Talks & Workshops

Bananas About Maritime Heritage

23 May • 10:00am

23 May • 02:00pm

Join us for this exclusive collaboration with heritage bakery Dona Manis Cake Shop, to explore the fascinating history of bananas in Singapore! Discover different banana varieties, make delicious banana kueh, and take home your creations. Sign up now for a unique culinary experience!

Bubu and the Big Catch: Stories of the Southern Islands

2 - 3 May • 10:00am

Step into the shoes of a young Orang Laut (People of the Sea)! Guided by the wisdom of elders, young explorers will uncover stories of life at sea, try out a traditional bubu fish trap and craft their own sea creatures.

Build Your Own Jong Boat by ArtAway Studio

1 - 24 May • 09:30am

In this self-guided parent-and-child craft, families will assemble their very own jong boat while discovering fun facts about how these traditional vessels were used by coastal communities and in racing competitions.

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.

Coffee Cultures: Maritime Routes and Everyday Rituals

16 - 17 May • 10:00am

Journey with us through Coffee Cultures: Maritime Routes and Everyday Rituals! Discover how coffee travelled Southeast Asia’s sea lanes, shaped port-city tastes, and lives on today. Enjoy a guided tasting and a hands-on brewing session using beans linked to historic trade routes.

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.

Nyonya Beads Embroidery Workshop

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.

Pottery Bar

2, 9 - 10 May • 10:30am

Join our beginner-friendly pottery hand-pinching workshop, where participants will shape clay and paint their own ceramic piece. Open to all ages, especially first-timers, it’s a chance to get hands-on, explore creativity, and experience the joy of making pottery.

Silambam Workshop

17 May • 02:00pm

17 May • 03:00pm

17 May • 04:00pm

Join us as we introduce you to Silambam, one of Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage.

Stamping the Coast: A Batik-Inspired Activity by Art Away Studio

1 - 24 May • 09:00am

1 - 24 May • 11:00am

1 - 24 May • 02:00pm

1 - 24 May • 04:00pm

Stamping the Coast is a drop-in art activity where children explore batik through playful stamping. Using coastal-themed motifs and ink pads, participants create their own batik-inspired artwork while learning about patterns, creativity, and the cultural traditions behind batik.