2025 is a good year to get creative at home. Here are six workshops you can take this year, ranging from learning to sew to remodeling your bathroom.
Don't miss the chance to practice skills in style, gardening, candle making and even basic plumbing. Let us know how it goes!
Whether you have experience or not, Kamil Suliveres is ready to teach you about sewing. You'll find a space to create and connect, with in-person workshops in Vega Baja and private virtual classes for $65. Give the outfits hanging in your closet a new look with workshops on basic sewing, basic pattern-making, alterations and sustainable fashion. Check the schedule here.
The Local Corner
Give your home or business a different look. The Local Corner offers several workshops to guide you in bringing your space to life.
In February, they will offer the "Textured Walls" workshop, where you'll learn creative interior styling techniques. The workshop costs $195 and includes materials.
The Local Corner will also host the "Desarrollando tu estilo interior + haciendo un concepto creativo" workshop in March. The cost is $125 and includes materials.
In April, they will offer the "Crea tus arreglos florales + styling your dinner table" workshop for $125.
These workshops are designed to inspire participants and give them the skills to put what they've learned into practice. Visit this link for more information.
Albanistería PR
Albanistería has offered basic handywork and woodworking workshops designed for women and girls since 2020. Participants learn skills ranging from how to change a lock to how to handle basic plumbing.
Albanistería's goal is to give women the tools they need to handle basic home maintenance, promoting their independence and self-sufficiency. The workshops also help participants develop skills to generate income and transform spaces.
"At Albanistería you don't just learn, you become the solution you were waiting for," Zulinette García, one of Albanistería's owners, told Platea PR.
Costs depend on the workshop and range from $125 to $200. Find more details here.
Atrévete Hazlo is an institution in Arecibo that specializes in the construction industry and has more than 27 years of experience. They offer courses and workshops on polished concrete, bathroom remodeling, carpentry, masonry, concrete blocks and plastering. All include materials, lunch, a workshop shirt and a certificate of participation.
Costs range from $225 to $300, and workshops last one day. Don't miss the chance to keep learning and building new things!
Cultivos Borinquen grew out of the need to educate Puerto Ricans about the process, management and harvesting of quality crops. They provide an eco-friendly product, free of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers.
They also offer multiple planting workshops, both in-person and online, as well as individual workshops for children, adults and businesses. Learn to grow your own food through an organic process while keeping the tradition of agricultural culture alive.
Learn to make your own candle with The Makers, which offers workshops both in-person and online. Bring your crew and enjoy a DIY experience together that you won't forget. The cost of the premium workshop is $35, while the luxury workshop is $45. For schedules and availability, visit www.themakerspr.com.
Photos: Instagram / @thelocalcornerpr, @albanisteria.pr
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