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Indianapolis Star
21 hours ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
9 Places to make your own artwork in Indianapolis
If you're the ambitious type (or just frugal), you've probably uttered the words, 'I bet I could make that myself.' Easier said than done. But these Indianapolis businesses are here to help. They handle the more daunting parts of a new hobby by providing supplies, instruction and (if necessary) moral support. And at the end, you'll have your own totally custom work of art. Here are nine DIY businesses around Indianapolis to check out. 6416 Ferguson St. Design your own pair of shoes at Kicasso in Broad Ripple. Choose from Kicasso brand, Converse or bring your own shoes. Kicasso also provides colorful laces and charms. Attend one of the weekly classes, book a private event or bring home a DIY sneaker painting kit. Classes start at $50 if you bring your own shoes, $60 for provided shoes. Learn more at 1125 Brookside Ave., Suite C14 Create your own jewelry or metal artwork at local artist Grace Marshall's design studio. She offers private metalsmithing courses as well as one-time group classes and workshops. Learn how to mold metal with a blow torch, stamp a design into a bracelet or necklace and more. Single classes start at $65. View class options and book online at 6447 S. East St. This small business owned by artist Kelsey Ferrell will teach you how to make your own rug. Guests draw a design on a stretched piece of fabric and then fill it in using a tufting gun that punches yarn into the material. The design possibilities are endless — check out the shop's online gallery for inspiration. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a fully functional rug. Rugs start at $100. Schedule a private workshop at least two weeks in advance, or book an open workshop date. Learn more at 820 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 1320 To make a custom candle, start by smelling Penn and Beech's hundreds of available fragrances, from classics like lavender and vanilla bean to scents like 'Straight Razor' or 'Santa's Pipe.' If you're flummoxed, 'Scent Specialists' will help you choose what fragrances blend well together. Then pick out a container for your candle or bring one from home. After you mix and pour your wax, you'll finish with a custom label. Candle making starts at $24. Reservations are encouraged, especially for larger groups. Learn more at 1060 N. Capitol Ave., Suite B335 Visitors can create their own Turkish-inspired mosaic lamps alongside tea and treats at Mosaic Art Studio. Pick a glass lamp and then glue on colorful glass pieces and beads. To help you get started, the studio provides mosaic patterns. Once the glue dries, you apply grout at home to finish your lamp. Projects start at $79. Make sure to book a workshop in advance. Learn more at 702 Lexington Ave. What's more romantic than flowers you pick and arrange yourself? Take a class with Flower Boys to learn how to design your own bouquet. Pick the flowers, vase and craft paper yourself. Large groups can purchase a DIY Flower Bar to make custom arrangements at home. Classes start at $20, plus another $25-$55 for your flower arrangement. Book a class here, or learn more about DIY Flower Bars at 4201 Millersville Road, Suite 103 If you're looking to try something new, visit one of Yellow Door's Friday night classes to learn how to use a pottery wheel and make up to three clay vases. Yellow Door offers eight-week courses for various skill level;. The one-night class is $50 per person, eight-week classes are $340. Make sure to book in advance, and if you want to turn it into a party, you're welcome to BYOB. Learn more at 1125 Brookside Ave., Suite C-25 Definitely don't try this at home! Learn how to blow and sculpt molten glass at Glass Arts Indiana. Guests can create their own glass pumpkins, flowers, birds, paperweights and more. You'll gather and sculpt glass from a 2100-degree furnace and choose your own colors for your creation. Classes start around $63. View the list of available classes here, and learn more about Glass Arts Indiana at 1221 Indy Way At Cain's Creative Chaos, paint canvas, wood pallets, wine glasses or cups. You can also experiment with resin pouring to make coasters, jewelry or keychains. And if you're feeling overwhelmed, splatter paint on the walls of the "Chaos Room" to let loose. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also sign up for a workshop class.
Web Release
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Elevate Your Easter Celebrations with an All-Inclusive Daycation for the Whole Family at Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites?
By Editor_wr On Apr 18, 2025 Spring has officially sprung, and Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites is ready to bring the magic of Easter to life for you and your family. To make the most of the celebrations, guests are invited to enjoy a sun-soaked all-inclusive daycation this Easter Sunday with free-flowing sips, access to the resort's world-class facilities, non-stop activities at Rixy Kids Club, and complimentary entry to the epic Rixy Kids Carnival. Further elevating the festivities, guests can choose to join the lively Easter brunch at Turquoise, promising endless culinary delights and Easter fun. To start your Easter Sunday on the right note, head to Turquoise Restaurant, which has been given a vibrant Easter makeover. Adorned with decorative bunnies and colourful displays, the venue perfectly sets the scene for a mouthwatering breakfast buffet filled with global delights, refreshing beverages, and a special kids' corner. Alternatively, fuel up for the festivities with a Turkish-inspired breakfast at A La Turca, serving flavourful favourites to suit every palate. Once the whole family has enjoyed a bite to eat, young guests can skip over to Rixy Kids Club for a fun-filled lineup of Easter games and activities. Open from 10.00am, little ones can get active with kids' yoga and bowling or unleash their inner creativity with festive crafts like salt painting and making funny glasses. As the day winds down, they can transform into their favourite characters with face painting, hit the dance floor at the kids' disco, and enjoy an evening of family bingo. Adding to the excitement, daycation guests also enjoy complimentary access to the vibrant Rixy Kids Carnival. Taking place from 3.00pm, little ones can let their imaginations run wild as they explore colourful bouncy castles, interactive games, and make new friends along the way. What's more, the carnival will be serving plenty of snacks, Easter treats, and cookies to keep them in high spirits all afternoon. While younger guests enjoy endless fun, adults will have plenty of opportunities to savour some 'me time', between a refreshing dip in the sea and lounging by the pool with a cocktail in hand. Fitness enthusiasts can also enjoy unlimited access to the outdoor Jungle Gym, a sustainable space crafted entirely from wood. For those who prefer an indoor setting, the Wellness Area offers a dynamic range of fitness activities, ensuring every guest can maintain their routine in a space that energises and inspires. When: Sunday, April 20 th from 9.00am to 6.00pm ? ? All-inclusive daycation including: ? ? ? Buffet breakfast at A La Turca or Turquoise with soft beverages ? Buffet lunch at A La Turca or Turquoise with soft and house beverages ? Unlimited soft and house beverages at Bodrum Bar and Patisserie Istanbul ? Complimentary pool & beach access ? ? Unlimited access to Rixy Kids Club and Rixy Kids Carnival Unlimited access to Jungle Gym and fitness activities in the outdoor Wellness Area ? Price: AED 699 per person ? Rixy Kids Club Easter Sunday Programme ? • 10.15am: Kids Yoga • 11.00am: Funny Eyeglasses Making • 11.30am: Bowling • 12.00pm: Kids Cinema • 1.00pm: Disinfection Break • 2.15pm: Salt Painting Craft • 3.00pm: Easter Kids Carnival • 6.00pm: Face Painting • 7.30pm: Dobble Card Game • 8.30pm: Rixy Disco • 9.00pm: Family Bingo To top it all off, families can choose to continue the celebration with an unmissable Easter brunch at Turquoise. Surrounded by festive décor, tuck into mountains of global culinary delights from a buffet-style spread featuring live cooking stations and endless options. In the spirit of the season, guests can enjoy plenty of decadent Easter-inspired treats alongside classic desserts, including the resort's signature Turkish favourites. Complemented by unlimited house beverages, this is the ultimate way to celebrate while ensuring the whole family is catered to. Offer: Easter brunch with buffet spread, live cooking stations, live entertainment, and festive treats Soft Beverages Package: AED 289 per person House Beverages Package: AED 399 per person For bookings and more information, please contact +971 (4) 457 5555 or [email protected] Comments are closed.
The Guardian
17-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Spiced lamb flatbreads with a garlicky tomato salad
Repurposing roast lamb by pan-frying it with caramelised shallots and rich spices is an ideal way to use up your Easter roast leftovers. Take the dish to the next level by serving with Tesco Finest flame baked flatbreads. These handy flatbreads have been baked in a tandoor-style oven, which creates little bubbles of charred crispness for extra flavour, contrasting perfectly with the flatbread's soft centre and the spicy, Turkish-inspired lamb. Prep 25 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 For the lamb2 tbsp Tesco Finest Sicilian extra virgin olive oil4 Tesco Finest echalion shallots, thinly sliced3 tsp ras el hanout 350g leftover roast lamb, sliced or shredded (Esther has roasted a shoulder of lamb) For the salad½ red onion, thinly sliced3 Tesco Finest tomatoes on the vine, halved and thinly sliced1 lemon, juicedBig handful fresh mint and parsley, roughly chopped For the garlic sauce150g Tesco Finest Greek yoghurt 30g mayonnaise ½ garlic clove, finely grated To serve4 Tesco Finest flame baked flatbreads 30g pine nuts, toastedPickled green chillies Suggested wine pairingTesco Finest zinfandel Thinly slice your leftover roast lamb or, if you've slow cooked it, use two forks to gently shred the meat. Here, it makes for a quick family meal where you can build your own flatbreads, topping them with a salad of onions, herbs and perfectly ripe aromatic Tesco Finest tomatoes on the vine, a garlicky sauce and pickled chillies. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the shallots and fry over a low-medium heat for 12-15 minutes, or until they are beginning to caramelise. Stir through the ras el hanout and fry for 1 minute. Season with salt and set aside. For the salad, toss together the onion, tomato, lemon juice and a ½ teaspoon of flaky sea salt as well as most of the herbs. Set aside for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour for the flavours to develop. For the garlic sauce, mix together the yoghurt, mayonnaise and garlic. Loosen with a little water (roughly 2-3 tablespoons) until you have a sauce that's easy to drizzle. Taste and season with a little salt. Add the lamb to the frying pan with the shallots and spices and cook for 5-7 minutes. Warm the flatbreads under the grill and then top with the spiced lamb, the salad, garlic sauce, pine nuts and pickled chillies, if you like. Finish with a sprinkle of the remaining herbs. Shop the ingredients for this recipe on and discover how Tesco Finest can make your everyday taste better
