5 Best Workshops in Singapore To Take Up & Learn A New Skill 

Since you were young, people would always say, “never stop learning.” Learning new things every day keeps us going, and there are lots of activities that you may do in your free time. Whether you want to train to improve your skill or discover a new one, enrolling in workshops is one of the best things you can do. Singapore has a wide array of workshops that you can try and distress yourself after work!

If you’re looking for a place where you can comfortably learn a new skill and practice it, check this out! We made a list of the best workshops in Singapore!

Note: This list is strictly not in order.

1. Nanatang Baking Studio

Nanatang Baking Studio started as an online bakery in 2013 and is now a studio and bakehouse that caters to the latest care trends to bring you exciting workshops and Instagram-worthy cakes. The shop was created as a safe space to bring together beautiful people to create beautiful things, and a place where it is normal to hear ‘cake is life.’  Serena, the founder of the shop, aims to share her passion for dessert after many years of home baking. The shop offers studio workshops for baking and non-baking workshops, and live baking classes.

Nanatang Baking Studio can be used to conduct its own classes, whether it’s cake-related or not, hosting private events or parties, personal baking sessions, and corporate bonding sessions.

Customer Review

Cheryl Sim

Serena is a friendly and enthusiastic baker, also a very good instructor. Her studio is not big but very cozy. Her fatcarons is the best in town!

Bhee Khim

Nanatang creates an awesome learning ground for all levels – baking! Had attended numerous classes hosted by Serena and few foreign instructors. They are very friendly and willing to share their experiences and knowledge.

Website: https://nanatang.com
Contact: +65 9199 8928
Location: 41 Kampong Bahru Rd, Singapore, 169358
Opening Hours: Mon, Thurs, Sat & Sun 10AM-6PM | Closed on Tue & Wed

2. Soap Ministry

Soap Ministry provides a class of organic soap making while being ecosystem friendly to save the earth, save your skin, and save cost. The shop is formed by a group of friends who believes in handmaking organic soaps. Organic soaps contain natural ingredients such as plant-derived base oils and can certainly improve your skin in the long run. Soap Ministry started in 2010 with the belief in natural and DIY products and educating and empowering people to be in control of whatever products at the same time.

Soap-making workshops in Soap Ministry are suitable for all ages. The shop recommends you bring your kids along for a fun, educational, and interesting bonding through soap-making sessions.

Customer Review

Dawn Soh

We held our team bonding session here and my team and I had a blast! Diana is very knowledgeable about skincare and the ingredients used for soap making. At the end of the session, each of us made customized soap to suit the needs of our

Vanessa Yu

Awesome service at Orchard Gateway! Me and my family had fun! It is really excellent for family activities and soap you made can be a sincere fun gift. 

Website: https://www.soapministry.com
Contact: +65 6634 1920
Location: Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Rd, #03-04, Singapore, 238858
Opening Hours: 10AM-9PM Daily

3. Fashion Makerspace

Fashion Makerspace is the best place if you want to learn the ropes about fashion sewing from the industry veterans. The company was inspired by the culture and practices of tech shops in the West and was born to inspire growth and fuel the passion for learning in a conducive, open, and friendly environment. The shop offers sewing classes where you will be introduced to the functions of the sewing machine, setting up and threading your machine to using it through a hands-on sewing practice.

Fashion Makerspace offers a starter bundle at SGD 98, which is recommended for beginners to build the basic skills of sewing their own clothes. These two-session workshops consist of a total of 5 hours which lets you use or gift an item that you’ve created!

Customer Review

Jedidah John

I attended the course to learn how to make a top and skirt, from drafting until the final outcome. I loved every class. Shareen was very patient with all of us and I appreciate all the guidance!

Jessie Lim

Have been to several classes conducted by FMS. Trainers are very patient in answering our queries and always do their best to impart their knowledge and skills. Definitely a place to go to if interested in sewing and pattern making.

Website: https://www.fashionmakerspace.com/
Contact: +65 8139 7787
Location: 42B N Canal Rd, Level 3, Singapore, 059298
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM | Sat & Sun 9AM-5.30PM

4. Perfume Workshop

Perfume Workshop is the perfect place to go if you are looking for a romantic activity to do with your significant other! The shop offers a couple of perfume workshops where you will be taught how to make your own perfume! Plus, they also offer bridal shower workshops. Visiting this shop is a unique way to bond with your friends and family. Perfume Workshop has received several awards including best brand, Tripadvisor travelers’ choice, Certificate of Excellence, and Association of Singapore Attractions.

Perfume Workshop allows you and your partner to explore each other’s perfume personalities by taking a quiz first and use the shop’s extensive collection of aromatic Orchids scent notes to make your signature scent.

Customer Review

Anna Nelson

Really good facilities with skilled facilitators! We are apprehensive about it at first, but now we understand each other’s perfume personalities.

Maya Lambert

Well-organized, super fun, comfortable atmosphere, and very knowledgeable trainers! This is a fantastic workshop! We were lucky to be the only ones on the day we went so we got excellent personalized training. 10/10 will recommend this 2-hour workshop!

Website: https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/
Contact: +65 9732 8004
Location: Good Man Art Center, 90 Good Man Rd, Block 01-57, Singapore, 439053
Opening Hours: 11AM-6PM Daily

5. Freediving Academy

Freediving Academy is perfect for thrill-seekers! This academy offers courses supervised by highly-trained professionals which cater to first-timers, intermediate, and advanced. Freediving may be the new skill you’ve been looking for, and who knows you might find yourself enjoying yourself as a freediver! This academy develops and teaches the art of Freediving in the country while maintaining the key elements of professional quality and safety standards.

Freediving Academy consists of instructors that have trained with some of the world’s best and are able to offer courses certified by the following schools: Apnea International, Scuba Schools International, Molchanovs, and Professional Association of Diving Instructors.

Customer Review

Andrew C

Had an extremely enjoyable and well-taught Level 1 SSI Freediving Course here! It was nice to see that safety is the instructor’s utmost priority during our training, and this helped ensure safe and effective training for us.

Yash Gadodia

The professionalism and service of SFA are unmatched by any others. Highly encourage you to learn freediving from them, it is a lifelong skill and once in a lifetime experience.

Website: https://www.freedive.sg
Contact: +65 9622 4393
Location: 3 Jin Binchang, Singapore, 578580
Opening Hours: 24 Hours

Conclusion

If you want to take a break from the work-sleep lifestyle, there are tons of activities waiting for you to try! This is the perfect time to learn a new skill and discover new hobbies that will bring your mind at ease in the most enjoyable way. Check out the workshops in Singapore that you can visit and try in your free time!