Fun-filled workshops and the best deals to end the year: introducing Crate and Barrel's Christmas Workshop Wonderland!
December puts us a celebratory mood because hey, we survived a year and we’re excited about what’s ahead. The time is now to learn something new to carry us into 2019! Furniture haven Crate and Barrel wants to give you more than just beautiful homewares to take home. Time your visit around these activities happening on 15 December for Christmas Workshop Wonderland, and be surprised at what you get out of a fun session or two. Enjoy up to 35% off the following workshops if you make your purchase right now!
If you’re panicking about Christmas approaching, let Crate and Barrel take care of your shopping list with a pretty sweet deal of 20% discount storewide and plenty of gifting options to choose from. And from this weekend onwards, come down and enjoy an exclusive 40% off holiday decor. It’s the perfect time to stock up and decorate your home for the festive season!
It’s all about the intricate details
Do your sewing skills end at stitching on loose buttons? Up your sewing ante by learning the fundamentals of hand embroidery techniques with Naked.Works (pictured top), so you can turn jackets, bags and any spare piece of fabric into something that’s one-of-a-kind. By the end of this workshop you’ll be walking home with your own handcrafted tote bag!
What: Embroidery Workshop with Naked.Works
When: 15 December, 3 to 5pm
Where: Crate & Barrel orchardgateway@emerald, 218 Orchard Road, Singapore 238851
Cost: $85 per pax (all materials included); enjoy the flash sale price of $60!
Register online
For slaying in the kitchen
If you’ve ever seen an episode of MasterChef, you’ll know risotto is the dish to impress. Chef Clarissa Lo takes you through preparing a dish of asparagus risotto with prawn or scallops in Champagne, so you can breeze through that next party with your friends. Bonus for the sweet tooth: learn to whip up caramelised pear in brown butter sugar and cream.
What: Cooking Workshop with International Cooking Club Singapore
When: 15 December, 11am to 1pm
Where: Crate & Barrel orchardgateway@emerald, 218 Orchard Road, Singapore 238851
Cost: FREE!
Register online (UPDATE: All slots have been filled!)
For some tongue-in-cheek laughs
You’ve heard of SGAG: the place where all things local are satirised for good laughs. Well lucky you, there’s now a spinoff card game called The Singaporean Dream, where players can see who comes up tops in being the most quintessentially Singaporean. Just on the 15th, catch a demo to see it in action – plus every purchase of the game at the store will see you leaving with an exclusive set of Crate and Barrel x The Singaporean Dream pins. Wear with pride!
What: The Singaporean Dream demo and gift with purchase
When: 15 December, 2pm to 3pm
Where: Crate & Barrel orchardgateway@emerald, 218 Orchard Road, Singapore 238851
Create your signature scent
When your vanity is too crowded with multiple bottles of perfume because you just can’t find the perfect one, it’s time to create your own. Oo La Lab not only gives you the opportunity to create your bespoke 20ml fragrance, but you get to learn the science behind what goes into the bottle.
What: The Chemistry of Oo Workshop with Oo La Lab
When: 15 December, 11am to 1pm
Where: Crate & Barrel Orchard Gateway; 218 Orchard Road, Singapore 238851
Cost: $90 per pax (all materials included); enjoy the flash sale price of $60!
Register online
Don’t forget the (mini) Christmas tree!
One for your office table (or just as a fun activity for the kids): making your own mini handcrafted Christmas tree! Transform a 25cm foam cone into a festive centrepiece and go crazy with the decorations. You’ll be supplied with fresh ilex berries and pine cones to unleash your creativity.
What: Christmas Tree Workshop with Florets and Teddies
When: 15 December, 2 to 4pm
Where: Crate & Barrel ION; #04-21/22, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Cost: $85 per pax (all materials included); enjoy the flash sale price of $60!
Register online
And for that perfect holiday snap…
Don’t leave without taking a picture in front of the store’s Christmas Box Display – located right outside the orchardgateway@emerald, branch, you can’t miss it. It’s the perfect festive backdrop: think a cosy living room, a crackling fireplace, warm lighting and armchairs to curl up in. Take a snapshot to remember, and pick up some decor inspiration. And if you’re lucky, you might catch a special appearance by the friendly Crate and Barrel polar bear!
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Crate and Barrel, orchardgateway@emerald, 218 Orchard Road, Singapore 238851, p. 6634 8488; #04-21/22, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, p. 6634 4222
This article is in partnership with Crate and Barrel.