From tufting to pottery, latte art workshops to baking workshops, there are so many fun things to do in KL. If you don’t know what to do on a weekend or if you’re feeling adventurous in trying out new things, here are a few suggestions that could help!
Table of Contents
- 1. Tufting at Tuft Space
- 2. Learn Latte Art at 103 Coffee
- 3. Pottery at A Touch of Clay
- 4. Pet Portrait Painting at Tapir Place
- 5. Wayang Kulit Making at GMBB
- 6. Canvas Painting with Splatter Art Factory
- 7. Try Out Tufting at Tuftme!
- 8. Learn Batik Painting at Te’ja Studio
- 9. Bake Cakes at Good Times DIY & Lifestyle Cafe
- 10. Try Flower Arrangements at Callifloral
1. Get Tufting at Tuft Space
Tuft Space is one of the hot places to go if you want to try out tufting. Located in Setia Alam, this tufting workshop offers a variety of items that you can tuft such as floor rugs, wall decors, and mirrors. The best part about this workshop is that you can tuft your own design according to your creativity! But don’t worry if you have no experience in tufting, their crew will guide you through the steps of tufting.
Photos by Tuft Space via official website
In terms of price, Tuft Space has one of the cheapest packages to offer when it comes to tufting workshops. For beginners, you can sign up for the ‘Let’s Try Out’ package for only RM199 where you will tuft on a 45cm x 45cm frame size. With this package, you will be able to choose from 40 colours of acrylic yarn and get detailed guidance on how to handle the tufting gun.
Photos by Tuft Space via official website & Instagram
Tuft Space is a good place to start if you want to try tufting. Decorating your room with your own tufted rug, mirror, or wall decor sounds like a very good idea!
📍 No 46-1, Jalan Eco Ardence C U12/36C Eco Ardence Seksyen, U12 Shah Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor
🔎 Waze Tuft Space
⏰ Monday - Thursday: For Private Bookings
⏰ Friday: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
⏰ Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
⏰ Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
2. Create Beautiful Latte Art at 103 Coffee
Calling to all coffee lovers! Apart from serving great coffee, this Sri Petaling based 103 Coffee is also home to World Latte Art Champion. Here, you can find well-structured workshops for coffee brewing and latte art. If you’ve ever wanted to try pouring fantastic latte art, this is definitely the place to head to.
Photos via by Pexels
Here, you can sign up for a latte art class depending on your knowledge of coffee making. Get hands-on 1-to-1 lessons with their professional baristas and depending on the level that you signed up for, you will be introduced to latte arts, operate the espresso machines, and understand free pouring techniques.
Photos by Unsplash & 103 Coffee via official website
So get ready to pour some latte art and bring out that inner barista in you that you always had! But don’t forget to have fun too!
📍 103-G, Jalan Radin Bagus, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
🔎 Waze 103 Coffee
⏰ Monday - Sunday: 8:00am - 9:30pm
3. Try Out Pottery at A Touch Of Clay
A Touch of Clay has existed since 2000 and is being operated by an experienced local ceramic artist. There are two types of classes available which are one-off classes and syllabus-based classes which the latter is more suitable for those that want to commit to pottery.
Photos by A Touch of Clay via official website & Unsplash
If you are only looking for a trying-out session, the one-off classes are the one for you. There are two types of one-off classes; throwing clay on the well and hand-building pottery. In these classes, you will be introduced to the basics of pottery, types of clay, how to make cylinder cups, and centering clay on the pottery wheel. These classes are perfect for a creative day out with friends or family.
Photos by Unsplash
After you’ve done your work, you need to come back after two weeks to glaze or collect your work. You will have the option for the instructor to glaze and ship your work to you too! So what are you waiting for, it’s time to get crafty with some pottery!
📍 8, Jln 1/60b, Taman Segambut Damai, 51200, Kuala Lumpur
🔎 Waze A Touch of Clay
⏰ Tuesday - Friday, Sunday: 10:00am - 1:00pm
⏰ Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
4. Paint A Portrait of Your Pets at Tapir Place
Yes, you read that right! At Tapir Place, you can bring your pets and paint a portrait of them. You can go for acrylic painting or watercolour painting. Of course, the best part is that you don’t need to have any prior painting experience in order to join this workshop as you will be guided by their resident artist throughout the process! You can bring one pet per person to paint at the venue plus, snacks for your furry friends will be provided.
Photos by FunNow Malaysia
If you fancy a night of painting, sipping, and socialisation, Tapir Place is the right place to head to. Wind down the weekend (only on Friday and Saturday) with a glass of wine and snacks while you express yourself through painting. You can even come and hang out with art-minded people for some cool art talk! This package includes a 3-hour private workshop for 4 people, all art materials, one bottle of wine, and a free flow of non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.
Photos by FunNow Malaysia
Sounds fun, right? You can now book for an amazing acrylic painting session or a sip & paint session at Tapir Place on FunNow with deals from as low as RM180! Click on the button below to check it out!
📍 B-05-08, Sunway Geo Avenue, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor
🔎 Waze Sunway Geo Avenue
⏰ Monday - Sunday: 9:00am - 10:00pm
5. Dive Into Tradition With Wayang Kulit Making at GMBB
Here is something unique for you to try; wayang kulit puppet making at GMBB! In case you don’t know, wayang kulit is a traditional form of puppet show mostly popular in states such as Kelantan and Terengganu.
Photos by Fusion Wayang Kulit via Facebook
This workshop aims to revive the beautiful art of wayang kulit by fusing traditional pop culture and sci-fi elements. With that said, you can learn how to make Star Wars and comic characters wayang kulit puppets! How cool is that? Not to mention that the official Star Wars channel has recognized the team that handles this workshop. If you feel like making the traditional character of wayang kulit, they have that option too!
Photos by Fusion Wayang Kulit via Facebook
Now you can experience tradition in the coolest way possible. Star Wars characters wayang kulit? Sign me right up!
📍 Level 9, Temu-Temu Conference Room, No. 2, Jalan Robertson, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur
🔎 Waze GMBB
⏰ Every 2nd & 4th Weekend of the month: 12 pm - 5pm
6. Experience Glow-In-The-Dark Painting with Splatter Art Factory
Get ready to let loose with this hidden gem in Subang Jaya. Splatter Art Factory encourages you to be messy and let your creativity flow while painting using tools such as toy water guns and pop-paint balloons.
Photos by @splatterartfactory via Instagram
This place is famous for its pop-paint balloons workshop where you pop balloons filled with paint using darts onto a blank canvas. Just like a scene in The Princess Diaries, this activity is reminiscent of that and it will create beautiful splatter effects onto the canvas. You can opt for the UV Package if you want to try out some glow-in-the-dark painting with your friends!
Photos by @vivvyyusof & @syasyaadlina via Instagram & Splatter Art Factory via Facebook
You can also use other tools to paint such as the toy water gun, syringes, and many more tools that are not usually used for painting. Remember, the goal is to let loose and have fun while creating a beautiful mess!
📍 50, Block C, Lot, 49 &, 777, Jalan Subang 4, Ultramine Industrial Park, 47610 Subang Jaya, Selangor
🔎 Waze Splatter Art Factory
⏰ Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
7. Have Fun with Tufting at Tuftme!
If you are from the KL area, this tufting studio could be the one for you. They have several outlets opened and they are located in Puchong, Hartamas, and Uptown Damansara. Explore the vibrant colours of cotton yarn available for tufting and have a fun and therapeutic experience with Tuftme.
Photos by Tuftme via Official Website
What makes this place unique is that apart from the usual tufting workshop, they have a sip and tuft session on Thursday nights. With the sip and tuft package, you will be tufting on a trial-size tufting frame (40cm x 60cm) and a glass of red wine. You can choose cotton yarn colours from over 50 colours and tuft using your own design.
Photos by Tuftme via Official Website
They also have a package deal for couples where you can bring your partner or your friend for a tufting session together. So, bring your favourite person along and experience an enjoyable tufting time!
Puchong branch:
📍 10, Jalan Kenari 6, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Selangor
🔎 Waze Tuftme Puchong
⏰ Wednesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 10:30pm
Uptown branch:
📍 100-1, Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
🔎 Waze Tuftme Uptown
⏰ Wednesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 10:30pm
Sri Hartamas branch:
📍 100-1, Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
🔎 Waze Tuftme Uptown
⏰ Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 10:00pm
8. Have Fun with Batik Painting at Te’ja Studio
If you think batik painting is boring, think again! Te’ja Studio, located in MATIC (Malaysian Tourism Centre), offers both batik painting and batik canting experience.
Photos by @teja.kl via Instagram
Here’s some background information; Batik is a wax-resistant dyeing technique applied to a whole cloth. Batik canting is a pen-like tool that is used to apply liquid hot wax in the batik-making process. So now, you can use your creativity and have your own uniquely designed batik piece! Apart from painting on the normal batik cloth, you can also do batik canting on a tote bag and bring them home afterwards.
Photos by @teja.kl via Instagram
Don’t feel like doing batik painting? Don’t worry, they offer other workshops too such as art resin keychains, art resin coasters, and tie & dye t-shirts! Time to get creative while appreciating Malaysian culture!
📍 109, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
🔎 Waze MATIC
⏰ Monday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
9. Explore Your Inner Baker with Good Times DIY & Lifestyle Cafe
Do you like baking? Or do you like cakes in general? Have you ever felt like trying out baking? Well, if you do, Good Times DIY & Lifestyle Cafe is the place for a good baking workshop experience.
Photos by @jen.shihui via Instagram & Good Times DIY via official website
Whether you are a beginner or professional, you can learn a variety of skills at this workshop and it could be as simple as handling the mixer to piping beautiful icing on your cake. For beginners, you can learn to make cookies and cupcakes whereas advanced goers can make more complicated cakes such as burnt matcha cheesecake and Korean-style design cakes.
Photos by Good Times DIY via official website
There are also fun cakes that you can bake yourself at this studio such as pinata cakes and special themed cakes. These workshops are perfect if you want to have a fun experience with your children.
Paradigm Mall branch:
📍 Paradigm Mall, Level 2F-03, 47301 Petaling Jaya
🔎 Waze Paradigm Mall
⏰ Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
MyTOWN Shopping Centre branch:
📍 L2-052, No 6, Jalan Cochrane, Seksyen 90, MyTOWN Shopping Mall, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
🔎 Waze MyTOWN Shopping Centre
⏰ Monday - Sunday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
10. Make Beautiful Flower Arrangements at Callifloral
Who doesn’t love flowers? At Callifloral, you can make your own beautiful flower arrangements using fresh flowers!
Photos by Callifloral via official website
Here, you can make a variety of flower arrangements at their workshops such as flower bouquets, corsages, and flower stands. There are also arrangements where you can mix small plush toys into your bouquets. In these workshops, you will learn how to choose fresh flowers, how to care for them and a hands-on session to create flower arrangements.
Photos by Callifloral via official website
Of course, you don’t have to worry if you don’t have experience with flower arrangements, the florists will be there to guide you through. So, it’s time to get your creative juices to bloom by making beautiful flower arrangements!
📍 B-02-21 Block B Level 2, Aurora Place Bukit Jalil, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
🔎 Waze Callifloral
⏰ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Time to have a me-time escape with these fun workshops or bring your friends and family to spend some quality time together! Check out the link below for more fun things to do in KL, (with discounts!) through FunNow!
