Crossing Cultures at ACM: Made by Hand

Programme

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Free admission to most activities
Discounted $10 entry into Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World special exhibition during programme timings


Fall in love with Asian craftsmanship with a weekend dedicated to handmade creations. Dive deep into traditions and techniques, and pick up newfound skills from modern-day artisans and creatives. 
This edition of Crossing Cultures is presented in conjunction with the Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World special exhibition.

2 - 4 June 2023
5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H), More Info
Free admission to most activities
2 - 4 June 2023
5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H), More Info
Free admission to most activities

Free admission to most activities
Discounted $10 entry into Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World special exhibition during programme timings


Fall in love with Asian craftsmanship with a weekend dedicated to handmade creations. Dive deep into traditions and techniques, and pick up newfound skills from modern-day artisans and creatives. 
This edition of Crossing Cultures is presented in conjunction with the Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World special exhibition.

Daily Experiences

Drop in and hang out with us, with do-it-yourself craft, and a bustling market with makan and music.

Drop-in Activity: The Hat Bar with Beadbadwolf

2–4 June, 49pm

Lobby, Level 1
While supplies last 

 

Take home your very own handcrafted bucket hat! Step into The Hat Bar for a fun craft activity. Select your favourite patchwork design, embellishments, and woodblock prints, and personalise your hat. 

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Drop-in Activity: The Hat Bar with Beadbadwolf

2–4 June, 49pm

Lobby, Level 1
While supplies last 

 

Take home your very own handcrafted bucket hat! Step into The Hat Bar for a fun craft activity. Select your favourite patchwork design, embellishments, and woodblock prints, and personalise your hat. 

ARTISANS by Sunday Social Market

2–4 June, 4–9pm

River Room & River Terrace, Level 2

Free admission

Hang out at ARTISANS by Sunday Social Market for handcrafted retail goodies, music, and makan! Peruse a wide selection from small businesses, with offerings including gourmet delicacies, retail lifestyle products, and fashion, with a live DJ spinning vinyl throughout the weekend. 

DJ Line-up, 6–9pm 
Fri, 2 June: DJ KidGGG
Sat, 3 June: DJ KFC 
Sun, 4 June: DJs Brendon P & Joshua P

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ARTISANS by Sunday Social Market

2–4 June, 4–9pm

River Room & River Terrace, Level 2

Free admission

Hang out at ARTISANS by Sunday Social Market for handcrafted retail goodies, music, and makan! Peruse a wide selection from small businesses, with offerings including gourmet delicacies, retail lifestyle products, and fashion, with a live DJ spinning vinyl throughout the weekend. 

DJ Line-up, 6–9pm 
Fri, 2 June: DJ KidGGG
Sat, 3 June: DJ KFC 
Sun, 4 June: DJs Brendon P & Joshua P

In the Studio

Join various artists in the ACM Studio, to pick up fashion techniques and co-create exclusive designs.

Printmaking with Carlyn Law (@eattodraw)

2 June, 4–8pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; limited giveaways to first 30 visitors with special exhibition ticket

Join printmaking artist Carlyn Law in the ACM Studio to learn the art of printmaking. Co-create a community textile design with hand-carved stamps bearing motifs inspired by Andrew Gn’s fabulous collections. 

Be one of the first 30 visitors to redeem an exclusive handprinted textile souvenir by showing us your special exhibition ticket. 

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Printmaking with Carlyn Law (@eattodraw)

2 June, 4–8pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; limited giveaways to first 30 visitors with special exhibition ticket

Join printmaking artist Carlyn Law in the ACM Studio to learn the art of printmaking. Co-create a community textile design with hand-carved stamps bearing motifs inspired by Andrew Gn’s fabulous collections. 

Be one of the first 30 visitors to redeem an exclusive handprinted textile souvenir by showing us your special exhibition ticket. 

Embroidery with Isabel Lim (@isabellimdesigns)

3 June, 4–8pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; limited giveaways to first 30 visitors with special exhibition ticket

Discover the art of embroidery with artist Isabel Lim in the ACM Studio. Create a collaborative embroidered piece showcasing motifs inspired by Andrew Gn’s collections.

Be one of the first 30 visitors to redeem an exclusive embroidered drawstring pouch by showing us your special exhibition ticket. 

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Embroidery with Isabel Lim (@isabellimdesigns)

3 June, 4–8pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; limited giveaways to first 30 visitors with special exhibition ticket

Discover the art of embroidery with artist Isabel Lim in the ACM Studio. Create a collaborative embroidered piece showcasing motifs inspired by Andrew Gn’s collections.

Be one of the first 30 visitors to redeem an exclusive embroidered drawstring pouch by showing us your special exhibition ticket. 

Appliqué with Peachier Studios (@peachier.studios)

4 June, 4–8pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; limited giveaways to first 30 visitors with special exhibition ticket

Learn hand appliqué techniques with Peachier Studios in the ACM Studio. Try your hand at the technique as you contribute to a dress that takes inspiration from the motifs found in Andrew Gn’s works.

Be one of the first 30 visitors to redeem an exclusive 3D shaped fabric brooch by showing us your special exhibition ticket. 

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Appliqué with Peachier Studios (@peachier.studios)

4 June, 4–8pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; limited giveaways to first 30 visitors with special exhibition ticket

Learn hand appliqué techniques with Peachier Studios in the ACM Studio. Try your hand at the technique as you contribute to a dress that takes inspiration from the motifs found in Andrew Gn’s works.

Be one of the first 30 visitors to redeem an exclusive 3D shaped fabric brooch by showing us your special exhibition ticket. 

Registered Programmes

Book your ticket for in-depth experiences – from artist-led workshops, to exclusive film screenings.

Workshop for Pairs: Handcraft a Celestial Ring with Fat Anvil Studios

2 June, 4pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$36/pair; Register on Peatix

In this workshop designed for pairs, create and personalise your own sterling silver ring using metalsmithing techniques. Participants will hand-forge a ring with celestial motifs and finish it with high polish or antique finishing. Each piece is unique to the individual who makes it and will be made to fit their desired ring size.

Please note this workshop is designed for pairs only. Each participant will take home their own ring. 

Register here

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Workshop for Pairs: Handcraft a Celestial Ring with Fat Anvil Studios

2 June, 4pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$36/pair; Register on Peatix

In this workshop designed for pairs, create and personalise your own sterling silver ring using metalsmithing techniques. Participants will hand-forge a ring with celestial motifs and finish it with high polish or antique finishing. Each piece is unique to the individual who makes it and will be made to fit their desired ring size.

Please note this workshop is designed for pairs only. Each participant will take home their own ring. 

Register here

Vesak Day Guided Tour: Buddhism and Art

2 June, 5pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; $10 refundable deposit
Register on Peatix

Join our docents for a special guided tour of the ACM galleries focusing on objects related to Buddhist art.

Register here

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Vesak Day Guided Tour: Buddhism and Art

2 June, 5pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; $10 refundable deposit
Register on Peatix

Join our docents for a special guided tour of the ACM galleries focusing on objects related to Buddhist art.

Register here

Rattan Workshop: Weave a Bracelet with Ng Si Ying

4 June, 4pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$15/pax; Register on Peatix

Learn the basics of knot weaving with rattan artist Ng Si Ying (@atinymaker) and take home your very own wearable piece. 

Register here

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Rattan Workshop: Weave a Bracelet with Ng Si Ying

4 June, 4pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$15/pax; Register on Peatix

Learn the basics of knot weaving with rattan artist Ng Si Ying (@atinymaker) and take home your very own wearable piece. 

Register here

Film Screenings: Made in Singapore

2 & 4 June, 8pm
Ngee Ann Auditorium, Basement
Free; $10 refundable deposit
Register on Peatix

In collaboration with The Projector, film screenings of local productions such as Class Acts (2022) and The Last Artisan (2018) highlight Singapore’s creative scene, from traditional craft practitioners to modern-day designers. 

 

The Last Artisan

2 June, 8pm 

Directed by Craig McTurk

Singapore / 2018 / 88 min / English, Hokkien, Mandarin (with English subtitles) / PG

The Last Artisan is a feature documentary about the past and present colliding at Singapore's Haw Par Villa — an 80-year-old Chinese theme park, where hundreds of statues convey poignant myths and morality tales. After 70 years as its head artisan, Teo Veoh Seng has finally decided to retire. As his skills and values are imparted to the next generation, the dramatic history of Haw Par Villa and Teo's turbulent life serve as a metaphor for a country transitioning from its analogue past to a digital future. 

Register here

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Film Screenings: Made in Singapore

2 & 4 June, 8pm
Ngee Ann Auditorium, Basement
Free; $10 refundable deposit
Register on Peatix

In collaboration with The Projector, film screenings of local productions such as Class Acts (2022) and The Last Artisan (2018) highlight Singapore’s creative scene, from traditional craft practitioners to modern-day designers. 

 

The Last Artisan

2 June, 8pm 

Directed by Craig McTurk

Singapore / 2018 / 88 min / English, Hokkien, Mandarin (with English subtitles) / PG

The Last Artisan is a feature documentary about the past and present colliding at Singapore's Haw Par Villa — an 80-year-old Chinese theme park, where hundreds of statues convey poignant myths and morality tales. After 70 years as its head artisan, Teo Veoh Seng has finally decided to retire. As his skills and values are imparted to the next generation, the dramatic history of Haw Par Villa and Teo's turbulent life serve as a metaphor for a country transitioning from its analogue past to a digital future. 

Register here

Class Acts

4 June, 5pm (Updated timing!) 

Directed by Deon Phua and Hwee En Tan

Singapore / 2022 / 74 min / English (with English subtitles) / PG13 (some nudity and coarse language)

Class Acts is a feature-length documentary that traces the genesis of Singapore's creative scene in the '90s through intimate conversations with its pioneers. Not just a historical retelling, it documents a collective spirit that never wavered despite trying circumstances. Their voices were loud, and now it’s time for their stories to be heard.

Register here


 

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Class Acts

4 June, 5pm (Updated timing!) 

Directed by Deon Phua and Hwee En Tan

Singapore / 2022 / 74 min / English (with English subtitles) / PG13 (some nudity and coarse language)

Class Acts is a feature-length documentary that traces the genesis of Singapore's creative scene in the '90s through intimate conversations with its pioneers. Not just a historical retelling, it documents a collective spirit that never wavered despite trying circumstances. Their voices were loud, and now it’s time for their stories to be heard.

Register here


 

About Crossing Cultures at ACM

Taking inspiration from objects in the galleries, Crossing Cultures explores ACM's collection through performing arts, craftsmanship, food traditions, wellness practices, and other aspects of intangible cultural heritage – past and present. Dive deep into Asia’s rich heritage with these special weekend programmes. Learn, explore, and create with us at ACM.

 

Crossing Cultures at ACM takes place on the first weekend of March, June, September, and December.

 

 

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