Our sustainability-themed activities focus on eco-friendly, green initiatives such as up-cycling and climate knowledge.
Our wellbeing-themed activities highlight wellness and self-care, alongside experiences that cultivate creativity and spark joy.
Our community-themed activities showcase heritage, culture and occasions that bring people together.
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Organise a Fashion Swap Event
Get your employees to appreciate the beauty of swapping clothes in the name of going green.
Get an Introduction to Music
Participants will learn basic music theory, note-reading, and simple ukulele strumming or piano-playing techniques to kick-start their self-taught journey in music making on the ukulele. This engaging workshop provides the foundational skills needed to explore and enjoy the world of music. (Price excludes rental of instruments.)
The Beauty of Food Waste
Participants will learn more about Singapore’s Green Plan and how to minimise and reuse food “waste” such as fruit peels, coffee grounds and spent grains.
Deepavali Lantern For Diwali
Participants will get to make their own lanterns for Diwali.
How to Get Finances in Order
Join our informative session on organising your finances, customised for different audience demographics such as families, singles, and youth. Gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to effectively manage your money and achieve financial stability. Participants will learn essential financial planning techniques, including budgeting, saving strategies, debt management, and setting financial goals tailored to their life stage. Whether you're starting a family, navigating single life, or building your career as a youth, this talk equips you with the knowledge to take control of your financial future. Talk can be customised according to the demographic of the audience (e.g. families, singles, youth). *Actual cost may vary based on speaker background and experience
Make a Botanic Print Greeting Card
The learning objective of the Botanic Printing workshop is to introduce participants to the art of natural cloth printing using botanical materials. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn various techniques to create beautiful and unique designs on fabric using leaves, flowers, and natural dyes. They will explore the process of eco-friendly printing, from preparing the fabric and selecting plant materials to transferring the natural pigments onto the cloth and onto the card. Through this workshop, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for sustainable textile art and develop new creative skills while creating their own botanical-printed fabric pieces to take home.
Mid Autumn Festival Lantern-Making
Participants will create unique designs for their own paper lanterns and get to hang them as deco to lift up the lantern festival spirit! Let your children recognise that the traditions and values attributed to Lantern Festival and its celebration are unique and valid.
Simple Steps to Healthy Eating
Hear from our expert on why they started their journey to eating healthy, the benefits of eating more plants, and learn how to make yummy dishes with ingredients that are easily available.
Organise a Beach Cleanup
Organise a meaningful beach cleanup. This organised activity is perfect for all ages, fostering teamwork and environmental stewardship. Together, we'll contribute to preserving our coastal ecosystems and enjoying the beauty of our shorelines. This hands-on activity promotes environmental awareness and conservation efforts.
Create Your Own Non-Toxic Foam Handwash
DIY your own foam hand wash products that don't include any toxic chemicals. (The session includes a 20 mins talk and 25 mins hands-on experience.)
Promoting Calm & Managing Anxiety with Mindfulness
Participants will learn simple strategies based on the research in Mindfulness. Some of the benefits of mindfulness are increased focus, calm and objectivity - leading to increased well-being and strengthening of relationships.
Adopt a Mindset for Peak Performance
Participants will develop an awareness of how their beliefs interpret an event. This interpretation then shapes the resulting feelings and actions taken. Empower yourself with the mindset for peak performance in this transformative session. Participants will gain a heightened awareness of how their beliefs influence their interpretation of events, shaping their subsequent emotions and actions. Explore techniques to harness positive beliefs, enhance focus, and optimise performance outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your potential, achieve peak performance, and excel in your personal and professional endeavours!
Create an Infused Vinegar multi purpose cleaner
Repurpose citrus peels that would otherwise be discarded and use spices and herbs to create a multi purpose cleaner. Learn to create your own natural, multi-purpose cleaners! Discover how to repurpose citrus peels and use spices and herbs to infuse vinegar, transforming everyday waste into powerful cleaning solutions. Guided by our eco-friendly experts, you'll explore the benefits of natural cleaning and how to customise your cleaners with aromatic and effective ingredients. Whether you're looking to reduce household chemicals or find sustainable cleaning alternatives, this hands-on workshop offers a practical and creative approach to eco-friendly cleaning. Enjoy crafting your own infused vinegar cleaner and leave with a fresh, natural solution for all your cleaning needs.
Learn to Thrive With Resilience Strategies
Participants will explore 3 types of strategies to manage triggering moments - Distracting, Distancing & Disputing. Unlock your potential to thrive by mastering resilient strategies in this empowering session. Participants will explore three key techniques – Distracting, Distancing, and Disputing – to effectively manage triggering moments. Learn to navigate stress, overcome challenges, and maintain composure in difficult situations. Enhance your ability to bounce back stronger and cultivate a resilient mindset for personal and professional success. Don’t miss this chance to build your resilience and thrive in any circumstance.
Cultivating Care: An Introduction to Employee Well-being
Join us for an enlightening session designed exclusively for corporate HR teams - "Cultivating Care: An Introduction to Employee Well-being." In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, prioritizing employee well-being is paramount. Led by the Urban Origins team, this talk will explore the fundamental principles of fostering a culture of care within the workplace. From understanding the diverse needs of employees to implementing proactive strategies for mental health support, attendees will gain invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and resilience. Join us as we embark on a journey to cultivate a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Managing Stress and Burnout
Participants will learn about the criteria for burnout, and how to manage their stress so that it does not impede their daily functioning and well-being.
Cater a Diverted Food Buffet to Save Food
Hosting a party? Why not opt for good-to-eat food from F&B outlets that otherwise would have gone to waste? (Quotation to be sent over after understanding how much food is required.)
A Beginners Guide to Appreciating Insect Protein for Health & Sustainability
Participants will explore the latest trends and product innovations in the food industry to promote sustainability and combat environmental and societal challenges. The focus will be on alternative protein sources, such as insect protein and plant-based proteins, and their benefits for consumption. Participants will get insights as to how alternative proteins can contribute to a more sustainable food system.
Decorate Your Own Festive Christmas Cookies
You're in for a treat this Christmas! Organise a festive Christmas cookie decoration workshop, where you'll get to decorate your own cookies. This is great for a fun team bonding session, and it's also kid-friendly if you're organising a bring-your-child to work day, or would like to host an event for kids at school.
Create a Unique Gem Bracelet
You will learn about the power of gems and unique colourstrology behind each ge. Design and selective intuitively from the many types of gems available. You will be given your own time to create a bracelet that fits your wellness needs that connects with your personality. Learn about the healing properties of the various gemstones and how you can leverage on their energy to assist you in balancing your body and mind. Reduce stress & increase awareness. (The session includes 1hr of activity and 30mins of wellness talk.)
Get an Introduction to Psychological First Aid
Learn about signs of distress, what may be signs that a peer is not doing ok, and what a crisis looks like. And more importantly, how you can respond, engage and support a peer or colleague who may be struggling. This short workshop is also an introduction to psychological first aid.
Make Your Own Chopsticks
Participants will use solid wood offcuts to make their very own pair of chopsticks. Offcuts are materials left behind after a large piece is cut. When we upcycle, we reduce waste and these are important values to learn. Participants willl learn how to use a table saw, a hand planer, sanding techniques and finishing. (*If you have less than 20pax, we are still able to conduct the workshop. The minimum spend would be 20pax to start the class e.g. if you have 7pax, we will charge for 20pax. If you’d like to utilise our showroom space for some refreshments after your workshop, we offer a rate of SGD200/hour (U.P SGD250/hour). This rate only applies to the usage of the space. All refreshments and arrangements has to be self-provided.)
Green Sparks: Igniting Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
In this dynamic session, we'll explore the powerful intersection of sustainability and entrepreneurship, uncovering how visionary ideas and sustainable practices can drive positive change in the world.
Upcycle Fabric into Functional Pouches
Introduction to Sustainable Fashion. Learn basic hand sewing, basic machine sewing and pouch upcycling (includes template and zippers). Delve into sustainable fashion in our Pouch Upcycling Workshop! Begin with an introduction to sustainable fashion principles, followed by hands-on sessions in basic hand sewing and machine sewing techniques. Learn how to repurpose old fabrics into stylish and functional pouches, complete with provided templates and zippers. Whether you’re new to sewing or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers a creative and eco-conscious approach to crafting. Join us and discover the satisfaction of upcycling while creating practical accessories!
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