Cover Want an upgrade? Here are workshops you and your friends can attend around Manila this 2025 (Photo: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels)
Want an upgrade? Here are workshops you and your friends can attend around Manila this 2025 (Photo: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels)
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From wheel throwing, photography, journal-keeping and more. We’ve got a list of workshops you can attend in Metro Manila
There’s a rare satisfaction in ticking off a goal, whether it’s been years in the making or a sudden whim worth chasing. The act of trying and striving, regardless of the outcome, sharpens the mind in ways routine never could.
In this piece, Tatler rounds up clever ideas and hands-on workshops that you and your friends can dive into to make something meaningful with your time, whether it’s mastering a new skill, reigniting an old passion or simply doing something for the joy of it.
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Floristry 101 with Graey Studio
For those who find joy in arranging flowers by hand, Graey Studio's Floristry 101 workshop invites you to do just that. Choose each stem with care, shape every detail to reflect your style and mood and create arrangements that feel as personal as they are beautiful.
Happening in August 2025, this workshop is perfect for those who want to have a go at flower play.
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Artisan perfumery workshop with The Scent Studio
Stimulate the senses and dive into the art of fragrance-making with The Scent Studio’s artisan perfumery workshop. Guided by expert noses, you’ll explore scent profiles, blend your own signature fragrance and gain a deeper appreciation for the subtle craft behind every bottle.
Plate to Palette: A Food-Themed Watercolour Session by Drawing Class Foundation x Lemon Lab
Painting and food in one artful sitting? Plate to Palette brings both to the table. In this relaxed watercolour session by Drawing Class Foundation, hosted at the cosy Lemon Lab Studio in The Hub, Escolta, you'll turn your favourite treats into vibrant works of art.
The bonus? This class comes with comforting snacks, warm company and gentle guidance perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike.
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Fashion photography classes at SOFA Design Institute
Above Want a new skill? Enroll at SOFA Design Institute's Fashion Photography classes (Photo: SOFA)
Want a new skill? Enroll at SOFA Design Institute's Fashion Photography classes (Photo: SOFA)
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If you love fashion but aren’t quite sure where to begin in the industry, SOFA’s Fashion Photography course offers a perfect starting point.
Step behind the lens and into the world of fashion with SOFA’s Fashion Photography course. Designed for aspiring creatives, this semester-long programme blends hands-on training with instructor-led sessions to equip students with the technical and conceptual skills needed for fashion and editorial shoots.
Wheel throwing 101 with Bumi and Ashe
Above Want a new hobby? Try Wheelthrowing 101 by Bumi and Ashe (Photo: Bumi and Ashe)
Want a new hobby? Try Wheelthrowing 101 by Bumi and Ashe (Photo: Bumi and Ashe)
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Discover the art of shaping clay with Wheel Throwing 101 at Bumi and Ashe, Cubao Expo. This beginner-friendly class focuses on mastering the essential skills like preparing your clay, finding the right posture, centring, opening and pulling the walls to create your first vessel. Though challenging at first, wheel throwing offers a deeply rewarding creative experience.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
