Five things to do in Singapore over the weekend of December 6-8

Nothing says love like a handcrafted gift. With Christmas round the corner, pick up some new hobbies and create personalised presents for your loved ones!

Here are some workshops you might be interested in this weekend: 

1. Food Fermentation Workshop 

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Photo courtesy: unsplash

This workshop will look into fermented food and beverages, as well as a bit of the history, science, and culture associated with fermentation. This edition of the Food Fermentation Workshop focuses on the science of yoghurt, fermented citrus, as well as kombucha!

When: December 7
Where: Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre
Entry: Free

2. Workshop, Performance | A Somatic Series by Vincent Yong

Photo courtesy: National Gallery Singapore
Photo courtesy: National Gallery Singapore

Movement educator and art therapist Vincent Yong translates the visual and performance art found in Suddenly Turning Visible into a bodily experience in this unique somatic movement workshop. The participatory programme consists of a 30-minute introduction to somatic movement, followed by a 45-minute in-gallery experience that culminates into a group performance.

When: December 7-8
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Entry: Free

3. Urban Sketching Workshop

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Photo courtesy: unsplash

Take a 3-hour ride with Favian "Sketchpacker" Ee and David "Wolfe" Liew, members of Urban Sketchers Singapore, who will walk you through the 101 of urban sketching. Go and doodle away! 

When: December 7
Where: Hej Kitchen & Bar
Entry: Free

4. Learn Hand Lettering Workshop  

Photo courtesy: The Art Faculty
Photo courtesy: The Art Faculty

This jam-packed four-hour workshop will have you drawing letterforms and creating your own hand-drawn tote bag!

When: December 7
Where:  The Art Faculty
Entry: SGD  55

5. Parent-Child Workshop: Singing+++! Kodaly-inspired Approach to Music

 

Photo courtesy: Esplanade
Photo courtesy: Esplanade

Enjoy a fun bonding session with your child and learn music through choirs! Suitable for music beginners, children (and parents) of ages 7–12.

When: December 7
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio
Entry: SGD 3