6 Affordable Art Jamming Studios With Delicious Cafe Food
It’s not hard to see why art jamming has remained popular despite having been around Singapore for a while. Besides the sense of accomplishment that completing and bringing home your own painting brings (an experience that many haven’t had since their schooling days!), it's a great way to unwind and spend time with loved ones.
Most art jamming studios provide customers with all the painting materials they require, including canvases, paints and aprons, so you can focus on letting loose your creative juices for a couple of hours without the commitment of purchasing and cleaning your own art supplies. As a result, these sessions can cost a pretty penny and there may not be many food options available when you inevitably grow hungry or thirsty.
Below we’ve rounded up 6 art jamming studios in Singapore that won’t bust your budget, and also have great drinks and yummy food.
#1: Asusual Cafe
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Housed in a two-storey building, Asusual Cafe dishes up hearty meals like pizzas and brunch items on the first floor, while the second floor is a studio which facilitates art jamming sessions. The studio's lighting is especially beautiful and art jammers can pose for pictures with their completed works there. Each 3-hour session costs $35 per person and comes with a drink.
Asusual Cafe is located at 75 Kampong Bahru Rd, Singapore 169375. Find out more from their Instagram page here.
#2: Cafe de Paris
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A favourite among cafe hoppers for its fantastic range of desserts and accessible location at Somerset 313, Cafe de Paris is the place to be if you're looking for activities to do in town. Despite its name, the chain originates from South Korea and specialises in Korean bonbons, cakes and floats. There are also mains like fish and chips, pasta and fried chicken available on their menu. A 3-hour session with a complimentary drink costs only $28 per person or $50 for two people.
Cafe de Paris is located inside 313@somerset at #B1-37, 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895. Find out more from their website here.
#3: Wildflower Studio
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Cat lovers, clear out your schedule because Wildflower Studio is about to take over your weekends! Combining art jamming sessions with a cat cafe concept, this cafe at Little India lets customers paint while interacting with the 6 friendly foster felines who live there. While there are no food options at this studio, there are plenty of premium drinks like organic hot chocolate and drip coffee to look forward to. A casual 1-hour session costs $20 per person, while a 2.5-hour semi-guided session costs $48 per person.
Wildflower Studio is located at 56A Niven Road, Singapore 228405. Find out more from their website here.
#4: Arteastiq
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While Arteastiq is known for hosting art jamming sessions against the backdrop of its gorgeous interiors and upscale tea sets, enjoying an afternoon there does not necessarily have to put a strain on your wallet. Each regular 3-hour art jamming session comes with a complimentary drink from their boutique tea house and costs $48 per session. However, there are plenty of promotions throughout the week that make it even more affordable — you can paint as a pair for only $72 on Mondays, groups of four paint at the price of three on Tuesdays, ladies paint for only $38 on Wednesdays, and on Thursdays visitors get a free snack of the day (U.P. $9).
Arteastiq has three outlets at Mandarin Gallery, Plaza Singapura and Jewel Changi Airport. Find out more from their website here.
#5: Paintblush
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Want to satisfy your very specific food cravings while scratching that itch to go art jamming? At Paintblush, you can do both at the same time. This laid-back art jamming studio allows patrons to bring their own drinks and snacks into the sessions, and will even provide glassware, ice, ice buckets and some crockeries for your convenience. Once you've completed your artwork, you can also enjoy using their complimentary photobooth (for up to 10min per person) where digital copies will be provided! A 2-hour session costs $22 per person, while a guided 2-hour session costs $32 per person.
Paintblush is located at 73 Dunlop St, #02-00, Singapore, 209401. Find out more from their website here.
#6: Walking On Sunshine
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Filled to the brim with lovely florals and greenery, this hair salon and cafe in town is probably one of the most beautiful places one can enjoy art jamming. You'll find everything from pasta to croffles (croissant-meets-waffle) to Korean seafood pancakes on Walking On Sunshine's menu, as well as a wide range of hot and cold drinks which includes over 20 wines. A 3-hour session costs $45 per person, and the price is inclusive of a $5 drink voucher and a $50 hair voucher — a major steal for those who are overdue for a trim or dye job.
Walking On Sunshine is located at 181 Orchard Rd, #03-07 Orchard Central Singapore 238896. Find out more from their website here.
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