Learn the art of traditional rattan weaving with artist Ng Si Ying (@atinymaker) and create your own stylish wearable piece to take home! Discover sustainable craft techniques that have formed part of Singapore’s heritage, and give this timeless art form modern relevance with your very own pair of Belle Mary Janes from Singapore’s very own socially-conscious lifestyle brand, anothersole.
About Ng Si Ying (@atinymaker)
Ng Si Ying grew up doing art and crafts with her mother and went into visual communication studies to become a graphic designer. It was on a casual visit with a friend to one of Singapore's oldest rattan shops, that she discovered rattan and fell in love with it. After her first visit, she returned several times to this shop, until eventually, the two veteran rattan weavers agreed to teach her their craft. She spent one year learning rattan chair weaving restoration with them. Her interest in rattan grew stronger and developed into a passion for finding new ways of using rattan. Now, Si Ying is exploring new applications for her craft, combining it with other materials such as ceramic. Her work introduces a new aesthetic that breaks away from what we commonly see with rattan, in a very poetic manner.
About anothersole
anothersole is a socially conscious lifestyle brand that creates timeless, sustainable essentials while doing good. It all started with a single shoe. A pair of leather flats re-imagined to have the elegance of an oxford and the comfort of a sneaker. It took the world by storm - today, this shoe silhouette has sold more than 500,000 pairs worldwide and has been featured in publications like Harpers’ Bazaar, Good housekeeping, and more.
All equipment will be provided for this session.