Best classes and workshops in KL

Occupying 12,000 square feet on the floor below Publika’s EAT Food Village, ME.REKA is divided into separate field-specific stations that are equipped with tools like laser engraving machines, 3D printers, soldering booths and sewing machines. 

Classes offered here cater to curious novices and serious  hobbyists, with subjects that range from terrarium-making and trash repurposing to app development and 3D modelling. Kids and teens especially are encouraged to join their Beyond School Programme, which comprise six-month courses that focus on digital literacy and computer programming as well as craft and woodworking. 

Started by Yuna Zarai, who got into terrarium-making while she was in Los Angeles, this little shop in Subang Jaya offers more than ready-made terrariums. Join in on their therapeutic terrarium workshops, which cater to kids as well. Customers can also walk in to shop for ready-made terrariums, or tools and materials for DIY efforts. Tiny Forest also makes themed terrariums as souvenirs for birthday parties, company events and weddings.

Local ceramic artist Cheah Yeow Seng opened this quiet studio for people to learn and enjoy the art of pottery. Don't worry if you're totally new to the craft; Cheah has a way of making lessons fun for kids of all ages. He also displays his own handmade clay designs at the studio, where he works on pottery commissions.

Popular Fabric's twice weekly workshops teach people to sew anything from aprons and bags to pouches and even kids' clothes. No prior experience is required to join their sessions, and participants are provided with a sewing machine to use at the workshop, with one teacher guiding up to six students at a time. 

Propel a simple hobby into a full-on workshop escapade with The Craft Crowd, which offers a variety of classes that include watercolour painting, modern calligraphy, pottery and flower arranging. Keep a look out on their website for details on the next class.

Catered to both adults and children, The Clay Arts Studio allows you to choose between the hand-building and wheel-throwing courses. Interested participants are encouraged to book their places early. 

Learn to make your own leather goods at workshops by Attached Leather Co, a leather craft studio based in Petaling Jaya founded by the husband-and-wife team of Faiz Rosli and Ayu Lamien. 

Head home with your own handcrafted beverage coasters, leather tray and hand-stitched card holder/mini wallet after picking up lessons on hand tools, types of leather, methods of saddle stitching and so on in their Basic 1.0 workshop. In Basic 2.0 (for returning participants only) participants learn to make handcrafted key holders and hand-stitched passport covers.

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The duo of DIYKL – Agnes Leong and Saran Mutang Tagal – design fashion-forward, statement-making DIY jewellery kits. The DIY mavens also host mobile photography and jewellery workshops, plus classes on the basics of working with leather. They're also open to hosting corporate creative workshops, events and gifts. Tools, supplies and refreshments are provided.

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