Workshop Overview
Before Singapore became a “Garden City,” it was once a Forest Island — a living tapestry of towering trees and air-rooted plants that grew upon them. These plants, known as epiphytes, formed Singapore’s very first natural gardens — suspended in mid-air, nourished only by sunlight, rain, and wind.
In this hands-on workshop, participants are invited to recreate this ancient garden story by learning how to mount an epiphytic plant onto natural materials such as driftwood, cork bark, or fern bark. Guided by Crafted Identity’s instructors, participants will explore how these fascinating air rooted plants — from orchids, hoya, dischida to ferns — embody resilience, adaptability, and harmony with nature.
Through storytelling and craft, “The First Garden” connects participants to the roots of Singapore’s Garden City vision, tracing its inspiration from our native ecosystems to today’s City in Nature. Each participant brings home their own living epiphytic mount — a botanical artwork that celebrates Singapore’s ecological and cultural heritage.
🌱 What You’ll Experience
- Discover the story of Singapore’s first forest gardens and native epiphytic species.
- Learn about the history and symbolism of air plants in local heritage and nature design.
- Hands-on guidance in mounting your own epiphyte using sustainable materials.
- Understand the care, watering, and display techniques for epiphytic art.
- Bring home your handcrafted living heritage piece — a reflection of balance and nature’s design.
🌸 Suitable For
Nature lovers · Heritage enthusiasts · Families · Educators · Eco-conscious crafters · Tourists seeking authentic Singapore experiences
🕊️ Takeaway
Each participant will take home a completed Epiphyte Mount, a care guide, and a deeper appreciation of how Singapore’s Garden City story began — in the canopy of its first forests.
🪴 Workshop Details
Duration: 90 minutes (depending on group size)
Workshop Fee: $50 per participant. Minimum 10 to book a class at our garden. For external group workshop; minimum 20 to book. $150 transport for external workshop if booking is below $2000. Please contact us at 96520313 (Adrian) to arrange.
All materials provided. Epiphytic plants, cork bark, moss & strings provided. Tools to use. Care sheet and information of various species such as Dendrobium Orchids, Hoya, Dischida & Ferns will be provided.
No prior experience needed.
Location :
Our greenhouse plot or client premises
Group Booking:
• Minimum 10 pax to start a private session (up to 20 pax at our Greenhouse Plot).
• 20–100 pax workshops available at client’s premises or designated venues (T&Cs apply).
• WhatsApp 📞 96520313 to book or enquire.
