Category: Creatives
May-July event calendar
Seletar Camp has been popular during school holidays and this year, there has been a little more organisation – probably because for most of us, this may be the last holiday season here. Here is the full calendar – big thanks to Sue for organising the printing and Beavers for distribution. Click anywhere on the calendar for a larger image. More details are in the … Continue reading May-July event calendar
More to do in Seletar Camp during school holidays
Sabine has just launched her new workshops at Le Petit Atelier Come and join our NEW series of workshops designing a « petite vitrine » (little shop window in French). This 3-day workshop celebrates Asia’s exotic and colourful fruit markets (even apples come from China!). These “vitrines” are a fun and creative way for kids to learn patience. For adults they make unusual holiday souvenir … Continue reading More to do in Seletar Camp during school holidays
Holiday art workshops: Isadora Workshop
In less than 2 weeks, schools will break for 5 weeks of holidays. If you are not planning to be away the whole time, a trip to Seletar is worth considering. Isabelle has published her workshop schedule, and later this week we expect to hear from 938Live, Jalan Kayu Community, Sabine, Steven and The Nature Society. For now, some dates for your diary: Tuesday, May … Continue reading Holiday art workshops: Isadora Workshop
Exciting clay workshops at Easter
Pressed Mould Easter Eggs One of our resident artists, Steven Low, is offering 2 workshops on Easter Sunday. Create clay eggs you can cherish forever. Time slots Sunday, 23 March 2008 Morning workshop – 10am to 12pm Afternoon workshop – 2pm to 4pm Workshop size – Maximum 10 persons Location Steven’s studio at Brompton Road in Seletar Camp Fees $38 per participant, cash only(same price … Continue reading Exciting clay workshops at Easter
Art from recycling
Three more attractions at Seletar Airbase during the long Easter weekend 🙂 Re-Cycle I ! A workshop about giving your old stuff a new twist. Bring along old tins (e.g. Milo tins), CDs and bottle caps (e.g. from jam jars). You can also bring along other small objects such as old screws, buttons… that can be used for decorating our one-of a kind objects. In … Continue reading Art from recycling
Pictures from Dec 8th
It was a good afternoon back in December when we launched the Map. Thank you, Tasha, for the pictures. Continue reading Pictures from Dec 8th
Meet Sue in town at the Post-Museum
Seletar comes to Little India! Sue will be at the flea market at Post-Museum, 107-109 Rowell Road (near Mustafa’s) on Saturday, 15th Dec and Sunday, 16th December from noon to 8 pm. Browse and purchase new and pre-loved items from local artists and creatives, including the Postcards from Seletar portfolio. Get great Christmas presents while supporting the local arts and creative community. Free entry Continue reading Meet Sue in town at the Post-Museum
See Seletar at Singapore’s Museum Shops
We are utterly delighted that The Museum Shops are now carrying the Postcards from Seletar portfolio. If coming north is a hassle, just pop in to any of the outlets in town; Asian Civilisation Museums at Empress Place or Armenian Street, Singapore Art Museum at Bras basah or National Museum of Singapore. If you have not yet marked your diary, Dec 8th 3 – 6 … Continue reading See Seletar at Singapore’s Museum Shops
A Sense of Wonder
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of a least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” – Rachel Carson, naturalist and author Research for Volume 2 continues. NLB’s reference section is housed in an amazing building, and supported by knowledgeable professionals. We … Continue reading A Sense of Wonder
Life in the day of a novice webmaster
Welcome to the 30+ new subscribers who have signed on in the past 3 days! Your interest in this project is gratifying. By now, you will have realised that this website is maintained by a novice – so please bear with me as I try to unravel the mysteries of html, CSS and other good stuff. Over the weekend I discovered that when the Seletar … Continue reading Life in the day of a novice webmaster
Farewell
We woke up to the sad news today that Anita Roddick has passed away. Barely a week since Pavarotti breathed his last. Although neither of them probably even heard of Seletar Airbase, they do embody belief and passion for their causes. As does another memorable personality, Farrokh Bulsara (just a little more popularly known as Freddie Mercury) This post is dedicated to three people who … Continue reading Farewell
Goodbye Norma Jean in Hokkien
Last night several residents celebrated their respective birthdays – ranging from 4 to 52 years. There were many highlights, but one I know I will always remember is Xavier’s rendition of Elton John’s ballad – part of it elocuted in Hokkien, no less 😉 We are planning for the book launch at the end of September, probably to include a Nature Walk. We tried to … Continue reading Goodbye Norma Jean in Hokkien
Buy
Coming to you from a special part of Singapore – striking artwork from Isabelle Desjeux that captures a charming way of life. Images that will create an unforgettable impression. Our current range: 1. Notebook with 8 tearaway postcards – S$20. (A special price of S$15 is available for purchases from within Seletar Airbase – yup, you guessed it, we want you to come and see us!) 2. Greeting cards – pack … Continue reading Buy
Postcards from Seletar 