In one of my weekly catch-ups with my sister, I was told by her that she had recently attended a Art Jamming session as part of her company's team building activity. Having had a strong foundation in Art and Craft, my sister really had fun throughout the event. Interestingly, she shared with me that even many of her colleagues who does not have much experience in this area also find the whole process truly enjoyable and relaxing.
As
such, imagine my delight when I was offered an opportunity to
participate in a Art Jamming session at the unique concept Tea Lounge,
Arteastiq! As a child, I had always enjoyed my Art classes but had since
"lost touch". The last time I constructed a proper piece of Art was at
least 10 years ago!
When
I arrived for my scheduled Art Jamming session at Arteastiq located in Mandarin Gallery Hotel, I was
pleasantly surprised to see that it was already packed with a class of
Art enthusiasts. Everyone seems ready to spring into action and it was
no exception for me! After receiving a basic introduction of how Art
Jamming works at Arteastiq, I proceeded to work on (what I hoped) will be a
masterpiece -
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| Everyone was focusing hard on their painting! |
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| I borrowed a book on acrylic painting to get some inspiration |
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| Choosing a picture from the book to draw |
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| Initial Sketching.... |
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| After Some Testing and Mixing Around With Colors, I Finally Got One Flower Painted! Hurray! It Gets Easier After That :) |
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| Moving On..... |
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| Finishing Touches.... |
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| AND DONE!
Personally,
I found the whole process really therapeutic; all my stress and worries
flew out the window during the time I focused on constructing my Art
piece! I enjoyed the experience so much that I decided to find out a
little more about the benefits associated with Art and Craft through the
Internet.
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Why get involved with Art?
- It can improves one's self-confidence as it is challenging yet not to the extent of mentally exhausting.
- It is helpful in the treatment of depression and reducing stress as it can create "feel-good" chemicals in the human brain.
- It can be used to treat drug addiction due to its therapeutic nature.
- It can improve mental agility as one learns the ability to create and transform materials into something useful.
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| Arteastiq also provides art stripes for customers to paint on as decoration for their very own custom make tote bag! |
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| Paintings Can Be Use As Pretty Decorations. These Cute Mini-Paintings Are Part Of The Decoration Found At Arteastiq |
Apart
from the obvious benefits of getting involved in Art, of course it also
really helps to find a place that provide a conducive and fun-filled
environment for its customers to work in!
Why Art Jamming at Arteastiq?
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Free flow of acrylic paint and other necessities provided (I.e. 50 x 50 cm cotton canvas
board, pencil, eraser, tissue paper, a set of brushes etc.).
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| Free Flow Of Acrylic Colors To Play Around With |
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| Self-help Items Free For Customers To Take And Use As And When Needed |
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Existing Art samples which customers can choose from as their point of
reference for their artistic inspiration. The staff of Arteastiq can print out the sample in a sheet of paper for
customers' use.
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| Art Work Done By Other Customers |
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Provide an opportunity to make new friends or build on existing
relationships through the sharing of Art views and inspiration.
- Includes a refreshing drink of your choice from a wide selection.
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| Popular Lychee Iced Tea Recommended By the Host |
- Conveniently located in Orchard Road, one of the popular shopping areas in Singapore.
- Whole day availability in 3 hours slot from 11am - 2pm, 2.30pm - 5.30pm and 6pm to 9pm.
An Art Jamming session with all of the above conditions met is priced at less than SGD $50! Considering all the benefits of Art
Jamming and the conveniences provided as mentioned, the price is
actually pretty reasonable.
And if preferred,
- Art Jamming Package and Workshop (with guidance provided) are available too. The latter comes at an additional cost of $12.
- You can also enjoy a light meal at the adjoining tea lounge before or after your Art Jamming session.
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| My Photographer Treated Himself To The Yummy Hazelnut Blencelato During His Break Time At The Beautifully Decorated Tea Lounge |
After
almost 3.5 hours of intense Art Jamming, I left Arteastiq with a strong
sense of self satisfaction and a lifted spirit! For first timers or Art beginners, one thing to note is that there will be an additional cost of $5 per hour outside the allocated 3 hours slot. Therefore, it is best to start off with more basic choices when selecting your sample if you wish to finish your work without incurring additional charges.
All in all, if you are looking for an unique experience or just want to release your inner artist, I am sure you will know where to go next time :)!
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| My "Masterpiece" Kept Securely In A Box For Me To Bring Home! |
To end off, here are a couple of detailed pictures of my OOTD for the day:
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| Artsy Pointed Collar Top From Lace And Buttons (coming soon in Black version only) Red Beret From Bugis Street Red Satchel Bag from Far East Plaza |
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