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If you’re happiest behind part from relaxation, the viewfinder, you’ll be pleased vacations can also be to learn that the art of film a great opportunity photography is alive and kicking for self-reinvention. If you’ve here. Pop by the Lomography always wanted to pick up a Gallery Store Singapore to pick new hobby, why not check out up a quaint, low-tech lomography some of these picks during your camera and learn how to capture stay? After all, nothing beats spontaneous moments on your that sense of achievement you trip. You can also practise on feel when you learn something their photography walks and new. It’s also a great way to tours and get some print-worthy bond with friends and family. shots of Singapore’s best sights. Get a gentle introduction Learn to assemble into the world of art at a beautiful book MUSEO, a unique documenting your restaurant that also stay by checking in houses an openat the crafting and concept painting scrapbooking classes studio and provides at PaperMarket. canvases, acrylic Conducted at three paint, brushes and outlets around town, other tools. The folks PaperMarket these workshops are here know that their led by experts who’ll walk you great food and innovative through the basics—such cocktails can inspire creativity, as creating pretty layouts so feel free to let loose—even for photographs—all the if you’ve never picked up a way through to advanced paintbrush in your life, it’s the skills like book-binding. perfect chance to dabble in An old art form enjoying something new. Call ahead and something of a resurgence make a reservation if you want right now is leathercraft. For to bring out your inner painter.
an eye-opening experience, attend one of Tyrwhitt General Company’s enlightening hands-on workshops. It’s bound to take your appreciation for beautiful crafted goods to a whole new level, and you can even learn how to make a oneof-a-kind statement accessory for yourself or a loved one. The style-savvy among you can look forward to upcycling workshops by local indie fashion label MASH-UP, a collective of designers passionate about eye-catching prints, vintage fabrics and D.I.Y (do it yourself). Learn how to bring new life to old denim using techniques as varied as simple stitching to shredding and bleaching, so be prepared for an invaluable experience and come away with your very own unique fashion item. A different kind of craft workshop awaits at Soap Ministry. With classes that cater to both adults and little ones as young as four, this is a great way to learn about the fascinating world of soap and find out how all the elements of
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colour, herbs, essential oils and design come together in the final product. To add a personal touch to your toiletries without all that effort, take a shortcut at Beauty Emporium at House, where you can choose your own fragrance to customise a full body care set. If fragrances pique your interest, you can also concoct a perfume to call your own at places like Jamal Kazura Aromatics, where you simply let the staff know what types of notes you prefer and watch them whip something up for you in about 30 minutes, or observe how professional perfume makers do what they do best with your selected fragrance in LE LABO’s ‘scent lab’ at escentials. However, if you prefer to dive deeper and do things the traditional way, book a
staff and student volunteers will be around to help you operate the telescope, tell you where to look, and explain things to you. You can also expect fringe activities like talks during special occasions to help you understand astronomy better. Toy hobbyists and collectors will want to check out Legocrazy online start-up BricksBen, EatPlayLove Café which organises brick-building workshops complete with instruction manuals and guides. These workshops are suitable for all ages and teach participants how to create mini camera magnets and famous cartoon characters out of humble Lego bricks. Of course, you’ll get to take home your new little masterpiece for all to admire. Speaking of toys, more fun Scoop of Art activities for the whole family can be found at Build-A-Bear spot for a fragrance creation Workshop, where children can workshop by Nose Who Knows. make their very own stuffed Programmes generally run from animal from scratch under the one to three days and allow guidance of a ‘Master Bear you to master the basics of Builder associate’. Even the perfume creation, understand the stuffing and stitching processes olfactory system and ultimately, are involved, so it’s a good way create a one-of-a-kind scent to teach the kids how much work that hits all the right notes. goes into their favourite toys. For those who want to You can unleash embrace their nerdy side, your child’s artistic go for something out of potential at other this world at Science kid-friendly places Centre. Stargazing like EatPlayLove sessions are a weekly Café and Scoop of occurrence here, Art. Located within and, best of all, they new creative enclave are absolutely free of Aliwal Arts Centre in charge. Visitors can arrive Science Centre the heritage-rich Arab anytime between 7:50pm Street area, the former has a and 10pm on Fridays, and craft corner where, for an hourly gaze at the night sky using the charge, kids can experiment centre’s telescopes. Don’t fret with all sorts of craft materials about not knowing what to look as the grown-ups tuck into for—the friendly Science Centre
hobbies Thai-Western grub. The latter is a gelato shop where patrons are entitled to unlimited use of paints and other art materials. Kids can complete craft projects, such as umbrella painting and T-shirt designing, on the spot, and you can purchase funky art kits for your little Picasso. It’s understandably popular with the tiny tots—which kid doesn’t
love both art and ice cream? Finally, young ones can have loads of fun learning how to paint their favourite foods at ArtBug. As part of this art school’s food culture programme for children, they teach budding artists to get creative and ‘cook up a storm’ by drawing, painting, doing paper crafts and lots more. With so many irresistible
options around town, Singapore is a haven for creative souls, young and old. Have a different kind of fun on your vacation with the many classes and learning opportunities right here, and take home a new skill along with your memories.
Address Book ArtBug #02-04/05, 51 Waterloo Street. (65) 6338-1920. www.artbug.com.sg Bras Basah Beauty Emporium at House 2/F, Block 8D, Dempsey Road. (65) 6475-7375. www.dempseyhill.com Holland Village BricksBen www.bricksben.com Build-A-Bear Workshop #03-04 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road. (65) 6238-1378. Dhoby Ghaut #02-17/18 HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square. (65) 6275-9932. HarbourFront www.buildabear.com.sg EatPlayLove Café #01-07, 28 Aliwal Street. (65) 6444-6400. www.eatplaylove.com.sg Bugis escentials #03-02/05 Paragon Shopping Centre, 290 Orchard Road. (65) 6737-2478. Orchard 1/F, TANGS Beauty Hall, 310 & 320 Orchard Road. (65) 6734-2122. Orchard www.escentials.com.sg
Jamal Kazura Aromatics 728 North Bridge Road. (65) 6293-2350. Bugis 21 Bussorah Street. (65) 6293-3320. Bugis 27 Arab Street. Bugis www.jamalkazura.com Lomography Gallery Store Singapore 295 South Bridge Road. (65) 6223-8850. www.lomography.com/homes/ lomographysg Chinatown MASH-UP #P2-30G Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard. www.mashupcollective.com Promenade MUSEO #01-22, 31 Ocean Way. (65) 6734-8066. www.mu-se-o.com HarbourFront Nose Who Knows (65) 9230-7021. www.nosewhoknows.com PaperMarket #B1-27 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road. (65) 6333-9007. City Hall #B1-12 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road. (65) 6333-9002. Dhoby Ghaut
#02-118/119 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk. (65) 6376-9007. HarbourFront www.papermarket.com.sg Science Centre 15 Science Centre Road. (65) 6425-2500. www.science.edu.sg Jurong East Scoop of Art #01-03 Marine Parade Community Club, 278 Marine Parade Road. (65) 6345-6563. www.scoop-of-art.com Dakota Soap Ministry #B2-07/08 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road. (65) 6634-1920. www.soapministry.com Somerset Tyrwhitt General Company 150A Tyrwhitt Road. (65) 8444-5589. www.tyrwhittgeneralcompany. com Farrer Park
Soap Ministry
hobbies
Food for thought
Learn how to recreate the gastronomic delights from your stay at these institutions.
ToTT
APS Lifestyle Gallery 1/F, APS Building, 9 Muthuraman Chetty Road. (65) 6233-0593. www.apslifestyle.com Clarke Quay
Housing a variety of sleek appliances, this upscale two-storey product showroom is a favourite APS Lifestyle Gallery among culinary enthusiasts and frequently hosts cooking and baking masterclasses. A major bonus here is the chance to try out and purchase the technologically advanced tools on display.
At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy 28 Tai Seng Street. (65) 6416-6688. www.at-sunrice.com Tai Seng
This cooking school has produced some of the brightest stars in the local dining scene, such as baker Zenn Eng of quirky café Cake Spade and chef Malcolm Lee of Peranakan eatery Candlenut Kitchen. Look up their programmes, which
run the gamut from enrichment classes to professional training courses—you’ll be in good hands here.
Professional courses are available as well for the aspiring sommelier.
Coriander Leaf
9 & 11 Neil Road. (65) 6226-1175. www.teachapter.com Tanjong Pagar
#02-03, Merchant Court, 3A River Valley Road. (65) 6732-3354. www.corianderleaf.com Clarke Quay
This is where South East Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cooking takes centre stage. Offering an in-depth look at the cuisine of your choice, this school will teach you the crucial basics as well as special techniques and presentation tips for that added oomph. You can also take home the exotic ingredients and spices you need to continue your culinary journey.
Taberna Wine Academy 17 Binjai Park. (65) 6762-5570. www.taberna.sg Botanic Gardens
Always wanted to pick up the art of wine appreciation? Head to this school and tasting centre, which takes you through the basics and carries over 600 Old and New World labels.
Tea Chapter
Another beverage that begs to be savoured properly is tea. If Chinese tea is your passion, drop in at for an educational tasting at this tea house, which is dedicated to educating participants about its cultural significance and specifics.
ToTT
896 Dunearn Road, #01-01A. (65) 6219-7077. www.tottstore.com Botanic Gardens
ToTT, or Tools of the Trade, is a massive multi-concept culinary school—one of the largest in Asia at 36,000 sq. ft.—and has an extensive range of both demonstrations and hands-on classes led by professionals. With classes happening several times a week, here’s where you can learn how to create mouthwatering treats, from Italian classics to macarons.
get crafty
Pick up a skill or learn something new while on holiday in Singapore.
Tyrwhitt General Company
A
If you’re happiest behind part from relaxation, the viewfinder, you’ll be pleased vacations can also be to learn that the art of film a great opportunity photography is alive and kicking for self-reinvention. If you’ve here. Pop by the Lomography always wanted to pick up a Gallery Store Singapore to pick new hobby, why not check out up a quaint, low-tech lomography some of these picks during your camera and learn how to capture stay? After all, nothing beats spontaneous moments on your that sense of achievement you trip. You can also practise on feel when you learn something their photography walks and new. It’s also a great way to tours and get some print-worthy bond with friends and family. shots of Singapore’s best sights. Get a gentle introduction Learn to assemble into the world of art at a beautiful book MUSEO, a unique documenting your restaurant that also stay by checking in houses an openat the crafting and concept painting scrapbooking classes studio and provides at PaperMarket. canvases, acrylic Conducted at three paint, brushes and outlets around town, other tools. The folks PaperMarket these workshops are here know that their led by experts who’ll walk you great food and innovative through the basics—such cocktails can inspire creativity, as creating pretty layouts so feel free to let loose—even for photographs—all the if you’ve never picked up a way through to advanced paintbrush in your life, it’s the skills like book-binding. perfect chance to dabble in An old art form enjoying something new. Call ahead and something of a resurgence make a reservation if you want right now is leathercraft. For to bring out your inner painter.
an eye-opening experience, attend one of Tyrwhitt General Company’s enlightening hands-on workshops. It’s bound to take your appreciation for beautiful crafted goods to a whole new level, and you can even learn how to make a oneof-a-kind statement accessory for yourself or a loved one. The style-savvy among you can look forward to upcycling workshops by local indie fashion label MASH-UP, a collective of designers passionate about eye-catching prints, vintage fabrics and D.I.Y (do it yourself). Learn how to bring new life to old denim using techniques as varied as simple stitching to shredding and bleaching, so be prepared for an invaluable experience and come away with your very own unique fashion item. A different kind of craft workshop awaits at Soap Ministry. With classes that cater to both adults and little ones as young as four, this is a great way to learn about the fascinating world of soap and find out how all the elements of
hobbies
colour, herbs, essential oils and design come together in the final product. To add a personal touch to your toiletries without all that effort, take a shortcut at Beauty Emporium at House, where you can choose your own fragrance to customise a full body care set. If fragrances pique your interest, you can also concoct a perfume to call your own at places like Jamal Kazura Aromatics, where you simply let the staff know what types of notes you prefer and watch them whip something up for you in about 30 minutes, or observe how professional perfume makers do what they do best with your selected fragrance in LE LABO’s ‘scent lab’ at escentials. However, if you prefer to dive deeper and do things the traditional way, book a
staff and student volunteers will be around to help you operate the telescope, tell you where to look, and explain things to you. You can also expect fringe activities like talks during special occasions to help you understand astronomy better. Toy hobbyists and collectors will want to check out Legocrazy online start-up BricksBen, EatPlayLove Café which organises brick-building workshops complete with instruction manuals and guides. These workshops are suitable for all ages and teach participants how to create mini camera magnets and famous cartoon characters out of humble Lego bricks. Of course, you’ll get to take home your new little masterpiece for all to admire. Speaking of toys, more fun Scoop of Art activities for the whole family can be found at Build-A-Bear spot for a fragrance creation Workshop, where children can workshop by Nose Who Knows. make their very own stuffed Programmes generally run from animal from scratch under the one to three days and allow guidance of a ‘Master Bear you to master the basics of Builder associate’. Even the perfume creation, understand the stuffing and stitching processes olfactory system and ultimately, are involved, so it’s a good way create a one-of-a-kind scent to teach the kids how much work that hits all the right notes. goes into their favourite toys. For those who want to You can unleash embrace their nerdy side, your child’s artistic go for something out of potential at other this world at Science kid-friendly places Centre. Stargazing like EatPlayLove sessions are a weekly Café and Scoop of occurrence here, Art. Located within and, best of all, they new creative enclave are absolutely free of Aliwal Arts Centre in charge. Visitors can arrive Science Centre the heritage-rich Arab anytime between 7:50pm Street area, the former has a and 10pm on Fridays, and craft corner where, for an hourly gaze at the night sky using the charge, kids can experiment centre’s telescopes. Don’t fret with all sorts of craft materials about not knowing what to look as the grown-ups tuck into for—the friendly Science Centre
hobbies Thai-Western grub. The latter is a gelato shop where patrons are entitled to unlimited use of paints and other art materials. Kids can complete craft projects, such as umbrella painting and T-shirt designing, on the spot, and you can purchase funky art kits for your little Picasso. It’s understandably popular with the tiny tots—which kid doesn’t
love both art and ice cream? Finally, young ones can have loads of fun learning how to paint their favourite foods at ArtBug. As part of this art school’s food culture programme for children, they teach budding artists to get creative and ‘cook up a storm’ by drawing, painting, doing paper crafts and lots more. With so many irresistible
options around town, Singapore is a haven for creative souls, young and old. Have a different kind of fun on your vacation with the many classes and learning opportunities right here, and take home a new skill along with your memories.
Address Book ArtBug #02-04/05, 51 Waterloo Street. (65) 6338-1920. www.artbug.com.sg Bras Basah Beauty Emporium at House 2/F, Block 8D, Dempsey Road. (65) 6475-7375. www.dempseyhill.com Holland Village BricksBen www.bricksben.com Build-A-Bear Workshop #03-04 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road. (65) 6238-1378. Dhoby Ghaut #02-17/18 HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square. (65) 6275-9932. HarbourFront www.buildabear.com.sg EatPlayLove Café #01-07, 28 Aliwal Street. (65) 6444-6400. www.eatplaylove.com.sg Bugis escentials #03-02/05 Paragon Shopping Centre, 290 Orchard Road. (65) 6737-2478. Orchard 1/F, TANGS Beauty Hall, 310 & 320 Orchard Road. (65) 6734-2122. Orchard www.escentials.com.sg
Jamal Kazura Aromatics 728 North Bridge Road. (65) 6293-2350. Bugis 21 Bussorah Street. (65) 6293-3320. Bugis 27 Arab Street. Bugis www.jamalkazura.com Lomography Gallery Store Singapore 295 South Bridge Road. (65) 6223-8850. www.lomography.com/homes/ lomographysg Chinatown MASH-UP #P2-30G Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard. www.mashupcollective.com Promenade MUSEO #01-22, 31 Ocean Way. (65) 6734-8066. www.mu-se-o.com HarbourFront Nose Who Knows (65) 9230-7021. www.nosewhoknows.com PaperMarket #B1-27 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road. (65) 6333-9007. City Hall #B1-12 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road. (65) 6333-9002. Dhoby Ghaut
#02-118/119 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk. (65) 6376-9007. HarbourFront www.papermarket.com.sg Science Centre 15 Science Centre Road. (65) 6425-2500. www.science.edu.sg Jurong East Scoop of Art #01-03 Marine Parade Community Club, 278 Marine Parade Road. (65) 6345-6563. www.scoop-of-art.com Dakota Soap Ministry #B2-07/08 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road. (65) 6634-1920. www.soapministry.com Somerset Tyrwhitt General Company 150A Tyrwhitt Road. (65) 8444-5589. www.tyrwhittgeneralcompany. com Farrer Park
Soap Ministry
hobbies
Food for thought
Learn how to recreate the gastronomic delights from your stay at these institutions.
ToTT
APS Lifestyle Gallery 1/F, APS Building, 9 Muthuraman Chetty Road. (65) 6233-0593. www.apslifestyle.com Clarke Quay
Housing a variety of sleek appliances, this upscale two-storey product showroom is a favourite APS Lifestyle Gallery among culinary enthusiasts and frequently hosts cooking and baking masterclasses. A major bonus here is the chance to try out and purchase the technologically advanced tools on display.
At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy 28 Tai Seng Street. (65) 6416-6688. www.at-sunrice.com Tai Seng
This cooking school has produced some of the brightest stars in the local dining scene, such as baker Zenn Eng of quirky café Cake Spade and chef Malcolm Lee of Peranakan eatery Candlenut Kitchen. Look up their programmes, which
run the gamut from enrichment classes to professional training courses—you’ll be in good hands here.
Professional courses are available as well for the aspiring sommelier.
Coriander Leaf
9 & 11 Neil Road. (65) 6226-1175. www.teachapter.com Tanjong Pagar
#02-03, Merchant Court, 3A River Valley Road. (65) 6732-3354. www.corianderleaf.com Clarke Quay
This is where South East Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cooking takes centre stage. Offering an in-depth look at the cuisine of your choice, this school will teach you the crucial basics as well as special techniques and presentation tips for that added oomph. You can also take home the exotic ingredients and spices you need to continue your culinary journey.
Taberna Wine Academy 17 Binjai Park. (65) 6762-5570. www.taberna.sg Botanic Gardens
Always wanted to pick up the art of wine appreciation? Head to this school and tasting centre, which takes you through the basics and carries over 600 Old and New World labels.
Tea Chapter
Another beverage that begs to be savoured properly is tea. If Chinese tea is your passion, drop in at for an educational tasting at this tea house, which is dedicated to educating participants about its cultural significance and specifics.
ToTT
896 Dunearn Road, #01-01A. (65) 6219-7077. www.tottstore.com Botanic Gardens
ToTT, or Tools of the Trade, is a massive multi-concept culinary school—one of the largest in Asia at 36,000 sq. ft.—and has an extensive range of both demonstrations and hands-on classes led by professionals. With classes happening several times a week, here’s where you can learn how to create mouthwatering treats, from Italian classics to macarons.
