tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T10:34:49+08:00 Peatix Straits Enclave tag:peatix.com,2020:event-1576659 2020-08-29T10:00:00SGT 2020-08-29T10:00:00SGT

The Awesome Peranakan Experience - Bead by BeadBe immersed in the Peranakan culture by spending a Saturday at the Straits Enclave @ Joo Chiat heritage district. Led by an experienced Peranakan beading expert Nyonya Angeline Kong, this workshop will be bursting with history, culture, stories, artefacts.Guest will gain (1) understanding of the roots of the Peranakan community and the beauty of their heritage, (2) learn new skills on Peranakan beading, (3) have fun and hands-on experience of making their own bowl of authentic Laska (soup based noodle with coconut milk and tamarind) for lunch, and (4) taste yummy Peranakan kuehs (cakes) for afternoon tea. Be ready to be amazed and mesmerised!Date    - 29th August 2020, SatTime    - 10am to 4pmVenue  - Straits Enclave, 318 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427569             https://www.facebook.com/StraitsEnclave/Price    - $ 88 per person (Lunch & beading materials included)             Workshop Spoken in EnglishFREE: Batik Designed Re-usable Mask for each guestUnderstanding The Peranakan CultureOnce you step into the Straits Enclave, it is like taking a step back in time into a different time dimension – 100 years back into a 1920s Peranakan home when these architecturally stunning shophouses were constructed in Joo Chiat. Guests are welcomed by a captivating ambience, followed by a feast for their eyes where they will be tickled with stories behind them. The place provides fascinating insights into the development of this unique culture and heritage that infuses Colonial, Chinese and Malay influences into their living spaces, furniture, deco, art, tapestry, kitchen wares, dressing, and more. Angeline will share the Peranakan culture and interesting stories as a Peranakan staying in the Joo Chiat district.The Art of Peranakan Bead and Needle Work: Create your own Beaded Book-Marker (using the basic technique of making Kasut Manek)Learn about the origins and intricate craft forms of Nyonya beadwork and embroidery where one can find them in decorations for everyday Peranakan personal items, as well as more ornamental pieces for special occasions. Learn the traditional stitching technique and create your personal book-mark using the beautiful faceted beads, and tools that are provided. Angeline will guide you along and make sure you bring home a book-mark to be proud. Don’t forget to bring along your glasses/contact lenses!Authentic Lunch & Afternoon TeaA visit to a Nyonya home is never complete without a hearty meal of authentic Peranakan food, specialty desserts and tea brews. Create your own gastronomical dish of the famous Laska in this district for lunch and enjoy Peranakan Kuehs (cakes) and special brew teas for afternoon tea.Guests can stay on after 4pm to perfect their masterpiece or just gossip over tea with new friends. Afterall, (one of) Straits Enclave’s main purpose is to enrich lives, knowledge and memories.There is so much to experience, learn, see, taste and create! There will never be a dull moment at the Straits Enclave Peranakan Beading Workshop.