Review Author: Xinyi

Review Date: 10 Apr 2022

Review Body: Decided to do a new activity for my birthday and attended the Art & Music Jam | Paint & Play a Ukulele session with a friend. We were welcomed to SGM to learn the basic of playing an ukulele with light-hearted and refreshing methods. After an hour of learning about chords, strumming patterns and attempting to play Despacito as a team of 4, we moved over to Avant-Garde to play on a brand new ukulele. (And they have a puppy called Merah 💯) With the guidance of the staffs who played a major role, making the entire experience extremely enjoyable as they listened to what I liked to paint on my personal ukulele without being intrusive and judgement, and helped to achieve the color and design that I had in mind. The comforting environment, amazing staffs and Merah can make you forget about your troubles just for that few hours and immerse in painting. Definitely an experience to remember for a life time and would return again if they have another workshop that strikes my interest. They also gave me a present for my birthday! (I forgot to take my ukulele bag 😂 so remember to grab yours before leaving!)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Yiwen

Review Date: 22 Nov 2023

Review Body: It was a surprise birthday plan for my friend on her actual birthday and i know she had enjoyed her day so much! The young lady artist taught us how to color our ukulele from empty to something and we felt so satisfied with our work! There was another guy who had taught us how to play 1 song from the ukulele when we have zero knowledge of playing chords. The both of them has been very patient with us, even when time was up, they did not chase us away but let us complete our work! We will definitely come back again! Thanks to the handsome ukulele teacher and pretty young lady artist...you both rocks! I am sorry to have forgotten their names but I will sure remember their faces! 😊

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Maywati

Review Date: 31 Dec 2023

Review Body: Absolutely enjoyable fun class with Dani. He explained how to play Ukelele during the first hour and taught us how to play Jason Mraz song. Second portion, we went on to personalize our Ukelele and had our fun painting and chatting at the same time. We also learn how to string our Ukelele from scratch. Totally recommend this for a fun and lighthearted activity between friends or couple, or even team bonding session. We even went overtime with our painting session, Dani didnt mind it at all. We would like to say a big Thank you to Dani for today’s fun!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mandy

Review Date: 01 May 2023

Review Body: Brought my boyfriend down for the Ukelele Workshop on his birthday & notified the team on the fact - we were complete beginners, so when our instructor Amanda taught us how to play happy birthday on the ukelele, I was so impressed that we were actually able to do it! The team was also had great knowledge in assisting us with our paintings & we were able to complete our ukelele painting in 3 hours! Thank you so much for the great birthday, this is hands down the best workshop we have attended!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Cindy Ng

Review Date: 10 Oct 2021

Review Body: Surprised my boyfriend with an afternoon with these folks involving a Uke lesson and Uke painting session right afterwards. He really enjoyed himself. Shane and Hillary were friendly and approachable teachers. At the painting side, Dani and Mario were super funny and helpful. Mario’s dog Merah also added some cute fun to the session. Overall, we had an amazing time. Perfect for all couples, whether you’ve experience in art/music or not. Thanks guys!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sharlene

Review Date: 29 Apr 2024

Review Body: This was a surprise activity for my husband’s birthday. We had a short session on the basics of playing the Ukulele and got a chance to learn how to play Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” and also “Happy Birthday”. The painting experience was really great too and we had ample time to finish painting and even overran our timing. Our host, Dani, was really awesome and helpful throughout. It’s a really chill and relaxing activity, so would totally recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lynette

Review Date: 12 May 2025

Review Body: This experience was exceptional and extremely value for money 💯 . It was a visual arts and musical experience in one. Amanda and CZ are very patient and talented. I learnt paint blending techniques and gasp I genuinely can play the ukulele now! Amanda taught an authentic music class that lasted almost an hour once we finished painting and even went on to teach us how to tune the ukulele to equip us for future independent playing. Thank you!! ❤️

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Amutha Meyyappan

Review Date: 16 Oct 2022

Review Body: My son and I had an awesome time learning how to play the ukelele and painting our own ukeleles! The instructors were patient and guided us well. We were given space to express ourselves and were not rushed. There were good vibes in both locations, the painting studio and the music studio, which made the entire session very memorable. This was a great way to spend the afternoon, learning a new skill and working out our creative juices! :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Amanda

Review Date: 14 Jul 2025

Review Body: Hosts were very welcoming and the studio was cozy. My 6-year-old had a blast painting her ukulele and cannot wait to show it off to her friends ;) We also had a short introduction on ukulele playing and tuning, and the host was so patient and sweet in teaching a fidgety kid. We both had a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon. Place was actually easy to get to from the train station despite it being in an "industrial" area.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Regina

Review Date: 18 Nov 2024

Review Body: Teacher Emma was very patient with the kids and it was a good experience overall. Playing the ukulele might be a bit challenging for 7ths, but the painting was fun, and Emma was very accommodating in helping them draw their favourite characters. The location is quite hidden, so be sure to ask the host in advance for directions! It’s otherwise quite an accessible walk from the Marymount MRT station.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: JL

Review Date: 11 Jun 2024

Review Body: Location might not be the best (rather run-down industrial building); but the studio itself is cozy! Most importantly, the experience was awesome, you get all the time you need to create your own "masterpiece" with a very patient and skilled instructor offering help along the way. Highly recommended for a unique bonding session, I had a great time with my 7yo who asked to go back again!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nurul Aqila

Review Date: 27 Dec 2022

Review Body: I really enjoyed painting and learning how to play the ukulele! Though, I thought that the lesson to learn how to play the ukulele was a little longer, the teacher was kind and friendly. The teacher who taught us how to paint the ukulele was very encouraging and positive. He really made the workshop comfortable and fun. Will definitely join future workshops, next year. Thank you :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nicole

Review Date: 28 May 2024

Review Body: Really enjoyed the ukulele lesson and painting time. Dani makes you so comfortable, we laughed almost the whole time. Dani gives advice, teaches techniques for the painting side too. I even learned how to tune and wire the ukulele. Didn't feel rushed at all and Dani also shared more about what the studio does. Thanks so much for a great day!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sin

Review Date: 08 Jan 2026

Review Body: Beautiful place. I brought my sisters here for their birthday celebration. We all had a great time. The teacher Amanda was so patient with us. We learn how to play the ukulele first and did the painting on it. Will definitely recommend our friends and family for this awesome experience. Thank you seek Sophie and avant garde art space.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Bryan W

Review Date: 02 Jan 2025

Review Body: Miss Irene was our teacher for that day, she was very experienced and showed us how to play the ukulele easily and corrected our mistakes individually. The experience was a fun and extremely worthwhile. For painting the ukulele, there were many options of colors and brushes to accommodate almost any design. A 10/10 experience

Review rating: 5

Review Author: MelvinEu

Review Date: 22 Mar 2025

Review Body: Fantastic experience. The female instructor draws and teaches with great patience. My spouse and I had a great time during the entire event. Our original reservation was for 1-4 pm, but because we had to stay until 6.30 pm to paint our ukelele and guided us the entire time to ensure we finished. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alice Alagan

Review Date: 23 Feb 2023

Review Body: So happy to be amongst friendly and caring host. Though we do not have music knowledge, there was patience and empathy shown during our mini lesson. Art experience was amazing too, so warm and blessed to be here. It was my husband’s BD and it was a very memorable experience. Thank you so much guys. You rock!!!😊

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lee Donald

Review Date: 13 Jun 2022

Review Body: Amazing family craft and learning experience. Super friendly staff. Good choice of free drinks too (bonus). Recommend having some idea of what you’d like to achieve before you go so as to make the most of your time. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back again for other art projects.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: bonanni janet

Review Date: 23 Jan 2022

Review Body: Really enjoyed the whole experience. Small giant music were so lovely, patient and fun. They’ve made me want to continue. Avant- Gard we’re full of praise, encouragement and a great sense of humour which was needed! I would totally recommend this, good to do with a bunch of friends

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Gosia

Review Date: 24 Oct 2021

Review Body: The staff from the studio are super friendly and helpful. They can help you to sketch for you and recommend choosing proper colour, brushes. Its very helpful, especially for the art novice like me. During the art jam you are definitely not left alone! And there is a cute puppy too.

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Ukulele painting and strumming course.

Itinerary Description: Participants will go over to Avant-Garde Art Space Studio Go for a short music course on how to strum a tune in our gallery space Paint your own Ukulele with your preferred design, along with the guidance of an experienced instructor