Hope everyone had a blessed and joyful Christmas! It has been a crazy two months for me fulfilling Christmas orders, participating in craft markets, conducting craft workshops in Singapore and more! Not forgetting that it is also the December school holidays and I need to find activities to entertain the kids too! I’ve been wanting to update my blog with the craft workshops in Singapore that I’ve been conducting but it has been such a mad house I couldn’t find the time to do so. Since I’m taking my well-deserved break now, it’s time I update everyone on what I have been up to.
Becoming a sewing and craft instructor was not something in my agenda, but something that’s God sent! 
Over the past year, I’ve been getting queries on whether I am conducting sewing and craft workshops in Singapore. Gradually, it started to dawn on me that this could be my calling, apart from selling my handmade creations. In addition, I have always enjoyed teaching and sharing my knowledge with people around me. Starting sewing and craft workshops in Singapore thus looked like the next natural thing to do.
It all started in June this year when friends from a Facebook sewing group asked if I could conduct applique classes. I had wanted to start a class for four or five people but it ended up over-subscribed with more than 50 people on the waiting list! This really kick-started a whole string of craft workshops in Singapore, with my first class in July. Since then, there were requests for other sewing and craft classes such as plush toy making, patchwork, basic sewing, tote bag making and more, which kept me busy for the past few months!
So far, I’ve been conducting classes at home, students’ homes, Spotlight and other craft events. Both private and small group classes are available. I’ve been conducting craft workshops in Singapore for the past six months and I wanted to share that the journey has been wonderful and most enriching! It has made my crafting journey more meaningful and fulfilling, as it allowed me to be more engaged with like-minded people in the crafting community. In a nutshell, it has raised my self-esteem and confidence as a “professional” crafter whom students look up to. I enjoy every single moment in a class, whether it’s for one or ten students, and always look forward to the next one. I guess the most fulfilling part of being an instructor is seeing my students grow from strength to strength and knowing how my sharing has made them progress in their crafting journey.
Check out some photos of the craft workshops in Singapore I had conducted over the past few months:
- Owl Applique Pillow Workshop
Owl applique pillow class in session
Hand applique of owl pillow
Even the gentlemen are having fun sewing!
We have kids joining us too
Completed applique pillow by student
- Owl Plush Toy Workshop
Owl plush class in session
Hand applique of owl’s body
Stuffing the owl plush toy
Final stitching of owl plush toy
Completed owl plush toys by students
- Tote Bag Workshop
Tote bag workshop in session
Completed Star Wars tote bag by student
- Patchwork Pillow Workshop
Student at work on pillow top
Patchwork pillow class in session
Pressing of pillow top
Piecing of patchwork pillow top
Students busy at work on their patchwork pillows
Completed patchwork pillow by student
- Christmas Ornaments Workshop
Putting Mr Snowman together
Christmas ornaments workshop in session
Sewing of snowman ornament
Completed Christmas ornaments
- Christmas Tree Pillow Workshop
Applique is done and ready for final assembly
Assembly of Christmas applique pillow
Completed Christmas applique pillow by student
In 2016, I will be introducing a series of new craft workshops in Singapore such as basic quilting, drawstring bag, felt ornaments, mug rugs and more . These are what I will be teaching in January 2016:
1. Owl Plush Toy Workshop
Date: 3 & 17 January 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: Spotlight@Plaza Singapura
Fee: $70 (2 sessions)
2. Basic Sewing Workshop
Date: 5 January 2016 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: Spotlight@Plaza Singapura
Fee: $50
3. Owl Applique Pillow Workshop
Date: 12 January 2016 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am to 2pm
Venue: Spotlight@Plaza Singapura
Fee: $50
Date: 18 January 2016 (Monday)
Time: 10am to 2pm
Venue: Tanglin Halt (near Commonwealth MRT)
Fee: $50
4. Flowers Mug Rug Workshop
Date: 15 January 2016 (Friday)
Time: 2pm to 7pm
Venue: Spotlight@Plaza Singapura
Fee: $60
5. Felt Animal Keychains/Brooches Workshop
Date: 16 January 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: The Art Faculty@Enabling Village (near Redhill MRT)
Fee: $35
Date: 20 January 2016 (Wednesday)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: The Art Faculty@Enabling Village (near Redhill MRT)
Fee: $35
Date: 30 January 2016 (Saturday) – CNY-themed
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: The Art Faculty@Enabling Village (near Redhill MRT)
Fee: $35
6. CNY Pineapple Coaster Workshop
Date: 27 January 2016 (Wednesday)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: The Art Faculty@Enabling Village (near Redhill MRT)
Fee: $35
7. Owl Mug Rug Workshop
Date: 29 January 2016 (Friday)
Time: 2pm to 7pm
Venue: Spotlight@Plaza Singapura
Fee: $60
8. Patchwork Pillow Workshop
Date: 31 January 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 10am to 2pm
Venue: Spotlight@Plaza Singapura
Fee: $60
For more details, visit my Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/madewithcotton/ or https://lessonsgowhere.com.sg/lesson-providers/the-cotton-shoppe. Visit http://madewithcotton.com/sewing-classes-in-singapore/ for more information on my workshops. If you are interested to join my craft workshops in Singapore, email me at vivien@thecottonshoppe.com or SMS/Whatsapp 9337-7872. My workshops size is kept small for better interaction, and spots tend to be filled up rather quickly. Register early to avoid disappointment! Hope to see you in class in 2016!
