Practices Talks & Workshops

Nyonya Beads Embroidery Workshop

by Maneknya
9 May • 10:30am

The beads embroidery workshop on a frame offers participants an opportunity to learn the art of bead embroidery in just 2 hours for only $89/pax. During the workshop, participants will be guided on how to bead & embroider on a frame, with an average of 100-200 beads.

Participants can choose their own design of their choice and learn how to embroider beads the Peranakan way.

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Register here: https://s.klook.com/c/mXkY7g9r1Q

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

Saturday (9 May): 10.30am - 12pm

The beads embroidery workshop on a frame offers participants an opportunity to learn the art of bead embroidery in just 2 hours for only $89/pax. During the workshop, participants will be guided on how to bead & embroider on a frame, with an average of 100-200 beads. Participants can choose their own design of their choice and learn how to embroider beads the Peranakan way. At first glance, beads embroidery might seem like a daunting and complex art form. This workshop is thoughtfully designed to accommodate diverse skill levels, welcoming both beginners and non-beginners.

Priced at $89, the workshop offers an opportunity to learn the art of beads embroidery, with expert guidance from our master artisan and we will also provide all the necessary materials, ensuring that participants can focus solely on their creative journey. Under the guidance of our master artisan, participants are introduced to the enchanting world of beads, colors, and patterns. The process of selecting beads, arranging them into intricate designs, and sewing them onto fabric, some say is both meditative and rewarding. As the workshop progresses, participants witness their creations come to life, each bead contributing to a masterpiece that reflects their individual style. (You might not be able to complete it during the workshop, fret not, you can bring it back home).

Maneknya

Maneknya is a blend of two words in the Baba language, "Manek" meaning beads, and "Nya" meaning mother. In Maneknya we are committed to preserving and promoting the traditional craft of beadwork and Peranakan culture through our art pieces, shoes & other lifestyle products.

Website: www.maneknya.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/maneknya





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