Bangalore Events — book workshops

What happens when you tumble down a hill and land on a mystery? Join us for a special book reading and comic-making workshop around Botanist and the Vanishing Orchid, a comic inspired by true events in the forests of Tamil Nadu. Based on the story of a botanist who accidentally makes a discovery, this session begins with a live reading of the comic, followed by a hands-on workshop where participants complete a comic of their own. With some panels already illustrated and others left blank, you get to imagine the characters, twist the plot, and decide how the tale ends!...

In a world increasingly populated by and filtered through screens, the book is a source of unending comfort and joy: a physical, enduring presence that holds stories, art, and memories within its pages, and takes on a life of its own. Every old book, scrap of paper, and discarded box has potential—and this process of restoration and recycling celebrates imperfection, demystifies scarcity, and infuses sentiment into every step. We are thrilled to present an exciting workshop on book-making and book restoration with master bookbinder David Timethy, on 31 August 2025 at Champaca Indiranagar!  Join us for a chance to slow...

We’re thrilled to bring back our picture book course for adults - WORLDS FOR EVERYONE! after a wonderful response last year! Starting this June, this interactive, discussion-led course will invite participants to engage deeply with 12–16 Indian and international picture books. Together, we’ll explore their themes, forms, and narratives, and reflect on what they open up for us as readers. Here are the details-  1. Read and discuss  12-16 Indian and international picture books. 2. Deconstruct form, theme, and content through interactive sessions. 3. Space for reflection and sharing personal responses. 4. Certificate on completion. The last date to apply is 7...

Join us for a weekend of storytelling, creativity, and hands-on fun at the Champaca x Duckbill Hook Book Festival! This festival is designed to inspire young readers and creators to dive into the world of books like never before.In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning. Published by Penguin India, the Hook Books series features stories by...

In a world dominated by technology and screens, parents and teachers are often told to encourage their kids to pick up a book and turn a page. Teachers and parents often find their beloved books to be different from their children and may find it challenging to fully embrace new directions and tastes in reading. So how do we read new books for ourselves and with children? Reading a book by oneself and sharing the act of reading can be very different experiences.  A wholesome reading of a book includes understanding the character development, the plot progression, social context and more. Equally significant is...