The year 2025 is already shaping up to be exciting and fulfilling for many in Goa, and participating in immersive creative workshops will surely amp up the fun. Whether you’re into art, pottery, or want to hone your cooking skills, there’s something for everyone, including your kids! Check out these workshops taking place or beginning this month, and get those creative juices flowing.
Coconut Painting Workshop
Image credit: Museum of Goa Date: 19 January 2025
Location: Children’s Art Studio, Museum of Goa, Pilerne
Description: A super fun painting workshop for kids aged 4 and above, the ‘Coconut Painting Workshop’ facilitated by Ekaterina Snezhkho will let little ones expand the boundaries of their creativity by turning coconut shells into colorful masterpieces! All materials will be provided on-site.
Register: WhatsApp or call 8010565923
Distance: 11 km (21 min) from Panjim; 39 km (50 min) from Goa International Airport (GOI); 28 km (35 min) from Manohar International Airport (GOX)
Soil to Soul
Image credit: Carpe Diem Date: 19 January 2025
Location: Carpe Diem, Godinho House, Costa Vaddo Road, Majorda
Description: Explore the healing power of gardening, and reconnect with nature through hands-on gardening at this soothing workshop in South Goa! The best part? You get to take away a beautiful potted plant to love!
Register: https://www.carpediemgoa.com/soil-soul-healing-power-garden
Distance: 29 km (40 min) from Panjim; 18 km (35 min) from Goa International Airport (GOI); 57 km (1 hr) from Manohar International Airport (GOX).
Traditional Indian Cooking Class in Goa, Anjuna [vegetarian]
Image credit: Viator Dates: 23, 27, 30 January 2025
Location: Project Três Centre, Dmello Vaddo, Anjuna
Details: Learn the best Indian cuisine from local women from a small village community in Anjuna. Discover local flavor profiles, traditional food practices, and more by helping prepare a mouthwatering five-dish menu!
Register: https://www.viator.com/tours/Goa/Local-culinary-classes/
Distance: 20 km (35 min) from Panjim; 44 km (1 hr 10 min) from Goa International Airport (GOI); 28 km (40 min) from Manohar International Airport (GOX)
Tiny Imagineers
Image credit: Museum of Goa Date: 24, 30 January 2025
Location: Children’s Art Studio, Museum of Goa, Pilerne
Description: An exciting workshop for kids aged 3 to 6 years! ‘Tiny Imagineers’ will introduce your child to the exciting world of mixed-media art, enabling them to transform everyday materials like paper, fabric, natural objects, and recyclable items into beautiful works of art!
Register: WhatsApp or call 8010565923
Distance: 11 km (21 min) from Panjim; 39 km (50 min) from Goa International Airport (GOI); 28 km (35 min) from Manohar International Airport (GOX)
Rahul's Cooking Classes
Image credit: Rahul Cookery School Dates: Daily
Locations: H.No 207, Palolem, behind Cuba Palolem; H.No 9, Patnem, opposite Patnem Chai shop
Details: Authentic Indian flavors can be hard to come by — but, Rahul's Cooking Classes will teach you how to make your own. Learn how to prepare five authentic dishes from Goa, northern and southern Indian states. Even better, it’s inclusive, with non-vegetarian, vegetarian, and vegan options!
Register: https://rahulcookeryschool.com/
Distance:
Palolem - 70 km (1 hr 30 min) from Panjim; 62 km (1 hr 25 min) from Goa International Airport (GOI); 98 km (2 hr) from Manohar International Airport (GOX)
Patnem - 70 km (1 hr 25 min) from Panjim; 62 km (1 hr 20 min) from Goa International Airport (GOI); 99 km (2 hr) from Manohar International Airport (GOX)
Pottery Workshops and Cyanotype Printing
Image credit: Mati Earth Initiatives Dates: Various dates, select as per your convenience
Location: Mati Earth Initiatives, Junaswada, Mandrem
Details: Get your hands dirty and create magic in this series of family-friendly workshops dedicated to the ancient art of pottery. Every Saturday morning, you can also try out the age-old photographic printing technique, cyanotype printing, that utilizes sunlight to create ethereal images.
Register: https://www.matiearth.com/
Distance: 33 km (1 hr) from Panjim; 58 km (1 hr 20 min) from Goa International Airport; 28 km (40 min) from Manohar International Airport (GOX)
With this diverse roster of workshops guaranteed to keep everyone in your family and friend circles busy, January 2025 definitely looks packed and fun-filled. Relax and have a great time, and we would love for you to share with us your experiences there!
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