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Oh, Craft!
Singapore
Learning a new skill is the modern-day glow up that everyone aspires to achieve. It may sound cliche, but being good at something really does take lots of practice. Thankfully, in the age of social media, people can easily expand their creative horizons. Whether you're a long-time art disciple or just whiling boredom away, visit these shops to get your fix of arts and crafts. Beads, ribbons, paintbrushes, oil pastels, you name it! Who knows, your handicrafts might be under the dim lights of the National Museum of Singapore one day.
Relive your childhood memories at Wayneston Studios on Jalan Pelikat Road. Get DIY materials to create your own teddy bear. There are plenty of fabrics to choose from, including synthetic, viscose, and mohair. Aside from teddies, you can also make an adorable bunny or puppy that comes with a clear pattern to follow. Indulge your child and your inner child!
- +65 9837 9627
183 Jalan Pelikat Road B1, 123, Singapore 537643
Before you unleash your inner Pablo Picasso, drop by Straits Art Co for a quick shopping trip. Scour their racks for a wide selection of painting essentials and art materials such as canvases, oil pastels, watercolor palettes, and many more. Their stock caters to different skill levels of artists, so there's something for everyone.
- +65 6338 1710
420 North Bridge Road #01-27 North Bridge Centre, Singapore 188727
Receiving a handmade greeting card is a rare occurrence in today's age of social media, so keep the tradition alive and let Fancy Papers help you do the job. Choose a glitzy card in Zuber Pearl paper or a smoother one in Sheepskin for a special handwritten card. Make sure to put it in a nice-looking envelope and you're all set to hit the nearest post office downtown.
- +65 6336 6132
9 Playfair Rd, 4th Floor, Singapore 367985
Making a scrapbook is one of the best ways to immortalize picture-perfect moments. Try PaperMarket's themed scrapbooking kits with your loved ones and have fun as everyone reminisces on the good old days. The shop also carries stationery, stickers, pens, markers, journals, and everything in between. It's like a scrapper's wonderland right on North Bridge Road! What's more, you can also attend PaperMarket's monthly workshops to hone their paper crafting skills.
- +65 6333 9007
252 North Bridge Rd, #B1-27 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
The art of cross-stitching requires a lot of patience, especially if you're still learning the ropes. Walk in the right direction of your embroidery adventure when you walk into Wish I Were Stitching. This shop offers colorful embroidery charts and kits that will surely brighten up your living room or kitchen. The shop handpicks all the materials they sell, ensuring you only get unique and high-quality supplies for your projects. Basic lessons about cross stitching, knitting, crocheting, and lace knitting are also available here for kids!
- +65 6841 4380
UNIT #03-12A 12 Arumugam Road LTC Building B Entrance is beside staircase, RocksugarCo Lifestyle LLP, Singapore 409958
Learning art knows no gender or age. Give your kids a break from their daily cartoon binge-watching habit and let them appreciate art from Krafers‘ Paradise’s kiddie rack. This store offers air-dry clay and 3D styrofoam shapes for the little Michelangelo of your family. Kids can also get their hands on DIY jewelry sets and cute gem mosaic kits.
- +65 6884 9986
180 Kitchener Rd, #04 - 19 / 20 / 21, Singapore 208539
Awaken your inner goldsmith when you drop by Beads Etc. Fulfill your dream jewelry box fantasy using the shop's semi-precious stones, beads, or even Swarovski crystals! There are also tools and manuals to help you create a head-turning sparkler. To keep your handmade trinkets in good condition, take a look at their storage units available here.
- +65 6734 6136
277 Orchard Rd, #B2-27 Orchardgateway, Singapore 238858
Put your knitting expertise to good use and make a scarf, blanket, or sweater before the rainy season arrives. Head to Golden Dragon Store and have a look at their high-quality yarns from brands like Sirdar and Olympus. Add a bit of razzle dazzle to your knitted piece with some crystals or wooden beads, which are also sold in-store.
- +65 6535 8454
101 Upper Cross Street, #02-51 People's Park Centre, Singapore 058357
Treat yourself like a Project Runway contestant and go on a fabric hunt at Lye Nai Shiong. This shop has everything you need to sew a snap-worthy outfit, including printed fabrics, faux leather, threads, buttons, and needles. Beginners can also take advantage of rulers and templates offered here. Shopping for clothes is fun, but creating your own outfit always gives a different kind of self-satisfaction.
- +65 6532 6013
32 New Market Road #02, 1018A B, Singapore 050032
Consider your ribbon dilemmas solved once you visit Sin Hin Chuan Kee. From grosgrain ribbons to metallic slivers, there's a ribbon here for all your scrapbooking affairs. Sin Hin Chuan Kee also creates customized strips for patrons who want to add a more personal touch to their albums. Other products up for grabs here are zippers, fashion accessories, and sewing supplies.
- +65 6298 8622
200 Jln Sultan, #01-08, Singapore 199018
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