Cloth-Paste Painting: Preserving Stories Through Fabric Art
- Discover a lesser-known traditional craft rooted in Chinese folk art and early Singapore heritage
- Learn how fabric layering was used to depict stories, symbols, and everyday life
- Experience hands-on creation using traditional cloth-paste techniques adapted for modern learners
- Foster intergenerational knowledge transfer through tactile, story-based artmaking
- Gain appreciation for textile art as a form of cultural expression and preservation

There are SG Culture Pass eligible products on this page. SG Culture Pass provides Singaporeans aged 18 and above with S$100 credits to enjoy local arts and heritage programs until 31 December 2028. Use your credits for performances, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural experiences through Klook for eligible products.
Please ensure you select the specific “SG Culture Pass” package when booking to use your credits during checkout.
(i) Culture Pass credits may only be used in respect of listed programs and not for any other purpose;
(ii) Culture Pass credits cannot be converted, refunded, or exchanged for cash or any form of voucher or credits
Event rescheduling
The organiser reserves the right to reschedule the event should the minimum participation requirement not be met or due to inclement weather. In such cases, registered participants will be notified at the earliest opportunity. The organiser will contact you via the email address or phone number provided in your booking details to provide information on the new date and any alternative arrangements.
Refunds
If the event is rescheduled, participants are entitled to either:
Participate in the event on the new date at no extra cost; or
Request a full refund of the ticket price.
Refund requests must be submitted via the organiser or via Klook customer service. Upon verification, refunds will be processed promptly.
What to expect
Cloth-Paste Painting is a 1.5 hours hands-on workshop introducing participants to a traditional folk art technique rooted in Chinese decorative practices. Historically, layered fabric artworks depicted daily life, folk tales, and auspicious symbols, and were commonly found in homes and community spaces in early Singapore
Participants will explore the cultural significance, materials, and methods of cloth-paste painting before creating their own fabric artworks. Through guided practice, they will experience how stories and traditions were preserved through tactile craft
Brought to you by Trendsen Cultural Enterprise. Use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits for this workshop





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