Whether it’s the haze, the heat or the rain that keeps you indoors, we’ve got 2 great places to bring the kids and help keep you both sane!
The Art Room Singapore
This independent arts and crafts studio has been hosting kids and adult workshops, as well as parties for the craftiest peeps of Singapore since 2010. Located at One Commonweath, this welcoming studio is great for beginners to those with more advanced art skills. Choose from activities such as clay work, pottery painting, mosaic, paper mache, sewing and more. Visit their website or Facebook page for more information. Call before visiting as they are not always on site.
Location: One Commonwealth #08-14, 1 Commonwealth Lane
Tel: 6732 4262
Mobile: 9645 6612
Email: contact@theartroom.asia
Hours: Varied – We aim for 11-5 pm daily
Children’s Center for Creativity
The Children’s Centre for Creativity is part play center, part classroom and full of fun things to explore. With a pedagogy that closely aligns with Reggio Emilia, the Center encourages open-ended, exploratory learning and play. Your kids will love With areas designed for kids of all ages, they’ll love The Art of Speed experience. They can build and race cars, create tracks, explore shadows, transform recycled materials into cars and or explore visual arts. There is even a play area with tons of multi-sensory experiences for the under 1s.
Location: Blk 47, Malan Road Gillman Barracks #01-23
Tel: 6262 0750
Email: share@playeum.com
Hours: Tuesdays – Sundays, 10:00am to 6:00pm (closed Mondays)
By Kathleen Siddell, September 2015
Photo: Courtesy the Playeum Facebook page