38 Unique and Cool Creative Workshops in Singapore [2026]

Dive into the vibrant world of Nyonya art with a passionate Peranakan painter. Here you'll get to paint your own iconic Tingkat, while learning about symbolic motifs and stories of the Peranakan heritage. This workshop offers a perfect blend of art, culture, and tradition, making it a must-try for those looking for a creative and cultural experience.

Even if you've done pottery before, this is the next level up in terms of style. Tiff’s glazing style is seriously gorgeous, and her pieces can be found everywhere from the Ritz-Carlton, Intercontinental, Shangri-La, to Mandarin Oriental. Set in her cosy home studio, Tiff offers these intro to pottery classes to anyone who wants to learn the delicate art of making ceramic pottery pieces. And you get to take home two beautiful pieces glazed by one of Singapore’s best potters!

If you're looking for something super random and super fun, why not learn to paint & play a ukulele in one unique art jam session?! Ukuleles have such great vibes and remind us of holiday movies, and times on the beach. Recreate holiday vibes by spending your afternoon painting & playing a ukulele :)

In this 2-hr workshop, you will learn the art of traditional leather craftsmanship from skilled artisans. Not only do you get to make your own leather piece, you'll also get to monogram it with your name/initials for the perfect bespoke item. This workshop is great for a group of friends or if you're looking to make something memorable for someone special!

This super cool hidden gem is Singapore's only watchmaking masterclass! In 3 hours, you will learn from a Master Watchmaker on the history and legacy of Swiss watchmaking before getting hands-on in assembling your own mechanical watch movement. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for fine mechanics, and very likely, a newfound love for what goes on beneath the dial.

You've already done pottery, but have you heard of the Japanese art of Kintsugi? This 2-hour workshop is probably the only one where you are allowed to break things! Traditionally, Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — a metaphor for embracing our flaws and imperfections. During this unique workshop, you'll learn to mend broken upcycled ceramics with gold powders to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece.

This is a cool combo of woodworking + jewellery making! This 3-hour class will teach you the ins and outs of creating your own unique wooden jewellery. You will learn all about different types of wood, all locally sourced in Singapore, and acquire some sustainability tips and tricks. You’ll design, create, and cut your own template and bring home earrings or a necklace made by your own two hands.

Ever wanted to design your own shoes instead of buying off the shelf? Craft a custom pair of leather espadrilles with Lisa, a London-trained shoemaker with over 10 years of experience. Choose between an open-toe or mule style, select your leather, then cut and stitch your sandals together using real shoemaking techniques. Made with thoughtfully sourced and reclaimed leather, you’ll walk away in a pair you designed and built yourself - and yes, they’re absolutely brag-worthy.

If you love your essential oil candles like we do, this is perfect for you. In this private candle making workshop with a scent engineer, you'll get to work with over 30 raw materials to create an entirely bespoke scented candle.

The variations are almost unlimited - some people have even made Chilli-Crab smelling candles 😜 We prefer our candles smelling like clean bedsheets and Orchard Ion, so we went for that instead!

Add a burst of colour and light to your home with your very own suncatcher ✨ Choose from over 50 designs and a beautiful range of glass textures and colours to craft a unique stained glass suncatcher. Once hung up, it'll catch and reflect sunlight, just like a miniature version of majestic stained glass windows.

This is super cool if you love making things with your hands. This is a silversmithing beginners course where students will make pieces of their own design in 925 silver - i.e.: pendants, earrings rings, etc. Learn all the basics of jewellery making and you'll get to bring home a final piece in 925 Silver.

Are you curious about what goes into your perfumes, or just want to customise your own scent? During this perfumery workshop, your engaging, scent-obsessed host will guide you throughout the process of selecting, formulating and eventual blending of your customised fragrance. You'll get to play around in an essential oil playground like a mad chemist, until you end up with a one-of-a-kind scent that you love!

The art of tattooing has a negative social stigma in Singapore, being widely seen as ‘deviant’ and ‘unprofessional’. Tattoo artist Jerome wishes to change that mindset, giving tattooing a platform for everyone to see it as what it is- an art form.

Here you'll learn the art of tattooing from a passionate tattoo artist. In this 3 hour Tattoo Jamming session, you will be guided on the basics of tattooing on faux skin, and get to bring home your own masterpiece at the end!

Love flowers but wish they lasted a little longer? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn Italian crepe paper into stunningly lifelike blooms, guided by a hobbyist-turned-expert paper florist. From shaping delicate petals to layering colours for that just-picked look, this calming class will give you the skills and confidence to keep crafting long after the session ends. 🌸

Art Jamming is one of our favourite chilled things to do on weekends - some of our friends swear it's the perfect date activity! 🎨 Head over to Sage Artelier, a quiet and minimalistic studio that’s perfect to get your creative juices flowing. Their instructors are super lovely and patient, and are only too happy to guide you through applying different sketching and painting techniques.

Ever walked past super cute Japanese confectionery and had to do a double take? You now can customise and mould your own Nerikiri in this group workshop to whatever your heart desires - from autumn leaves 🍁 to your favourite Sanrio characters 🐱! Savour your handmade creations after with a warm cup of matcha in your host's quiet, welcoming studio.

In need of a therapeutic session?🤔 This 2-hour session of rose flower soap making is just for you! Drown yourself in sweet aroma as you create your own personal rose soap, piecing it together petal by petal. These rose flower soaps look so realistic and pretty, it’ll be the perfect gift for your loved ones! 😘

Love sustainable fashion and statement pieces with a story? Mix and match pleats, colours, eyelets, and straps to create a bag that’s completely yours, guided by a team passionate about giving pre-loved materials a new life. You’ll leave with a bold, one-of-a-kind bag, and a fresh perspective on how fashion can be both creative 👜and conscious ♻️.

Love butterflies and want to appreciate them up close? In this super cool taxidermy workshop, you'll be introduced to the fascinating world of butterflies, moths, and beetles by a zoologist and former WWF conservationist. Learn about their role in the ecosystem before creating your own beautifully preserved butterfly frame or dome using ethically sourced specimens. Plus the studio itself is a wonderful treasure trove of natural curiosities - a must-visit on its own!

We love home decor - there's something about a statement piece that can really upgrade the look and feel of our home. In this workshop, you'll get to make a glowing moss lamp with premium preserved mosses, figurines and natural textures. It'll be a beautiful addition to your bedside table or your living room, and sure to be a conversation starter for your guests!

This is candle-making but with a little magic woven in. You won’t just pour wax here; you’ll explore the world of crystals and how they can be used for manifestation and daily intention-setting. Blend a fragrance that reflects your energy, embed your chosen crystals, and personalise your candle label to make it truly your own.

Forget terrarium making, if you want to green up your home try making a super cute mini treehouse 🏡

This unique workshop was created by a professional landscaper, who designs and builds actual treehouses for clients! Held in the midst of an urban farm, you'll be surrounded by nature as you build a mini treehouse on a bonsai, to take home!

If you've tried woodworking and want to up your game, why not learn to make your own furniture?!

At this woodworking workshop, you'll learn essential techniques, and craft your very own side table. There's something really grounding about being able to make your own furniture, and it's even more fun to be able to show it off to guests! As you finish your piece, you'll definitely discover a newfound respect for the beauty of wood!

If you're looking for a fun new way to whiz through your neighbourhood park, this one's for you. 🛹

Customise a new skateboard to your heart's desire in this unique art jamming session. Transform a blank deck into your own custom masterpiece using vibrant acrylic paints and your creativity. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind skateboard that’s bold, personal, and 100% rideable (and with light-up wheels)!

Chocolate is everywhere! But do you know where it comes from, that it grows out of the ground?

This 2hr workshop is designed for anyone who loves chocolate or a hands-on food experience. This is Singapore's first and only live chocolate making workshop, where you'll explore the origins and creation of that universally-enjoyed treat. You'll roast raw cacao beans and slowly transform them into an edible bar of chocolate! YUMMM 😋 

We love homeware that is personalised and one-of-a-kind. Learn traditional batik techniques and unleash your creativity onto a cheeseboard that is sure to elevate and stun at your next dinner party.

Think your morning coffee deserves better than plain foam? Learn to master the pour with plenty of time to practice and refine your technique. Whether you’re a casual coffee lover or secretly dreaming of barista-level skills, you’ll leave ready to impress with every cup.

Enjoy a super chill afternoon at a lovely light-filled studio learning hand-building (the oldest pottery technique!), and make a really cute clay dish!

With guidance from the lovely instructor who’s ever-passionate about art, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of pinching, coiling and painting your own clay dish - completed with your favourite cute character! Super fun for a solo day out, with friends or with kids!

When words fall short, flowers say it all 💐 Set in a cosy Tiong Bahru home, slow down, sip tea, and create a flower arrangement that reflects your mood, memories, or intentions. More than just arranging blooms, it’s a mindful pause from city life and a chance to express what you’re feeling through colour, texture, and form.

Ever wanted a piece of jewellery that feels unmistakably Singaporean? Create your own Peranakan-inspired beaded jewellery (bracelet, charm, or ring) using vibrant Japanese Miyuki beads, drawing from the rich colours and motifs of local heritage. The result is a beautiful keepsake that carries a touch of home wherever you go.

If you've always wanted to learn digital art, or simply pick up a new art form - try Procreate! This 2-hour workshop focuses on the basics of creating portraits on iPad using Procreate - the most powerful and intuitive digital illustration app available for iPad. By the end of the 2 hour workshop, you will create a portrait illustration of a chosen photo, and will bring able to bring home the framed printed illustration! 😍

If you're into your Manga, and Attack of Titan, this will be a treat! Here, the instructors will teach you how to create anime artwork, and bring your favourite anime character to life (Levi anyone?!). Have a ton of fun recreating your favourite character, and get a really cool piece to bring home to decorate your walls 😍

This is a fun one to do with kids! Instead of buying another stuffed toy, why not make a really cute one together? Enjoy a fun and magical experience of creating pillow soft reversible plushies from socks. In this workshop, you and your kid will learn how to design and create the plushie with some cutting and sewing required. Your kid will definitely cherish the plushie more after they've made it themselves!

Does you love pampering yourself with a bath? During this 1.5-hour class, you will not only learn how to make bath bombs, but you will also learn just exactly what ingredients to use and what benefits they each hold for your body. The added benefit is that the bath bombs are all made from natural ingredients. Be warned! You may walk away with 3 bath bombs so pretty you may not bear to use them. 

We did promise you unique - and this is definitely a special once-in-a-lifetime workshop!

This premium bike ordinarily retails at $1200. At this workshop, you'll not only get to learn how to build the bike from scratch from a team of passionate bicycle makers, but you'll also get to customise it from a variety of components, handlebar styles, grips and pedals. The end result is a custom bicycle that you’ve built with your own two hands that will last a lifetime 🤩

If you love all things artsy, this slow and easy Japanese book binding workshop is one you should definitely try out 📙

You'll pick up Yotseumi Toji (a Japanese stab-binding technique!) that binds a book with strings or twines to hold the pages together rather than the usual glue! You'll also get to slowly colour and design your book's cover to add your own flair to it before bringing it home. A lil' more obscure than other craft workshops - it's a hidden therapeutic gem.

This is a seriously cool one to do! Here you'll get to paint and assemble your own paper shoot camera! A paper shoot camera is digital camera that takes film-like photos! No more spending money on disposable cams 😉

After the art jam session, you can use your gorgeous one-of-a-kind camera to take pics around the studio, and take it home to show off to your friends!

Find your inner zen as you craft your own unique essential oil blend.

Here at this cosy studio, you'll get to customize and mix their 100% natural oils into your blend AND learn about how they improve your everyday life. It's great for a chilled solo date so you can take your time to slowly experiment! You can then bring your bottle home to light up and enjoy a therapeutic night in (*meditation in progress... 🧘🏻‍♀️🕯️*)