Since the start of the global pandemic, there’s been a number of disruptions in our lives and although we’ve managed to integrate these inconvenient but necessary Circuit Breaker measures into our lives, this has not been easy especially for local creatives and freelancers who have faced job postponements and cancellations in light of COVID-19.
In an effort to provide some form of income for these individuals, online marketplace Carousell and the government-led Singapore Brand Office have come together to launch MADE in SG, a platform developed for creatives in the Media, Arts, Design and Entertainment industry to continue engaging their audiences online. On top of the free reach and visibility that the platform will provide, creatives and freelancers also stand to receive a CarouBiz Starter Pack which comprises of a 3-month CarouBiz subscription and $100 worth of Carousell coins.
Here’s a look at how you can support these local creatives and freelancers.
THROUGH ONLINE MASTERCLASSES
Painting with Procreate
Issac Liang is a deaf illustrator who has been working freelance for the last 8 years and his previous work of art range from murals, illustrations on EZ-Link cards, animated videos as well as a live event painting for a wedding. He is now taking his services online to teach interested individuals on how to paint using Procreate. In addition to his masterclass, Issac is also selling his watercolour paintings and commissioned portraits.
His online masterclass is priced at $90 while his works of art are priced from $35. Click here to support Issac.
The Ultimate Calligraphy Course
Leah Chong is a lettering artist, calligrapher and illustrator who has helped brands create such as Google, Canon, and The Washington Post create custom art experiences and design solutions. Her Ultimate Calligraphy Course is a step-by-step online course that will help you to master calligraphy with clarity through video lessons as well as printable exercise and practice sheets.
Her online masterclass is priced at $425. Click here to support Leah.
Learn the cello online
Hsiao Shan is an accomplished active musician in the Singapore Arts Scene who has 9 years of teaching experience and has also performed in highly-acclaimed shows locally and abroad. Her online programme is individually crafted which is designed to suit players of all ages, all grades, and all backgrounds.
Her online masterclass fees vary accordingly. Click here to support Hsiao Shan.
How to Digitise Your Art with Instagram Filters
Aw Boon Jun is an Augmented Reality (AR) developer that has experience in creating AR Instagram and Facebook filters for artists and brands to provide interactive engagement with their followers. His masterclass will equip you with all the tools you’ll need to create your very own IG filter.
His online masterclass is priced from $55. Click here to support Boon Jun.
Become a Budding Beatboxer
Named Singapore’s Best Musicality Beatboxer in 2016, Amit Kashyap offers an online masterclass in beatboxing where you will learn how to create various sounds through the interaction of your vocal anatomy as well as learn how to manipulate the pitch, volume and tempo of each sound.
His online masterclass is priced at $50 per lesson. Click here to support Amit.
Take Photos Like a Professional
Mezame is a professional photographer and educator based in Singapore who is now conducting his Capture One Basics class online. The 4-hour lesson will teach you the basics of his Capture One workflow which includes getting started with Sessions and the interface, basic editing, and Capture Pilot integration.
His online masterclass is priced at $150. Click here to support Mezame.
THROUGH PURCHASE OF CUSTOMISED MERCHANDISE
Bespoke Hand-Woven Necklaces
By trade, Dwayne Lau is a playwright and actor but due to the current global pandemic, Dwayne has turned his hobby of handcrafting fabric necklaces into a source of income. Aside from the designs he has available, he is also able to customise the necklaces to suit your preference.
The quirky, hand-woven necklaces are priced from $25. Click here to support Dwayne.
Customised Sneakers
Having started customising sneakers since she was 16, you could say that Reiko Lee has a great passion for art and an even greater ambition to be Singapore’s number one sneaker customiser. Apart from producing high-quality customised sneakers, she is also able to replicate her art skills on leather goods, accessories and collectible toys!
Her customised sneakers are priced from $75. Click here to support Reiko.
Made-to-Order Phone Case
FloneCase offers lovingly personalised and handcrafted phone cases that feature natural flowers which have been pressed and preserved. In addition to the unique phone designs, the local brand also offers earrings and other accessories that feature the hand-pressed natural flowers.
The earrings are priced from $16 while the phone cases are priced from $35. Click here to support FloneCase.
Handmade Crochet Dolls
Known for their adorable crochet amigurumi, local crafter Tiny Rabbit Hole is offering patterns, kits and tools for you to make your very own crochet amigurumi at home. From a crochet unicorn to a crochet bazhang and tutu kueh, you’ll definitely find something to chase your CB blues away.
The crochet amigurumi patterns are priced from $9. Click here to support Tiny Rabbit Hole.
Customised Fabric Face Mask
If you’re looking to get additional fabric face masks, you could consider getting yours from Littlelynstudio. Each fabric mask has been lovingly handcrafted to feature cotton fabric of various designs.
The handcrafted fabric face masks are priced from $14.90. Click here to support Littlelynstudio.
Customised Embroidery Hoops
Whether you’re looking for a gift or just something for the home, Blushing Bunny provides customised embroidery hoops that are fully customisable using natural linen and DMC quality thread.
The customised embroidery hoops are priced from $25. Click here to support Blushing Bunny.
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