Playful Paths & Secret Haunts: A Mapmaking Workshop
- Ages 14+
Begin mapping out your writing journey with Regina de Rozario.
Location
Our Tampines Hub : Space Level 2, Lobby B
1 Tampines Walk Singapore, 528523 SingaporeSpeakers
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
- Ages 14+
- Paid venue parking
About the Workshop
Playful Paths & Secret Haunts is a map-making workshop designed for participants of all ages to rediscover and reimagine their neighbourhood through the art of mapping. Using playful, multisensory prompts and a variety of creative techniques such as drawing, collage, and creative writing, participants will be guided to recollect, reflect on, and chart personal journeys, cherished memories, and dreams inspired by their time in Tampines. The workshop is open to all, regardless of artistic and writing experience.
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About A Few Little Words: Memories of The Future
Following the success of A Few Little Words: Stories from Tampines and Beyond 2024, this second installment, A Few Little Words II: Memories of the Future, continues to build a creative legacy in Tampines, commemorating Singapore's 60th National Day (SG60). Through a series of engaging literary workshops running from July to November 2025, participants will delve deeply into our rich history, shared heritage, collective memories, and imaginative cultural landscape. These workshops will act as a creative incubator for the local community, encouraging residents to explore new narratives deeply rooted in temporality—honoring the past, celebrating the present, and envisioning an inspired future. Participants will reflect on personal and communal histories, drawing from lived experiences and inherited stories to forge fresh literary expressions uniquely representative of Tampines' evolving identity.
Part of Singapore Writers Festival 2025, the culmination of these workshops will be an anthology co-edited by Quarterly Literary Review Singapore (QLRS) and Vertical Submarine. This curated publication will showcase a vibrant collection of narratives capturing the distinct spirit, memory, and imagination of Tampines residents.
Frequently asked questions
These workshops are designed to be a once-off experience, so just attending one is sufficient.
Yes, Our Tampines Hub is rather huge and can be quite daunting for 1st timers. We recommend all our guests to arrive 10-15mins earlier to explore the mall and navigate so that you arrive at your workshop on time! If you need any assistance, head over to the Customer Services counter for help.
Yes, we welcome anyone with an interest to write even if you don't have the proper training.
Yes, definitely! It can potentially be a pretty fun family bonding session if you are open to it :)
We will be sharing with you the date shortly. Do join our mailing list and to keep a look out when you can submit once the date of our Open Call is released for your chance to be published.
The workshop is designed for a general audience, so we welcome everyone with an interest in writing regardless of age.
Organized by
Vertical Submarine is an art collective that does cross-disciplinary projects, which incorporate painting, theatre, installation and curating, to explore methods of storytelling through words and images.