Master the art of upcycling through The Reloved Collective’s workshops

As part of the launch of its physical store on Feb 4, The Reloved Collective (TRC) has prepared a lineup of upcycling workshops that will take place each Sunday this February. 

Founded in 2021, TRC is a local thrift store that aims to promote sustainable products and foster love for secondhand and vintage items.

The workshops are conducted by various partners, each offering a different upcycling experience utilising a multitude of easy-to-find materials.

Here are three workshops in the series to try out this month.

To kick off the workshop series on Feb 6, textile artist Natalia Tan will introduce how to weave with textile waste.

The workshop is priced at $96 for a group booking of two to four participants. After the session, the group will be able to take home the works created.

Taking place on Feb 13, Shawn Lourdusamy, owner of online art and craft shop Project Itchy Hands, will guide participants in turning empty glass bottles into fully functional lamps.

The workshop is priced at $180 for two participants. Each participant will be able to bring home their completed upcycled lamp.

To wrap off the series on Feb 27, lifestyle brand YNG’s founder, Yvette, will unveil the process of drying used coffee grinds and incorporating natural oil to make soap bars.

The workshop is priced at $100 for two pax. Participants are given a choice of taking the soap bars home using their own container or collecting them the next day, due to the curing process.

Each workshop is capped at four participants with a duration of 90 minutes. Bookings have to be made online and will take place at TRC’s physical store at 533 Kreta Ayer Road.