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PJ Spots to Pick Up a New Hobby Together
Not every weekend has to revolve around brunch, shopping or catching the latest movie. Sometimes, all it takes is saying "Why not?" to something you've never done before.
Maybe it's learning how to throw your first clay bowl. Maybe it's blending your own signature fragrance. Maybe it's finally giving tufting a go after seeing one too many TikToks. Whatever it is, PJ has no shortage of places that make trying something new feel a whole lot less intimidating.
Come with your family, bring your gang or plan a date. Here are a few places around PJ where trying something new is even better when you do it together.
The Weekend Workshop
If you've been meaning to swap screen time for something hands-on, this is a good place to start.
Tucked above the neighbourhood shops in Sea Park, The Weekend Workshop hosts beginner-friendly sessions ranging from pottery and textured art to bento cakes and chiffon baking. Shape your first clay bowl or decorate a cake with friends – every workshop is designed to be relaxed, fun and easy to follow.
Conversations flow as naturally as the creativity here, making it just as much about spending time together as it is about what you bring home. Whether it's a date, a catch-up with friends or simply an excuse to shake up the weekend, you'll leave feeling like time was well spent.
Potions
Looking for something a little more personal? This is it.
At Potions, you'll create a fragrance that's entirely your own, blending different scent notes until you find the perfect combination. Guided by fragrance stylists, the experience is relaxed, immersive and surprisingly approachable, whether you're planning a creative date, celebrating an occasion or simply curious about the art of perfumery.
The best part? You'll leave with more than a signature scent. Your fragrance formula is recorded too, so you can recreate it whenever you like – a lasting reminder of the person or moment that inspired it.
FRIENDS Craft Cooperative
Hidden away in PJ Industrial Park, this nonprofit worker-owned cooperative brings together skilled makers who are passionate about sharing their craft.
From woodworking and pottery to furniture making, what makes the workshops here truly different is the chance to learn from the people behind the process. Work with your hands and gain a deeper appreciation for the skill and care behind every handmade piece.
If you've ever wondered what goes into making something by hand, this is a great place to see it up close.
Craftiviti
Here's one for the whole family.
Some of the best weekends are the ones where everyone gets involved. From candle making and soap crafting to bath bombs and other hands-on DIY activities, Craftiviti makes it easy for all ages to create something together.
With simple guidance and plenty of room to experiment, everyone can join in, laugh a little and get their hands dirty along the way. Before you know it, the whole family is going “Wah, yours turned out nice!” and deciding what to try next.
PJ has plenty of places to eat, shop and hang out. But every now and then, it's nice to leave the weekend with something more than just another meal or shopping bag. So pick a spot, gather your favourite people and see what you can make together.
