From the diary

Workshop

Leadership qualities

October 2, School of Success, R.A. Puram, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

School of Success organsies a one day workshop on ‘Leadership through Daily Discipline’ for children in the age group of 4 to 15 years. It aims to help children take charge of their lives at an early age. The programmes include interactive stories, group discussions, worksheets, video shows, role play and more. The fee is Rs. 850 (includes lunch and snacks)

For details, call: 9789906146

Needles and thread

Bali Design Studio

Bali Design Studio does in house designing, tailoring and embroidery. The studio also offers workshops and classes on aari, zardosi, hand embroidery and other traditional embroidery such as kasuthi, kantha.

For details, call: 91768 17735

Just for women

September 29, Balajothi Technical Institute, 66/4, Coronet Garden, Kannappa Nagar, Kottivakkam, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Balajothi Institute organises a free workshop for women on Creative Designs. The workshop will deal with application and creation of utility designs using different models of Usha Janome Zig Zag Automatic Sewing Machines.

For details, call: 9884480870

Exhibition

Let’s shop

From September 25, No.7 Mahalingam street, Mahalingapuram, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thughil organises a pre-Navrathri sale of handlooms and handicrafts. The range includes natural-dyed khadi, ikats and block-printed saris as well as dress materials. Also on sale are palm leaf bags, eco-friendly korai, jute bags and Etikoppaka toys.

For details, call: 94441 56138

Miscellany

Time to relax

Elite Bodhi Spa, GRT Radisson Blu, GST Road

Elite Bodhi Spa offers Golden Palms Therapy. It involves two masseurs and begins with four hands massage. They use a blend of Iraya Synergy Oils blends. The massage is priced at Rs. 5,000 plus taxes tax for a 90 minute massage and Rs. 4,000 plus taxes for 60 minutes.

For reservations, call: 2231 0101

Blast from the past

Mehta Jewellery, No. 43, C.P.Ramaswamy Road

Mehta Jewellery launches “Recollection – A return to golden traditions”, its annual antique jewellery display. Studded with rubies, emeralds and uncut diamonds, ethnic designs such as peacocks, deities, birds, flowers and leaves comprise the collection. Prices start at Rs. 30,000.