Every Saturday night

Saturdays are for Games
9:30 pm onwards

And Saturdays are for regaining the little joys of life. Choose from a menu of Euro-style board games as you play your heart out all evening.

Game community

Gamers for life

First Friday of every month

Board Game Fridays: Junior Edition
5:30 - 7:30 pm

Enjoy a stimulating brain massage with full-throttle fun! Learn to play, so you can play to learn.

Kruti Shah

Board Game Buff

Nov 30 onwards ( 12 sessions) | Every Wed

Read-O-Mania Program
5:30 - 6:30 pm

A super fun reading class for early readers to brush up phonics and read level 3 & 4 books confidently. Focus on building comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills.

Tripat Ratra

Early years educator

Nov 19-20 | Sat-Sun

 The Buzz about Bees
3:30 - 6:00 pm (Sat)
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sun)

Explore the world of bees up, close and personal, bust some bee- and honey-related myths, and have fun sampling honey & making a DIY product

Rakesh Gupta & Poorva Lalbhai

Agri Entrepreneur & urban beekeeper

Sep 29-30, Oct 1 | Thur, Fri, Sat | (Basic/Advanced)

 Tablet Weaving Workshop 3:00-5:00 pm

Learn a little about the history of Tablet Weaving, how a Tablet is made, and also learn some key patterns that will lead to creating a beautiful product! 

Shradha Jain

A zealous maker

Sep 30, Oct 1-2 | Fri-Sat-Sun

 Board Game Design-a-thon
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Fri)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Sat-Sun)

Get started on your journey of game design with your very first tabletop game - from concept to prototype in just 8 hours! Be mentored by experts - a game design faculty, and a board game enthusiast!

Shradha Jain & Kruti Shah

Shradha is a faculty of game design at Srishti, & Kruti is the founder of The Hive

June Saturdays (4 sessions)

The Book Club: Reading as Thinking
10:45 am - 12:15 pm

Get together with like-minded friends to read, discuss & appreciate fiction.

Nandini Parekh

An avid book buff

May 25 26 (2 sessions) | Wed & Thur

Book Binding
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Explore hand bookbinding, and stitch and create your own books using different techniques.

Khusboo M.

A versatile artist

May 4 - 5 (2 sessions) | Wed & Thur

Handbuilt Pottery
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Learn handbuilding techniquest to create utilitarian items, while also having fun with clay.

Vruddhi Patel

A down-to-earth sculptor

Apr 30 | 4-7 pm

Braids of Joy
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Get a flavour or the rich crafts of India through an introduction to ply-split braiding.

Shubhra Singh

A textile designer & craft lover

Mar 7 - 31 | Mon & Wed (8 sessions)

Igniting Imagination with Stories
5:00 - 6:00 pm

Develop pre-reading skills, language, and a love for stories. Ignite your children's imagination, give them an opportunity for expression, and boost their confidence.

Phoram Desai

Educator, trainer with 20+ years of experience

Saturday, Jan 29

The Baobab Connection
(At the Hive)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Baobab Connection Gig features the HappilyUnmarried.com to USTRAA story by Master Maverick Rajat Tuli. Stories, food, & fun

Rajat Tuli

An innovative entrepreneur

4 Fridays from Nov 26 - Dec 17

HiveFlix: The Movie Club
5:30-7:30 pm

Enjoy, analyse, and unravel the layers of hand-picked Pixar movies, developing critical and literary skills in the process.

Phoram Desai

Totally Filmy

Aug 20

Button Masala Garments
3:00-6:00 pm

Join Anuj in his explorations as he demonstrates how to make sustainable garments from mere rectangular pieces of fabric, old tees, stoles & dupattas - using only a bunch of buttons & bands.

Anuj Sharma

A radical designer

July 13-16

A Tryst with Colours
4:00-5:00 pm

An exploration of colours while learning the basics of colour theory.

Riddhi Patel

A born artist

Tue-Thur-Sat

Martial Arts by ASMA
(At the Hive)
5:00-6:00 pm

Discipline the mind & body as you learn key combat techniques & the use of weapons with the reputed Arjun School of Martial Arts.

Sensei Nikhil Trivedi & Sensei Aditi Trivedi

For holistic well-being

Nov 15 onwards | Every Tues (24 sessions)

Elephants in Pink Pajamas (Season 3)
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Explore the effervescent world of theatre learning mime, monologue, street play, improv theatre, navrasas, and a whole lot more - from acting to backstage management!

Aniket Parmar

Founder, Rangmanch ki Charpai

Dec 17  | Sat | ( 2 batches)

Early Engineering Workshop
10 am  - 12 pm | 12 - 2 pm

A tech-free, hands-on workshop to experiment with basic concepts of STEM through a play way methodology.

Binal Kamdar

Founder, TeachSTEAM

Sep 11 & 17 | Sun & Sat | (2 talks)

 Better Pup Parenting
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Sun)
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Sat)

What is your dog telling you? And why is he/she fearful or reactive to other dogs/humans/situations? Listen to Canine Behaviorist & Trainer Nidhi throw some light on these fundamental questions.

Nidhi Sanghrajka Mehta

Dog Behaviourist, Trainer, Aggression Expert

Aug 26-27 | Fri-Sat

 Community Paper Upcycling
2:00 - 5:00 pm

Understand papermaking, get introduced to materials for the process, and practice upcycling through a hands-on experience.

Khushboo

Visual Artist & Educator

June 19, 26, July 3 (3 Sundays)

Young Heritage Explorers' Programme
3 Sunday mornings

Explore the past & present of Ahmedabad through 3 independent workshops with Gauri Bharat & a team of Heritage Historians from CHC, CEPT.

Gauri Bharat & CHC

The Heritage Experts

June 1 - 6 (6 sessions)

The Basics of Calligraphy
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Learn the foundational & contemporary styles & create your own with novel Calligraphic strokes.

Palak Kharsani

A passionate artist

May 18 - 19 (2 sessions) | Wed & Thur

Paper Making Craft
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Turn recyclable material into paper pulp and create new varieties with different tools & techniques.

Khusboo M.

A versatile artist

June 16 - 19 (4 sessions)

The Marvels of Origami
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Explore the possibilities of creation from paper & its implications for math, engineering & design, besides art.

Saurabh Suri

A creative educator

Apr 13-16 | Wed-Sat (4 sessions)

Delve into Dimensions: Hands-on math
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Experience dimensions from 0D to 3D through hands-on activities

Saurabh Suri

A protagonist of Nayee Taleem

Saturday, Feb 26

The Baobab Connection - Edit 2
(At the Hive)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Baobab Connection Gig features People Matrices: Structure, Simulations, & a Stunning Field Visit. Join us for stories, food, & fun

Prof. S. Ramkumar

Nuclear Physicist, IIMA professor

Fri, Dec 24 | Sat, Dec 25 | Sun, Dec 26

Young Heritage Explorers' Programme
Morning/Evening walks

With a team of experts from the Centre for Heritage Conservation, dig into Ahmedabad's past - from its monuments & designs to its people. Be poised to represent your city to the world.

Gauri Bharat, Zeus Pithawala, Drashti Nakrani

Architects & Conservation Experts

Sun, Nov 21

The Spinning Wheel: Mathematics, Mechanics & Morals | 11am- 12pm

An open-house discussion to explore Math, Science and Engineering concepts interwoven with the Charkha.

Saurabh Suri

A passionate social worker

Aug 11-12

Clay Modelling
3:00-5:00 pm

Engage with nature's two vital elements - earth & water - to create imaginative artefacts - from utensils to sculptures.

Vruddhi Patel

A down-to-earth sculptor

2 batches July 27 | July 28

Kokedama Art
4:00-6:00 pm

Learn the centuries-old Japanese Art of beautifying your homes & gift yourself some cleaner air.

Sejal Shah

An indoor plant expert

Mon-Fri (3 batches from 5:45 am, 7:00 am, 8:15 am)

Yoga by Moksh Yogshala
(At the Hive)
5:45-9:15 am

Rejuvenate yourself with pranayam, asanas & meditation.

Suresh Patel

A devout yoga practitioner

Nov 16th to Feb 15th ( 25 sessions) | Wed-Thur

Phonics Stories Program
4:00 - 5:00 pm

Build a strong foundation for English language in your child through a course designed by NutSpace Founder & a Jolly Phonics Trainer Rohini Vij.

Tripat Ratra

Early years educator

Nov 21 onwards | Mon-Wed-Fri | (63 sessions) | Open house on Nov 13

Mother Toddler Program
10:15 - 11:45 am

Provide your child an opportunity for all-round development through hands-on & sensorial activities in a homely environment.

Kunjal Shah

An enthusiastic educator

Sep 4 | Sun | (8 hours training)

 Basic Life Support
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Learn Basic Life Support - a top survival skill - from an organization dedicated to the cause - Indian Red Cross, Gujarat. You could be somebody's hero!

Dr. Rudresh Scharma, Naresh Gohil

Dedicated Master Trainers

July 4-10 | Mon-Sun (7 sessions)

 Screenwriting workshop 
5:30-7:30 pm | Sun 10 am - 12 pm

Learn to write for the viewer in a world where communication is increasingly becoming visual.

Aditi Thakor

A versatile filmmaker

June 17 - Sep 5 (24 sessions) | Mon & Fri |

Music: Recipe for the Soul
5:00 - 6:00 pm

Experience the power of music as you get oriented with Hindustani classical through ragas of the Kalyaan Thaat.

Shailee Parikh

A devoted music educator

May 16 - 27 (8 sessions)

Thoughts & Theatre
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Express your ideas & yourself in a non-linear & creative way through theatre-based games & exercises.

Teertha Bhatt

A creative theatre artist

May 11 - 12 (2 sessions) | Wed & Thur

Playful Papier Mache
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Explore waste paper as a raw material to create beautiful paper models.

Vruddhi Patel

A down-to-earth sculptor

Apr 16 - May 8 (4 weekends)

Artist Studies: Icons of India
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn to critically analyse & appreciate artists, including 4 iconic artist of India.

Rhea Virani

A passionate artist & educator

Apr 18-29 | Mon-Wed-Fri (6 sessions)

Kahaaniya: Ek Sundar Duniya
5:00 - 6:00 pm

Develop pre-reading skills, language, and a love for stories. Ignite your children's imagination, give them an opportunity for expression, and boost their confidence.

Purva Shah

A mother with stories to tell

Feb - Mar 2022, 29 sessions

Slow Arts with Clay, Paper & Textiles

Create artistic & utlilitarian items using 3 natural materials, while focusing on skill development & practice. Programme culminates with a display of participants' work at The Hive.

Praveena Mahicha, Vruddhi Patel, Hirnakshi Harshwal, Khushboo Mehta

Designers dedicated to Arts

Mon & Wed | Nov 22-Feb 12 | 50+ hours

Elephants in Pink Pajamas
4:00-6:00 pm

Learn the dynamics of theatre and stage arts from characterization to storytelling to acting to costume/prop/stage design. Participate in a mini theatrical performance!

Jahnavi Mehta, Bhavya Doshi, Vruddhi Patel

Veteran artists & educators

Sep 2nd & 3rd weekend | Sep 17-19, 24-25

Street Photography Workshop
6:00-7:30 pm

Explore photography as an art & design form by deconstructing the elements of style: geometry, composition, contrast, colour, light, et al. Learn through case studies & exercises.

Saumil Shah

A hacker with a camera

July 9-10

It's Tie-Dye July
4:00-6:00 pm (Fri-Sat)

Learn over a dozen techniques of traditional tie-and-dye processes in this hands-on workshop, and take home colourful fabrics that you design.

Praveena Mahicha

An acclaimed artisan

July 30-31

The Art of Ply Split Braiding
4-6 pm

Explore an ancient art and create contemporary products through ply-split braiding techniques.

Erroll Nelson Pires

Wedded to braiding