9 Singapore Art Workshops for a Short Stay

1.Batik Painting – Cultural Art Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $96Our pick

At Wisma Geylang Serai, local artist Kamal guides you through a two-hour introduction to batik, from applying hot wax to painting fabric and blending colors. Materials are provided, and you leave with your own artwork. Sessions run daily, with at least two times to choose from.

“Amazing experience. Kamal provided a bit of history on batik and then we had lots of time to create our own work. Everything we needed was provided and there was lots of support.”

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2.2 Hour Art Jamming Session in Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $32

At White Canvas Studio on Upper Thomson Road, choose your own subject and paint an A3 canvas with acrylics for two hours. Instructor Sara can offer patient, practical guidance, or you can work at your own pace. Apron, paints, brushes, easel, canvas, and other art materials are provided. Take your artwork home, or add a $5 clock mechanism.

“Thank you Sara for the detailed and helpful guidance throughout the session. Really enjoyed the experience and loved how the ocean coaster final product! Highly recommended for couples, family and friends for a fun session of art and science.”

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3.Singapore Night Photography Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $145

At 6:30 pm, meet a professional travel photographer at Clarke Quay Central for a two-hour workshop along the Singapore River. Bring your own camera, lens, tripod, memory cards, and batteries. You’ll practise low-light settings and composition, then review your photos with the instructor. Groups are limited to three people.

“My wife and I had an amazing time. The advice and information provided on the Singapore Night Photography was awesome.”

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4.Scent Crafting Workshop with Rainforest Orchids

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $67

At Scentopia in Singapore, take a 10-question scent quiz, choose from 120 aromas across five rooms, then mix two samples at a digital perfume bar. You’ll leave with a 50ml orchid-inspired scent in a handcrafted crystal bottle. The experience is largely self-guided after a brief explanation, so take your time exploring the fragrance choices.

“activité ludique et originale. très bon accueil. prix raisonnable. à recommander pour passer un bon moment entre copines.”

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5.Scentopia – 100ml Scent crafting with Rainforest orchids

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $88

At Scentopia, 36 Siloso Bch Walk, you’ll take a 10-question personality quiz, explore 120 smells across five rooms, and mix a personal orchid-inspired scent at a digital perfume bar. The 45-minute workshop includes a handcrafted crystal bottle to take home. Instructors speak nine listed languages.

“Fajna ale część próbek nie była dostępna”

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6.Pau Making Workshop With Dim Sum Tasting and Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

At Nury Dian Xin’s Admiralty factory, you’ll spend about two hours pleating and shaping paus, sampling siew mai, pau and lor mai kai, and learning how halal dim sum is made. The private workshop includes pau ingredients, equipment and packaging. Sessions have been led by instructors Thu and Shi Min, though instructors may vary.

“I really enjoyed wrapping and designing my baos! Did not realise the skills needed to make baos with such fluffy dough and I can't imagine how this factory used to make everything by hand. Kudos for being part of the food wastage recyclinRead more”

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7.2-Hr Coffee and Biscuit Painting – Edible Paint

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

At White Canvas Studio in Upper Thomson, you get two guided projects in two hours: paint five coffee cookies with edible food colours, then make a coffee painting on paper and frame it. Materials are supplied, and you choose your own subjects. Sarah is named as a teacher for a session, though the instructor may vary.

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8.2-Hr Bag Painting – Leather Paint

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

At White Canvas Studio in Upper Thomson, you’ll paint a black bag with leather paints, brushes, and other materials provided. A guide can help with paint effects, while you choose the design and work at your own pace. The two-hour session is in English, and you take your bag home.

“Adeline was super helpful and showed me how to get the best paint effects on my bag.”

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9.Art Jamming Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

At Mochiart Art Studio in Singapore, you get up to two hours to paint a canvas, tote bag, or another available item using supplied brushes, paints, pencils, and a large range of stencils. Try your own design or explore options such as fluid bear art. An English- or Chinese-speaking host is on hand, and snacks and packet drinks are included.

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