CULTURAL WORKSHOPS
Fully immerse yourself in all things South Asian by booking into one of our workshops for all ages running over the three days:
FRIDAY 20 MAY |
Live Dhol and Dance with BINDI BOSSESJoin BINDI BOSSES for an explosive dance workshop set to live dhol and embody rhythms from North and South India. Experience Bhangra (Punjab), Bollywood (Mumbai), Garba (Gujarat) and Kuthu (Tamil Nadu) accompanied by live dhol by Vijay Bhasin (Chandigarh). Every dancer will receive a complimentary shimmy costume and can perform what they learn on the street in a live dhol flashmob! Workshops: Session One: 6:30pm-7pm (30min) - BOOK HERE Session Two: 7:15pm-7:45pm (30min) - BOOK HERE Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages Flashmob: 2 x 5mins between 8-9pm (Time TBC) |
Pinot and Picasso - Pop-up PaintingPinot and Picasso are partnering with Liverpool City Council to bring you the “Taj Mahal”! A pop-up painting event especially designed for Starry Sari Night. The price per seat includes everything you’ll need to create your masterpiece. All sessions include guidance from one of our artists to assist you in releasing your inner Picasso. Pre-booking is essential due to limited spots (option to buy tickets on the day if the spots do not fill. Card only). All workshops are capped at 20 people max. AdultsWorkshops: 6:30pm – 9:30pm - BOOK HERE Location: Pop-up Bar (see map below) This session is strictly 18+ . This is not a BYO session. Kids SessionsWorkshops: Session One: 5:30pm-6:30pm (30min) - BOOK HERE Session Two: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (30min) - BOOK HERE Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) Recommend ages 6-17. This is a no alcohol, no BYO event. |
Rangoli Chalk WorkshopPick your favourite rangoli design stencil and chalk colours to create your own colourful rangoli art in George Laneway. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Design your own Kurta Pajama and SariBe your own designer, colour in, draw designs or pictures on your Kurta Pajama and Sari. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Jewellery Making WorkshopA creative jewellery making workshop where you’ll be able to make your own necklaces and bracelets using an array of glittering beads and materials. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Mask Making WorkshopA mask making workshop for you to decorate a mask with your own creative designs using a range of materials such as glitter, paint and feathers. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
SATURDAY 21 MAY |
BollyHop + Bhangra Fusion with BINDI BOSSESJoin Sakshi (Gujarat) and Jes (Punjab/Nepal) from BINDI BOSSES, Sydney's hottest South Asian Fusion Performing Arts company, to Bollyhop your way through India from Mumbai (Bollywood) to Punjab (Bhangra) with a signature Hip Hop twist! Every dancer will receive a complimentary shimmy costume. Workshop: 5:30pm – 6:15pm (45mins)- BOOK HERE Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages, 30 people max. |
Hands-on Henna Art with BINDI BOSSESJoin BINDI BOSSES official Henna Artist Nubaisha for a practical workshop that teaches the ancient art of henna, complete with FREE handmade henna kits, cones and reusable templates to take home and practice with! Workshop: 6:45pm – 7:30pm (45mins) - BOOK HERE Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages, 20 people max. |
Pinot and Picasso - Pop-up PaintingPinot and Picasso are partnering with Liverpool City Council to bring you the “Taj Mahal”! A pop-up painting event especially designed for Starry Sari Night. The price per seat includes everything you’ll need to create your masterpiece. All sessions include guidance from one of our artists to assist you in releasing your inner Picasso. Pre-booking is essential due to limited spots (option to buy tickets on the day if the spots do not fill. Card only). All workshops are capped at 20 people max. AdultsWorkshops: 6:30pm – 9:30pm - BOOK HERE This session is strictly 18+ . This is not a BYO session. Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) Kids SessionsWorkshops: Session One: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (30min) - BOOK HERE Session Two: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (30min) - BOOK HERE Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) Recommend ages 6-17. This is a no alcohol, no BYO event. |
Rangoli Chalk WorkshopPick your favourite rangoli design stencil and chalk colours to create your own colourful rangoli art in George Laneway. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Design your own Kurta Pajama and SariBe your own designer, colour in, draw designs or pictures on your Kurta Pajama and Sari. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Jewellery Making WorkshopA creative jewellery making workshop where you’ll be able to make your own necklaces and bracelets using an array of glittering beads and materials. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Mask Making WorkshopA mask making workshop for you to decorate a mask with your own creative designs using a range of materials such as glitter, paint and feathers. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
SUNDAY 22 MAY |
Mudras, Movement + Bollywood with BINDI BOSSESJoin Shankari Jeyaseelan (Bharatanatyam) and Jes Subba (Bollywood) from BINDI BOSSES to learn how to translate emotions, stories and the natural world into expressions, mudras (Classical Indian hand gestures) and smoking hot Bollywood dance moves! Every dancer will receive a complimentary shimmy costume. Workshop: 5pm-5:45pm (45mins) - BOOK HERE All ages, 30 people max. Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) |
Hands-on Henna Art with BINDI BOSSESJoin BINDI BOSSES official Henna Artist Nubaisha for a practical workshop that teaches the ancient art of henna, complete with FREE handmade henna kits, cones and reusable templates to take home and practice with! Workshop: 6pm – 6:45pm (45mins) - BOOK HERE All ages, 20 people max. Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) |
South Indian (Kuthu) Dance with BINDI BOSSESJoin Shyamla (Telugu/Tamil) and Shankari (Malaysian Tamil) from BINDI BOSSES, South Asian Fusion Performing Arts, to unleash your inner Kuthu star through explosive moves and grooves from Kollywood (Tamil cinema) packed with punchy rhythms and pelvic thrusts! Every dancer will receive a complimentary shimmy costume. Workshop: 7pm – 7:45pm (45mins) - BOOK HERE Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages, 30 people max. |
Hands-on Henna Art with BINDI BOSSESJoin BINDI BOSSES official Henna Artist Nubaisha for a practical workshop that teaches the ancient art of henna, complete with FREE handmade henna kits, cones and reusable templates to take home and practice with! Workshop: 8pm – 8:45pm (45mins) - BOOK HERE Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages, 20 people max. |
Rangoli Chalk WorkshopPick your favourite rangoli design stencil and chalk colours to create your own colourful rangoli art in George Laneway. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Design your own Kurta Pajama and SariBe your own designer, colour in, draw designs or pictures on your Kurta Pajama and Sari. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Jewellery Making WorkshopA creative jewellery making workshop where you’ll be able to make your own necklaces and bracelets using an array of glittering beads and materials. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |
Mask Making WorkshopA mask making workshop for you to decorate a mask with your own creative designs using a range of materials such as glitter, paint and feathers. Drop-in from 5:00pm – 9:30pm Location: Kids Workshops (see map below) All ages. |