Arts Communities
COMMUNITIES
by LearnX Arts
Not all of us make a living through the arts, but the arts make life worth living. Connect with communities of like-minded people who dare see beyond what the world is, by imagining what it could be.
EXPLORE AND PARTICIPATE
Crafters' Club
All Ages
Are you looking to create crafts with friends or pick up crafting ideas? Then bring along your materials - beads, knitting needles/yarn, paper or anything else! - and craft away in the company of other enthusiasts!
Seats are limited and registration is required.
For all ages, conducted monthly in English at Sengkang Public Library.
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D.I.Y Club DIY 创意小组
Seniors
Formed on 23 Oct 2010, the DIY Club is organised by a group of volunteers who hold a deep interest in exploring and furthering their interest in a variety of crafts. Activities in the DIY Club include creating simple jewellery, beadings, recycled handicrafts and more! If you are keen to learn how to create different crafts, join the like-minded folks of the DIY Club!
Sessions are conducted in Mandarin.
成立于2010年10月23日的巴西立公共图书馆的DIY 创意小组是一组完全由义工们组织和管理的LearnX学习社群。义工们和参与活动的朋友们会一起创作包括时尚首饰、串珠，以及利用可再循环素材做成的作品等。喜欢手工DIY的朋友们，一起来参与活动、结交志同道合的朋友吧！
For Seniors, conducted monthly in Chinese at Pasir Ris Public Library.
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Digital Art Club
Teens (aged 13 and above), Adults, Seniors
Do you like to doodle, sketch or paint? Transform your artwork into digital art pieces using simple apps on your mobile device, and discover techniques for creating cool digital art paintings!
Join us at Digital Art Club to meet other like-minded art enthusiasts. We meet every month to learn a new digital art technique, explore an app feature, or simply have some me-time to doodle and de-stress.
For ages 13 and above, conducted monthly in English at Yishun Public Library.
NLB Sewing Group
Adults
In this Sewing Group, we meet up to exchange sewing tips, share personal projects and work on sewing projects together for the social good.
For Adults, conducted monthly in English and Malay at library@harbourfront.
The Drawing Room
Adults
Welcome to the Drawing Room, a community where we discuss and learn about how to draw, as instructed by a book. Different topics will be covered each month.
Basic drawing materials will be provided.
For Adults, conducted monthly in English at library@harbourfront.
Tampines Uke Jammers
Seniors
We are a group of ukulele enthusiasts who meets every first and third Friday of the month (on Zoom currently) to have a joyous jamming session together. This programme is suitable for those with prior knowledge of playing the instrument. Beginners are welcome too but please note that this is a jamming session without instructors.
Participants are required to bring along their own ukuleles and tuners.
For Seniors, conducted twice a month in English at Tampines Regional Library.
Uku Strummers
Seniors
Simple for its four strings, but packed with happy notes, the ukulele is exactly how life should be. Strum along to your favourite oldies at our ukulele jamming sessions with us!
This programme is suitable for those with prior knowledge of playing the instrument. Participants are required to bring along their own ukuleles and tuners.
For Seniors, conducted twice a month in English at Jurong Regional Library.
Gundam Building
Teens & Adults
Interested in building Gundams? Join our Gundam club and enjoy crafting your creation together. This programme is for adults as the usage of sharp tools is involved. Please bring your own kits and tools.
For Teens and Adults, conducted monthly in English at Woodlands Regional Library.
Woodlands Ukulele Jamming Club
Seniors
Strum and sing along to oldies. Woodlands Ukulele Jamming Club, a community of ukulele enthusiasts, invites you to join them once a month, either on the first or second Tuesday, at Woodlands Regional Library. This club is suitable for those who have a basic knowledge of the ukulele chords and simple strumming skills. Get your ukulele and tuner ready and jam along.
For those aged 50 years and above. These sessions will be conducted in English at Woodlands Regional Library.
Toy Photography Club
Adults
Have you ever heard of Toy photography? Toy photography is the art of storytelling using toys as the subjects. Club members will share their skills and techniques in creating the perfect shot with dioramas in this indoor photography session. Members are to bring their own cameras and toys to the session.
For Adults, conducted once every 2 months in English at Bishan Public Library.
Be Kind SG
Adults
CraftforGood is a bimonthly meetup session that allows members to meet and create craft items for the underserved.
For Adults, conducted once every two months in English, alternating between Chinatown Public Library and library@habourfront.
24 Hour Comics Day
Adults
24 Hour Comics Day usually happens on the 1st week of October, artists come together to take upon the challenge of creating 24 pages of comics in 24 hours.
The LXC continues engagement beyond the actual day by sharing their works on FB and exhibiting their works in libraries.
For Adults, conducted once a year in English at library@habourfront.
Vocal Village
Adults
Vocal Village is a group that aims to grow the a cappella community in Singapore through performances and knowledge sharing. They host community meetups (Aca Meets) on a quarterly basis at Voices of Singapore. Programmes with the library include workshops on different topics in a cappella (e.g. music arranging, vocal technique, beatboxing, etc.) and showcases (e.g. Beatbox Battles).
For Adults, conducted twice a month in English at the National Library Building (Victoria Street).
Let’s Dance
Seniors
Whether you are a beginner, a dance enthusiast or an experienced dancer, share in the joy of dancing with other like-minded seniors! With a new dance rotation every 4 sessions, explore new styles and movement during the learning community’s fortnightly sessions at Geylang East Public Library.
Read-Aloud Adventures
Children of 4-6 Years
Led by Evelyn Wong, a children's author. The LC will conduct interactive storytelling sessions in collaboration with like-minded authors, illustrators and creatives who are experienced storytellers. These sessions will feature local picture books to inspire greater appreciation for Singapore's multicultural landscape, as well as for the art of creating and performing stories.
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Centre for Singapore Culture
Adults
This discussion programme is based on Tamil culture, traditions and the arts. Experts come together to talk on these topics. The Community borrow and read books related to these programmes.
For Adults, conducted once a month in Tamil at the National Library Building (Victoria Street).
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The Crochet Club
Seniors
We are a group of crochet enthusiasts who meet regularly to learn, share and enjoy crochet activities. Over the years, our group has evolved into a close-knit community where we learn from and inspire each other with new ideas, techniques and crafting experiences. We hope to increase awareness of members of public to crochet as a form of artistic therapy, promote lifelong learning and help preserve the art of crochet regardless of age.
For seniors, held fortnightly in English at Bishan Public Library.
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唐城 DIY CLub
Seniors
Formed in June 2016, the DIY Club is organised by a group of volunteers who hold a deep interest in exploring and furthering their interest in a variety of crafts. Activities in the DIY Club include creating simple jewellery, beadings, recycled handicrafts and more! If you are keen to learn how to create different crafts, join the like-minded folks of the DIY Club!
Sessions are conducted in Mandarin.
成立于2016年6月的唐城公共图书馆的DIY 创意小组是一组完全由义工们组织和管理的LearnX学习社群。义工们和参与活动的朋友们会一起创作包括时尚首饰、串珠，以及利用可再循环素材做成的作品等。喜欢手工DIY的朋友们，一起来参与活动、结交志同道合的朋友吧！
For seniors, conducted on a monthly basis in Mandarin at library@chinatown.
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Mama on Palette
Early Literacy/Adults
Mama on Palette is Singapore's first community for mothers who love arts. It provides all types of support to mothers who are passionate about arts, such as inspiring articles, artist features, art exhibitions, sharing sessions, and workshops. Now with 300 members and growing, Mama on Palette has collaborated with public libraries, NGOs, and private institutions for a variety of art exhibitions and workshops featuring mother and women artists in Singapore. It has been featured on Channel NewsAsia, The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, Capital 958, and Channel 8, and recognised as a leading Ground up Movement (GUM) by Singapore Kindness Movement in 2021.
Our Mission:
• Help mothers embrace happier parenting through art
• Transform aspiring mother artists into artpreneurs
• Enable collaboration and mentoring among mother creatives for greater social impact
Our Vision:
• Happier mamas, through art
Visit www.mamaonpalette.com, and follow Mama on Palette on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Spotify!
For adults, conducted twice a year in English at various libraries.
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The Ukulele Ensemble Club
Seniors
Share the joy of ukulele music and foster an appreciation and passion for playing ukulele in an ensemble. With its symphonic blend of sounds, a ukulele ensemble brings together melody and harmony from different players to create a richer musical experience for its listeners.
If you are keen to explore ensemble music and want to connect with other ukulele players, join us at our monthly jamming sessions today!
Spaces are limited.
Note:
• This is a jamming session without an instructor.
• Beginners are welcomed but participants must have prior knowledge of playing the ukulele and are familiar with basic chords and strumming.
• Participants must bring their own ukulele to the session.
For seniors, conducted monthly in English at the Central Public Library.
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