LOFF After Hours: 5 arts and craft workshops to free your sense of art in KL and PJ
Thinking of how to enrich your free time? These artsy workshops are your go-to choices.
As the bustling social media-integrated generation, our lives are almost completely immersed in the digital world. More often than not, we need an outlet to release our stress and worries; and to ground ourselves, to take on the world again.
And that leads us to LOFF After Hours, our weekly recreational lifestyle guide that will take you to the hottest spots in KL and PJ - be it dining, arts, workshops or entertainment.
For the inaugural week, we want you to get your crafty hands to work! Whether you are looking to expand your skill sets or looking to decompress from the week's load, these art workshops in KL and PJ will definitely hype you up!
Arkateori (@arkateori_)
Arkateori is a texture art studio founded by siblings Catherine and Sean Ong. In this space, you can express your feelings through unique forms of therapeutic movement while creating your artwork using construction materials like plaster and acrylic.
From textured art to 3D-sculpting, it is time to evoke your inner artist and create masterpieces for your own home.
Where: 27m, Jalan SS21/1a, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya.
Find out more on arkateori.com.
22 Craft Studio (@22tutucraft)
Founded by a team of pottery enthusiasts to bring the beauty and complexity of pottery to Malaysia. At 22 Craft Studio, you will find yourself kneading, throwing, or hand-building your ceramic masterpiece in a quaint space. There is truly nothing like getting your hands dirty to rev up your weekend.
The studio offers various curated classes for all ages and skill levels, including beginners and children.
Where: 19, Jalan SL 1/12, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Find out more on 22tutucraft.com.
Mossarium KL (@mossarium_kl)
If you are a fan of plants and terrariums, you would not want to miss out on Mossarium. This is where you can test out whether you have a green thumb and kickstart your own green living. Here at Mossarium, they host creative workshops for terrariums, palladium and aquascape during the weekends to allow patrons to get their hands on building their own little forest and glade.
That aside, they provide ready-made and custom terrariums (both online and in-store) to incorporate forest elements into your living space.
Where: No 4, Jalan SS 2/55, Petaling Jaya 47300, Selangor.
Find out more on mossarium.com.my.
Tuftme (@bytuftme)
We bet you have heard of rug tufting; isn’t it cool to create your own contemporary rug? Tuftme is a well-known tufting studio that has three outlets in KL and PJ.
Here, you can sign up for a hands-on instructional class with detailed guidance on tufting techniques to create your colourful masterpiece. From your favourite anime character or even emojis, the choices are endless.
Fluffy rugs aside, there is another good news! Tuftme also has neon light workshops where you can construct neon light sculptures where you can bring home a piece that will light up the room. It can be the perfect gifting idea to your loved ones too.
Where: No. 100-1, Jalan S21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Find out more on tuftme.com.
The Weekend Workshop (@theweekend_workshop)
If you can't decide on what to make or do, then The Weekend Workshop is just right up your alley. This is the first studio in Malaysia that offers a combination of workshops to provide a learning platform for the public for you to unlock new skills and passion.
From painting and sculpting to baking, embroidery and flower arrangement, The Weekend Workshop is the place to spend time with friends and family. As a bonus, you can even hang out at their quaint cafe space for a sip of coffee and a bite of yummy desserts!
Where: No 9, Jalan 21/12, Seapark, 46300 Petaling Jaya.
Find out more on theweekendworkshop.com.my.
