Acrylic on Textiles by Pauline Goh

[NEWTON] This course gives an introduction to acrylic techniques, understanding of this medium and how to achieve its optimal results.
About this Event

Ticket sales start: Friday, 31st July, 5pm

WHAT?

Textile painting is the creative art of applying paints to different types of fabrics to create unique and decorative designs. Using a variety of techniques and materials such as acrylic paints, sponges, stencils and brushes, participants will discover how this versatile art form can be used to personalize clothing, accessories and home décor. With just simple heat-setting, creations will be durable, washable with this interest to any plain fabric.

This course is designed for individuals who:

Are curious about how paints interact with different fabrics.

Enjoy personalizing hand-painted items such as tote bags, t-shirts, hats, and placemats as gifts for any occasion.

By the end of the course, participants will:

Understand simple design concepts for fabric-based art.

Learn about different types of brushes and their functions.

Explore paint properties, consistency, colour mixing, and undertones.

Learn essential fabric painting techniques such as blocking, blending, dry brushing, etc..

Acquire skills to transfer designs onto fabric.

Learn proper heat-setting methods to ensure masterpieces remain vibrant, washable and wearable for years to come.

WHEN?

1. Wednesday, 9 Sep, 1pm - 5pm
2. Wednesday, 16 Sep, 1pm - 5pm
3. Wednesday, 23 Sep, 1pm - 5pm
4. Wednesday, 30 Sep, 1pm - 5pm

4 sessions totalling 16 hours.

WHERE?

Brahm Centre @ Newton L4

47 Scotts Road #04-02A Goldbell Towers

S228233 (Newton MRT Exit A)

Bring Your Own Materials:

2 Plastic tubs for water.

2 pcs of Rags (old cotton t-shirt) (A MUST)

Disposable plastic table cover.

Hair dryer

Wet wipes

1/2” width masking tape

Pen or pencil

A pair of scissors

Fitted disposable gloves

Art Materials Provided:

Surfaces -Tote bags

⁠Acrylic paints

⁠Brushes

⁠Brushmat

Sponges

Palette

Chalks

Pearl head pins

2 mini plastic piping bottles

Graphite paper

Printed strokesworks practice papers

Satay sticks

COURSE FEE:

$320.00 per person

$64.00 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy

National Silver Academy

• NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.

SkillsFuture Credit

• In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
• All tickets purchased with the intent to use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee will be subject to a non-refundable $10 administrative fee.

EFFECTIVE 1ST MARCH 2026, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WITH INTENT TO USE SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT WILL HAVE A NON-REFUNDABLE, $10 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IMPOSED.

HOW? Do I begin the process of using my SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for course fees:

Step 1 (on Skillsfuture Website): Check your SkillsFuture credit balance.

Log into your SkillsFuture Portal to confirm you have sufficient SkillsFuture Credit balance (Take note: $4K SkillsFuture Career Transition Credits CANNOT be used for Brahm Centre courses).

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website): Securing your ticket.

On Eventbrite, search for the course you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/brahm-centre-4067900361

Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website): Select correct ticket type & complete registration.

Select the intended Ticket Type (either NSA+SkillsFuture or SkillsFuture) and complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about the course.

Save/Screenshot the confirmation. (you will use this in the following steps)

Step 4 (on Skillsfuture Website): Submit your SkillsFuture claim.

Go back to the SkillsFuture Portal to submit a claim under 'E-Services'.

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

click on the link below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:

Please submit your SkillsFuture credit claim 60 days BEFORE the course commencement, for it to be valid. Deadline to submit SFC Claim is one week prior to course commencement.

Step 5 (on Skillsfuture Website):

If your SFC submission was completed successfully, the status of your submission would reflect as "PENDING".

Your registration is confirmed after your SkillsFuture claim status reflect as "APPROVED".

*Should you choose to cancel your SFC claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the right to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.

Notes:

• Course payments are non-refundable, non-transferable.
• There are NO make-ups if you miss any of the art course sessions.
• Missing a session does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.
• Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.
• By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to the use of photos and/or videos taken during activities for records and promotional purposes.

Trainer Bio:

Pauline Goh – Folk Artist & Decorative Arts Educator

Since 1996, Pauline Goh has been teaching and sharing her passion for art and craft, especially in Folk Art and Decorative Painting. As one of the pioneers in this field in Singapore, she travelled widely to learn from master teachers in the United States, England, Australia, and beyond.

Her classes soon attracted not only local students but also learners from neighbouring countries and as far afield as France, America, Bahrain, India and Japan. By 1998, as her student base grew, Pauline expanded her repertoire of crafts to include Fashion Design, Pattern Making, Sewing, Ribbon Craft, Silk Stocking Flowers, Clay Craft, Resin Art, Marbling, various techniques of Decoupage, Mosaic Art, Crochet, Batik Painting, Statue refurbishment and Acrylic Painting on diverse surfaces.

Her skills and creativity were further fueled by her students’ enthusiasm for learning. Pauline enjoys the challenge of creating and developing new projects, ensuring that every class is both enriching and enjoyable.

To help her students maintain their passion and skills, Pauline often organized Art and Craft workshops with a charitable purpose. These not only allowed students to create for a good cause but also fostered lasting bonds of friendship and community. One of the most memorable of these projects was in August 2024, when Pauline led her students in a large-scale wall painting at Ling Kwang Home. The event was both a beautiful artistic achievement and a shared act of giving back.