I just like to share seminars for the month of September 2011. I knew from the start of this month that it would be an exciting month not just for me but for everyone. I recently learned about the following seminars that might interest you all for this month: Photography, Food and Wedding Coordination Seminars.

Photography Seminar by Jo Avila

I’ve always featured his seminars in my blog since I was once his student. I would like to be part of his upcoming seminars but I have some important things to do these past few months. Now, he has a new seminar called “Shoot Your Own Movies, Make Your Own Popcorn” workshop/seminar. Check out the details below:

This workshop/seminar will be conducted by Dondi Narciso. It is intended for those who wish to learn how to use the DSLR to capture videos, edit the footage into a short film, music video, or what not, and make lot’s of money in the process.

The seminar is scheduled for September 26 & 30, 2011 from 630pm-930pm.

The venue will be at Unit 114, Gold Building, 15 Annapolis st., Greenhills, SJ.

You may register by sending an email to pinakamagalingako@gmail.com

The schedule of topics to be discussed is as follows:

September 26 (630pm-930pm):
Basic DSLR Video Principles
Basic DSLR Controls and Settings for Filmmaking
Basic Frame Composition, Lighting, and Camera Movement

September 30 (630pm-930pm):
Basic Editing Using Adobe Premiere Pro
Workshop Proper
Critique and Review

The seminar fee of P6,000.00/participant is inclusive of a certificate of attendance.

There are only twenty (20) slots available.

A 50% downpayment (non-refundable) will be required to secure a reservation.

You may view more info about our seminars at www.joavila.com.

Food Workshops by the Center For Asian Culinary Studies

I’ve inquired food workshops since it’s listed in my bucket list. I do want to learn how to cook but as of the moment, I can’t commit myself for this workshops. Maybe one of you might want to try these and inform us how’d it go. If you know Cafe Ysabel in San Juan, you’ll definitely know who these Chefs are. Here’s the list of workshops:

September 2011
Bring your own aprons to our after-work & morning workshops!

SEPT 12 MON – Sushi & Sashimi Workshop 1 by Chef Gene Gonzalez.
Let Chef Gene teach you the step-by-step wonders of sushi & sashimi making. You will learn: Trimming a tuna, Sushi Rice, Tekka Don, California Rolls, Lapu-Lapu Uzusukuri, Tuna Temaki & Kani Sarada Temaki. Fee: 2,500 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 13 TUE – Sushi & Sashimi Workshop 2 by Chef Gene Gonzalez.
Let Chef Gene teach you the step-by-step wonders of sushi & sashimi making in this part 2 of the workshop. You will learn: Trimming a flat fish, Rainbow Roll, Futo Maki, Gari, Aji, Uzusukuri & Tamago Roll. Fee: 2,500 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 15 THU – Brownies Workshop by Chef Junjun de Guzman.
Moist, fudgy, nutty and full of chocolate flavor, participants will be doing hands-on work on Chef Junjun’s best brownie recipes: Classic Brownies, Coffee Blond Brownies, White Choco Brownies, Choco Chip Blondies, Fudgy Orange Brownies, Pecan Brownies and Mint Brownies. Fee: 2,500 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 16 FRI – Bars and Cookies Workshop
Let Chef Junjun teach you his secrets for making the best cookies and bar recipes with this hands on workshop: Butterscotch Bars, Oatmeal Mango Cookies, Honey Orange Bars, Rocky Road Bars, Pecan Doodles, Chocolate Cookies, White Choco Macadamia Cookies and Peanut Butter Cookies. Fee: 2,500 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 18 SUN – Easy Greek at Home Workshop by Chef Toto Erfe.
Let Chef Toto teach you step-by-step on how to make an easy Greek dinner with this fun workshop: Learn: Pita Bread, Hummus, Tahina Paste, Mutabal, Harissa, Cucumber & Yogurt Salad, Beef,Lamb or Chicken Kebab, Ox Brain, Grilled Vegetable Sidings. Fee: P2,000 from 10am – 2pm (morning class!)

SEPT 19 MON – Easy Thai Workshop.
Let Chef Toto Erfe teach you some great Thai fare he learned in Thailand! Learn: Tom Yum Talay (Seafood), Salt Crusted Dalag with Nam Prik, Shrimp Chicken and Pork in Lemongrass, Thai Wedding Curry, Thai Beef Salad, Thai Halo-Halo. Fee: 2,100 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 20 TUE – Party Salads Workshop by Chef Gino Gonzalez.
Make delicious salads for your parties with this hands-on workshop by Chef Gino. Learn: Mediterranean Orzo Pasta, German Potato Salad, Waldorf Salad, Custard Shrimp with Mango and Peach Salad, Taco Salad, Thai Pomelo Salad, Japanese Potato Salad, Roasted Vegetable Salad. Fee: 2,300 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 21 WED – The Quick Mexican Table 1 Workshop by Chef Gino Gonzalez.
Viva Mexico! With Chef Gino’s hands-on workshop, you can transform your guests to Mexico with your dishes! Learn: Carne Asada, Prawns with Almond Sauce, Mexican Burrito, Burrito Rice, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Sangria. Fee: 2,200 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 22 THU – The Quick Mexican Table 2 Workshop by Chef Gino Gonzalez.
Viva Mexico! With Chef Gino’s hands-on workshop, you can transform your guests to Mexico with your dishes! Learn: Cheese & Pepper Flautas, Carnitas, Beef Tacos, Quesadilla, Mango Salsa, Garbanzo and Pineapple Cake. Fee: 2,200 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 23 FRI – Favorite BBQ Chicken Workshop by Chef Toto Erfe.
Let Chef Toto change the way you prepare a chicken bbq with this hands-on workshop: Greek Style Chicken BBQ with Feta Cheese Salad, Korean Style Grilled Chicken with Kimchi Fried Rice, Texas Style – Honey Bourbon BBQ with Creamy Onion Mashed Potato, Yakitori Chicken with Japanese Curry Rice, Chicken Tikka with Grilled Pineapple and Potato Curry, Thai Style Sate Chicken with Coconut Rice! Fee: 2,100 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 28 WED – How to Cook 1 Workshop by Chef Gene Gonzalez: Perfect for REAL Beginners!
Let Chef Gene Gonzalez teach you how to cook an easy & delicious meal with this hands-on workshop series! Learn: Fried Calamari, Creamy Vegetable Soup, Breaded Veal Cutlet, Roasted Chicken, Crepes with Seasonal Fruits. Fee: 2,400 from 6pm – 9pm

SEPT 30 THU – How to Cook 2 Workshop by Chef Gene Gonzalez: Perfect for Beginners!
Let Chef Gene Gonzalez teach you how to cook an easy & delicious meal with this hands-on workshop series! Learn: Salad Greens with Balsamic Vinegar, Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Garlic and Black Olive Puree, Gambas al Ajillo, Salmon en Papillote, Mango Jubilee. Fee: 2,400 from 6pm – 9pm

Enrollment ongoing for our Certificate Program in Cooking & Baking Skills (TESDA NC-II Commercial Cooking) Saturday Schedule on October 1 and our Professional Culinary & Pastry Arts Program (TESDA NC-IV Commercial Cooking, NC-II Baking & Pastry Production) opening on September 14, MWF schedule.

Wedding Coordination Seminars

As you all know, I also attended a basic wedding seminar last April 2011. I did started my freelance wedding coordinator and named it KEMATICS. You can check out my website why such name. I’m looking forward for the advance course for the wedding seminar.

For all wedding coordinator wanna be or anyone interested to know more about wedding coordination, you can enroll to this seminar hosted by Weddings Beautiful Worldwide, Philippines.

Also, for couples to be, there is a seminar on what to do before your Big Day. This is to help couples not only the bride to plan their wedding. You might want to check out and be part of the workshop too.

That would be all for now, I hope one of these seminars interests you. If ever you get to enroll in one of these, I would greatly appreciate if you can tell me how did it go since I’m very much interested to enroll myself too. Thanks!