In the hustle and bustle of adulting, we’ve become too busy. We silence the most curious, playful parts of ourselves—the parts that used to colour outside the lines, build castles from sand or cardboard boxes, the part of us that can spend hours dreaming up imaginary world. That inner child? They’re still there, waiting for us to make space for that joy again. One of the simplest ways to reconnect with that spirit is through the arts.
You don’t need a fancy studio or expensive tools.
Here are some local arts and crafts workshops where you can give yourself permission to play, explore, and enjoy.
Creativity Isn’t Just for “Artists”
It can be found in everyday actions—trying a new recipe, writing in a journal, gardening, or experimenting with colour and texture in an art workshop. It’s about curiosity, not perfection.
Our city Kuala Lumpur is more than just skyscrapers and shopping malls.
We’re also a growing hub for creative expression!
Scroll down to find fun, hands-on experiences for anyone looking to explore a new hobby, bond with others, or to just de-stress.
If you’ve been feeling a little ‘off’, in need of a reset or simply want to try something different, here are 6 arts and crafts workshops in KL to reignite that part of you that still wants to play.
As Pablo Picasso once said,
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso
Ark Workshop & Lifestyle – Create Your Signature Scent
For those who love the finer things in life, Ark Workshop & Lifestyle offers a Scents Workshop where you can create your own unique fragrance. For just RM200 per person, it’s a sensory journey that blends creativity and relaxation. Perfect for solo self-care or a special day out with friends.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM200/pax
Highlight: Custom perfume-making
Instagram: Ark Lifestyle
Website: Ark Lifestyle
Photo Courtesy of: Ark Lifestyle Website
Art & Bonding – Sip, Paint & Unwind
Find this beautiful mini space in Desa Sri Hartamas. Art & Bonding is a cozy studio offering Sip & Paint sessions, corporate team-building workshops, plushie DIY, and more.
Planning a party, a romantic date, or just want to paint while sipping wine? This spot delivers a fun and casual art experience.
Address: 14B-2, Jalan 25/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 KL
Highlights: Sip & Paint, Team Building, Art Jamming, Plushie DIY
Instagram: Art and Bonding
Photo Courtesy of: Art & Bonding Website
Tuft Space – Your Tufting Specialist
Tuft Space is a heartfelt passion project brought to life by founder Jean, who traded in a high-pressure corporate career for a fulfilling life through art. With a lifelong love for crafts and textiles, Jean created Tuft Space as a safe, expressive sanctuary where creativity meets emotional well-being.
Having experienced the toll of the corporate grind, Jean discovered tufting—a textile art form that involves using a tufting gun to punch yarn into fabric to create custom rugs and decorative pieces. This personal outlet for stress quickly transformed into a mission: to help others release tension and reconnect with joy through artistic expression.
At Tuft Space, you’ll find guided, appointment-based tufting sessions tailored for complete beginners and creative enthusiasts alike. Each session is immersive, meditative, and surprisingly therapeutic.
Address: No 46-1, Jalan Eco Ardence C U12/36C, Seksyen U12, Shah Alam
Focus: Rug tufting & custom creations
Booking: DM via Instagram
Instagram: Tuft Space
Photo Courtesy of: Tuft Space Website
The Weekend Workshop – Where Every Day Feels Like the Weekend
The Weekend Workshop is a creative sanctuary where people of all ages can unwind and reconnect with their artistic side. Founded with the philosophy that “happiness can be found through art”, this space invites you to escape the hustle of daily life. Here, you’ll dive into a world of baking, crafting, and other hands-on art and crafts workshop experiences.
More than just a studio, The Weekend Workshop is designed for people who want to learn in a low-pressure environment. This studio is great for families, couples, or solo creatives looking for a little weekend inspiration.
️Offerings: Art classes, baking, crafts, private events
Vibe: Fun, fulfilling, and beginner-friendly
Website: The Weekend Workshop
Instagram: The Weekend Workshop
Photo Courtesy of: The Weekend Workshop Website
Arkateori – Therapeutic Texture Art
Founded by artist siblings Catherine and Sean Ong, Arkateori offers private classes focused on texture art. Find joy in the simplicity of making therapeutic arc shapes, felt work, and soothing repetitive motions. Their sessions are deeply healing, blending creativity with emotional wellness. Their workshops are known to be ideal for couples or individual study.
Highlights: Texture art, felt design, private couple or solo sessions
Unique Appeal: Therapeutic, healing, and expressive
Website: Art Kateori
Instagram: Art Kateori
Photo Courtesy of: Art Kateori Website and Instagram
Stickerrific Workshops – For Stationery & Journaling Lovers
Photo Courtesy of: Stickerrific Website
If you’re into journaling, calligraphy, watercolour, or sticker art, Stickerrific is your haven. Based in KL, their workshops range from bullet journaling to modern calligraphy and rubber stamp carving. It’s the ultimate creative escape for stationery addicts and notebook enthusiasts.
Website (they sell stationery and art supplies predominantly): Stickerrific Store
Workshops via Peatix: Stickerrific Events
️Highlights: Journaling, calligraphy, watercolor, creative paper crafts
Best For: Mindful creativity and functional art
Final Thoughts
These 6 arts and crafts workshops in KL are more than just places to make something—they’re spaces where you can slow down and tap into your creativity. Ready to walk away with new skills and meaningful memories? Whether you’re looking to de-stress, connect with others, or simply try something different, there is always a creative space waiting for you.
️ Now’s the time to try something new—create, connect, and let your imagination flow.
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