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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Talks & Workshops
Knots & Calm

Knots & Calm

16 May • 02:00pm

Discover a seafaring technique once used by sailors in this workshop inspired by Singapore’s maritime heritage. Learn to tie a Turk’s Head knot and create decorative coasters through mindful rope craft, using cord movements to find calm and focus.

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Layar Tradisi: Build Your Own Mini Jong

Layar Tradisi: Build Your Own Mini Jong

3 May • 10:30am

Participants will explore Malay maritime heritage through hands-on jong-making. The workshop includes a brief history, live demonstration, and family-friendly activity to assemble a small jong. The session concludes with a fun trial sailing experience for all participants.

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Talks & Workshops
Legacy of Singapore's Maritime Pioneers: The Old Engineering Apprentices Association (OEAA)

Legacy of Singapore's Maritime Pioneers: The Old Engineering Apprentices Association (OEAA)

9 May • 03:00pm

Meet members of the Old Engineering Apprentices Association and get inspired by these maritime pioneers! Hear how they overcame humble beginnings, training as apprentices to become engineers and maritime professionals. Don’t miss this chance to ask them your burning questions!

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Practices Talks & Workshops
Nyonya Beads Embroidery Workshop

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.

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Food Talks & Workshops
Ombak: A Communal Food, Sensory & Tasting Experience

Ombak: A Communal Food, Sensory & Tasting Experience

17 May • 10:30am

Participants are introduced to coastal-inspired scents by Lukman Hakim of UNTA Aromatics, evoking memories of familiar ingredients, followed by a live demonstration of pepes ikan daun pisang by Chef Suria of Dapur Cahaya. They engage through smell and observation before concluding with a communal tasting.

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Places Talks & Workshops
Panel Discussion: Encountering Singapore’s Maritime History through Art

Panel Discussion: Encountering Singapore’s Maritime History through Art

2 May • 02:30pm

Panelists share the thought process behind selected artworks created through inspiration from Singapore’s maritime landscapes 

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Objects Talks & Workshops
Papermaking with Spices at STPI

Papermaking with Spices at STPI

7 - 8 May • 06:00pm

Explore the wonders of papermaking and create your own multi-sensorial work with handmade paper incorporating traded spices. Join us and learn fascinating printmaking techniques and the colourful histories of Singapore’s spice trade.

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Practices Talks & Workshops
Pottery Bar

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.

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Talks & Workshops
Rempah Making Masterclass with Anthony The Spice Maker

Rempah Making Masterclass with Anthony The Spice Maker

3, 10 May • 02:00pm

Step into Anthony’s world of spice-crafting as he leads you through the hands-on art of rempah-making, from fresh blends to a fragrant Nyonya Chicken Curry.

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Roll with History: A Popiah Journey Through Joo Chiat

Roll with History: A Popiah Journey Through Joo Chiat

12, 19 May • 11:00am

Popiah Story – an interactive learning journey for the timeless traveller.

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