Lunar New Year Art Workshop

HORTUS, FLOWER DOME, GARDENS BY THE BAY

1 Feb 2025, Saturday

9.00am - 11.30am

Creative time in Nature

Happy New Year! Great news! We've an upcoming class at Hortus to coincide with the wonderful Lunar New Year Flower display "Legend of the White Snake" at the Flower Dome, where we'll be painting the gorgeous cymbidiums and rhododendrons. This year, I'm especially excited since Flower Display is especially wonderful! Take this chance to find out more about the flora language and symbolism of the flowers in Chinese culture. Learn why the cymbidium has such a special appeal to the Chinese and why is regarded as one of the four noble plants in Chinese culture. If time allows, you'll also be guided on how to paint the rhododendrons "Rose Tree" and go home with the rhododendrons line art for you to practice on your own.

From the Garden to the ‘Painting’ Table
Spend an inspiring flora-filled morning and learn how to paint botanicals with watercolour, surrounded by the garden ambience of Hortus Cafe within the famous Flower Dome. Enjoy a short walk to the flora display to discover your flora muse. We return to the table for breakfast and you begin creating your artwork.

What you’ll bring: Your personal set of watercolour palette, paint, brushes, watercups. If you like to purchase our limited-Edition Art Set, you can purchase a from our studio and you can collect during class.

What we’ll provide:

  • 2 x Random line art prints you can choose from to paint on.

  • Faber-Castell Watercolour pencils for use during class

  • Additional watercolour paint for use during class

  • Enjoy a complimentary Hortus Breakfast Set of 1 cake & beverage

  • A dedicated time to paint at an inspiring, relaxing and beautiful garden setting of Hortus Cafe within the Flower Dome.

  • Complimentary access to Flower Dome via Hortus

More on what you’ll experience:

  • Learn basic watercolour skills in the beautiful garden setting of Hortus Cafe and cool climate within the Flower Dome whichh ranges from 20-22 °C.

  • Meet new like-minded friends to create art and enjoy nature together

  • Soak up the Christmas atmosphere at Flower Dome for a memorable art and nature outing.

    Workshop Prices
    Single-visit class: $158 for first-time attendees.

I look forward to celebrating a new creative journey in the new year with you.

JOIN OUR UPCOMING ART RETREAT

CHIANG MAI | 6-8 FEB 2025

Thinking of dedicating more time than just a workshop with us? Come onboard to our 8th Art Retreat in Chiang Mai. Rev up your creative energy and expand your creative potential in the new year with our popular retreat to kickstart the year. Set you creative goals at this specially-curated art retreat loved by art beginners, hobbyists and seasoned artists.

There’s a reason I keep returning to Chiang Mai for an art retreat—it’s the soulful bohemian energy, tantalizing cuisine, and the serene proximity to nature that captivate me. As a former travel editor, cultural lecturer, and nature-inspired artist, I’ve spent nearly a decade visiting this vibrant city (when travel was possible) and taking month-long personal creative retreats to focus on my projects. Now, I’m thrilled to share my this specially curated 3-day art retreat with you for the start of the new year!

Join us for a transformative experience where daily creativity meets Chiang Mai’s cultural richness and culinary delights. As a devoted fan of art, nature, culture, and gastronomy, I’ve designed this retreat to blend them seamlessly. Mornings kick off with painting workshops, followed by explorations of the flower market, art museums, and artisanal farmer’s markets—a feast for the senses and the soul.

If you’ve been yearning for dedicated time to nurture your creativity, this is your chance. Whether it’s your first visit or a long-awaited return, seize this opportunity to soak in Chiang Mai’s bohemian-chic artistry and epicurean wonders.

This retreat welcomes all skill levels—most attendees are enthusiastic beginners! Join a small, like-minded group to celebrate the joys of art, nature, and culture.

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TESTIMONIALS

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