Sure binge-watching shows is fun, but why not do something different? With three full-days to spare, here’s a list of things you can try this Good Friday weekend and make it a fun (and even productive) one.
This Good Friday Weekend, Put Your Netflix Plans On Hold And Engage In These Activities Instead
Crochet Your Way
Known to have therapeutic effects, crocheting can also be fun. And this weekend, you have the opportunity to learn crocheting from the best. With 45 years of experience in designing, Padmaja Aravindan is conducting a crochet workshop at Two Trees Workspaces in Alwarpet, this Saturday. Happening between 11 am to 1 pm, this workshop will teach you how to choose supplies and train you in essential stitches, using which you can make a stole, table liner and anything for your home decor. Price for this is INR 1030.
Shoot For The Stars
This one’s for you school-goers. This weekend, you can put those astronomy chapters to good use and witness the beauty of nature at Kothagiri. Starting from Chennai, Hyggee Journeys is organizing a camp that would teach you about the basics of stargazing using a telescope and a planisphere. You would also learn (and see) constellations for real, trek to Natural Pond and also Ridge Walk to kallar Viewpoint. A two day affair, this camp starts from April 20 and is priced at INR 5000/ person.
Bake Like A Boss
If baking is something you’ve been interested in for a while or you’re somebody who loves baked goodies, guess what? This weekend you can bake a cake and have it too, all thanks to this baking workshop being conducted by Swetha Kishore, the woman who has been winning hearts with her mug cakes. Here, you’ll learn how to bake three different kinds of cakes, make buttercream frosting and also some nifty home baking techniques. Price per person is INR 2,250.
Say Hello To History
Tamil Nadu is filled with places steeped in History and this weekend, you have the chance to embark on an adventurous heritage walk. Being organized by Culture Circuits, this heritage walk will start from April 19 in Tanjavur and end at Kumbakonam on April 21, Sunday. You would get the chance to explore the beautiful temples built by the Chola Empire, engage in local tours and interact with historians during this journey. Price per person is INR 9,999.
Camp With Your Fam
Tent N Trek is known for organizing some of the best camps in the city. But do you know, you can even customize a camp with their help. Whether you can want to camp on a beach, farm, mountain or forest, these guys can perk up your plans and also add a dash of fun activities like rappelling, rock climbing, scuba diving, hiking and more, depending on the camp location you choose.
