Contact us, share with us your target age and size of your group. Tell us what you would like to learn and the preferred duration of the workshop. Is the workshop to make a gift for a special someone? Do you already have an idea of what you want?
Let us know. Customisation is key to our business.
Below is a sampling of our workshops.
Individual, corporate team bonding, parent and children, couple bonding,
we have got you covered.
- Varies, depending on the project
| Examples of Skills taught | Examples of End Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Cutting the leather pieces, free hand with rounded corners, how to burnish leather edges, includes several methods | Key fob |
| Edge bevelling, what sized tools and when to bevel, wing divider and its functions | No stitch coin pouch |
| Saddle Stitching, how to thread leather needles, how to stitch, the beginning and ending, how to prepare the leather for sewing | Card case / passport cover / journal cover |
| Moulding / Shaping, hammering and attaching punching rivets | Card case / coin pouch |
PAINTING SKILLS
Among the BeesyHands instructors, we have environmentalists. This motivated some of us to develop workshops evolving round things we already have around us. Think painting on a stone, a free tote bag you have in hand or a piece of cardboard! Yes, at BeesyHands we use environmentally friendly materials to paint on. Explore printing and stenciling workshops. Explore stippling and blocking, explore shading or even just pouring the paint! How about dotting your paint or tangling with a marker and bringing yourself into a relaxing and therapeutic state with our Mandala Dot Painting or Mindful Tangling workshops? We do not believe in a one size fits. Tell us what you want to paint and we will bring you on a creative journey.
Values shared – saving the earth, respect, sincerity
2 hours per session
| Examples of Skills taught | Examples of End Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Printing and stencilling using recycled materials | Tote shoulders bags / sling bags |
| Silhouette Painting / dabbing with paint | Canvas painting |
| Basic blocking, stippling and shading | Endless! Eg painting on stones, cardboard and painting canvas |
| Fluid Art – acrylic pouring 1) Tree Rings 2) Dirty Pour 3)Puddle Pour | Painting on canvas |
| Mandala Dot Painting | Endless! eg bookmarks, canvas tote bags |
| Mindful Tangling | Coasters and tote bags |
MOULDING SKILLS
BeesyHands are about using the hands and what best way to do this than through moulding. Using ceramic plaster and wax, children will experience what it is like to mould and decorate their craft pieces. For ceramic plaster, the pair of BeesyHands will make bear aroma diffusers. Beeswax is also another choice of base ingredient used in moulding. We only use imported plaster mix and beeswax for these workshops, in line with our environmental ethos.
Beeswax is an amazing ingredient not commonly used in our local art and craft context. Using beeswax, BeesyHands offers workshops which include aroma infused tablets, candles and also environmental friendly beeswax wraps.
Why are we only using beeswax and not paraffin wax? Beeswax is non-toxic, they produce negative ions when burned and these help to neutralize pollution in the air, eliminating dust, odors and mold. They have a mildly sweet natural honey scent which aids in relaxation. They also have anti-bacterial properties in them.
BeesyHands also offers clay and ceramic workshops. For those new to moulding, we offer a variety of clay for students to dabble in, including child-safe air dried clay. For those who want to try their hand at ceramic art, depending on your preference and time, we will journey with you through the hand-building methods – slab work, coiling and pinching. These will include glazing and firing.
Values shared – freedom, patience
2 hours per session (for ceramic plaster, wax and clay workshops) ; 3 hours per session (for ceramic art workshops)
| Examples of Skills taught | Examples of End Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Ceramic Plaster Moulding | Aroma tablet with simple painting |
| Beeswax Moulding | Aroma tablet with flowers |
| Beeswax Wraps | Round / Square shapes or sandwich bag sizes |
| Beeswax candle making | Glass jar, incorporating essential oils |
| Air Dried Clay Moulding – pinching | Sculpt an animal |
| Air Dried Clay Moulding – coiling | Plant pot with decorations |
| Air Dried Clay Moulding – slab work | Bowl or plate |
| Ceramic Art – pinching | Shallow dish plate (small) |
| Ceramic Art – coiling | Bowl (small) |
| Ceramic Art – slab work | Coasters |
SEWING LIFE SKILLS
Sewing is another life skill quite missing in our busy world today. The term “sewists” is a new term and this aptly describes what we do as Sewists at BeesyHands. A Sewist sews and imbues art into his/her craft piece. There is a range of sewing techniques the participants can learn.
The lessons include quilting flat squares the good old fashioned way, by hand, stitch by stitch, and simple basting of the square. This can be followed by the applique technique which uses mainly the blanket stitch. Perhaps you have a patchwork in mind, using your favourite clothes which you cannot wear now, and you do not want to invest in the tools required to make it, contact us. We will be happy to guide you through it.
As always, at BeesyHands, we are aware of the difference we can make if we recycle and upcycle. Imagine recycling an old pair of jeans to make a new pouch or bag. Yes we have done it all.
Values shared – patience, grit
2 hours per session (number of sessions depending on the project)
| Examples of Skills taught | Examples of End Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Quilting: Flat Square, running and basting stitches | Pot Mat |
| Patch work and / or applique | Coasters |
| Recycled Jeans Patch Work | Coin pouch, Sling bags, Tote bags |
DECOUPAGE
Decoupage is an art that originated as early as in the 12th century. Its popularity can be attributed to the artists in Florence, Italy. Anyone can decoupage. For the younger ones, we teach the most basic skill, how to use a pair of scissors to cut paper. Decoupage is so versatile. We can use almost anything that you wish to recycle to decoupage. The techniques are varied depending on the paper medium that you use as with the end varnish too. At BeesyHands, we bring decoupage classes up a notch by incorporating mixed media such as painting and ceramic plaster just to name a few.
For the more advanced decoupage classes, we move on to the mosaic effect for decoupage.
Values shared – patience, helpfulness
2 hours per session
| Examples of Skills taught | Examples of End Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Simple decoupage for children using paper prints | Endless! For example, a stone, a book mark, a door knob hanger |
| Simple decoupage for adults using mixed prints | Endless! For example, tote bag, purse, canvas, wood piece |
| Mosaic Decoupage | Tray, small stool |
| Decoupage with painting | Endless! For example wall hanging, wood piece, aprons |
| Decoupage with ceramic plaster | Wall hanging |
Timing
Flexible, especially the June and Nov/Dec holidays.
(Please Whatsapp us for ad hoc workshops which you may prefer)
Group Size
Flexible, onsite face to face or via Zoom.
(Please Whatsapp us for ad hoc workshops which you may prefer)
Age Group
Age is no limit to learning a craft!
Duration
Customized, depending on the project, to suit your time. Workshops range from 45 minutes to 2 hours or more.
Locations
BeesyHands@Siglap,
BeesyHands@Thomson
(or your own venue, depending on the type of workshop)
Price
Please Whatsapp us for more details.
If you are from a charity and would like these workshops for your clients, we would like to help.
CONTACT US
Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any enquiries.