Private Workshop (One-to-One or Family)

During my last visit to Singapore, I signed up for SHNG’s one to one Tote and Block Printing workshop that takes about a day. I have a traditional illustration background, but I have never done this type of printmaking before and have always been curious about it.

SHNG expertly planned out my whole workshop programme tailored to my present artistic skills and experience. To start with, she made a selection of my existing artworks that can be converted into a design for printmaking. I am very impressed with SHNG’s ability to quickly recognise something that makes a worthy print design and how to improve on it.

Throughout the workshop, SHNG very patiently explained the printmaking techniques and its tools; from the different types of awls and presses to the variety of printmaking materials and surfaces at hand. She also entertained all the very specific questions thrown at her along the way. Under her relaxed but sure guidance, I became more and more confident and thoroughly enjoyed myself with the whole process. It is like a form of art therapy!

Thank you very much, SHNG, for being a wonderful teacher and for introducing me to the world of printmaking! I really appreciate your generosity in sharing your intensive knowledge on this subject. Now, I am already thinking of my next projects!

Recently, I learned the production of tote bag in SHNG Studio. From sketching to engraving to rubbing, and finally adjusting the mold to print on the canvas bag, I was always full of uncertainties and unexpected surprises. Finally, I opened the curtain with great anxiety and found that every small flaw caused by my shaking hands had its own unique charm.

I would like to thank SHNG very much for her patient guidance and encouragement. She not only has rich professional knowledge, but also can let us master the skills in a simple and understandable way. Finally, I, a novice with no experience, can have a work that I am very satisfied with. It's pretty amazing!

The learning process is immersive and decompressed, allowing people to relax themselves, forget the pressure, and devote themselves to carving, which is really a wonderful and interesting experience!

非常有意思的一次体验！首先真的要赞一下shng的工作室，特别有自己的风格！光是呆在这里就感觉身心得到了放松🥹！！！这也是本人第一次接触版画，之前本人其实对绘画方面是有些恐惧的（因为自己实在是不太善长😭），但是这次体验过程中完全不会有之前那样的心里压力，因为shng真的是一步一步的带着我们从了解版画到制作我们自己的作品，中间真的是一直一直鼓励我们！感觉自己快要被夸上天了！😆第一次在艺术创作上得到这么大的肯定，真的超级超级开心！最后真的不得不夸一下自己选的chiikawa印出来的效果真的超级超级好！我真的超级超级喜欢啊啊啊啊！

I recently took the "Block Printing Workshop" class at SHNG Studio, and it was a fantastic experience. The class provided a solid introduction to linocut printmaking techniques, and the teacher was very friendly and skilled, with a genuine passion for printmaking. She emphasized hands-on application and encouraged me to embrace creativity. Her explanations were clear and detailed, always willing to provide extra help, making the learning process enjoyable and supportive. I was thrilled to complete my first printmaking project.

Other than that, the studio environment was comfortable, clean, and well-equipped with high-quality tools and materials. It is undoubtedly suitable for beginners, even those with no prior experience. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in exploring printmaking or looking to learn and improve their skills.