Dear members of IWA Georgia, please contact interestgroups@iwa.ge for detailed information about the ongoing Interest Groups and registration.
Dear members of IWA Georgia, please contact interestgroups@iwa.ge for detailed information about the ongoing Interest Groups and registration.
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Art group is open for everyone who likes art and hopes to find themselves through art. As a group member will have the possibility to learn and explore various techniques such as graphic art, painting and composition.
The ART GROUP meets in Dali´s Art Studio on Mondays, 11:30 am (every week).
For more information please contact Dali Nazarishivili.
The group is open for all members who are interested in Arts – monthly, Thursday, 11 am.
Learn arrangements of both Georgian and International songs and enjoy opportunities to perform at IWA events and choral festivals.
Weekly, Friday, 11 am.
Group leader: Nana Kalandadze
The Culinary Adventure Group meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month.
Group leader: Maria Fischer
Every other week, Friday 05:00 pm.
The Georgian Conversation group is open for everyone regardless of their proficiency level who would like to learn one of the world’s oldest alphabets and archaic sounds as well as improve their conversational skills in Georgian. Enjoy the benefits of having Nana Shavtvaladze, the professor and author of Georgian Language books as your group leader.
Every other week, Thursday 1:15 pm.
We usually walk in green places in Tbilisi, such as Turtle lake or Botanical garden. The meeting points are announced each time through a WhatsApp group. We walk, chat and also stop somewhere for a coffee. Welcome to join the group!
Every week, Tuesday 10:30.
Group leader: Ala Turmanidze
The group meets once a month.
Would you like to know more about Georgia? Once a month we meet and listen to professional lecturers and specialists on a variety of subjects connected to Georgia eg. history, music, architecture, wine etc. Please be aware that registration is necessary as we are hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Group leaders: Oya Atakan and Manana Chubinidze
The name of the book under discussion will be sent in advance (with a link, too). You will have the opportunity to read in advance and participate in the meeting to discuss the book on the appointed day (monthly, Thursday, 10:30 am), meeting via ZOOM.
For more information and details please contact Marianna Zonenberg.
The craft group creates many items that are sold at IWA fundraising events. Proceeds from these sales are allocated to IWA supported charity projects. This group gives you a wonderful opportunity to learn something new, get a creative experience or just spend time sewing and knitting in friendly atmosphere.
For more information please contact Theresa Weinheimer and Nilufer Tezsay Beer.
The fashion designer Maia Bakradze shares her key tips for developing unique personal style which expresses individuality and implements latest fashion trends.
Weekly, Monday, 3 pm.
This is a group for free conversation. Having an understanding of the french language is very important to because it’s not just for beginners (Minimum level – A1).
The group will meet every Wednesday at 9:30.
Group leader is Frederique Thevenon
You can work on coordination and rhythm along with the music. The type of music and dance will vary in each class, from disco to salsa and bachata.
The name of the movie under discussion will be sent in advance (with a link too). You will have the opportunity to watch it in advance and participate in the meeting to discuss the movie on the appointed day (monthly, Thursday, at 10:30 am), meeting via ZOOM.
For more information and details please contact Marianna Zonenberg.
Our karate trainer is Sensei Prof. Dr. Kakhaber Markozashvili, is a former Georgian champion and since he does this for a living, the monthly fee for every participant is 50 GEL, cash or bank transfer.
As Sensei Markozashvili says: “After a couple of trainings, you will become International Warriors Association!”
These sessions would be useful not only for body shape, but also to grow strength, fight cholesterol and also knowing self defense in case of need.
There is no need for previous knowledge and is not necessary to be sporty-this course is for international and Georgian ladies of any shape and age, only for the pleasure to train together.
No need for kimono, the training takes place in comfortable sports attire.
The group meets every Friday at 3 pm in Vake Park.
Group leader: Elena Rotundu
Learn swimming and water skills for beginners and advanced (also Hydrotherapy) with equipment. 8 sessions 105GEL.
Weekly, Tuesday 12:30.
Group Leader: Nasim Mirhadi
All yoga practices, aims to unite the mind, body, and spirit. However, what sets Kundalini apart is its strong focus on breathing exercises and repetitive movements rather than solely on stretching and flexibility. This form of yoga is adaptable to all levels, allowing each individual to modify the exercises based on their needs and abilities.