Why buy a gift when you can make your own? Being the frugal Singaporean, it's unlikely we'll be throwing lots of money on flowers that will die and gifts that will sit and collect dust on shelves. Here are some craft workshops where you can create your own unique Valentine's Day gift – or make it an artsy date and spend some quality time together with your significant other. For some activities, there's even an element of exercise involved but what is love without some activities to get your heart racing, eh?
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Want to know your partner more intimately? Sign up for a painting class with them at the Visual Arts Centre. Good for everyone (even the beginners), all materials are provided so all you have to do is bring yourself – and your date – and get colourful. Prices start from $460 and there are multiple times sessions that you can sign up for, even if it is beyond Valentine's Day.
During the Valentine's Day terrarium workshop at Lush Glass Door, you'll be clued in on how to build and layer your own terrarium – plants, pebbles and a decorative figurine are provided. For $78, you can learn all the basics of making and taking care of a terrarium, as well as bring back your masterpiece.
Who knew paint, wine and cheese (and love!) get along well with each other? If you are looking for a creative way to spend the annual celebration of love, spend it at the Paint and Wine event, happening at The Hive on Valentine's Day itself. Let your creative juices take over after some wine and you might be creating and bringing home your masterpiece that night. Admission is $60 for two people so bring your significant other, or best friend and mingle the night away.
Re-enact the scene from Ghost – or not – at a pottery sesh at the Singapore Art Museum by the folks at Common Touch Craft Unit all throughout the weekend of February 16 and 17. Just what will you be crafting? Your very own sake flask. Handy. For the $99 you are paying for a seat at the class, you'll also get a serving of of OkonomiRosti alongside Blue Lagoon Cafe latte by Street Food Singapore.
It makes scents to mix fitness and perfume-making together, no? Regardless, it's time to pump up your romance and tickle your senses at this sensorial V-day date at the Barre Class & Scent Bar Experience at Upside Motion Shenton. Synchronise your heart and body with your date in a 55-minute partner barre class before you proceed to learn how to create your own bespoke perfume (or make one for your partner) with an Oo La Lab mixologist. Packages start from $88 for a person and $168 for a couple.
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