Explore 13 fun workshops for couples to elevate your next creative date idea, from crafting unique pieces to learning new skills hands-on!
Looking for an engaging date activity beyond your typical wine and dine? Try your hand at a beginner-friendly workshop to learn something new, create memories with your partner, and walk away with your very own creation — a delicious drink or a bespoke artwork!
Carve out time in your couple’s weekend for one (or more) of our 13 best picks for fun, unique and affordable workshops in Singapore.
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- Sculpt colourful, patterned glass beads by the flame
- Paint to your heart’s desire and hang out with rescue cats
- Discover, cook and savour Mediterranean dishes in a charming shophouse
- Create eye-catching scented candles inspired by sweet treats
- Mold your own ceramics with classic or vintage pottery classes
- Handcraft matching bespoke silver rings with guided metalwork
- Churn fresh honey ice cream, roast coffee beans, ferment kimchi and kombucha all in one farm
- Build a lush, personalised open terrarium with free-flow materials
- Dip into the science, art and joy of beginner soap making
- Tuft fuzzy rugs full of colour, personality and sentiment
- Grow delicate glass flowers and rings by the flame
- Fix up artisanal tea drinks, fun cocktails and custom bubble teas
- Mend broken ceramics in renewing pottery art
1. Sculpt colourful, patterned glass beads with flame
Satisfy your curiosity and enter a vibrant world of glass sculpting and flameworking, suited for couples who want excitement and novelty in their craft!
In the warm studio space of KLINQ by J.Nai, ease into their workshops for two (perfect for a date setting!) with introductory glass beadmaking ($85). Learn to torch, colour and shape six glass beads of your choice, and make personalised keychains to match your partner’s!
Feeling confident? Blaze forward towards advanced workshops on marbling and shaping ($85) or adding complex patterns ($85) to your glass beads.
- Address: 11 Upper Wilkie Road, Rochor
- Workshop duration: 2 hours
- Workshop timings: Hours vary across dates
2. Paint to your heart’s desire and hang out with rescue cats
What better way to destress with your date than putting paint to canvas worry-free, especially if you’re a couple of cat lovers who want to support a great cause!
A well-loved original experience by Wildflower Studio, the semi-guided art jamming session with cats ($48) is a great workshop to connect with their foster cats, as well as learn painting tips to enjoy the creative process of art jamming. Bonus: This workshop can be booked using SG Culture Pass credits!
For creative couples in Singapore looking for an art workshop to unwind on their own, the chill and paint with cats option (from $20, pay per hour) offers flexibility for self-guided art jamming with provided materials, and/or hanging out with the studio’s fuzzy companions.
- Address: Enabling Village, UOB Ability Hub, 20 Lengkok Bahru Rd #01-19C
- Workshop duration:
- Semi guided art jam: 2.5h
- Chill and paint: from 1h
- Workshop timings:
- Semi guided art jam: Mon & Wed 10am, Sat & Sun 10am or 2pm
- Chill and paint: schedule available on studio website
3. Discover, cook and savour Mediterranean dishes in a charming shophouse
For couples who love experiential dining, making delicious food, trying new cuisines or all of the above, this one-of-a-kind cooking workshop in Singapore truly hits the mark.
Hosted in a stunning yet cosy Peranakan shophouse, learn four to five recipes from a range of cuisines at Al’s Mediterranean cooking and dining experience (from $130 per pax), suitable even for beginners. Hear personal stories from Al’s Spanish-Moroccan heritage, and pick up hands-on culinary guidance through the cooking process.
End the day with an intimate meal as you enjoy authentic Mediterranean flavours from the day’s efforts, paired with optional add-ons like mediterranean wines ($75 per bottle) or your own handmade Spanish Sangria ($90).
- Address: 59 Joo Chiat Terrace, Joo Chiat Terrace
- Workshop duration: 4h
- Workshop timings: Mon to Sat, 10am to 2pm or 3pm to 7pm
4. Create eye-catching scented candles inspired by sweet treats
Unleash limitless crafty possibilities when you create these aesthetically pleasing candles, great for couples who want more than a custom scent workshop, and/or love unique home decor pieces.
Spoil your date for choice with a myriad of one-day workshops at Miyo Candle, where you build and design elaborate candles that look like appetising desserts — from pudding parfaits and ice cream cones to fruit cakes and cafe lattes ($36 to $58) — even scented to your liking.
Besides sugary treat-like candles, you can also make custom wax dioramas ($59) as a matching keepsake, shiny aromatic suncatchers ($35 to $62), perfumed floral centrepieces ($83) or simple personalised perfumes ($55), all within one fun-filled studio!
- Address: 395 Jalan Besar #04-01
- Workshop duration: From 1h
- Workshop timings: schedule and bookings are available via Instagram @miyocandle
5. Mould your own ceramics with classic or vintage pottery classes
Pottery dates are an instant favourite for couples who seek ‘messy’ hands-on art workshops in Singapore, calming the mind as you focus on creating your custom piece from start to end.
Engage in the all-beginner-friendly, guided workshops of dedicated studio Am I Addicted, with your pick between classic wheel throwing ($70 to 98) and hand building pottery ($80). Sculpt two pieces of your choice and select from their coloured glaze options for the final finish.
Add a special touch to your creations with the studio’s European-inspired vintage pottery workshops, hand building antique-looking dishware (from $98) for a stylised craft you and your partner can admire!
- Address: #05-37 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd, Orchard
- Workshop duration: 1h to 2h
- Workshop timings: full schedule and bookings are available via Am I Addicted website
6. Handcraft matching bespoke silver rings with guided metalwork
Immerse yourselves in the captivating craft of silversmithing, and make lasting couple rings like no other, uniquely shaped at this jewellery making workshop!
Pick up new metalwork techniques with the tools and guidance of 28mm Studios at their beginner-friendly Make-A-Ring workshop ($135-$145 per pax). Comfort and intimacy make for the best learning environment with small class sizes, provided tripods and complimentary refreshments.
Select from over 200 unique symbols to design custom rings of top-quality silver, and work away with your silversmithing tools; in no time, you’ll leave with a personalised wearable keepsake capturing that you and your partner’s handicraft.
- Address: Spazio@Kovan, 767 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-01
- Workshop duration: 2.5h
- Workshop timings: Daily, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3pm or 4pm
7. Churn fresh honey ice cream, roast coffee beans and ferment kimchi and kombucha
Craving an engaging farm-to-table experience that any adventurous food-loving couple won’t forget? Go off-the-beaten path amidst Singapore’s nature to whip up some tasty delights!
Check out several food and beverage-making workshops at The Sundowner, a nature-based experience hub. Churn fresh honey and artisanal ice cream in their buzzing rooftop apiary (from $110), harvest garden ingredients for sweet and savoury traditional kuehs (from $125), or roast cocoa beans in a live bean-to-bar chocolate workshop (from $110).
Pair these fruits of your labour with a drink of choice; pick up basic mixology as you craft three cocktails or mocktails at the desert-themed bar (from $95), select and grind your own coffee beans for a fresh brew (from $95), or dive into the fermentation process to make your own kimchi and kombucha (from $110).
- Address: 272 Upper Bukit Timah Road
- Workshop duration: Varies across workshops
- Workshop timings: Varies across workshops
8. Build a lush, personalised open terrarium with free-flow materials
Spruce up the living space with your partner or craft a unique decor gift for your date, as you two build thriving terrarium worlds personalised to your interests.
Get creative or find relaxation at SPPFY art studio, which houses a buffet-style terrarium workshop ($38 to $78) suited for couples as they are guided on plant care and design. Free-flow use of vast materials, from diverse flora, succulents and pebbles to crystals, figurines and wooden craft icons, make the possibilities endless!
Keep the green streak going at their preserved moss frame workshop ($78 to $148), learning how to work with different types of colourful soft moss, design with similar free-flow materials and even lasercut signs, and practise low-maintenance plant care.
- Address: #13-01 Far East Shopping Centre
- Workshop duration: 1.5h
- Workshop timings: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
9. Dip into the science, art and joy of beginner soap making
Take on a fun new craft that guarantees a novel hands-on date experience, as well as gives you and your partner a functional self-care gift that’s still creative and customised!
Explore a range of soapmaking techniques in Sugar & Spice’s homey crafting space, guided by experienced artisans at their soap basics workshops. Create your own all-natural soap bar ($120) or castile liquid soap ($180) through cold process soap making, where you expertly work with raw ingredients, and colour and scent soaps to suit your skin.
For those seeking a more creative outlet, personalise your soap design further with the melt & pour soap art workshop ($60) as you incorporate satisfying colour layers and colourful detailed embeds. Endeavour towards their advanced soap design workshops for beautiful marbled or piped designs (from $150), or complete your skincare set with basic workshops for natural body lotions ($150) and moisturisers ($180).
- Address: 8 Ubi Road 2, #03-10 Zervex
- Workshop duration: 2h
- Workshop timings: Vary across workshops
10. Tuft fuzzy rugs full of colour, personality and sentiment
Let creative juices flow in the specialised craft of rug tufting, an exciting yet therapeutic date activity for couples looking to retreat into this satisfying artistry.
Shape your fuzzy masterpiece with endless custom design possibilities at Hueplay Studio’s cosy Rug N Tuft Workshop ($88 to $158). Get comfortable with your trusty tufting gun as you work with yarn and canvas, unwinding with your partner to craft two unique commemorative rugs.
On top of your personalised rugs, you can bring home painted figurines or tote bags from the figurine painting & art jamming workshop ($18-28), where you can freely express your inner artist, as well as adorable embroidered coasters from the beginner-friendly punch needle workshop ($58).
- Address: 181 Orchard Road #04-07
- Workshop duration: Vary across workshops
- Workshop timings: Vary across workshops
11. Grow delicate glass flowers and rings by the flame
Turn a romantic gift into a timeless memento and mesmerising date activity, as you and your partner discover a newfound passion in glass lampworking!
Delve into the delicate floral lampwork of Gurasu House’s beginner-friendly workshops, working with molten glass, petal-shaping tools and vibrant colours to sculpt a lasting flower stalk ($158) or a mini bouquet in a vase ($118 to $148) — available for booking with SG Culture Pass credits as well!
Mold your glass art into wearable accessories with a one-of-a-kind jewellery making workshop, styling two bespoke glass rings ($238) through intricate techniques to shape your own elegant couples’ rings.
- Address: 45 Jalan Pemimpin, Foo Wah Industrial Building, #08-03
- Workshop duration:
- Floral or mini bouquet: 1.5h to 2h
- Ring making: 3h
- Workshop timings: Vary across workshops
12. Fix up artisanal tea drinks, fun cocktails and custom bubble teas
Whether you’re a pair of bubble tea aficionados or cocktail enthusiasts, you’ll enjoy a deep steep into crafting your own drinks, bringing home delicious treats and recipes to remember them by!
Immerse into the inviting world of tea at Teahee with their various discovery experiences, from hands-on learning to brew three iconic Singaporean tea drinks ($55) and crafting two custom flavoured bubble teas ($49.90), to brewing an aromatic, floral Chinese grilled milk tea ($49.90) or three artisanal tea blends ($48.90) of masala chai and turmeric chamomile among others.
Spice things up as you fashion up your own margarita, mojito and Tom Collins with their cocktail making workshop ($69), suited for couples who are curious to try out mixology or simply love alcoholic crafts. The cherry on top: making a specialty alcoholic Bailey’s bubble tea for a trendy twist!
- Address: 45 Jalan Pemimpin, Foo Wah Industrial Building, #08-03
- Workshop duration: Vary across workshops
- Workshop timings: Vary across workshops
13. Mend broken ceramics in renewing pottery art
Calm the mind for a healing couple’s art retreat, with a meditative Japanese take on pottery based on the philosophy of repairing and embracing flaws.
Step into the serene environment of Kintsugi Art Studio, with a welcome start at their beginner’s workshop ($179) to learn about this unique pottery form and restore broken ceramics with a glistening gold touch. Furnish the home with food-safe dishware options ($249) or add a specially local flair by mending beautiful Peranakan ceramic tiles
Opt for a romantic afternoon by expressing appreciation for your partner through art! At the Koibumi Kintsugi workshop ($449 for 2 pax), write messages of love to embellish your restored pottery pieces and bond on a deeper level.
- Address: 2 Fowlie Road, Sycamore Tree, Singapore 428505
- Workshop duration: 3h
- Workshop timings: 10am or 3pm
Final thoughts
Plan a date at any of these thirteen fun and romantic workshops, recommended for a first date, special relationship occasion, or simply to keep your weekend dates engaging and intimate! Hone a new skill that plays to you and your partner’s interests, all while creating bespoke crafts and special memories you’ll share for years to come.
with Love,
The Dateideas Team
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Frequently asked questions
Do we need prior experience for pottery, jewellery or cooking workshops?
Most workshops have beginner-friendly options with in-person guidance as you craft or cook your end product!
Are workshop dates more memorable than traditional dinner dates?
While this varies across couples’ preferences, planning a workshop date around you and your partner’s interests can certainly create lasting memories. You often leave with a keepsake to remember the day by, too!
What happens if one partner is more creative than the other?
Beginner-friendly workshops are a great way to ease into a new creative skill for both partners, as you receive guidance from workshop staff and encourage each other along the journey!
Are weekend workshops usually fully booked in advance?
Workshops bookings are harder to get on weekends and holidays, with some even running limited slots on weekdays. Do plan ahead and book your workshop in advance!
How can couples choose the right workshop based on their personalities?
Go with workshops that appeal to common interests, or discuss experiences you two are curious about and prefer. For example, food lovers or cooking hobbyists would opt for food-related workshops, adventurous couples can try out exciting new skills, and quieter creative couples can seek dedicated workshop spaces for their craft.
