Lifestyle Classes and Workshops in Singapore: Creative Pursuits That’ll Let You Bring Home a Newfound Skill
PUBLISHED April 9th, 2021 05:00 am | UPDATED January 3rd, 2023 08:58 pm
As COVID-19 restrictions easing up locally in Singapore, we’re all raring to get back to gatherings after a year of Zoom (whether or not you’re on board about going back to the office is another story). If you’re like us and think life is a never-ending journey of learning, how about taking up one or more of these creative pursuits?
A Creative Getaway at Space4Us
With 1,700 square feet of space surrounded by lush greenery, Space4Us is quite the creative alcove in the bustling district of Orchard Road. Serving as the bridge between artist and makers, Space4Us aims to give artisans a platform to teach their craft to anyone and everyone. Their list of workshops is ever-growing, with crowd favourites being the Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arranging) and Preserve Mossframe (a botanical art that can fit into most sorts of indoor spaces) workshops.
Price: Starting from S$78.
Space4Us is located at Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road #02-22/23, Singapore 238897, p. +65 8887 8802.
Ever thought of diving or taking up a surf class but too afraid of the water? We suggest signing up swimming classes in Yishun to develop a new skill for your adventures.
Make Your Own Gin at Brass Lion’s Gin School
Our very own Singaporean Brass Lion Distillery is offering three-hour sessions bringing you through the process of distilling a spirit. With your “Ginstructor”, familiarise yourself with the botanicals from the herb garden before learning how to create a gin tailored to your taste in a mini copper still. Complete with a welcome drink and a G&T served with your gin at the end, it’s bound to be an fun and unparalleled experience. Plus, you get to bottle and personalise your gin to take home so you can share them with your family and friends.
Price: from S$220
Brass Lion Distillery’s Gin School is available for booking online, with workshops running on weekends at 2pm. Private Gin School sessions also available.
Make Your Own Jewellery with Fat Anvil Studios
Who doesn’t love jewellery, especially if it’s a piece unique to yourself? Fat Anvil Studios has a line-up of silversmithing workshops, with instructors guiding you to make your own armour out of quality 925 sterling silver. Their Silversmithing Taster Workshop is perfect for beginners to bring home one to three pieces, where you create everything from rings and earrings, to pendant necklaces and cufflinks. For a full-day immersion, go for the five-hour Full Experience Workshop to fabricate pieces with bezel setting at a pace that suits you.
Price: from S$88
Fat Anvil Studios is located at 573A Balestier Road, Singapore 329888.
Sew Fun Sewing Classes with Uyii
Uyii is your go-to whether you’re looking to try a hand at sewing, or looking to hone your craft with more complex objects. Instructors here have industry experience, and coupled with their niche in sewing, their Sew Fun classes teach you how to make everything from Face Masks to an elaborate Cheongsam. Some workshops that caught our eye include the Leather & Canvas conducted with Atelier Lodge, and the E-Textiles: Fabric Switches class that teaches you how to weave working LED circuits into your bag!
Price: from S$65
Uyii Studio is located at 24 Sin Ming Lane, Midview City #08-108, Singapore 573970.
Master the Art of Clay with Goodman Ceramic Studio
From hand-building to wheel throwing, Goodman Ceramic Studio has an extensive selection of clay-making workshops for all age groups and occasions. Their website displays the scheduled days for each class, making it easy for you to plan out when to go. Apart from introductory classes, their standout offerings include Dip Glazing and ceramic Wind Chimes under the Adult Party options.
Price: from S$68
Goodman Ceramic Studio is located at 90 Goodman Road, #01-37 Block G, Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore 439053, p. +65 6346 6351. Open Tue, Fri, Sat, from 9am-9pm, and Wed, Thu, Sun from 9am-6pm. Closed on Mon.
Frank Skincare Is Issuing Masks…Sort Of
Learn the science and benefits behind different botanicals and clay ingredients before blending your very own clay mask at Frank Skincare. With new issues like “mask acne” popping up these days, find exactly what ingredients can cater to your unique skin type. This two-to-three hour workshop (S$156) will take you through the whole process, before you bring home your handmade 60g jar of clay mask.
Price: from S$156
Frank Skincare is located at 38 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2, Singapore 569511, p. +65 8753 4543. By appointment only.
Find Therapy in Nature with The Plant Story
The Plant Story seeks to make nature accessible in all forms to us city-dwellers. Their Home Apothecary Workshop lets you discover herbal remedies through their own herb garden, before concocting your own mozzie spray, vapour rub, or body scrub. For a touch of nature in your house, the Miniature Garden Workshop will help you to discover how to add more greenery to your living quarters. Further customise your experience and choose between their Colonial Home Experience or the WorkStudio with a sweeping view of Seletar Hill.
Price: from S$100
The Plant Story‘s workshops are available for booking online, with options of special add-ons including meals. Location is only given upon booking.
Get Your Leather On at Crafune
The sky’s the limit at Crafune. You think it, you make it. From cardholders to lanyards, and just about any bag you can think of, get ready to craft a work of art from high-quality tanned vegetable leather. Its premium, full-grain cousin is also available with a top-up. Mark your creation with a touch of personalisation by embossing just about whatever you want. With all classes fit for any level of experience, strut out of a workshop as a proud owner of a new Bucket Bag or Backpack!
Price: from S$89
Crafune is located at 38a Haji Lane, #02-01, Singapore 189231, p. +65 8218 4223 or +65 9107 5168. Open Mon-Sun, from 11am-7pm.
