PASTIMES
Creative Coding HK, Discovery Bay & Tung Chung
Creative Coding HK offers computer science courses and camps for kids aged five to 15 covering science, maths, art, robotics and technology. Classes include Creative Coding with mBOT, a STEAM-based programme to encourage kids to develop a maker mindset, Let’s JAVA with Minecraft, and App Lab with JavaScript—perfect for kids ready for more complex design thinking and programming. 2707 6578, 9469 8225, nora@creativecoding.hk, www.creativecoding.hk.
Winky’s Workshop, Mui Wo
The visual arts programmes offered by Winky’s Workshop include creative arts and crafts, experimental drawing, sketching, and acrylic painting. Different topics are assigned to each lesson to give students the chance to explore the visual language of art and to achieve the balance of creativity and technique. 9324 3754, chan_wai_ki@hotmail.com, Facebook: WorKshop 創作室.
DRAMA AND SINGING TOP PICKS Faust International, Discovery Bay
of the performing arts, helping them to grow in confidence. All courses require dedication and hard work, but are exceptionally rewarding. Classes take place on Friday evenings. DB North Plaza, DB, 6894 7243, emma.performersstudio@yahoo.com, www.theperformersstudio.com.
FEATURED Acting Antics, Discovery Bay
At Acting Antics, children aged four to 12 can develop acting, singing, dancing, presentation and performance skills by attending classes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Students take part in two fully costumed performances per year. Discovery College, 38 Siena Avenue, DB, admin@actingantics.com, www.ctchk.actingantics.com.
DB Glee, Discovery Bay
DB Glee offers a fun and engaging way for adults to embrace music, have a laugh and de-stress. Members are not required to audition or read music. jetshk@rocketmail.com.
PARTY ENTERTAINERS
Faust International has specialised in teaching drama and theatre classes for more than 18 years. Students have the opportunity to learn an array of drama techniques through a range of different workshops. Every term a particular theme is explored, for instance improvisation, puppetry or script-work. Students also have performance opportunities throughout the year, from workshop open sessions to the annual Faust Festival. Saturday workshops in DB are for kids aged four to 16. Discovery Bay International School, DB, 2547 9114, info@FaustWorld.com, www.FaustWorld.com.
FEATURED
The Performers Studio, Discovery Bay
The sought-after children’s entertainers at Rumple and Friends perform at over 500 parties and events each year. Professionally trained actors, from the US and UK, provide premium party entertainment at affordable prices. 9830 8287, info@rumpleandfriends.com, www.rumpleandfriends.com.
The Performers Studio is a professional youth theatre company offering high quality and exciting performance opportunities for young people from seven years upwards. Its workshops are taught by industry experts and challenge students to develop skills in all three disciplines 58 The Best of Lantau
M.O.P.S Amsterdam, operating in Lantau M.O.P.S Amsterdam provides face painting services for birthday parties and events, as well as glitz and glam make-up parties for teens and tweens. Its team of professionals will travel to your event and uses only the safest paints and make-up. 5910 1107, mopsamsterdam@gmail.com, www.mopsamsterdam.com.
Rumple and Friends, operating in Lantau