The Red Pencil - Singapore

17/06/2026

Come experience a soothing art therapy workshop designed to help you relax, express, and reconnect with yourself — all in a beautiful creative space. 🎨

📅 Date: 27th June
⏰ Time: 2–3pm
📍 Venue: Wasuka Art
💝 Minimum donation: just $30 to take part

All proceeds go towards a meaningful cause, and no prior art experience is needed. Just bring yourself and an open heart. ❤️

Be sure to sign up early!

🔗 Register here:
https://www.giving.sg/seo/share/campaign/art-therapy-open-studios-at-wasuka-gallery?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=social

Hope to see you there! ✨

08/06/2026

From juggling concurrent programmes to mastering Excel like a pro, our Programmes Intern Esther Ho brought energy, tenacity and heart to The Red Pencil (Singapore)! ❤️

As a Programmes & Administrative Intern, Esther handled everything from logistics, volunteer coordination to impact reporting and art materials procurement — gaining a deep appreciation for the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a charity running.

We're so inspired by Esther's key takeaway:

"One lesson I've taken away is that if you can laugh at it, you will get through it. The work can be emotional and challenging, which is exactly why we need moments of lightheartedness every now and then. You can't pour from an empty cup." 🎨✨

Read her full interview at: https://redpencil.sg/interview-with-esther-ho/

31/05/2026

The Red Pencil (Singapore) wishes all a Happy Vesak Day!

19/05/2026

We're happy to be part of the Mental Health Festival 2026, organised by Marymount YOUth Network. 💛

Heartened to share that our Art Therapy Workshop is now fully subscribed. Thank you for the overwhelming response! 🙏

But if you're free this Saturday afternoon, do still come by our booth at the Thomson Community Club MPH & Foyer — let's chat, connect, and explore creativity together. ✨

We'll also have some cute merchandise up for grabs. 😉

See you there!
🕑 Saturday, 23 May 2026, 2pm to 6pm
📍 Thomson Community Club (194 Upper Thomson Rd, S574339)

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Saturday?

Join us at the Mental Health Festival 2026 for an exciting lineup of youth programmes focused on wellness, creativity & meaningful conversations 💗

🎤 Mental Wellness Talks
🎨 Art Therapy
🗣️ Youth Mental Health Conversations
🎶 AI Music Composing

Whether you’re looking to unwind, learn something new, or connect with others, there’s something for everyone!

🕑 Saturday, 23 May 2026
📍 Thomson Community Club (194 Upper Thomson Rd, S574339)

Limited slots available for selected programmes, so register early via the QR codes on the poster! 💫

18/05/2026

From designing our Annual Report to documenting meaningful moments through her lens, our dedicated Marketing & Communications Intern Erlina Husada made a meaningful contribution during her internship with The Red Pencil (Singapore)! 🌟

As a Marketing & Communications Intern, Erlina helped reconnect with her passion for art, participated in outreach sessions with youths and seniors, and used her design skills to tell purposeful stories that amplify our mission.

We're so inspired by Erlina's key takeaway:

"I've started using art to calm myself when I feel overwhelmed, and being more mindful of what I create as a way to reflect and understand my emotions. This has become a treasured piece of knowledge beyond just my career." 🎨✨

Read her full interview at: https://redpencil.sg/past-interns/interview-with-erlina/

13/05/2026

In the early months of 2026, we had the joy of welcoming two bright sparks from Elon University, North Carolina — Benjamin Waechter and Jenna Rausche — to The Red Pencil (Singapore) ✨

From March to May, Benjamin poured his talents into our Corporate Partnerships Team, while Jenna brought her creativity to our Marketing & Communications Team. Their energy and enthusiasm lit up our little corner of the world, and we're so grateful for the time they spent with us.

This meaningful two-month internship was made possible by Global Academic Ventures, an organisation with over 20 years of experience connecting U.S. students to hands-on learning opportunities across the Asia Pacific. 💼🌏

Before their adventure came to a close on 8 May, we stole a little time for a heartfelt Q&A with both of them. 💬

👉 Read it here: https://redpencil.sg/question-and-answer-with-jenna-and-ben/
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Thank you, Benjamin and Jenna — you'll always be part of The Red Pencil (Singapore) family. ❤️

11/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the MA Art Therapy Class of 2026! ✨

Proud to celebrate the achievements and efforts of our educational partner, LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore, and their inspiring MA Art Therapy (MAAT) graduating students.

The students' artworks will be on display at The LASALLE Show 2026 — a showcase of creativity, compassion, and the meaningful role of art therapy in shaping lives.

📖 Explore their Graduation Catalogue online:
https://www.lasalle.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MAAT-exhibition-catalogue-2026.pdf

🎨 Visit the MAAT Exhibitions at:
📍 Praxis Space
📍 Project Space
LASALLE’s McNally Campus
🗓️ Opening Night: Thursday, 22 May 2026, 7:00pm
🖼️ Exhibition Period: 22 May – 3 June 2026
🎟️ Admission is FREE!

Join us in supporting these emerging art therapy practitioners as they use creative expression to spark empathy, connection and understanding in the world.

10/05/2026

We're celebrating Mother's Day a little differently this year.

Over the past couple weeks, we asked our community to write or draw who their mother was to them — and they showed up in a way that surprised even us.

A very happy Mother's Day to the mums among us, who are everything this canvas contains and more. We love you ❤️

07/05/2026

What does meaningful volunteering actually look like?

For Shilpa and Riya, it looked like a Friday afternoon at our seniors outreach — mother and daughter, working alongside elderly residents, some with limited mobility, some with no shared language at all.

One participant used hand gestures to ask for the colour she wanted changed. Another, who was deaf, showed what he'd made at the end of the session with the biggest smile.

Moments like these are exactly what The Red Pencil (Singapore) is built around: the belief that creative expression is a form of dignity, and that art-making together is one of the most human things we can do.

This content is part of our ongoing I Am ____ campaign: a fundraising initiative to help us create safe spaces for the vulnerable in the community through creative arts therapy. If you'd like to be a part of our project, visit https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/i-am-campaign

04/05/2026

✨ 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬 ✨

In Art in Action, our monthly series, we shine a light on the incredible credentialed art therapists we collaborate with at The Red Pencil (Singapore)!

Kit Louis is an art therapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan — from children to the elderly — through trauma, grief, and neurodivergence. She works across diverse populations with a core belief: every person brings a unique world that deserves to be understood.

Her approach is built on attention, patience, and attunement. Kit creates a safe, contained space where clients can feel truly seen, heard, and cared for, often beginning with what cannot yet be put into words. 🎨

"One experience that stayed with me was working with children with severe physical and neurological conditions. Despite their limitations, when they engaged in sensory art-making, you could see moments of joy, connection, even pride."

💬 Want to dive deeper into her insights? Read Kit’s full interview here: https://redpencil.sg/about-us/interview-with-kit-louis/

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