Talks & Workshops

A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

2 May • 11:00am •

Discover how water-based recreation has been woven into the fabric of our social life and national story in this talk by NLB Librarians!

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Anyaman Bubu: Weaving Fish Traps & Stories from the Sea

Anyaman Bubu: Weaving Fish Traps & Stories from the Sea

24 May • 10:30am •

24 May • 02:30pm •

Participants learn to weave traditional bamboo fish traps while discovering fishing tools used across the region. Through a show-and-tell session by Pasar Fish, the workshop reveals how coastal communities designed ingenious tools to harvest the sea.

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Archaeology 101!

Archaeology 101!

21 May, 28 May, 4, 11 Jun • 10:00am •

New to archaeology? This four-week primer introduces Singapore’s archaeology through engaging theory and hands-on post-excavation work. Learn about artefacts, materials, vessels, and motifs while gaining six hours of practical processing experience designed for curious beginners.

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Cerita Laut: Tales & Crafts of the Sea

Cerita Laut: Tales & Crafts of the Sea

10 May • 10:30am

10 May • 02:30pm

Storytellers Hafiz Rashid and Syazwan Majid (Ambin Ubin) shares tales of fascinating marine creatures found in local waters. Participants then learn to craft marine animals using daun mengkuang in a hands-on workshop facilitated by Ambin Ubin facilitators.

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For Families Talks & Workshops
Tides of Time: Exploring Singapore’s Maritime Story

Tides of Time: Exploring Singapore’s Maritime Story

3, 10, 16 - 17, 24 May • 02:30pm

Explore Singapore's maritime legacy through captivating stories shared by our Gallery volunteers. Discover our history from ancient trade vessels to modern supply chains, key events like the 1603 Santa Catarina incident, and rare shipwreck artefacts highlighting Singapore's regional trade role.

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Practices For Families Talks & Workshops
WOVEN WAVES: Reading Stories in Batik by Studio Gypsied and Art Away Studio

WOVEN WAVES: Reading Stories in Batik by Studio Gypsied and Art Away Studio

1 - 2 May • 09:00am

Discover maritime stories hidden in batik motifs in this hands-on family workshop. Learn to decode symbols once used by seafarers and create your own story-cloth using stamps inspired by clouds, waves and sea creatures from Southeast Asian maritime traditions.

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