stories through craft
Before a trade disappears, someone should sit with the hands that practise it and listen. We record Singapore's craftspeople and carry their stories to the next generation.
Discover ↓Made by hand,
told by heart.
Our mission
To increase awareness, interest, and support for cultural heritage preservation among young people in Singapore.
So that the next generation knows these trades exist before they disappear: the embroiderer of opera costumes, the spice merchant, the calligrapher, the potter, the weaver.
Our story →We record the techniques, tools and knowledge passed from hand to hand, so they're kept for the next generation.
We tell their stories through film and the book, send visitors and buyers to their shops, and give the proceeds to the craftspeople themselves.
Our workshops, events and studio visits let anyone watch, try and learn a craft up close.
The directory
Six ways into the project, from the workshop floor to the page.
01ArtisansMeet the craftspeople, see where they work, and watch the conversations we've filmed with them.Discover
02EventsWorkshops, talks and demonstrations. Register for the next one.Discover
03The BookDiscover
04AboutWho we are and why this matters now.Discover
05MediaReels and stories from the workshops.Discover
06ContactSchools, partners, artisans and volunteers.Discover
Coming 2027 · The Book
Four to six artisans, their journeys and the detail of their crafts, written and illustrated for readers aged seven to ten.
Tested with children at our workshops, printed for school and community libraries, and free to read online.
About the book →Upcoming
Students meet a craftsperson, learn something of the technique and hear the story behind it. About 1 hour 15 minutes, with a panel discussion.
RegisterAn artisan works live while we talk about their trade, its history and its future.
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