After a long week, there’s no better way to unplug than meeting your friends for brunch in town. But your girls’ day out doesn’t have to end once you’re done catching up over delish nosh. Besides eating and shopping, make the most of your weekend—and spend more quality time bonding with your crew—with this list of post-brunch activities in town. Pick up a new skill like cooking or pottery, or even go on an impromptu nature trail, by checking out these hidden gems located in malls along Orchard Road and the Civic District. You’ll emerge recharged, and ready to face the week ahead.
If you thought you had to set aside a few hours and travel to an ulu location to try your hand at pottery, think again. Taoz Ceramics Studio offers a 30-minute Experience: Wheel Throwing class, conveniently located in Orchard Gateway. You don’t have to worry about not having prior knowledge of pottery either. During this trial lesson, an instructor will guide you to create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. All materials, tools, as well as firing and glazing, are included in the package.
If you want to personalise your creation, you can opt to decorate it after the first round of firing. The final product will be ready for collection after glazing and 2 more rounds of firing, which will be around 2 to 3 months following the date of your lesson.
Price: $40 per person
Duration: 30 minutes
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #03-03, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: 11am to 8pm daily
Booking: Call 8342 2381, email taozceramics@gmail.com or fill in the booking form to make an appointment
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Since the start of the pandemic, more people have become proud plant parents. If you don’t have a green thumb, air plants might be more up your alley, since they’re easier to care for. After a hearty brunch, make your way to The Green Capsule for its Airplant Green Wall Workshop. You’ll get to put together your own living art, while learning about the basics of air plants and their maintenance.
Walk out with a beautiful green wall that you can then hang up on your wall, or place it on your workspace to admire as you WFH.
Price: From $40 per person for the Airplant Green Wall Workshop (Extra Small 13x18cm)
Duration: 1 hour
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #04-11, Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 11.30am to 8pm daily
Booking: Call 6908 4087 or fill in the booking form to make an appointment
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Say goodbye to struggling in the kitchen and constantly pausing video tutorials on YouTube. Register for a 2-hour trial lesson at ABC Cooking Studio with your friends, and you’ll all soon be ready to serve up your own brunch fare.
Channel your inner MasterChef with the rotating menu, which changes every month. For the month of March, you can look forward to whipping up Ohayou Takoyaki and Gateau au Chocolat. Remember to bring an apron to the class, as it will not be provided.
Price: $35 per person (online booking special price)
Duration: 2 hours
Address: 107 North Bridge Road #02-29, Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm daily
Booking: Call 6970 1400 or fill in the booking form to make an appointment
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The escape rooms here are all bear-themed, such as Bearry Potter and the Secret Doors and Bearcraft: Dream World. There’ll be no such thing as a food coma as you and your friends try to make your way out of the escape room by solving puzzles using teamwork and critical thinking.
Price: $22 per person on weekdays, $25 person on weekends and public holidays
Duration: 1 hour
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #02-02, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: 1.30pm to 10pm daily
Booking: Call 6677 8478, email contactus@lockdown.sg or fill in the booking form to make an appointment
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Besides using metal straws and reusable containers, another way to embark on sustainable living in Singapore is by upcycling the pre-loved clothes taking up space in your closet. Bernina, a sewing and embroidery machine manufacturer, offers a wide array of sewing workshops, including Refashion Workshops for those interested in sustainable fashion.
During the workshop, you’ll learn how to use an overlock machine to turn your old shirt or T-shirt into a new top or even bag. Complete your design with decorative stitches at Refashion: Cut and Sew and embroidery at Refashion: Embroidery.
Price: $65 per person
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #03-K03, Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 11am to 8pm daily
Booking: Fill in the booking form and email info@bernina.com.sg with your order number, preferred date and timing to confirm your booking
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Library@Orchard
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Library@Orchard is well known for its IG-worthy shelves, which are heaving with tomes on design, lifestyle and the arts. On top of that, the design-focused library also hosts a series of creative workshops every month.
Jewellery Design Soutache Workshop (left), Zine Design Workshop (right)
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These cover a range of hobbies, so rest assured there’s something for you no matter where your interests lie, such as photography, zine making and jewellery design. The best part? All programmes are free. All you need to do is register with a valid myLibrary ID before the class.
Price: Free
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #03-12, #04-11, Orchard Gateway, 238858
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm daily
Booking: Fill in the booking forms on the National Library Board’s Eventbrite page
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Singapore has plenty of parks and nature reserves teeming with lush greenery. But, there are also lots of hidden green pockets that let you escape the urban jungle for a bit, including along Orchard Road.
Orchard Central’s Roof Garden
Get the best of both worlds at Orchard Central’s Roof Garden. Enjoy a panoramic view of the cityscape while relaxing in the presence of nature at the same time. Perched atop the mall on levels 11 and 12, the garden even features a mini rock waterfall, making it a perfect spot for your #OOTD.
Next door, 313@Somerset Sky Terrace has pillars covered with foliage, if you’re looking for a spot to relax and get some fresh air.
Swings at funan’s rooftop
Then there’s funan, which not only has a rooftop garden but also an urban farm, complete with garden swings. Post-brunch, digest your meal by engaging yourself in the various activities that you can do there such as exploring their fresh produce. Located on level 10 of the mall, you can gaze at Fort Canning and Marina Bay Sands, depending on your vantage point.
Orchard Central Roof Garden
Address: 181 Orchard Road, levels 11 and 12, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm daily
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Funan Rooftop Garden
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, level 7, Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 9am to 10pm daily
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We all know that town is home to countless cafes and retail stores, making it a hot spot for Singaporeans to hang out with friends on weekends or day offs. These post-brunch activities are all conveniently situated in malls with a central location—313@somerset, funan, Orchard Central and Orchard Gateway—so you don’t have to spend extra time and money travelling elsewhere for a fun day out with your friends.
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