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Must-Try DIY date ideas!

Updated: May 7, 2021

Looking for somewhere to channel your creative energy? Look no further! We have compiled a list of four places around Singapore where you can spend your weekend afternoon.


1. Leathercrafting workshop at Crafune

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Located at Haji Lane, Singapore's cultural heritage street, Crafune is a modest leathercrafting shop that specialises in running leatherworking classes and handmade leather products. Participants can choose to craft a variety of leather products, such as card sleeves, coin pouches, wallets and even handbags from scratch!



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You can even hotstamp or deboss your own initials on your handmade product, giving it a unique personal touch.

Image credits: Crafune


You can check them out on Klook here!


38A Haji Lane, #02-01 Singapore 189231

Nearest MRT: Bugis (DT14/EW12)



2. Dragon Kiln Pottery Workshop at Thow Kwang

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One of the oldest traditional dragon kilns left in Singapore, Thow Kwang Pottery provides handmade pottery classes, conducted by passionate pottery instructors. No experience? Fret not as these instructors will demonstrate tips and tricks for you to shape your clay until you're satisfied with your final product.


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Participants can also try their hands at the pottery wheel, a more challenging pottery technique that requires more finesse and precision.


When your masterpiece is ready, it will be sent to be glazed and fired, a process that could take up to 3 weeks to a month to be completed.

Image credits: Thow Kwang Pottery


You can check them out on Klook here!


85 Lor Tawas, Singapore 639823


Nearest MRT: Boon Lay (EW27)



3. Terrarium workshop at The Green Capsule


Located at Funan and Great World City, The Green Capsule organises terrarium building classes for people looking to learn about plant care and responsibility. With the close guidance of instructors, let your imagination run wild as you design, layout and create your very own terrarium.


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Participants may choose among 3 workshop options:


1. The closed ornamental terrarium;

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2. The open succulent terrarium;

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Or 3. The airplant greenwall;

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Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #02-143, Singapore 237994


Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22) or Outram Park (EW16/NE3)


Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, #04-11, Singapore 179105


Nearest MRT: City Hall (NS25/EW13)


You can check them out on Klook here!



4. Art Jamming at 313 Somerset


Situated at the heart of Orchard Road, Cafe de Paris is the place to go for a 3 hour therapeutic art jamming session.

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With a huge selection of colors, brushes and tools at your disposal, unleash your creativity and call upon your inner van Gogh as you work on your masterpiece while enjoying the relaxing Parisian ambience.


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Each booking on Klook includes a 3 hour jamming session with a complimentary drink.


313 Somerset, B1-37, 313 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238895


Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS23)

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