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Oil on Canvas
64 x 89.5 cm
Price Range: $16,000 - $20,000
Yeo Hoe Koon
Oil on Canvas
101 x 123 cm
Price Range: $26,000 - $32,000
Chen Wen Hsi
Chinese Ink and Color on Paper
50 x 54cm
Price Range: SGD $42,000 - $50,000
Cheong Soo Pieng
Red Tone
61 x 91.5cm
Price Range: SGD $108,000 - $138,000
Cheong Soo Pieng
Abstract Landscape
50 x 61cm
Price Range: SGD $95,000 -$128,000
Fan Shao Hua
Chinese Ink and Colour on Paper
100 x 100cm
Price Range: SGD $9,800 - $14,800
Fan Shao Hua
Chinese Ink and Colour on Paper
100 x 100cm
Price Range: SGD $8,800 - $13,800
In the annual Deepavali Festival, we like to encourage all the hard-working employees to join us for our special art jamming events and workshops. Visual Arts Centre is specialised and glad to host these art workshops as a form of art therapy so that these dedicated employees can have a fun and meaningful art workshop where they can relax and enjoy themselves!
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated by millions around the world. It usually falls in October or November and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Key Aspects of Deepavali:
1. Lighting of Diyas: People illuminate their homes with oil lamps (diyas) and candles, creating a festive atmosphere.
2. Rangoli: Colorful patterns made with rice, flour, or colored powders are created at doorsteps to welcome guests and deities.
3. Worship: Many families perform puja (prayer rituals) to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, as well as Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
4. Sweets and Feasts: Traditional sweets like ladoos and barfis are prepared and shared among family and friends, along with festive meals.
5. Fireworks: Firecrackers are a common way to celebrate, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.
6. Cultural Significance: Deepavali holds various meanings in different regions. For some, it marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, while for others, it signifies the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura.
Deepavali is not just a religious event but a time for families to come together, forgive past grievances, and celebrate unity and joy.
During the Deepavali Celebration session, explore the following Art Workshop options:
Scroll Below To Find Out More!
1. Rangoli
Learn to create intricate rangoli patterns on the floor using colored powders, rice, flower petals, or other materials. These rangoli designs are typically made at the entrance of homes to welcome guests and bring good fortune.
Some common themes in Deepavali Rangoli include:
2. Glass Painting
For Deepavali glass painting, we will guide you on how to use glass paint or acrylic mixed with glass medium to create colorful and intricate painting and designs, often inspired by traditional rangoli patterns, diyas (oil lamps), or symbolic motifs like peacocks, lotuses, and elephants on glass surfaces. First, clean the glass, sketch the design with a marker, then paint it using brushes or paint pens, adding details like glow-in-the-dark or glitter accents. Let the paint dry completely, then cure by air-drying or baking, depending on the paint type, to set the design.
3. Resin Coaster Painting
Be guided to make Deepavali-themed resin coasters, mix epoxy resin and pour it into silicone molds, adding Deepavali-themed traditional patterns, diyas (oil lamps), or symbolic motifs like peacocks, lotuses, and elephants., or glow-in-the-dark pigments. Use black, orange, or purple resin with glitter or metallic accents for spooky effects, and layer designs for depth. Let the resin cure fully, pop the coasters out of the mold, and sand the edges or add a cork backing for a polished finish.
4. Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching @ Little India or your preferred location
We will guide you and team to learn how capture the essence of cityscapes through outdoor urban landscape sketching! This activity allows participants to explore various elements of urban design, such as buildings, streets, parks, and human activity, while honing their observational skills through location like Little India. The focus is on quick, loose sketches that emphasize form, light, and shadow, rather than detailed perfection
We would recommend organise the Little India during the Deepavali celebration or we can go over to your preferred location! Little India is filled with lively atmosphere, it’s streets lined with traditional shophouses, temples, and markets or Tekka Centre or street graffiti art!
Explore a bustling market offering everything from fresh produce and Indian spices to traditional Indian clothing like sarees. It’s a great spot for a taste of local life and culture. Street Art and Murals: Little India also features striking street art, with murals that depict both modern and traditional Indian motifs. These add to the neighborhood’s visual charm.
We provide all the materials to the participants like sketchbook, pencil, ink pens, or even can opt for watercolors illustration
4. Diya Painting
Give yourself a try on painting diya – small earthen clay lamps. Immerse in the festive seasons with interesting metallic shades colours like gold, silver, copper, and bronze. Try vibrant colours like red, orange, yellow, maroon, bright pink, and royal blue. Appreciate Deepavali spirit: triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and positivity over despair
5. Henna Art
Henna art (Mehndi) is an ancient, natural form of body art with a 5,000-year history. Originating in the Indus Valley civilization and spreading across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, it serves as a classic aesthetic symbol of auspiciousness, beauty, and blessings during traditional festivals and wedding ceremonies.
Explore Mandalas: Circular, symmetrical patterns representing the universe, making a stunning center-piece for the back of the hand.
Our special Deepavali Team Bonding Art Jamming workshops for employees are conveniently held at both our Dhoby Ghaut and VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio or head over to your office too!
We can even customise the session’s date, time, duration and cater to a small group size.
Address:
10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore (238469)
Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!
Address:
20B Mosque Street, Singapore (059500)
*2 minutes walk from Chinatown MRT Station Exit A
Take a left turn upon exiting the Chinatown MRT Station Exit A (Pagoda Street). Turn right to go to Mosque Street. Finally, walk towards 20B, we’re on the 3rd floor of the shophouse.
We had worked with clients across industries/sectors like: Banking & financial services like DBS Bank, OCBC, UOB, MAS, SGX Group, Bank of China; Audit like pwc, KPMG, E&Y; Tech like Google, Facebook, amazon, AMD, micron, ST Engineering;
Government/ministry agency like MINDEF- Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education, MCCY- Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, NHB- National Heritage Board, British High Commission Singapore, LTA- Land & Transport Authority;
Education/schools like NUS- National University of Singapore, SMU-Singapore Management University, Eton House, NTU-Nanyang Technological University; Charity/non-profit organisation/special education school like Fei Yue Community Service, Touch Community Services, APSN – Association for Persons with Special Needs, Club Rainbow, Metta Welfare Association, LionsBefrienders;
Event companies like pico & KNOX; Hotel & hospitality like quincy, vibe hotel, Rendezvous Hotel; Tour agencies like Nippon PACWEST, Nippon Travel Agency, travel star to name a few!






(Art educators | Venue & art exhibition event marketeer & planner | Art jamming, art workshops & activities planner & curator)
Since its establishment in 2016, the Visual Arts Centre has been an art education institution & art establishment supported by the Singapore Government. Our professional team & artists line-ups provide & customise services with art related courses, activities, exhibitions, tours & events.
Our Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio & Exhibition Gallery, conveniently located above Dhoby Ghaut MRT and nestled within the verdant Dhoby Ghaut Green Park, is a wonderful place for individuals/groups: family, friends, corporate team bonding employees to join beginner friendly art jamming
Within our Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio, we curate Nanyang-style art workshops & interesting art programmes with family friendly & tourist-friendly concepts.
Art workshop | Art activity choice: Acrylic Painting, Batik Painting, Caricature Drawing, Chinese Ink Painting, Chinese Calligraphy, Face Painting, Graffiti Spray Painting, Illustration Drawing, Life Drawing, Manga Moodboard, Neon Painting, Portrait Drawing, Resin Coaster Painting, Tile Painting, Tote Bag Painting, T-shirt Painting, Urban Sketching, Watercolour Painting
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