Easy Seal Carving: A Modern Take on Tradition
New Activity
Waterloo Street
- Discover Chinese seal carving, a heritage art form of identity and cultural expression
- Learn the history and symbolism of seals used in Singapore’s early communities
- Experience a modern twist with foam board carving for easy hands-on practice
- Create a personalised seal while exploring traditional techniques and cultural meaning
What to expect
Discover the heritage of Chinese seal carving in Easy Seal Carving: A Modern Take on Tradition, a 1.5-hour workshop that reimagines this revered artform for today. Once practised by scholars and artists in Singapore’s early communities, seals were personal emblems of identity, artistry, and legacy
Participants will learn about the history and symbolism of seal carving before trying a simplified version using foam boards, making this heritage craft more accessible while preserving its essence. Each participant will design and carve their own unique seal, linking creativity with cultural tradition
Brought to you by Trendsen Cultural Enterprise. Use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits for this workshop
Participants showing their finished seal carvings, celebrating the learning experience.
The instructor demonstrates techniques and guides participants through the seal carving process.
The instructor explains characters and carving strokes on the whiteboard to support hands-on practice.
A participant poses with his completed seal carving, showcasing a personalised design.
Sample artwork 1
Sample artwork 2
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