About this Event
This immersive, nature-inspired course invites participants to explore the intersection of sustainability, creativity, and wellness through four hands-on botanical art workshops. Across engaging sessions, participants will design elegant miniature landscapes, craft stunning moss walls, paint on natural leaves, and learn the Japanese art of Kokedama.
Using eco-friendly materials such as preserved moss, driftwood, pebbles, and foliage, each activity fosters a deeper connection with nature while encouraging artistic expression and mindfulness. Participants will leave with unique, handcrafted pieces of sustainable décor that bring tranquility and beauty into their living spaces.
Topic 1: Crafting Luxe Botanical Landscapes
Topic 2: Transforming Leaves into Timeless Décor
Topic 3: Living Art: Crafting Moss Walls with Natural Elements
Topic 4: Luxe Kokedama : Elevating Plant Art with Distinctive Greens
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply sustainable practices in botanical and artistic design, using eco-friendly materials like preserved moss, natural twine, driftwood, and biodegradable elements across various creative projects.
- Develop hands-on skills in nature-inspired art forms, including Kokedama, moss walls, painted leaf art, and open botanical landscapes, with a focus on aesthetic balance, design principles, and creativity.
- Understand the cultural and ecological significance of natural materials, gaining insight into plant care, leaf textures, moss types, and the history and symbolism of botanical arts such as Kokedama.
- Experience and reflect on the mental wellness benefits of mindful, nature-based creation, fostering a sense of calm, presence, and connection to nature through each artistic activity.
- Create unique, handcrafted botanical artworks suitable for sustainable home décor or gifting, reinforcing eco-conscious living and artistic expression.
Pictures shown are examples, actual projects in this course shall vary.
WHEN?
Friday, May 8, 1pm - 5pm
Friday, May 15, 1pm - 5pm
Friday, May 22, 1pm - 5pm
Friday, May 29, 1pm - 5pm
4 sessions totalling 16 hours.
WHERE?
Brahm Centre @ Simei148
Blk 148 Simei Street 1, #01-121
Singapore 520148
Project materials will be provided.
Bring Your Own Materials:
- Tissue napkins (own usage)
- Writing materials
- Tote bags to bring back potted plants
COURSE FEE:
$350.00 per person
$70 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy
National Silver Academy
- NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.
SkillsFuture Credit
- In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
- All tickets purchased with the intent to use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee will be subject to a non-refundable $10 administrative fee.
Trainer Bio:
Margaret Huang
With over 10 years of experience in urban farming, sustainability education, and community engagement, Margaret specialises in horticultural therapy and nature-based wellness programs designed to support active ageing and mental wellbeing.
Through hands-on activities such as terrarium making, moss art, kokedama, and plant-based creative workshops, participants engage in meaningful experiences that promote relaxation, cognitive stimulation, motor skills, and social interaction. These programs are thoughtfully designed to be accessible, therapeutic, and enjoyable, even for seniors with little or no gardening experience.
Maro Agventure has conducted workshops for active ageing centres, healthcare institutions, community groups, and corporate wellness initiatives, using plants as a gentle and effective tool to enhance emotional wellness, encourage creativity, and foster a sense of purpose.
Sowing Seeds of Wellness Through Nature.
EFFECTIVE 1ST MARCH 2026, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WITH INTENT TO USE SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT WILL HAVE A NON-REFUNDABLE, $`10 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IMPOSED.
HOW? Do I begin the process of using my SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for course fees:
Step 1 (on Skillsfuture Website): Check your SkillsFuture credit balance.
Log into your SkillsFuture Portal to confirm you have sufficient SkillsFuture Credit balance (Take note: $4K SkillsFuture Career Transition Credits CANNOT be used for Brahm Centre courses).
https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html
Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website): Securing your ticket.
On Eventbrite, search for the course you are interested in.
https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/brahm-centre-4067900361
Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website): Select correct ticket type & complete registration.
Select the intended Ticket Type (either NSA+SkillsFuture or Individual+SkillsFuture) and complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about the course.
Save/Screenshot the confirmation. (you will use this in the following steps)
Step 4 (on Skillsfuture Website): Submit your SkillsFuture claim.
Go back to the SkillsFuture Portal to submit a claim under 'E-Services'.
https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html
click on the link below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:
Please submit your SkillsFuture credit claim 60 days BEFORE the course commencement, for it to be valid. Deadline to submit SFC Claim is one week prior to course commencement.
Step 5 (on Skillsfuture Website):
If your SFC submission was completed successfully, the status of your submission would reflect as "PENDING".
Your registration is confirmed after your SkillsFuture claim status reflect as "APPROVED".
*Should you choose to cancel your SFC claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the right to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.
Notes:
- There are NO make-ups if you miss any of the art sessions.
- Missing a session does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.
- Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.
- By registering for classes at Brahm Centre, you consent to Brahm Centre and AIC collecting, using and disclosing your personal data, as declared in the registration form and in accordance with Brahm Centre’s Data Protection Policy found at: https://www.brahmcentre.com/data-protection-policy/, as well as AIChttps://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy’s Data Protection Policy found at https://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy.
Do note that photographs and videos may be taken during the course for publicity purposes.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brahm Centre @ Simei 148, 148 Simei Street 1, Tampines, Singapore
SGD 10.00 to SGD 350.00
