{"id":7881,"date":"2018-03-05T14:26:34","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T06:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=7881"},"modified":"2018-04-11T11:33:13","modified_gmt":"2018-04-11T03:33:13","slug":"seriously-fun-classes-for-the-seriously-bored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/seriously-fun-classes-for-the-seriously-bored\/","title":{"rendered":"Seriously fun classes for the seriously bored"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Seriously fun classes for the seriously bored” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1519981443059{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1519981776595{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]When it comes to business stays, work-life balance is different. No longer are you able to do things back at home, or things with your friends and family. Expat living should comprise of more than a serviced apartment stay and work. <\/span><\/p>\n

So we\u2019re here to help you with what to do when you\u2019re bored in Singapore. We\u2019re extremely serious when it comes to fun. These are 7 classes that\u2019s sure to kill any boredom in you.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Hone your Instagram skills to a professional level. ” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1520219168948{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Good, <\/span>Steve McCurry<\/span><\/a>-esque photos require more than a smartphone camera and a phoney-looking filter. Master ISO, shutter speed and aperture – the holy trinity of photography with these classes. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are basic classes for the point-and-clicks, advanced classes and even photography trips – where you get to travel to far-off places and focus on getting that perfect snap. <\/span><\/p>\n

School of Photography Singapore
\n<\/span><\/a>Phocus Academy <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Note<\/b>: These classes may require you to have your own camera. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Learn the art of latte art.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1520219306755{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Learn how to make intricate rosettas or heart-shaped milk clouds rest on top of your favourite cup of joe. Or learn to discern the subtle taste differences between an arabica, robusta and liberica bean. There are classes for the wanna-be barista or the seasoned coffee junkie who can whiff the difference between a South American blend and a pure African bean. <\/span><\/p>\n

Common Man Coffee Roasters
\n<\/span><\/a>Papa Palheta<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Concoct your very own perfume.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1523417579491{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Create your own personalised scent or concoct a perfect fragrance for a loved one. Learn and have fun with the different ingredients that go behind the aromas that make up the scents that we know and love. There is even a couple workshop to come with your significant other to create scents for each other. <\/span><\/p>\n

Jetaime Perfumery
\n<\/span><\/a>Oola-Lab
\n<\/span><\/a>Sifr Aromatics<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”4. Flip pratas like a maestro.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1520219351409{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Love roti pratas ever since you got here? Now you can learn to make your own. Learn everything from the preparation to the flipping <\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know<\/span><\/i> that the dough is prepared the day before, and left to sit overnight before it’s flipped to crispy, bready, mouth-watering perfection? In addition, learn how to make <\/span>teh tarik<\/span><\/i>, a pulled tea that goes amazing with prata. <\/span><\/p>\n

Prata Journey<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”5. Craft your own lamp\u2026 or terrarium.
\n” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1520219370849{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Get crafty and DIY your own copperworks in the form of a lamp. Make Your Own also has terrarium classes for you to build your own terrarium. They\u2019ll make great accents to your serviced apartment. If that isn\u2019t your thing, dabble in leatherworks and come home with a pouch or a wallet instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Your Own <\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”6. Make your mermaid dreams come true. ” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1520219425496{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Yes, you\u2019ve read that right – you can even make your childhood dreams of becoming a mermaid come true. Syrena, Singapore\u2019s first mermaid, opened a mermaid school where people, young and old, can come and learn how to be merpeople. The school will not only teach you the basics of being a mermaid, like how to put on a tail and swim with it, but Syrena will even teach you the history and mythology of mermaids!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mermaid Syrena <\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”7. Sprout wings and fly with Aerial yoga.
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\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1520219482410{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Cloak yourself with silk hammock wings and take flight with Aerial yoga classes. Not only you get a solid workout out of the class, but you get to have fun and suspend mid-air like a kid on a swing. Experience an anti-gravity experience – all in the comforts of your yoga tights. <\/span><\/p>\n

Upside Motion
\n<\/span><\/a>Platinum Yoga
\n<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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