Overview l Discover the joy of crafting with wood. In this workshop, you will experience hands-on woodcrafting that helps you sharpen your technical and creative skills. You will work with power tools and upcycled wood to practice measurements, sanding, cutting, assembly and painting.

Who can join? l Anyone with interest in woodcrafting from 6 years old and older. Our sessions are divided into age-appropriate projects and skills development. We can only offer limited slots for each session. (Young kids ages 6 to 8 y/o will require adult assistance requiring parent-child registration.)

Duration l This workshop may run from 3 to 4 hours per session.

Rate l Php1,200.00 to Php1,500.00 (per pax, per session)

Available Sessions l Sessions are divided into age groups following four (4) categories: 

• Baby Woodcrafters l 6y/o to 14 y/o

• Jr Woodcrafters l 15 y/o to 24 y/o

• Master Woodcrafters l 25 y/o to 49 y/o

• Sr Woodcrafters l 50 y/o and older 

Inclusions: This session does not come with a workshop kit but all tools and materials for the workshop session are provided, including power tools. Participants can only take home the project completed during the session.

What to bring? l Extra clothes, face towel, your snacks and drinks.

Venue l This workshop opens every summer and holiday season at the following venue(s): Azuela Cove, Lanang, Davao City. You may also request to bring this workshop to your venue when you choose the group booking. (If you are requesting to bring the workshop to your venue, travel / logistics cost will be billed separately.)

About your Instructor l Husband and wife, Leo and Aileen Ocariza are self-taught woodcrafters and run La Upcycled together in Davao City. They specialize in home decor and furniture. It has been an important part of their woodcrafting business to consciously practice creative reuse and rethink wood waste into a valuable resource. They upcycle scrap wood and transform it into furniture, home decor and art pieces that add elegant aesthetics to spaces.

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You can book this workshop for corporate activities, livelihood programs or school/class electives. Email marketing@creativecircleph.com.

Overview l Handbuilding pottery is the oldest technique in clay art making. This workshop involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using the hands, fingers, and simple tools. You will learn and practice the most common handbuilding techniques including pinch pottery, coil building, and slab building to create your own functional tableware, vessels, sculpture, installations, and mixed media— the possibilities are endless!

Who can join? l Anyone from 16 years old and older with interest in handbuilding pottery. Open to beginners, no basic skills required. If you want to create beautiful and functional pottery, handbuilding pottery is an essential technique for beginners and experienced potters. This workshop is also perfect for those looking to develop new creative skills and connect with your inner self and the environment. 

Duration l This workshop may run from 3 to 4 hours per session.

Rate l Php2,000 to Php8,000 (per pax, per session)

Available Sessions l Sessions are divided into the following categories:

• Short session. This is a single session workshop with a duration of 3 to 4 hours only. No firing.

• Full session. This is a 4-session workshop with a duration of 3 to 4 hours per session with firing. The firing session requires a full day commitment from participants.

Inclusions l This session does not come with a workshop kit but all tools and materials for the workshop session are provided. Participants can only take home the project completed during the session. For participants who want to take home a workshop kit, this is sold separately.

What to bring? l Extra clothes, face towel, your snacks and drinks.

Venue l This workshop opens at the following venue(s): 

• Azuela Cove, Lanang, Davao City. (every summer and holiday season)

• Purok 8, Tugbok District, Davao City. (by schedule)

• Mintal Gym, Barangay Mintal, Davao City. (by schedule)

Note: You may also request to bring this workshop to your venue when you choose the group booking. (If you are requesting to bring the workshop to your venue, travel / logistics cost will be billed separately.)

About your Instructor l Ms. Maria Elena Remedios Palma Gil Ongkiko is an artist-teacher with expertise in heritage and cultural curation. She holds a degree in Industrial Design from the College of Fine Arts - University of the Philippines, Diliman. She was a museum curator and design consultant with a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship. She is currently an industrial design instructor at Philippine Women's College and teaches pottery at Tuburan Institute, a Steiner/Waldorf School in Davao City.

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You can book this workshop for corporate activities, livelihood programs or school/class electives. Email marketing@creativecircleph.com. 

Overview l Learn the art of knots! Macrame is a centuries-old art believed to have originated in Middle Eastern countries particularly in Babylon, Persia and Assyria. It is a mindful art practice that helps you to slow down, release your thoughts and reconnect with yourself. Modern day macrame practice has become popular in interior design and fashion industries. In this workshop, you will practice up to seven basic knots to create your first functional accessory with macrame technique from start to finish. Experiment on combining different knots and techniques to create a spectacular masterpiece that you can take home with you after the session.

Who can join? l Anyone from 8 years old and older with interest in the art of knots. Open to beginners, no basic skills required.

Duration l This workshop may run from 3 to 4 hours per session.

Rate l Php1,795.00 to Php3,500.00 (per pax, per session)

Available Sessions l Sessions are divided into the following categories:

• Full session (open group). This is an open group session with full introduction to macrame and comes with a workshop kit. Great for beginners or those with experience in macrame and would like to dive deeper into the practice of the art of macrame. Duration: 3 to 4 hrs.

• One-on-One. This is a one-on-one session with full introduction to macrame and comes with a workshop kit. This session is perfect for those who would like to experience a more dedicated coaching that gives you flexibility, close attention and a comfortable learning space to explore your specific challenges. Duration: 3 to 4 hrs.

Inclusions l All sessions come with a workshop kit. Participants can take home the project completed during the session.

What to bring? l Your snacks and drinks.

Venue l This workshop opens at the following venue(s): 

• Azuela Cove, Lanang, Davao City. (every summer and holiday season)

• Purok 8, Tugbok District, Davao City. (by schedule)

• Mintal Gym, Barangay Mintal, Davao City. (not available)

You may also request to bring this workshop to your venue when you choose the group booking. (If you are requesting to bring the workshop to your venue, travel / logistics cost will be billed separately.)

About your Instructor l Ar. Geeryl Mae Tayone runs and manages Hooked by G, an online craft store selling handmade items created with macrame and crochet techniques since 2020. She is an architect by profession and worked on projects for one of Davao City’s biggest Department Stores and Supermarkets. Her passion for design led her to explore beyond architecture and started her practice in macrame and crochet. Her skills come with precision in every knot and stitch.

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You can book this workshop for corporate activities, livelihood programs or school/class electives. Email marketing@creativecircleph.com. 

Overview l Learning to stitch yarn with a hook? If you are starting to crochet, this workshop is for you where you will learn the basic supplies, common stitches and begin your first project. Basic crochet is designed for absolute beginners to introduce basic terminologies and supplies to use, practice stitches, and adjust tension to start making your own crocheted items.

Who can join? l Anyone from 9 years old and older with interest in crochet. Open to absolute beginners.

Duration l This workshop may run from 3 to 4 hours per session.

Rate l Php1,795.00 to Php6,995.00 (per pax, per session)

Available Sessions l Sessions are divided into the following categories:

• Short session (open group). This is a single, short session for anyone who would like to experience how to crochet. You will be introduced to tshirt yarn and larger hooks for easier practice with 1 to 2 basic stitches. Duration: 1 session, 3 to 4 hrs.

• Masterclass session (open group). This is an open group session with full introduction to crochet and comes with a workshop kit. Great for beginners or those with experience in crochet and would like to dive deeper into the practice of the art of crochet. This program is designed to help you advance your crochet skills, practice beyond the basic stitches and be able to make every basic and easy crochet pattern. Duration: 4 sessions with weekly required output, 3 to 4 hrs per session.

• One-on-One. This is a one-on-one session with a full introduction to crochet and comes with a workshop kit. This session is perfect for those who would like to experience a more dedicated coaching that gives you flexibility, close attention and a comfortable learning space to explore your specific challenges. This program is designed to help you advance your crochet skills, practice beyond the basic stitches and be able to make every basic and easy crochet pattern. Duration: 4 sessions with weekly required output, 3 to 4 hrs per session.

Inclusions l All sessions come with a workshop kit. Participants can take home the project completed during the session.

What to bring? l Your snacks and drinks. Extra yarns and hooks.

Venue l This workshop opens at the following venue(s): 

• Azuela Cove, Lanang, Davao City. (every summer and holiday season)

• Purok 8, Tugbok District, Davao City. (by schedule)

• Mintal Gym, Barangay Mintal, Davao City. (not available)

You may also request to bring this workshop to your venue when you choose the group booking. (If you are requesting to bring the workshop to your venue, travel / logistics cost will be billed separately.)

About your Instructor l The Crocheters Circle is a community of crocheters formed through Creative Circle Philippines. This workshop may have different instructors.

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You can book this workshop for corporate activities, livelihood programs or school/class electives. Email marketing@creativecircleph.com. 

Overview l Learn the Japanese braiding technique used to create strong cords for binding samurai armours and kimonos. In this session, you will practice this ancient artform that allows you to slow down and discover the joy of creating beautiful patterns from interlacing strands of threads through a guided braid-along process using the modern Kumihimo wheel to make a woven rope for souvenir bracelet, necklace, belt, coasters, or cord.

Who can join? l Anyone interested in learning Modern Kumihimo Japanese Braiding can book this workshop. Open to kids 8 years and older; and adults, including seniors. Open to absolute beginners. 

Duration l This workshop may run from 2 to 4 hours per session.

Rate l Php1,200.00 to Php2,500.00 (per pax, per session)

Available Sessions l Sessions are divided into the following categories:

• Full session (open group). This is an open group session with a full introduction to Modern Kumihimo Japanese Braiding. Duration: 2 to 4 hrs.

• One-on-One. This is a one-on-one session with a full introduction to Modern Kumihimo Japanese Braiding. This session is perfect for those who would like to experience a more dedicated coaching that gives you flexibility, close attention and a comfortable learning space to explore your specific challenges. Duration: 2 to 4 hrs.

Inclusions l This session does not come with a workshop kit but all tools and materials for the workshop session are provided. Participants can only take home the project completed during the session. For participants who want to take home a workshop kit, this is sold separately.

What to bring? l Your snacks and drinks.

Venue l This workshop opens at the following venue(s): 

• Azuela Cove, Lanang, Davao City. (every summer and holiday season)

• Purok 8, Tugbok District, Davao City. (by schedule)

• Mintal Gym, Barangay Mintal, Davao City. (not available)

You may also request to bring this workshop to your venue when you choose the group booking. (If you are requesting to bring the workshop to your venue, travel / logistics cost will be billed separately.)

About your Instructor l Creative Workshops Studio develops creative workshops for all learners in varied age groups. The workshops we offer are designed for recreation, skills development, reskilling and upskilling, and livelihood.

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You can book this workshop for corporate activities, livelihood programs or school/class electives. Email marketing@creativecircleph.com.