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A Wonderful Month

June 14, 2018 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

The Prophecy of Rasphora - coming soon!

Every so often, I think about doing a monthly round-up of workshops I’ve conducted and books I’ve read. And then I think, maybe next month. But the month that went by was just so full of wonderful things that I want very much to share everything that happened and everything that’s coming up! Last month, I […]

Filed Under: Workshops, Writing Tagged With: creative writing, Juggernaut Books, JustBooks, Mango Books, Storyweaver, The Prophecy of Rasphora, Vidyaniketan, Wilderness

Young Writers’ Club – Mystery Stories

April 23, 2018 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

A priceless necklace has been stolen from a museum and you are one of the suspects. How can you convince the jury that you’re innocent? “I was on a plane to Kashmir,” said one girl. “I can show you the ticket!” A little later, she added, “And I even have a photo that the air […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: creative writing, JustBooks, workshop, Writers' Club

The Joys of Conducting Workshops

December 30, 2017 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

There are so many things I love about conducting workshops! I just finished a five-day creative writing workshop at Baner, and it was, as always, good fun. We began with limericks, which are always exciting. Sometimes, they’re funny; sometimes, just fun. Here are a few the children came up with during the session. Day two […]

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Reading Workshop at JustBooks Baner

November 12, 2017 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

New characters, new stories and comics – today’s session at JustBooks Baner was lovely! During the ice-breaker, I met all kinds of new characters. I usually encounter only Geronimo Stilton, Thea, Greg and Harry Potter. Today, I met Xan, Rafe and Joe, whom I don’t know at all! And I was also delighted to find […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: JustBooks, reading

Reading Workshop in Viman Nagar

December 22, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Here’s what’s next! Reading Workshop for Children Age-group: 8-12 years Venue: JustBooks, Viman Nagar Dates: 29th and 30th December, 2014 (The last workshop of the year!) Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Fee: Rs 500

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Day Two: Vocabulary Workshop

October 21, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I met a seven-year-old who could unscramble words faster than anyone I’ve seen. Apart from my parents of course. My parents have about thirty years of Scrabble practice, though. (That’s over four times the little boy’s age, for those of you who cannot do the math.) I met another seven-year-old, who was all too willing to […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: JustBooks, Magarpatta City, vocabulary, workshop

Day One: Vocabulary Workshop

October 20, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

The holidays have just begun, and you don’t want to sit in a library and develop your vocabulary. Yet, the ten children who came to JustBooks Magarpatta City had a crazy, noisy, active, fun morning. Word search puzzles, category games, drawing, acting and speaking – all found their way into two hours. Tomorrow promises to […]

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Vocabulary Workshop Rescheduled

October 17, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

As Magarpatta City Public School has examinations until the 18th of October, the Vocabulary Workshop for Children has been postponed. Here are the new details: Dates: 20th and 21st October, 2014 Time: 10:30-12:30 Venue: JustBooks, Magarpatta City Age-group: 8-12 years Registration fee: Rs. 500 The last day for registrations is Sunday, 19th October. Please pass […]

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Vocabulary Workshop at Magarpatta City

October 10, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Now moving to a new venue – JustBooks, Magarpatta City! Vocabulary Workshop for Children Dates: 18th and 19th October, 2014 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Venue: JustBooks, Magarpatta City Age-group: 8-12 years Registration fee: Rs. 500

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: English, JustBooks, language, Magarpatta City, vocabulary, workshop

Day Two: Vocabulary Workshop for Children

September 28, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Time flew by at the second day of my vocabulary workshop, so much so that I hardly even took any photographs! It was a day of frantic word-hunting in the dictionary, attempts to communicate an idea with a single word, and word-building. Here are a couple of pictures, taken before the frenzy began.

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: JustBooks, vocabulary, Wanowrie, workshop

Day One: Vocabulary Workshop for Children

September 27, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

“Both my daughters keep saying Varsha didi – Varsha – Varsha … I had to come and see what magic you do with them.” Probably the loveliest comment I’ve had so far I can’t decide what I like better – children I’ve met before coming back to me for more, or new children with new […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: JustBooks, vocabulary, Wanowrie, workshop

Workshop this Weekend!

September 24, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Vocabulary Workshop for Children Dates: 27th and 28th September, 2014 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Venue: JustBooks, Wanowarie Age-group: 8-12 years Registration fee: Rs. 500 Workshop Overview: JustBooks Wanowarie, in association with Varsha Seshan, brings to you a vocabulary workshop for children. The playground is the best school. In a spirit of healthy competition, […]

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Vocabulary Workshop at JustBooks, Wanawadi

September 17, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

My reading workshop at the British Library is over; it’s time for the next workshop! This one is on my side of town this time – at JustBooks Wanawadi. Vocabulary Workshop for Children by Varsha Seshan Dates: 27th and 28th September, 2014 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Venue: JustBooks, Wanowarie Age-group: 8-12 years Registration […]

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Workshops Ahead

August 14, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Here is what my next two weekends look like! Workshop Details Weekend with Words: Age-group: 9-12 Registration Fee: Rs. 500 Read Something New! Age-group: 8-12 Registration fee: Rs. 1,200 for members; Rs. 2,200 for non-members (complimentary six-month gold membership with each registration) Storytelling with Varsha: Postponed from 15th August 2014 to 23rd August 2014 Age-group: […]

Filed Under: Children, Workshops Tagged With: British Library, communication, JustBooks, language, story, storytelling, workshop

Weekend with Words

August 12, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

A workshop at the other end of town now! This one does not revolve just around reading; it’s about word-building. How good is your vocabulary? How quickly can you think of words everyone knows? How easily can you express yourself? Join me for a weekend workshop at JustBooks, Aundh! Dates: 23rd and 24th August, 2014 […]

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