Finding an activity that will keep your kids invested and interested can be difficult nowadays. Some kids prefer to spend their time in front of gadgets where they can watch shows or look at pictures. While there’s nothing entirely wrong with that, studies say that educational and crafty activities are better for your child’s growth and development, individually and socially.
To help you set fun and interactive activities for your kids, we’ve curated this list of 10 art workshops and classes perfect for your children to enjoy! Here’s a plus: you get to accompany your child through all these activities so take it as family bonding time too!
1. Kokedama Workshop
‘Koke’ means moss and ‘dama’ means ball. This workshop in Yishun by J2 Terrarium will give you an introduction to plants and nature and how to take care of them. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a kokedama, an art piece much like a bonsai.
Kokedama Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): SGD 43.65
- Address: A’Posh Bizhub, 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #04-06, Singapore 768160
- Opening hours:
Sunday/Saturday: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Every 4th Sunday: 10:00am-11:30am
- Age: Open for all ages
2. Ceramic and Pottery Workshop
Unleash the inner potter in you and try out this ceramic and pottery workshop in Orchard Gateway or JCube by Taoz Ceramics Studio where you learn to turn clay into anything like cups, bowls, or vases. You also get to decorate your piece once it’s done so leave the decoration to your child’s imagination!
Ceramic and Pottery Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): SGD 29.10
- Address (Orchard Gateway outlet): 277 Orchard Road # 03-03 orchard gateway Singapore 238858
- Address (JCube outlet): 2 Jurong East Central 1, JCube, #04-16. Singapore 609731
- Opening hours:
Monday-Sunday: 11:00am-8:00pm
- Age: 3-84
3. Paper Making Workshop
Upcycling is a common trend nowadays. It’s a fun way of learning about what can be done to help Mother Nature survive and thrive. This Paper Making Workshop by Print N Matters is a workshop that does just that. Work together in turning paper pulps into handcrafted paper! Feel free to decorate it afterward.
Paper Making Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): SGD 32
- Address: 3011 Bedok Industrial Park E, #03-2014, Singapore 489977
- Opening hours:
10:00am
12:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm
- Age: Open for all ages
4. Soap Making Workshop
If you want to try something new that will add fun to your child’s bath time, this Bathbomb Workshop in Orchard Gateway is the one! Learn the process of making bathbombs using essential oils and have a fun time mixing different scents according to your preference.
Bathbomb Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): SGD 64
- Address: #03-04, 277 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238858
- Age: 4+
Another soap-related activity located also in Orchard Gateway is this Soap Making Melt and Pour Workshop or Cold Process Workshop at Pioneer Point where you’ll experience making soap with ingredients that are free of harsh chemicals. Mix your choice of ingredients and decorate your soap after to add more personal touch.
Soap Making Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): Starts from SGD 45
- Address: #03-04, 277 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238858
- Age: 4+
5. Candle Making Workshop
Dive deeper into the make and pour process by trying out this Candle Making Workshop by Nadra Louise Studio. Make your macaron candle, fruit loops candle bowl, and candle wax ornament, and design it according to your liking! Feel free to take it home afterward, it’s your hard work after all!
Candle Making Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): Starts from SGD 48
- Address: 10 Ubi Cres, #01-62 Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408564
- Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday and Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
- Age: 6+
6. Family Bonding Workshop
Traditional painting? Doll making? How ‘bout both? This Family Bonding Workshop is a workshop made for your family to enjoy! Stitch animal dolls and create an animal kingdom that you can take home later on or paint on any pre-traced Batik art.
Family Bonding Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): Starts from SGD 20
- Address: 10 Woodlands Square #04-45, Woods Square, Solo1 737714
- Opening hours:
10:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm
- Age: Open for all ages
7. Sock Crafting Workshop
If you’ve ever been curious about making activities using items that kids use almost every day, then this Sock Crafting Workshop in Bukit Timah should be one that you and your kid can try out! In this activity, you get to make your doll out of socks and decorate or dress it up however you like.
Sock Crafting Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): Starts from SGD 39
- Address: 25 Lorong Kilat, #02-03, Singapore 598126
- Opening hours:
Wednesday:
11:00am-1:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
- Age: 9+
8. Landmark String Art Workshop
Learning about places can be tough because there are just so many! But, here’s a good start: this Landmark String Art Workshop offers a fun way to learn about different landmarks in Singapore. This activity will allow kids to pick a place that they wish to do string art for! It won’t be easy, but it will be a fun and unique craft activity to try. Bring home the finished product afterward and use it as home decor!
Landmark String Art Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): Starts from SGD 190
- Address: 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01-02A, Singapore 178957
- Opening hours:
Monday-Sunday: 2:30pm-5:00pm
- Age: 8+
9. DIY Art Jamming, Clay, Terrarium, and Leather Workshop
Here’s an all-in-one! This DIY Art Jamming, Clay, Terrarium, and Leather Workshop offers kits and activities where you can choose among art jamming, clay, terrarium, or leather as the base of the art that you’ll make. It could be tote bags or canvas art jamming where you paint, figurine making using clay, plant decor making with a terrarium, or crafting any usable item using leather. You can choose one, but you can also book all of them to have a variety of fun activities for your kids to explore.
DIY Art Jamming, Clay, Terrarium, and Leather Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): Starts from SGD 39.50
- Age: 7+
10. Christmas Workshop
If you can’t find an activity for your kids this holiday season, then this Christmas Workshop is the one! In this activity, you can choose between making a Christmas tree hugger or different Christmas charms to add to your holiday decorations. Make an ornament, tree accessory, stockings, or Santa hats, it’s all up to you.
Christmas Workshop
- Price/pax (For both adults and kids): Starts from SGD 35
- Address: 10 Woodlands Square #04-45, Woods Square, Solo1 737714
- Opening hours:
10:00am
2:00pm
- Age: Open for all ages
Here are other kid-friendly activities also available on Klook that you can check out:
