8 Kid-Friendly Workshops In Singapore For Family Bonding Time 

When it comes to family bonding time, most parents will choose to spend a day at a kid-friendly playground or have a picnic at the beach. But if you’re looking to switch up your routine, a unique thing to do with the kiddos is to sign up for a kid-friendly workshop. 

Whether it’s for your next free weekend or the December holidays, it’s time to get crafty and let those creative juices flow at these kid-friendly workshops in Singapore. 

1. Crochet classes at Tiny Rabbit Hole 

Let the kids try their hands at crocheting at Tiny Rabbit Hole’s taster classes that are suitable for the young ones. There are 3 options for you to choose from: the Lollipop Workshop ($40), Meow Meow Trinket Dish Workshop ($60), and Meow Meow Pouch Workshop ($100).

The Lollipop Taster Workshop is a 1.5-hour class suitable for kids above 7. They’ll learn the basics of how items are made using crochet, perfect for beginners. All classes are held at the studio at Everton Park.

For more info, visit https://tinyrabbithole.com/collections/workshops. Blk 4 Everton Park, #01-48.

2. Paper Shoot Camera workshop

If you’ve got tiny budding photographers on your hands, then the Paper Shoot Camera workshop might just be for you. Instead of just snapping photos on an ordinary camera, you and the kids can create a unique one for yourselves.

Join in a Custom Camera Workshop ($210), a 2-hour guided workshop complete with all the art supplies you need. The best part is that you get to keep the camera that you made, and continue making memories with the fam long after the workshop. The workshop is also pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry pals. 

For more info, visit https://papershootsg.com/collections/diy-1. 39 Jln Pemimpin, #04-03A Tailee Industrial Building.

3. Rug tufting workshop at Every Tuft 

What’s better than buying an adorable rug for your kids’ playroom? Making one with them, of course. Grab your tufting guns and needles and get busy at Every Tuft’s Rug Tufting Workshop. 

Tufting classes start from $90/person, but you can try the tufting jamming sessions at only $30/hour. If your children are younger than 10, then go for the Tiny Tufties workshop ($100 for one child and adult). Instead of tufting guns, you’ll make your small rugs with 2 punch needle sets instead - one for kids and one for the adults. There are over 35 yarn colours for selection, and the instructors will be guiding and teaching the parent-kid duo on how to start and finish their small rugs. 

For more info, visit www.everytuft.com. 203a Henderson Rd.

4. Soap-making workshop at Soap Ministry 

If you want to make bath time more fun for the kids, get them cute soaps that they can make on their own. Soap Ministry has classes starting from $49 for a Melt & Pour Soap-making Workshop. With the choice of colour, essential oil, and over 400 mould designs to choose from, the kids will have a soapy good time. At the end of the class, they’ll get to bring home around 3-5 soaps. 

For those who are more pro, there’s also the Mini Basic + Intermediate Soap-making Workshop for $220. It comes with an unlimited choice of colours, so go wild with your designs. 

For more info, visit www.soapministry.com. 277 Orchard Rd, #03-04 Orchard, Gateway 238858.

5. Lampshade workshop at Naturalis Historia 

Here’s one where you can take home “artwork” to display at home. Naturalis Historia has a lampshade workshop where you get to DIY your own table or floor lamps. You’ll have to do the heavy lifting, but ask your kids to help you choose the materials and lamp type - so you can light up their worlds like nobody else.

At the 3-hour Table Lamp Workshop ($198), you get to fabricate your very own table lamp from scratch, with your own choice of fabric from Naturalis Historia’s library. Do note that this course only covers the fabrication of a plain lampshade covered in fabric, and does not include embellishing your lampshade with trim. 

For more info, visit www.nhteak.com/collections/lampshade-workshops. 48 Hillview Ter, #07-02 Hillview Building.

6. Kokedama Workshop at Little Big Garden 

Here’s a fun Japanese-inspired workshop for those budding green fingers. If you haven’t heard, kokedama is a soil ball covered with coconut husk or sphagnum moss. It’s basically a method of presenting your plant in a “living pot”, which is great for the environment too. 

In the kokedama workshop, you'll learn how to make kokedama using 2 substrates – soil and coconut husk, and sphagnum moss. Don’t worry, you don’t have to leave your creations behind. You get to take home 2 kokedama that come with string for hanging or a tray for it to sit on. You will also learn how to care for your kokedama.

For more info, visit https://www.littlebiggarden.com/product-category/kokedama. 32A Sago Street.

7. Family Bonding Workshop at Revive Now 

At Revive Now, you don’t even have to choose the workshop you want to join. The world is your oyster. From the Animal Doll Workshop ($50) to Batik Painting ($25), the possibilities are endless. 

The Animal Doll one is a crafting and sewing workshop where you can manifest the animal kingdom, stitch by stitch. Dream up a fluffy lion, or stitch an adorable penguin. There’s also the Baby Shoes Workshop ($50), where you’ll create your own pair of shoes for the little ones. 

For more info, visit www.revivenow.sg/revive-now-workshops. 10 Woodlands Square #04-45, Woods Square.

8. Sew Your Own Sock Plushie at Sage Artelier 

If your kids love plushies, this workshop is the perfect place to spend your weekends at. Sage Artelier’s workshop will teach you the basics of creating soft plushies using socks for those aged 6 and above. You and your kids will learn how to design and create the plushies, and some basic cutting and sewing skills you need to get started.

This 1.5-hour workshop will include all materials and costs $50/person. 

For more info, visit www.seeksophie.com/experiences/singapore-sock-plushie-ongz71eyz6. 6 Sin Ming Rd, #01-16 Sin Ming Plaza.