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10 Art Workshops In KL And PJ To Colour Your Worries And Stress Away

The perfect way to get through these tough times.

Cover image via Brew N Brush (Facebook) & DIYKL (Facebook)

Disclaimer: The following list is arranged in no particular order.

1. Yorokobi Art

Constant stress at work and in life can take a toll on one's health. Yorokobi Art has designed specific workshops that provide a therapeutic experience for anyone.

With some basic guidance and material provided, you can relieve your stress by learning to draft, sketch, and paint on an empty canvas. Enjoy a beverage from their cafe while you play with colours!

Contact: 
+6012-6330538

Address:

12A-1, Jalan Radin Bagus 8, 
Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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2. HEROHAND

HEROHAND is an event space that hosts workshops every week, including pour art and acrylic painting.

They also have workshops where you can learn how to make polymer clay earrings. You can even try your hand at Chinese painting or yarn painting.

Contact:
+6012-2243422

Address:
Oasis Square, Unit D-3-3, Capital 4,
Jalan PJU 1A/7A, Ara Damansara,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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3. Peek-a-Paint

Every weekend, Peek-a-Paint offers acrylic paint workshops, which are usually held at SKY21 Chef Lim's Kitchen in Seri Kembangan.

You can book your own private session with a friend or partner or join in on one of their workshops.

They also provide drinks and snacks while you paint!

Contact:

+6012-9184544

Address:
C21, Zeva Boulevard, Jalan Putra Permai,
Taman Pinggiran Putra,
43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

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4. A Space To ___.

As its name suggests, A Space To __. is an event space that holds workshops every month.

Some of them include flowers or landscape painting, brush calligraphy, candle-making, and other cool artsy classes.

Contact:
+603-77322166

Address:
109A, Jalan SS21/37, Damansara Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

You can check out their website here.

5. Art & Bonding

Even if you have zero artistic skills, Art & Bonding is a place where everyone can try their hand at painting!

During their 'Sip and Paint' classes, you can relax and paint over a glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink. Talk about a great space to reduce stress. ;)

Contact:
+6010-6501212

Address:
22-3, Jalan 25/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas,
504480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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6. Stickerrific

Other than being a popular stationery store, Stickerrific conducts workshops and classes for anyone who wants to relive their childhood days with doodling and painting.

You can check out a list of their upcoming workshops on their website

Address:
Block E-85-3.1, The Square @ Jaya One,
72A Jalan Universiti,
46200 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.

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7. ARTtherapy

No matter your age, ARTtherapy has something for every level of art skill. They offer art classes on a regular basis as well as one-off workshops. 

They also have online classes where you can learn sketching, or oil, acrylic, and watercolour painting.

Contact:

+6017-8463768

Address:
145, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar,
59000 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL.

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8. The Weekend Workshop

Shopping malls may be fun to stroll through but if you're looking for something different, The Weekend Workshop has fun activities every weekend.

Some of these include resin art, watercolour brush lettering, baking, and embroidery making! Check out their 'Instagram Highlights' to see what workshops are coming up.

Contact:
+6011-21776974

Address:
9, Jalan 21/12, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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9. DIYKL

Pick up a new craft at DIYKL, which holds workshops on the weekends for both individuals and groups.

Aside from painting, they've also held faux calligraphy and leathercraft classes in the past.

They've moved out of MAHSA Avenue and are currently located in Ampang. They also collaborate with cafes and event spaces to host their workshops.

Drop them an email at [email protected] to find out more.

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10. Brew N Brush

Brew N Brush has beginner-friendly paint classes every Saturday and Sunday at several places, some of them even come with an amazing rooftop view!

These are the locations:
- Marquis Rooftop
- Signature @ The Roof
- Circa Lounge

Contact:
+6011-56321060

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