WHAT?

Decoupage is an art of decorating objects with paper cut-outs or with beautiful European-style napkins. You will have fun creating art with everyday used objects. It is also a form of upcycling. Using the various techniques of decoupage, you can decorate any object including household items such as bags, pouches, glass bottles, porcelain plates, wooden boxes, to large pieces of furniture. You will derive satisfaction in presenting them as gifts to your loved ones and friends.

WHEN?

MONDAYS

February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Total of 8 sessions.

TIME:

2pm-4pm

WHERE?

Brahm Centre @ MacPherson

**Minimum 10 students to start class

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Materials provided:

1. 1 X PVC pouch

2. 1 X Cotton tote bag

3. Napkins

4. Decoupage glue

5. Artist varnish

6. Glue sponge

7. Varnish brushes

8. Square sponge

9. Acrylic paint

10. Plastic container

Things that participants need to bring from HOME

For every lesson, please bring:

1. One x Craft Scissors

2. Hairdryer

3. Art brushes (flat brush) - size about 1.5 to 2 cm

Please bring the following for the specified lessons:

The trainer will explain more during Lesson 1, so please be punctual:

Lesson 2:

Any plastic item with white or light cream and textured surface e.g.

a textured tissue paper box holder; flower pot; a vase, etc.

Lesson 5 & 6:

Wooden box

Lesson 7:

Glass plate - it must be transparent, to create a reversed technique on glass plate

Lesson 8:

Glass bottle - the bottle can be opaque or clear. If opaque, it should be very light in colour (and not a dark coloured one)

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Course fee:

$280 | $56 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy*

*NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.

Course fee may be offset by ^SkillsFuture Credit (SFC). First, course participants are to make payment for the course through Brahm Centre Eventbrite page, followed by claim with SFC. Brahm Centre will reimburse the amount that is successfully claim upon receipt of the funds from SFC. More details on SFC will be provided upon registration.

Notes:

• Please note that payments for courses are non-refundable.

• There are no make-up lessons if you miss any session.

• If you miss the first session, you are allowed to proceed with the course. However, the trainer is not obligated to do a recap during the second session.

• If you miss both the first and second sessions, you will not be allowed to proceed with the course

Trainer Profile:

Pearl Tang has a great passion for art and craft creations and activities. Her interests include crochets, knitting, decoupage, air-dry clay sculpture, jewellery-making, crepe paper flowers, soft-pastel painting, Zentangle® etc.

Pearl is a Certified Facilitator and Trainer by Workforce Development Agency (WDA) – Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA).

She received relevant training on:-

(1) WSQ - Organise and implement group activities and recreation programmes

(2) WSQ - Design and Develop an Effective Volunteer Work Programme

(3) Certified trainer – Zentangle®

(4) Certified trainer – Japanese Nagomi Pastel Art

(5) PA certified trainer.

Pearl has over 15 years of experience in training and education institutions and is a freelance Teacher in Business Studies, English, and basic computer.