Craft x Design: Let's Weave - Traditional Malay Basket Weaving

8 - 9 May • 05:00pm

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.

Dragon Kiln Excursion and Pottery Workshop Experience

16, 23 May • 02:00pm

23 May • 10:00am

Explore Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle through a guided tour and hands-on workshop. Learn about the Dragon Kiln’s role in regional craft and maritime exchange, then create a batik-inspired cup to be fired and collected after 4–5 weeks.

Easy Seal Carving: A Modern Take on Tradition

16, 23 May • 10:00am

Create your own personalised seal—experience the charm of traditional Chinese seal carving reimagined in a modern, beginner-friendly way.

From Port to Pie

9 May • 11:00am

9, 16 May • 02:00pm

“From Port to Pie” links Singapore’s maritime heritage with the global banana varieties that shaped local cuisine. Participants explore trade routes, learn about bananas like Pisang Raja and Ambon, and craft their own banana mini pies as a handson cultural and culinary experience.

From Port to Plate

14 May • 07:00pm

A unique evening of delicious halal-sourced cuisine (not halal-certified due to alcohol) and captivating seafarer stories. Reserve your seat for an unforgettable maritime experience today!

From Waves to Wins: The Singapore Sea Sports Story, panel talk presented by Sport Singapore as part of Sea Sports Heritage Fest 2026

2 May • 11:00am

Dive into Singapore’s rich sea sports history and heritage with these insightful talks by Olympian sailor Dr Benedict Tan and sport historian Dr Nick Aplin, with an exciting panel featuring some of Singapore’s sea sports champions.

Harbourside Heritage: A Maritime Feast & Fireside Tales at Mariners’ Corner

6, 13, 20 May • 06:30pm

Indulge in a curated tasting menu at Mariners’ Corner and hear maritime stories from SMOU Seafarers and about the owner's grandfather, Mr. Say Ho Soon, who was chef to Capt. Robert John Jack Sneddon – former Chief Pilot of the Singapore Harbour Board.

Heat Press and Play

3, 17 May • 10:30am

3, 17 May • 02:30pm

Join our HOMEGROUND artist HAFI for Heat Press and Play, a workshop where participants are given traditional textiles like batik as a canvas for storytelling. They can choose from an array of Illustrated heat press patches, arrange them on the fabric and iron them on. The end result is a stunning piece of tapestry that they will be able to weave their stories on and bring home. Participants are encouraged to bring their own batiks or cotton-made items (up to two) to decorate and create a more personal narrative.

Jejak Silam: Discover Archaeology

2 May • 11:00am

Participants will learn archaeology basics through a simulated excavation and documentation process using real artefacts from Kampong Gelam. The workshop ends with a sharing by artist Fazleen Karlan on how archaeology inspires her sculptural installation for MHC’s revamped galleries.

Joo Chiat Shophouse Watercolour Painting Workshop

3, 10 May • 02:30pm

Step by step guidance to paint a Joo Chiat shophouse in watercolours. The workshop is for adults and is suitable for beginners and experienced artists.