They say that whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. ZafigoX 2024 is back with a two-day event packed with fun and engaging workshops and an inspiring lineup of speakers who embody greatness.
Based on our theme of ‘Rejuvenation’ this year, these workshops aim to help participants revive and restore strength while providing the necessary tools you’ll need on your journey of personal growth. Whether that is manifested through your solo travels, trying new hobbies, or creating lifestyle changes.
All workshops will take place on Saturday, 12 October 2024, with each workshop ticket priced at RM50 per person. Here’s a brief introduction to a few workshops and the people heading them! (Stay tuned for Part 2 of our workshop announcement.)
Travel Light: A Yoga & Women’s Health Guide
With Huda Ameran
Having over 10 years under her belt as a certified Women’s Health Coach and Yoga instructor, Huda Ameran helps women overcome their fitness setbacks. She leads twice-yearly wellness retreats and is trained globally, including her apprenticeship under Nicole Jardim, author of Fix Your Period.
Join Huda as she guides you through 20 minutes of yoga and breathing exercises to combat jet lag, ease body aches from long travel journeys, and ground you both mentally and emotionally when you are in a new and unfamiliar place. This 60-minute workshop also includes a post-yoga interactive session as she discusses health challenges like bloating, jet lag, and period discomfort. Learn how to nourish your body to be better equipped for adventurous days ahead. Plus, you’ll receive a women’s health nutrition guide in PDF format.
Bring an open mind and get ready to feel rejuvenated for your travels!
What is required for this workshop?
Come dressed in appropriate and comfortable clothing for a gentle yoga session.
12th October 2024, Saturday
4:30pm to 6pm
The Space, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
From Street to Sketchbook, An Urban Sketch Outing
With Cassielelolea
Known as Cassielelolea, Cassie is a visual artist from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her keen eye, undoubtable talent, and passion for capturing the world in ink and watercolours led her to venture into urban sketching, among other things. Regularly hosting life drawing sessions, Cassie encourages people to draw from observation and to experience the joy of creating art in real-time.
With this workshop, participants can expect an urban sketch day out with the artist herself at the vibrant TTDI Wet Market. Experienced and novice artists are welcome to try their hand at sketching from life. Capture life in motion as Cassie teaches you the fundamentals of urban sketching, practising the art of keen observation, and how to draw what you see while working with limited supplies.
Note: Workshop participants are to meet directly at Pasar Besar Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI). Specific meeting point to be advised once you have signed-up. The demonstration will be done in watercolour, but feel free to bring your preferred medium.
12th October 2024, Saturday
9am to 12pm
Pasar Besar Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur
Find out more at the workshop link below:
Travel Safe with Self-Defence:
Women, How to Defend Yourself When You Really Need To
By Cassandra J Poyong
Hailing from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Cassandra is a national athlete and coach at Hikari Martial Arts. She began her training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 25 and has since become the first female World Champion (Blue) for Malaysia at the Abu Dhabi World Master Championship in 2019. Her list of accolades is both exciting and inspiring.
Spend an hour in what is sure to be a thrilling workshop as she coaches you on basic physical self-defence. Learn how to move safely and protect yourself in situations where someone is trying to cause you physical harm, escape a chokehold, defend against shoves, and more.
Come ready to learn, move, and build confidence in staying safe in challenging scenarios. We can’t promise you won’t completely fall in love with this sport once you’ve had a go.
What is required for this workshop?
For safety purposes, please come in tight-fitted clothes without zippers and pockets.
12th October 2024, Saturday
4:30pm to 5:30pm
The Space, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Building Your Capsule Wardrobe Using Colour Analysis
With The Powderuum
Founded by the creative duo Hanna Razali and Nabilah Nordin, The Powderuum began as a way to help people better understand makeup and skin tones. A post-pandemic relaunch in 2021 introduced colour consultations to their job scope. They set on a mission to help people boost their confidence through colour analysis, style, and understanding how what we wear changes how we look and feel.
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will get a 101 in colour and its impact on one’s appearance. Learn to differentiate colours, pair them effectively, and create outfits to enhance your best features. There will also be a short makeup demonstration by the team to help you understand how to work with shades that compliment you best.
What is required for this workshop?
Participants may bring any personal makeup or clothing items for personalised advice.
12th October 2024, Saturday
2:30pm to 4pm
The Space, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Travel Scrapbooking: The Art of Memory Keeping
With Tercia Goh
Get crafty with Tercia Goh, a Kuala Lumpur-based strategist turned designer. Known for her whimsical journal scrapbooking, Tercia has inspired an audience with her clever mixing of photos, paintings, and vintage finds.
Indulge in an artsy 90-minute session as she guides you through the art of journaling and scrapbooking. The workshop is open to anyone keen on learning how to create their own beautiful keepsake journals. You will learn artistic techniques, the creative process of laying out your designs, and material curation, amongst other things.
What is required for this workshop?
Bring along some stationary including glue, scissors, pens, and a journal or notebook. Personal mementoes are recommended to give your pages a personal touch. Additionally, participants may bring some old magazine cutouts, rubber stamps, washi tapes, and any other bits that will go well in your journal.
12th October 2024, Saturday
12pm to 1:30pm
The Space, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Chocolate Spice Making
With Chef Sapna Nair
Sapna Nair is a chef from Kochi, India, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu. She also hosts cooking shows and is an author and consultant. A multi-hyphenate creative in her own right, Chef Sapna Nair has been living in Kuala Lumpur for 21 years and curates her menus and cooking classes around her travels and her Indian heritage.
Spend a sweet morning with her as she teaches you how to make your own spiced chocolate truffles. The demonstration includes a brief introduction to spices, followed by a demonstration on chocolate truffle making. Learn expert techniques from the chef and go home with a box of homemade chocolates courtesy of Chef Sapna Nair.
What is required for this workshop?
Participants are required to bring an apron and a takeaway box for the handmade chocolates. All materials necessary for the chocolate-making demonstration will be provided.
12th October 2024, Saturday
9am to 10:30am
The Space, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Do take advantage of our subsidised workshops—this is the perfect opportunity to explore a new activity or skill! Limited slots are available.
For more information, visit our ZafigoX 2024: Rejuvenation page, or book your tickets here.
