Mid-Autumn Festival – Team bonding For The Festive Season!

Mid-Autumn Festival Art Activity & Workshop

Happy Mid Autumn Festival!

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The annual Mid Autumn Festival we like to encourage all the hard-working employees to join us for our special 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!

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival or the Lantern Festival, holds significant cultural and traditional importance  It typically falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest.

Here are some key meanings and traditions associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival:

Mid-Autumn Festival is often referred to as a festival of reunion. Families and loved ones gather together to enjoy the full moon and share a special meal. It’s a time for family bonding and strengthening relationships with harmony and happiness!

Overall, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time of joy, gratitude, and reflection, as people come together to celebrate the abundance of nature, cherish family ties, and express hopes for a prosperous future.

 

Proposed Art Activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration session with your team/family/friends:

  1. Write Chinese Ink Calligraphy Couplets
  2. Paint on Chinese Lantern and Fan
  3. DIY Mid-Autumn Festival Card with Manga Drawing
  4. Batik Painting
  5. Tile Painting
  6. Chinese Ink Painting of mooncake and guess mid-autumn festival riddles
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1.Write Chinese Ink Calligraphy Couplets & poem

Chinese Ink Painting art

Poetry and Riddles: Reciting poetry and solving riddles are also traditional activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival. People gather to appreciate and recite classical poems, and riddles are written on lanterns or posted in public places for others to solve.

Chinese Ink Painting course

Try out Chinese Ink Painting – couplet calligraphy for your Team Building Art Jamming this Mid Autumn Festival!

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2. Paint Lantern and Fan

Design your own Chinese Ink Painting on Lanterns and Chinese Fan for your family or Team Building Art Jamming this Mid Autumn Festival!

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DIY Mid-Autumn Festival Card with Manga Drawing

Design a Mid-Autumn Festival Card with Manga characters of your own design for your Team Building Art Jamming this Mid Autumn Festival!

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Batik Painting

Experience the art of Batik Painting with your family, friends or even Team Building Art Jamming this Mid Autumn Festival!

Spend time with family & friends & colleagues learning batik, why not?

Tile Painting

Peranakan tile painting with CHIJMES at Visual Arts Centre during Singapore Heritage Festival

Experience Tile Painting with your family, friends or even Team Building Art Jamming this Mid Autumn Festival!

Chinese Ink Painting of mooncake and guess mid-autumn festival riddles

Lanterns: Lanterns are another important symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival. People, especially children, carry lanterns of various shapes and designs, often depicting animals, flowers, or traditional symbols. The lanterns are lit up and paraded around parks or streets, creating a festive atmosphere.

Draw and sketch mooncakes with your family and friends this mid-autumn festival!

Mooncakes: One of the most iconic traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the sharing and eating of mooncakes. These are round pastries filled with sweet fillings like lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or salted egg yolks. They often have intricate designs on the top and are exchanged as gifts among family members, friends, and business associates.

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Our studios

Our special art team bonding 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 cater to a small group size to create a sense of intimacy for your group.

Our Location

Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

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!

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VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio

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.

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We are thrilled to be able to aid you gain a deeper understanding of the Art workshops & art activities offered at the Visual Arts Centre!

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Team Bonding Art Jamming is a creative activity where you and your peers can come together to explore purposeful and memorable team building through art to further establish rapport between one another.

Visual Arts Centre is specialized in providing various creative and engaging Team Bonding Activities and Workshops! Team Building workshops are great in promoting camaraderie and teamwork amongst your colleagues and team. Through our creative workshops, you have the choice of activity, duration and program completely customized and tailored to suit your team bonding and staff retreat goals!

We can customise & curate the art jamming session according to the no. of pax that you have! Plan interesting art session for your clients, colleagues, family, friends and anyone! 

No, the Art Jamming sessions are not catered to only participants who have prior experience in art. It is open to all levels – from beginners, to those who have experienced it before!

Art Jamming essentially focuses on the creative quality time you have with your peers. So fret no longer, and come join us and see what the Art Jamming has to offer!

The Art Jamming fee is a package cost that covers the following:

  1. Professional guidance by Main Facilitator
  2. Facilitation by Art Jamming Assistants (no. of assistants varies depending on your group size)
  3. All art materials
  4. Conceptualization – to align your goals to the Art Jamming session specially tailored for your group

We are able to tailor the Art Jamming session according to your needs – be it to fit your organization’s theme, or simply working towards your preferred time and location!

You will also get to choose and explore the medium of your choice!

We have been grateful to work with multiple big clients (see past client list) and were able to get very satisfactory results, and we would like to achieve that with you!

We are open to working around your budget – simply schedule a consultation session with us, and we will walk you through what we are able to offer based on your working budget.

We assure that you will be able to walk away from the consultation session with an upcoming Art Jamming booking with us!

At Visual Arts Centre, we have the luxury of space at our gallery art studio where we get to host a large group of participants up to 100 – 120 pax!

Our Art Studios at Visual Arts Centre:

1.DHOBY GHAUT ART STUDIO
10 Penang Road,
#01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469

2. MACPHERSON ART STUDIO
140 Paya Lebar Road,
#03-04 AZ@ Paya Lebar Building,
Singapore 409015

Besides to have an Art Jamming Session at Visual Arts Centre, we are able to you cater to preference to host the session at your desired location!

Past event spaces where we have hosted these Art Jamming are as follows!

  • Hotel Events & Meeting Rooms
  • Co-working space venues such as, Just Co., Work Central.
  • Cafes
  • Function Rooms
  • Respective workspaces

Enquire now to check on our space availability for your art event!

During the Art Jamming Session, the time allocated for the event will be at least 2 hours to 2.5 hours, and it is adjustable based on your preference!

Art Jamming Flow:

 

  1. INTRODUCTION (10min)

    – VAC facilitators, Art Materials (Brushes, Paints, Canvases, etc.) and Objective during the session (Team bonding, Therapeutic, etc.)

  2. BRAINSTORMING & SKETCH (20min)

    – Aligning with the values and objective during the session, participants will need to sketch out their ideas on what they would be painting on the canvas. The idea could be for an individual art piece or a collaborative art piece for a mural painting! Art photo reference will be provided for participants to get some inspirations from!

  3. ARTISTS IN PROCESS (1h)

    – After finalising and sketching out the idea, participants will begin to do a light sketch of the design on the canvas provided. Then, participants will begin to enjoy the process to begin painting using the acrylic paint. During the process, our facilitators will go around to assist our participants when they are in need of help!

  4. TOUCHING UP OF DETAILS & SHARING (30min)

    – During the last segment of the of the art jamming session, participants will complete the final details of the art pieces where the edges of the canvases and last alignment of the mural design will be amended as a whole art piece together. There after, participants will start packing up the area which we will begin with a round of sharing on the completed works! Lastly the programme would end with a photo taking session and a nice art piece to be brought home or even hung up in the office!

If you are interested to look for a fun activity to engage with a group of people! And you are ready to be creative and get hands on in the ARTS THEME! You can engage us immediately to help you conduct an art jamming session that fits your interest and goals!

Past participants that has engaged us to conduct Art Jamming Events!

  • CORPORATE COMPANIES – Team-bonding activity among colleagues
  • SCHOOLS  – Therapeutic Art Session for teachers to wind down.
  • STUDENTS  – To pick up a new art skills   
  • FRIENDS – get together during gatherings
  • PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS – Birthday, Private Party, etc for your family and friends.

Depending on your objective for the art jamming experience, you may plan for a fun and creative session for your colleagues to engage where you will create a chance for your team to get together and bond through an art experience!

>> Individual works by each participant and create a storyline as a group that aligns with the values instilled during the session! >> One Group to One Canvas Each, Cluster Group Painting: Participants may paint in a small groups of six to eight participants to one or two canvases, be seated in a group to brainstorm and paint together! >> Mural – One Group of 5 to 6 participants to One Canvas Each, Multiple Canvases adjoined to form a Mural Painting.

Not only do we provide art jamming sessions using traditional mediums like acrylic painting and watercolor painting, but we are also able to do interesting mediums such as

Batik Painting, is a traditional art in which hot wax beads or blocks are melted over a fire, and it is formed by a unique wax-resist dyeing technique. You will be taught to do by our professional instructors to create your own unique batik designs on a handkerchief (30 cm x 30 cm)

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Chinese Ink Painting & Calligraphy, is a representation of Chinese Art. Basic ink painting features the water and ink, black and white. Delving deeper into the Chinese Ink Art, there is the meticulous paintings of flowers like peonies and birds, with its vibrant colours.

We are able to join us for a FOCUS Theme Art Jamming Session, where you can have a wind-down session with your team in which they will create individual artworks that reflect subjects that they are inspired by and are interested in.

With discussion, we are able to plan a fun-filled high energy session among your team members where they could join us on a team bonding Art Jamming session where a group of participants will collaborate and create a masterpiece together!

After which a sharing session will be done at the end of the different team to present their ideas and final painting that best fit the theme of the day which you can arrange for a fun prize presentation and sing along to mark the end of the team building session!

With a more solemn and formal event, we could suggest that individual participants engage in a personal art piece in which you could prepare an acrylic painting on a tote bag which would be a nice door gift to bring home at the end of the dinner! Besides, you can let us know the preferred art creation you would like to engage in during the session to fit the theme of the day best! Such as painting on wine glasses and handkerchief designs.

Our venue can be hired by your team before or after the event for meetings or events which you will require. Please take note that the hire rates will be charged at $150nett per hour with facilities such as Wi-Fi, Projector and Air Condition provided.

Food catering services can be arranged by your team before or after the art jamming session! We may share with you our contact should you need catering services.

No worries, please feel free to contact us via Whatsapp/Call: 62550711 or Email: [email protected]!

Our Professional Team

Visual Arts Centre professional team of event planning, art exhibition curation service

About Our Professional Team at Visual Arts Centre:

(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: kids/teens/adults/seniors/retirees to improve art skills & techniques.

Within our Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio, we curate art exhibitions featuring local artists & their artworks. Providing platforms for public to appreciate art. Introducing local Nanyang-style art workshops & interesting art programmes with family friendly & tourist-friendly concepts. 

Contact Us for Enquiry about Professional Art Courses/ Art Workshops Programmes/ Art Exhibition:
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More Art Activity with Customised Festival celebrations & Themes:

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For Mice, Drop-in Booth, Hotel Guests

For International Arts & Culture Exchange Students & Tourist

For Seniors & Mental Wellness

Foundation In Digital Art

Embark on a captivating journey into the vibrant world of digital art! Our Foundation in Digital Art workshop invites budding creatives aged nine and above to unleash their imagination and hone their artistic skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. From mastering basic digital tools to crafting mesmerizing digital masterpieces, children will explore a spectrum of techniques guided by seasoned mentors. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, participants will discover the endless possibilities of digital expression while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an exhilarating adventure where young artists transform ideas into stunning visual realities, igniting a passion for digital art

Colour & Texture Exploration With Acrylic Painting & Collage
Prepare to unleash your inner artist in a kaleidoscope of color and creativity with ‘Colour Blast: Acrylic Painting & Collage Techniques’! Dive into a whirlwind adventure where vibrant hues and mesmerizing textures collide in a symphony of imagination. From mastering the art of seamless color blending to discovering the magic of mixed media collage, this journey is a playground for your artistic soul. With each brushstroke, explore new techniques that breathe life into your canvas, transforming it into a vibrant tapestry of expression. Join us and let your creativity run wild as you embark on this colorful escapade!”
World of Manga [Foundation & Styling]
A manga art workshop for children and teenagers sounds like a fantastic idea! Here’s how you might structure it:
Introduction to Manga: Begin by introducing what manga is, its history, and its influence on popular culture worldwide. Show examples of different manga styles and genres to give participants an overview.
Basic Drawing Techniques: Start with the fundamentals of drawing, such as line work, shapes, and proportions. Provide step-by-step instructions on how to draw basic manga characters, focusing on simple shapes that can be built upon.
Character Design: Move on to character design concepts, including creating unique characters, designing their personalities, and developing backstories. Encourage participants to get creative and think outside the box.
Expression and Emotion: Teach how to convey emotions and expressions through facial expressions, body language, and positioning of characters. This can be a fun and interactive exercise where participants practice drawing various emotions.
Storytelling and Paneling: Explore the basics of storytelling in manga, including paneling techniques, pacing, and layout. Show examples of different panel structures and discuss how they affect the flow of the story.
Inking and Coloring: Introduce participants to inking techniques using pens or markers. You can also cover digital inking for those interested. Then, demonstrate basic coloring techniques using markers, colored pencils, or digital software.
Feedback and Collaboration: Provide opportunities for participants to share their work and receive feedback from their peers and instructors. Encourage collaboration by having them work together on short manga projects or collaborative drawings.
Final Showcase: End the workshop with a showcase of participants’ work. This could be in the form of an exhibition, digital gallery, or printed booklet. Celebrate everyone’s creativity and progress throughout the workshop.
Remember to create a supportive and encouraging environment where participants feel free to express themselves and explore their creativity. And don’t forget to have fun! Manga is all about imagination and passion, so let that spirit shine through in your workshop.
Academy Drawing Traditions
The academy drawing and sketching tradition, rooted in centuries of artistic practice, emphasizes disciplined study of form, proportion, and technique. Originating from Renaissance workshops and formalized by institutions like the Royal Academy, it prioritizes meticulous observation and mastery of fundamental skills. Students progress from basic exercises to complex compositions, learning to depict still life and common objects with precision and expression. This tradition values both classical principles and innovation, encouraging artists to push boundaries while maintaining a deep respect for tradition. Through rigorous training and critique, artists within this tradition cultivate a strong foundation for creative exploration and artistic excellence.
Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy
This course on Chinese ink painting and calligraphy introduces young learners to the rich traditions of Chinese art. Through hands-on activities, students explore the basics of brush techniques, ink control, and the delicate art of Chinese script. They learn to appreciate the cultural significance of calligraphy and painting, developing skills in creating elegant strokes and expressive brushwork. The course fosters creativity, patience, and fine motor skills, while also providing insights into Chinese history and aesthetics. By the end, children gain confidence in their artistic abilities and a deeper understanding of Chinese cultural heritage.
Funk with Graffiti
Funk With Graffiti Workshop for children is an engaging and creative program aimed at introducing young artists to the vibrant world of graffiti and funk-inspired street style art. Participants learn the basics of graffiti history, techniques, and safety. Guided by professional graffiti artists, children explore the art of designing their unique tags, emphasizing creativity, expression, and individuality. The workshop includes hands-on activities, from sketching concepts to creating final designs with spray paint on provided surfaces. By the end of the session, children gain confidence in their artistic abilities and an appreciation for graffiti and funk as legitimate forms of street art. Each child completes two original artworks, which they proudly take home, showcasing their newfound skills and personal style.
Batik Tales

In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.