For-Families Talks & Workshops

Craft x Design: Lets Weave - Rattan Weaving

by Ng Si Ying
2 May • 10:30am
2 May • 02:30pm

Come weave with us at this special Singapore HeritageFest edition of Craft x Design! Kickstarting at Armenian Street, a dedicated Craft x Design hub, the programme then travels to HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green - bringing craft experiences across the festival. Led by contemporary artists and craft practitioners, “Let’s Weave” invites you to step into the rhythm of weaving through captivating live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Feel the textures, learn the techniques and create your very own woven piece to take home. Discover heritage reimagined through craft, design and creativity.

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*Programme tickets will go live on 22nd April 2026 12pm

Discover the timeless art of rattan weaving in this hands-on workshop led by artist Ng Si Ying, known for her contemporary approach to traditional craft. During this 30‑minute demonstration, Ng Si Ying will guide participants through the fundamentals of weaving, sharing insights into the techniques and cultural significance of this practice. Each participant will receive a specially prepared craft kit and be guided step‑by‑step to create their own rattan bracelet a unique piece to take home as both a keepsake and a reminder of the beauty of handmade artistry. Whether you are new to weaving or simply curious about the craft, this programme offers a welcoming introduction to the joy of working with natural materials.

About Craft x Design: Let's Weave
Come weave with us at this special Singapore HeritageFest edition of Craft x Design! Kickstarting at Armenian Street, a dedicated Craft x Design hub, the programme then travels to HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green - bringing craft experiences across the festival. Led by contemporary artists and craft practitioners, “Let’s Weave” invites you to step into the rhythm of weaving through captivating live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Feel the textures, learn the techniques and create your very own woven piece to take home. Discover heritage reimagined through craft, design and creativity. 

Ng Si Ying
ATINYMAKER by Ng Si Ying (b. 1993) began as a quiet curiosity—an urge to better understand a material long cherished in Southeast Asia: rattan. What emerged is an ongoing conversation between materiaATINYMAKER by Ng Si Ying (b. 1993) began as a quiet curiosity—an urge to better understand a material long cherished in Southeast Asia: rattan. What emerged is an ongoing conversation between material, object, and humanity, exploring how rattan continues to shape and be shaped by the world we live in today.l, object, and humanity, exploring how rattan continues to shape and be shaped by the world we live in today.




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