samantha balasolla: 2015

Common Room PH

I have seen a lot the Common Room PH post around Instragram. I have been meaning to visit the place but the distance. It has always been work then go home or during my rest days—I hibernate.

I was finally able to drag myself out of my nest. I visited the common room with my friend Nikki and I literally wanted to grab everything there. I loved the place so much that I took a lot of photos.

Common Room PH
A place where makers gather #325 Dela Rosa St. Katipunan

@commonroomph

11am-10pm Mon-Fri
9am-10pm Sat-Sun

P.S. Edelina, hope we can visit the shop when you come back from Dubai. We miss you so much!

Workshop Alert: Artsy Workshops

I am so tempted to sign up to one of these workshops. I've been seeing the announcements all over instagram. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't permit me to attend any of these. I just thought of putting a list here.

We heard you! @lee_lye will be having a Copperplate Tutorial for Beginners at @mithi.maginhawa! Ignite your inner creative genius on September 5! Limited slots available! Sign-up link is in my profile. Hope to see you there!😊 #Regrann from @lee_lye #watercolor #brushcalligraphy #moderncalligraphy #rubberstampcarving #dreamcatcher #lettering #typography #papercatxmithi #paolakoalaxmithi #fortheartists #forthedreamers #coffee #sharewhatyouknow #artph #calligraphyph #calligraphytutorialmnl #calligraphymnl #LyXMithi

A photo posted by MITHI (@mithi.maginhawa) on Aug 14, 2015 at 4:12am PDT

Few more days before we fly back to the Queen City of the South! We've opened up few more slots for the August 15 class, join us! With calligraphy background? see you on our Freehand Flourish class on the 16th! Registration and details up on our blog, link on profile. Kita kits puhon!

A photo posted by La Bella Scrittura (@labellascrittura) on Aug 10, 2015 at 11:00pm PDT

Watch out for more workshops and promos you'll surely love! ❤ If you're interested to teach and share what you know, hit me up: mithi.maginhawa@gmail.com. 💥💥💥 ● ● ● ● ● #watercolor #brushcalligraphy #moderncalligraphy #rubberstampcarving #dreamcatcher #lettering #typography #papercatxmithi #paolakoalaxmithi #fortheartists #forthedreamers #coffee #sharingwhatyouknow #artph

A photo posted by MITHI (@mithi.maginhawa) on Aug 12, 2015 at 9:14pm PDT

11 more days to go! Awoohooo! Only a few slots left! This class is sponsored by my good friends from @kursivopen and @shodouinkph. Bacoor, you're next on the list! 😊 #calligraphyPh #moderncalligraphy #calligraphyclasses #pointedpen #Makati #workshopsPH #workshopsmakati #workshopsmanila #workshopsPH

A photo posted by Icka Santos (@ickagraphs) on Aug 12, 2015 at 4:16am PDT

UPDATE: Registration for this workshop is closed ************************************************************** We're partnering with @scribewritingessentials for our basic brush and watercolor lettering workshop this August 15! We would love to meet and letter with you, so come join us! 👋 (Only a few slots left! Sign up through the link on our bio.)

A photo posted by Type and Treats (@typeandtreats) on Jul 27, 2015 at 5:37am PDT

Sign-ups for our next workshop date is now up! Learn basic brush & watercolor lettering with us on September 12, Saturday from 1-5pm at B&P Just Like Home (Tomas Morato, QC). To register, click on the link on our bio. See you! ☺️

A photo posted by Type and Treats (@typeandtreats) on Aug 5, 2015 at 3:00am PDT

Hey guys! We're learning how to write in beautiful modern calligraphy script on Aug 22, 2015. Join us for an entire afternoon at Cafe De Seoul, One Archer's Place, Taft Manila! By the end of the session, you'll be able to write with the dip pen and brush for calligraphy! 👍🏻✨ Last 3 slots available! Visit http://www.madebylai.net/sessions for the registration form :) Organized by @kim.finity for @madebylai #madebylaisessions #calligraphyph #calligraphyworkshop #workshopph

A photo posted by Lai Reyes-Geluz (@lairgeluz) on Aug 13, 2015 at 9:11pm PDT

Hi all! Workshop details are out and registration is open. For only P1500 per seat, improve your photography for print and social media. Head on to http://daniel-lei.tumblr.com for the complete info and registration form :)

A photo posted by Daniel Lei (@daniel_lei_studio) on Jul 28, 2015 at 5:30pm PDT

Retrospect: Workshops and Art supplies

A photo posted by Arriane Serafico // MNL, PH (@arrianeserafico) on Aug 1, 2015 at 5:19am PDT

Workshop Review: Goal-getting Workshop

I'm on a roll! I've been attending workshops for three consecutive weeks, no regrets at all. I have this mindset that the best investment is investing in myself. Plus, it is such a fun experience to meet people with the same hobby or somehow similar way of thinking. I must say, this workshop is different from the others that I have done.

Make it 'til you make it. (Not really a fan of faking) . Thanks @heykessy for hosting our #GoalGetter workshop last Saturday! If you're a creative struggling with pursuing a big idea, general lost-ness, productivity, or motivation, or just STUCK in a job you don't like -- join us! It's fun, I promise. Slots are going quick for the next one on Aug. 15 - click the link in my bio to get a seat in the class! #WIPworkshops

A photo posted by Arriane Serafico // MNL, PH (@arrianeserafico) on Aug 2, 2015 at 6:54pm PDT

Workshop Review:Basic Brush Calligraphy by Oatsdiy

Hello!

I've been attending some workshops for the past two weeks now. Wohoo! I am in a journey of self-discovery, finding out what I really want to do. I don't know if it is just a trend or not but I am so in love with calligraphy and lettering. I've been practicing for months now. I did venture in to brush calligraphy when I bough some pens at the local bookstore. I really love the texture it creates for my strokes and also I love that it is so handy. I can bring my pens anywhere.

Anyway, I want to share to you the workshop I attended last July 25, 2015.

Brush Calligraphy workshop with @oatsdiy. Had a blast and I met some new people too! The @pensgaloreph booth was so tempting, left a dent on my wallet. Huhu. #vscocam #calligraphyph #brushcalligraphyph

A photo posted by Samantha Balasolla (@sam.balasolla) on Jul 26, 2015 at 3:43am PDT

Hello everyone! Last Sunday, I attended a workshop facilitated by Alessa Lanot of

Workshop: Craft of Calligraphy

I think my days isn't complete without maybe checking on my Facebook once or twice. I admit that it is just so distracting and I won't get any other personal project done if I keep it open on my browser, but I am thankful that I got distracted because Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is holding a workshop and there are only 25 slots. Read the mechanics below and good luck to everyone who wants to join.

Workshop: Basic Brush Calligraphy by Oatsdiy + Arts & Crafts Fairs

Hi everyone!

I'm so glad that I was able to slot for the Basic Brush Calligraphy workshop. Also, there was an early bird promo if I pay before July 15, 2015. I am just so ecstatic that my schedule is all cleared up and I can go and do something I enjoy.

click here for more details

I have been seeing a lot of workshops here and there. Honestly, I really want to try joining one, but sometimes my schedule doesn't permit me to join. Maybe this time I can squeeze this to my schedule.

Click the photo to register

Anyway, the great thing about this workshop is that this is for the benefit of Joseph Feeding Mission. Joining this workshop means that we can help out as well as learn something new, and we never know we might make a friend along the way.

Pinto Museum

This was exactly what we needed, a place where we could shove our worries in the background and enjoy. I really felt I was transported to a different place, a place that is so different from the busy streets or the high rise buildings we are use to seeing. It was just the perfect place for me to be.

Honestly, I was so worried about getting lost. I have been to Antipolo a few times and most of the time I have somebody with me that knows the place. But since I am always up for an adventure, we just went for it. It was surprisingly easy to go to from Farmers Cubao we just rode a UV Express(50php) to Antipolo church, then we were dropped off at the UV Express terminal where we rode a tricycle(60php) to the museum.

We arrived around 11am, which for me was a great time to visit. I was not prepared though for the rather humid day. Summer is definitely here.

The place was quite big with different galleries showcasing different artworks.

I really love that they have a lot of chairs where people could sit and also, they have randomly placed beds everywhere. The place was just so romantic and beautiful place.

They also have a cafe where we had our mirienda, though it was on the pricey side.

I think I'll visit the place again with my family or even if I just go there by myself.

PINTO ART MUSEUM

1 Sierra Madre St. Grand Heights Subdivision, Antipolo CityTel. No. 703 4453
Museum fee: P150, Students: P100
Open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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