which focuses on developing and improving not just the reading skills of children, but also provides an array to boost their motivation and confidence.
So bring your child and gift them the joy of reading!
Be creative with camera!
Conducted by: Delhi Photography Club
Date: 21 May 2016, 10.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. (Lunch Included)
Age group between 10 and 16 years
Tools: Basic digital camera, memory card and batteries
Registration Fee: 1800/- for members
2500/- for non-members
A workshop exclusively designed for a neophyte to use photography creatively. Despite using the basic techniques, the sessions will enhance your photography skills and give you confidence to proudly display your creative output anywhere - be it in an album or on the walls. The interactive sessions will provide experience of both indoor and outdoor photography.
In this workshop learn about:
- Megapixel myth
- Functions of camera including settings of white balance, portrait, macro, landscape photography.
- Use different lighting situations to create drama in photos.
- Using fill in flash cleverly during the daytime.
- Learn the principles of composition and framing.
- Posing and portraiture for solo, group of two or three people
*Participants are expected to bring their camera (digital), memory cards, batteries for the workshop.
The power of brainstorming!
Conducted by: Shalu Mehra
Date: 27 May 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Age group between 8 and 12 years
Registration fee: 500/ -
In this workshop learn the most valued mind games to enhance your presentation and thinking skills. The children will be given ample opportunities to interact in various situations which will sharpen their speaking skills. So join this workshop to master various skills and become an effective presenter.
Make us laugh make us think
Conducted by: Reeba Kapoor
Date: 27 May 2016, 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
Age group between 10 and 14 years
Registration fee: 500/ -
Do you want to be the next stand-up comedian? It’s a challenge to make people laugh, isn’t? So join this workshop and learn how to write and act emotions powerfully through activities in an interactive way. Reveal the artist in you and overcome your stage fears. This unique workshop will enhance your confidence and creative writing ability.
Getting into teens
Conducted by: Bhavna Saxena
Date: 28 May 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Age group between 12 and 14 years
Registration fee: 500/ -
Children are born with an innate desire to know more. How? Why? and What? bothers them about everything. This workshop especially designed for preteens and teens , aims at focusing on dealing with psychological issues that arise with the physiological changes, the significance of dealing with mood swings, managing anger and any negative influence. The age appropriate activities like short role play will be performed during the workshop which will provide a stimulating environment that encourages the cognitive growth and development of kids.
Learn voice modulation!
Conducted by: Dr. Parul Vats
Date: 28 May 2016, 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
Age group between 9 and 13 years
Registration fee: 500/-
Reading and speaking with modulation can create an exciting environment. To hold the listener’s attention is the dream of every orator. To speak with conviction, to inspire others and to speak with style is what this workshop will focus on.
Come here and become an eloquent speaker.
Storytelling through dance movement!
Conducted by: Reeba Kapoor
Date: 1 June – 4 June 2016 (4 Days workshop), 11.00 a.m. - 01.00 p.m.
Age group between 7 and 11 years
Registration fee: Members: Rs 1200/-
Non Members: Rs 1500/-
Articulation is a skill that young minds should develop. The creative forms like dance, drama, music and movement are unique and powerful tools that help develop thinking, creative and interpersonal skills.
Dance - Brings positive energy and drives children to throw all inhibitions and develop confidence.
Drama - Adds spark and flair to their story narration. It improves enunciation, articulation and comprehension.
Music - Gives the additional creative skill to express ones point of view.
Movement - Provides solid platform for execution of the stories.
This workshop will help children build confidence and freely express their feelings.
Know yourself; know what’s going around the world!
Conducted by: Parul Kumar
Date: 03 June and 04 June 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Age group between 10 and 14 years
Registration fee: Rs 700/-
This is a highly motivational program that will improve your overall personality. Learn what’s going on around the world and outsmart everyone with your intelligence. The workshop also creates a new perspective for the participant where he would identify himself as someone important and realizes his true potential to make a difference in the life of everyone around him. Come and join this two days’ workshop to make a difference in your life and others.
How to seal a deal – A storytelling workshop
Conducted by: Jaishree Sethi
Date: 04 June 2016, 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
Age group between 7 and 11 years
Registration fee: Rs 500/-
Life seems fun, when we get what we desire. Some wishes come true just like that but some call for extra effort and bargaining. Join us on a story trail and learn how to influence, persuade and negotiate.
Project Avishkaar workshop (Four Days Workshop)
Conducted by: Building Blocks
Date: 8 June – 11 June 2016
Group A: 9 - 11 years, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Group B: 12 – 15 years, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Registration fee: Rs.2000/- for members
Rs.2500/- for non-members
This program gives an overview of designing machines to the children. They first design simple machines and later apply scientific concepts such as Momentum, Centre of Gravity, Gear Systems and Pulley Systems to create various machines. The concepts introduced are age appropriate.
*Participants can also purchase the kits by paying extra
Meet the fantastic you! (Theatre workshop)
Conducted by: Dr. Parul Vats
Date: 11 June to 25 June 2016
Group A: 10 – 15 years, 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
Group B: 6 – 9 years, 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Registration fee: Rs 3500/- for members
Rs 4000/- for non-members
This workshop is intended to understand "the real you". It is all about getting young minds involved and help them develop at an early age. It will enhance and develop all the essential skills that are required to excel on the stage. Participants will overcome all inhibitions. They will come out of the workshop with a positive impact that will lead to greater successes in the future. Children will learn to be more expressive and confident over the stage.
Join this workshop to learn about stage skills and develop them.
Learn the art of photography
Conducted by: Delhi Photography Club
Date: 12 June 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 04.00 p.m.(Lunch Included)
Age group: 17 and above
Tools: Basic digital camera, memory card and batteries
Registration Fee: for members: 1800/-
For non-members: 2500/-
A unique workshop specially designed for adults to express themselves creatively using photography. An easy to follow and practice workshop that will help you use your camera beyond its auto-mode functions to let you express yourself creatively. A picture is what you saw and therefore, you should be the one deciding on how to capture it, not the camera.
*Participants are expected to bring their camera (digital), memory cards, batteries for the workshop.
Pen it right! (Three days workshop)
Conducted by: Shalu Mehra
Date: 15 June - 17 June 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Age group between: 9 and 13 years
Registration fee: Rs 800/-
Writing skill is not developed effectively in the schools so writing exams becomes ineffective for some. This fun filled workshop promises to impart the right stimuli to the participating candidates and help them develop their creativity through writing. Learn the art of writing stories, diary entries, poster making, letter writing and composing advertisements.
Decopatch
Conducted by: Monisha Gupta
Date: 17 June 2016, 03:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Age group between 10 and14 years
Registration fee: 500/-
Join us to learn this new form of art which can be practiced easily and independently. Make your own decorative and funky paper crafts and use it to decorate your rooms. This modern art breathes life into objects. So hurry and get creative.
The leader in me- A storytelling workshop
Conducted by: Jaishree Sethi
Date: 18 June 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Age group between: 6 and 8 years
Registration fee: Rs 500/-
Join us to hear and share vision stories. Get inspired, become optimistic and learn how to do regular thing differently. Be a leader! The workshop focuses on the skills and attributes that are crucial to become a leader in a crowd.
Sharpen your memory!
Conducted by: Reeba Kapoor
Date: 18 June 2016, 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
Age group between: 10 and 14 years
Registration fee: Rs 500
This workshop focuses on Mnemonics which will help improve the memory and communication. This is designed for young learners to have a better hold on their process of learning, to remember facts accurately and to think creatively. So, be a part of this informative session, boost your memory and make an impact through your creative ideas.
Storytelling workshop
Conducted by: Rita Das
Date: 22 June 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Age group between: 4 and 6 years
Registration fee: Rs 500/-
Do you know that Hedgehogs got their name from their preferred habitat – garden hedges and Mice tails can grow as long as their bodies? Learn some interesting facts about these two animals through different stories. This workshop is not just on storytelling but also children will be making their pencil holders and hangings to live out their imagination. Come to this workshop for a lot of fun.
Become a party decorator
Conducted by: Shweta Jain
Date: 22 June 2016, 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
Age group between: 8 and 12 years
Registration fee: Rs 500/-
Parties are very special for children and they love to help their parents in decorations. In this workshop they will learn to make pom poms, tassels and banners to adorn their parties which will tap their creative minds. Paper Styling increases the coordination of the mind and hands. Join this workshop and decorate your own parties.
The power of extempore
Conducted by: Shalu Mehra
Date: 23 June 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Age group between 9 and 13 years
Registration fee: 500/ -
Think on your feet and speak confidently. Learn the art of planning, organizing and speaking on any topic. These techniques help to master the art of speaking and getting rid of nervousness.
So join this workshop and learn to be spontaneous and confident.
Spell bound
Conducted by: Reeba Kapoor
Date: 23 June 2016, 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
Age group between 7 and 9 years
Registration fee: 500/ -
Spellings! Spellings! Quite frustrating not to be able to spell correctly! How to master the art of spelling correctly? This workshop helps to explore the basic rules of spelling which will help master the art of reading and writing more accurately and confidently. Learn an innovative art of spelling tricky words such as vacuum, pronunciation etc.
To excel in writing accurately-enrol for this workshop.
Recreate fairy tales
Conducted by: Shalu Mehra
Date: 24 June 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Age group between 4 and 6 years
Registration fee: 500/-
Fairy tales are short stories that describe something blessed with unusual happiness and usually have a message for our little wonders. Give your little genius this wonderful opportunity to show their talent and twist the classic fairy tales using their imagination and language prowess. This workshop will help exhibit their language dexterity in an amazing way.
Let’s experiment!
Conducted by: Sonia Bareja
Date: 24 June 2016, 03:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Age group between 8 and 12 years
Registration fee: FREE
In this workshop children learn to experiment with science and learn to make their own projects whether it's making respiratory tract using balloons or making phases of Moon using Oreo biscuits. So join this workshop and become a junior scientist.
Be a super mother!
Conducted by: Sonia Bareja
Date: 25 June 2016, 03:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Age group: For mothers and kids
Registration fee: FREE
Today’s mothers face a big task in making foods that are not only nutritious but are exciting for children. This is a workshop for new mothers where they will learn the power of super foods and its significance. This activity also brings in fun things on how to make food fun for children. Join this workshop and see how food can do wonders for lifetime.
Registration is on a first-come first-served basis and starts on 03rd May’16 for all the above listed workshops. All workshops are open to all the family and premium members of the British Council Library.
Registration fee for workshops is not refundable or transferable. You can also contact Customer Service at 0120-4569000 or mail at [email protected] for registrations.
The British Council believes that all children have potential and that every child matters – everywhere in the world. The British Council affirms the position that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC 1989