While the classic candlelit wine-and-dine date may have set the bar when it comes to romance, who doesn’t love to mix it up every once in a while? Whether it’s a “paint and sip” session so you can relax the nerves on a first date, or a pottery workshop to awkwardly recreate the iconic scene from Ghost, dates involving art are the newest fad taking the dating scene by storm. 

La Art Therapy, an art studio based in Chembur is among the first to bring this trend to Mumbai, offering a range of workshops for couples, including resin art sessions, tie-dye shirt making, candle making, and tote bag painting, among others. The founder of the studio, Mrunali Gala, first decided to offer these workshops after a New Years’ party last year. She says, “Most of us [at the party] were couples.