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Art Excursions
Unique travel experience with your sketch pen. No prior experience needed. Suitable for any level. Lead by our experience artist and local expert partner. Excellent for those are games enough to explore off-beaten tracks, willing to immerse into local neighborhood, curious to taste local delights and seeking for new travel experience together will similar-minded art, heritage, nature, culture and food lovers.
Travel Light, Sketch Deep™
Art Excursions by My Art Space
Travel can become truly fun, immersive, and meaningful through sketching.
Sketching is not simply about pursuing perfect techniques or beautiful results. It is a powerful way to bring a touch of humanity into travel. Through sketching, we slow down to observe the beauty of the world more deeply, listen to local stories, appreciate heritage, understand culture, and forge genuine friendships with people we meet along the journey.
We also believe responsible travel can become a meaningful way to support local artists, artisans, small businesses, and communities.
With this vision in mind, our artists carefully design and develop eco-conscious art excursions that encourage respectful and meaningful engagement with local neighbourhoods and communities without disrupting their daily lives.
For destinations involving villages and smaller communities, group sizes are intentionally kept small to minimise environmental and operational pressure on local spaces and businesses. We also encourage low-impact and no-trash practices throughout our journeys to reduce waste and preserve the environments we visit.
Some selected excursions may also include community engagement and creative exchange projects with local artists, schools, artisans, cultural groups, or village communities.
No prior sketching experience is required. All art excursions are suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists.
Travel Light, Sketch Deep™ is ideal for those who are adventurous enough to explore off-the-beaten-track destinations, willing to immerse themselves in local neighbourhoods, curious to discover local food and culture, and seeking meaningful travel experiences alongside like-minded lovers of art, heritage, nature, culture, and food.
Travel with an artist’s lens. Slow down, observe deeply, and experience the world differently.
Our Philosophy
Travel can be truly fun, immersive and meaningful with sketching. Sketching is not just about pursuing of perfect technique or result. It can be a great way to bring touch of humanity along your travel. It allows to observe artistically the beauty of the world, listen to local stories, appreciate heritage and understand culture while forging friendship with locals along the journey. Responsible travel can also be a efficient way to support artist and bring income to local needy. With this strong vision and belief in mind, our artists design and develop various eco-friendly art excursions that allow you to enter neigbourhood without disturb their daily life. In small village, group size are maintain in a reasonable size to avoid unnecessary operating pressure to local small businesses. No trash practise to ensure zero pollution along the sketching trace. No prior experience needed. All art excursions are suitable for any level. Full guidance sketching sketching available for those need support from our artists at a nominal fee.
Don’t miss these unique opportunities to travel with artist lens. Excellent for those are games enough to explore off-beaten tracks, willing to immerse into local neigbourhood, curious to taste local delights and seeking for new travel experience together will similar-minded art, heritage, nature, culture and food lovers.
To register or for more info, email us at info@myartspace.com.sg.
Join us for a full-day creative getaway just across the border!
This relaxing art excursion takes you from heritage native villages to coastal charm and stilt house fishing life—all through your sketchbook.
We’ll explore the nostalgic charcoal factory in Gelang Patah, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, visit a stingless bee & fruit farm, and end the day sketching a sunset view in scenic Kukup/Pontian.
Expect good food, authentic local stories, and step-by-step sketching guidance—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Departure: 8:00 AM from Singapore Shopping Centre
Return: Singapore Shopping Centre By 10 PM
Fee: $250 per pax
Early Bird Offer $225 only for first 3 registrants.
Don’t miss out on these exclusive deals – register now!
Join us for a full-day creative getaway just across the border!
This relaxing art excursion takes you from heritage native villages to coastal charm and stilt house fishing life—all through your sketchbook.
We’ll explore the nostalgic charcoal factory in Gelang Patah, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, visit a stingless bee & fruit farm, and end the day sketching a sunset view in scenic Kukup/Pontian.
Expect good food, authentic local stories, and step-by-step sketching guidance—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Departure: 8:00 AM from Singapore Shopping Centre
Return: Singapore Shopping Centre By 10 PM
Package inclusive of
- private transport from Singapore.
- Full guidance from artist.
- Usage of our studio ink and wash set
- Take back A5 size sketch block
- Donation to local partners
- Small group size max 10 pax
Fee: $250 per pax
Early Bird Offer $225 only for first 3 registrants.
Don’t miss out on these exclusive deals – register now!
- There is no refund for any unutilised services during the excursion.
For cancellation by participants - 30 days prior to the excursion date-90% of package fee refundable.
- 14-30 days prior to the excursion date-50% of package fee refundable.
- less than 14 days prior to the excursion-No refund of package fee.
7:50AM – Meet up at Singapore Shopping Centre.
8:00 AM – Depart from Singapore by private car.
9:30 AM – Local breakfast at Gelang Patah century Old Street
10:30 AM – Sketching at the nostalgic charcoal factory in Gelang Patah Natives Village.
12:30 PM – Group Show & Tell session
1:00 PM – Fresh catchSeafood lunch
3:00 PM – Visit Stingless Bee & Fruit Farm
5:00 PM – Sunset Sketching at charming Kukup/Pontian
7:00 PM – Optional local dinner
8:30 PM – Return Journey to Singapore
Departure 8am and return to Singapore by 10pm. Expect good food, heartfelt stories, and sketching sessions in places full of character.
Remark:
The itinerary is subject to change depending on unforeseen circumstances such as weather, traffic conditions, or other factors.
Safety will always be our top priority.
Escape the city and immerse yourself in a creative short getaway led by artist Chankerk.
Just two hours from Singapore, Kluang offers a perfect blend of heritage charm, nature, and inspiration for your sketchbook.
Highlights
- Small group for personal attention
- 1 night twin-share stay (top-up $40 for single room)
- Full guidance in step-by-step 1-2-3 sketching techniques — suitable for all levels
- Private transport from Singapore
Package inclusive of
- private transport from Singapore.
- Full guidance from artist.
- Usage of our studio ink and wash set
- Take back A5 size sketch block
- Small group size max 10 pax
Fee: $380 per pax (excluding personal expenses, meals & travel insurance)
Early Bird Offer $320 only for first 3 registrants.
Don’t miss out on these exclusive deals – register now!
Escape the city and immerse yourself in a creative short getaway led by artist Chankerk.
Just two hours from Singapore, Kluang offers a perfect blend of heritage charm, nature, and inspiration for your sketchbook.
Fee: $380 per pax (excluding personal expenses, meals & travel insurance)
Early Bird Offer $320 only for first 3 registrants.
Don’t miss out on these exclusive deals – register now!
- There is no refund for any unutilised services during the excursion.
For cancellation by participants - 30 days prior to the excursion date-90% of package fee refundable.
- 14-30 days prior to the excursion date-50% of package fee refundable.
- less than 14 days prior to the excursion-No refund of package fee.
Join us for an inspiring art adventure to Kelantan! From bustling markets to serene mosques, traditional boatyards to colorful artisan studios, this 5D4N excursion blends art, heritage, and authentic local flavours—with plenty of food-hunting along the way!
Whether you’re new to sketching or a seasoned artist, this is your chance to travel differently—Discover, Sketch, and Savour Kelantan—Where Culture Meets Creativity.
Package inclusive of
- Local private transport to all designated sketching locations
- Artist meet up, demo, studio visit, show and tell sharing sessions.
- Excludes personal expenses, airfares and all meals except welcome dinner.
Accommodation to be recommended by artist on your own cost. Tentative room rate per person S$50-70.
Early Bird Offer $690 (Usual price $842) only for first 3 registrants. Optional top up $240 for 4 full guided sketching lessons by artist.
- There is no refund for any unutilised services during the excursion.
For cancellation by participants - 90 days prior to the excursion date-90% of package fee refundable.
- 60 days prior to the excursion date-70% of package fee refundable.
- 31-60 days prior to the excursion date-50% of package fee refundable.
- less than 30 days prior to the excursion-No refund of package fee.
Want to have a unique travel experience?
Join our 5D4N West Bali Art Excursion — a creative journey that blends art, culture, and nature!
This is not a sightseeing tour. It is a journey into seeing.
Bali offers artists space to slow down, strong visual rhythm, and daily life rooted in land and ritual. Based in Ubud, we sketch markets, rice fields, villages, temples, volcanoes, lakes, cliffs, and fishing communities across Central and East Bali.
Each location is chosen for observation, not spectacle. We draw fish markets, Tegallalang paddy fields, temple spaces, the vast form of Mount Batur, the calm surface of Lake Batur, and the coastline of Amed.
No prior sketching experience is needed. This excursion is for those who want more than photos. You will learn to observe light, structure, rhythm, and human presence on site, with guidance and no pressure.
Beyond sketching, we visit homes, meet local communities, and experience Bali as a lived place. The journey ends with a shared show-and-tell session, where sketches become stories.
If you want to reconnect with why you draw and experience Bali beyond the tourist layer, this excursion is for you.
Package inclusive of
- Escorted by artist to various scenic sketching locations with private transport.
- Welcome dinner
- Be inspired by artist demo and visit a local art studio
- Show & Tell Art Sessions
- Home visit
Early Bird Offer $690 (Usual price $842) only for first 3 registrants. (Package excludes airfares, personal expenses and meals, accommodation to be recommended by artist on your own cost. Tentative room rate
S$60-100.)
- There is no refund for any unutilised services during the excursion.
For cancellation by participants - 90 days prior to the excursion date-90% of package fee refundable.
- 60 days prior to the excursion date-70% of package fee refundable.
- 31-60 days prior to the excursion date-50% of package fee refundable.
- less than 30 days prior to the excursion-No refund of package fee.
Want to have a unique travel experience?
Join our 5D4N West Bali Art Excursion — a creative journey that blends art, culture, and nature!
Stay in character-filled boutique stays nestled in the UNESCO heritage site of Jatiluwih and the coast near Perancak Village
Escorted by artist with private transport, enjoy a journey through West Bali’s stunning landscapes and heritage villages
No prior sketching experience needed!
Superb, easy-to-follow 4-step sketching techniques will be taught by experienced artist
Sketch iconic sites:
- Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Menjangan Island (West Bali National Park)
- Perancak Maritime Village(Javanese-Arab fishing boats & vibrant local life)
Welcome dinner included, featuring Balinese cuisine with cultural performance
Be inspired by artist demo and visit a local art studio
Show & Tell Art Party
Taste authentic Balinese dishes on our food hunts along the way
Each sketching session includes 2.5–3 hours of immersive drawing, guided by artists and supported by a warm, creative community.
Whether you’re new to sketching or a seasoned artist, this is your chance to travel differently — slow down, create, and connect.
Early bird offer for first 3 registrants, S$690 only(Usual price $842) plus full guidance sketching session with materials and A5 sketch block.. Instructor:students ratio 1:12
Package excludes airfares, personal expenses and meals, accommodation to be recommended by artist on your own cost. Tentative room rate S$60-100.
Date: TBC
DAY 1 – Arrival & Jatiluwih Introduction
Arrival in Denpasar by 2 PM
Private transfer to Jatiluwih (approx. 2.5 hrs)
Scenic drive through mountain roads and rice fields
Accommodation (Jatiluwih):Unique glamping accommodations Sang Giri Mountain Tent Resort near Jatiluwi
Sketching Session 1 – Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Viewpoint(1.5 hrs)
Capture layered rice fields, irrigation channels, and farm activity
Welcome Dinner at a local warung with Balinese cultural performance (dance/music)
Opening circle & program briefing
DAY 2 – Deep Dive into Jatiluwih
Breakfast at guesthouse
Sketching Session 2 – Subak Water Temple & Farmers’ Trail(2.5 hrs)
Morning light, traditional water temples, farmers working fields
Lunch
Visit Local Art Studio in Penebel
Meet Balinese artist working with natural pigments & traditional ink drawing
Sketching Session 3 – Jatiluwih Village Scene(2.5 hrs)
Local houses, shrines, and rice farmers returning from work
Dinner
DAY 3 – Menjangan Island (West Bali National Park)
Early morning transfer to Pemuteran(approx. 2.5 hrs)
Short boat ride to Menjangan Island
Sketching Session 4 – Menjangan Island Lookout(3 hrs)*
Forest coastline, distant temples, boats, and wild deer
Picnic-style lunch on the island
Return to Pemuteran
Accommodation (Pemuteran): Tirta Sari Bungalows(close to the beach, pool, est. SGD 60–75/night)
Dinner
DAY 4 – Perancak Fishing Village
Morning transfer to Perancak Village(approx. 1.5 hrs)
Sketching Session 5 – Vibrant Fishing Boats of Perancak(3 hrs): Colorful Arabic-influenced vessels, fishing docks, nets and local activity
Lunch
Sketching Session 6 – Estuary & Mangrove Walkway(2 hrs): Tranquil estuary views, distant boat silhouettes at golden hour
Return to Pemuteran
Evening: Show-and-Tell Art Party (2 hrs)
Casual sharing of artworks, local snacks & herbal teas
Group photo, feedback, and takeaway notes
Dinner
DAY 5 – Farewell & Return
Breakfast & relaxed morning
Optional: Morning nature walk or beach sketch
Farewell Lunch
Transfer to Denpasar Airport by 1 PM
Flight back to Singapore after 5 PM
Apart from the White, Blue and Black temples you regularly see on social media posts, Chiang Rai has something more to offer to art-lovers, especially local arts and culture, history and heritage, nature and wellness, cool cafes and agro-tourism. Explore Chiang Saen at the infamous Golden Triangle and dive deep into the history and legacy of Lanna Kingdom founded some 762 years ago. Meet local expert Jaffee Yee, a famous publisher, art lover and promoter born in George Town Penang and having lived in Thailand for 40 years. Visit a few of the 300 plus local artists many have their own private studios and galleries. Lastly, experience a relaxing sundowner plus some snacks or a meal by Chiang Rai Sunset Beach at the SAND & SOUND Art Café and Beach Bar operated by Jaffee.
Attractive locations include:
- Art Museum/studio
- Archeological Site and temple
- Golden Triangle
- Scenic Agro-tourism Coffee Farm in Valley
- Highland ethnics minority village and market
- Mekong River
- Chiang Rai old Market
- Best Sunset Beach by river
Date: TBC
Fee: S$690 only (usual $842) for members and first 3 registrants. Inclusive full guidance sketching workshop, all materials and local transport.
Unleash your creativity against the stunning backdrop of central Taiwan with our exclusive sketching art excursion. Join us for an unforgettable artistic journey surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant culture. Experience the tranquil charm of Caitun and Puli County as you sketch amidst picturesque landscapes from mountains, hills to lake. Led by experienced instructors, our workshop offers personalized guidance to participants of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned sketcher or a beginner looking to explore your artistic talents, this workshop promises a unique blend of creativity and adventure. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Taiwan’s stunning scenery while honing your sketching skills. Join us for an unforgettable artistic retreat in the heart of central Taiwan.
Date: TBC
Fee: S$690 only(usual $842) for members and first 3 new registrants. (includes: local transport, Tutored sketching session at best locations, Artist demonstration, studio/museum visit, artists meet up, show and tell session, Food hunting)
- Unless otherwise indicated, all ll standard 5D4N Art excursions come with welcome dinner, show-and tell art party, artist’s demo and private transportation to all designated locations. Top up $100 to receive 3 full guidance sessions inclusive rental of studio materials and A5 sketch block. Excluding flights, personal insurance, expenses and other meals.
- Instructor:students ratio 1:12
- Minimum 10 to go. Latest confirmation 1 month prior to event date.
- We will not bear any of your lost due to your purchase of accommodation or flights.
- Accommodation to be recommended by artist on your own cost. Tentative room rate S$60-100
- All itineraries are tentative. Due to unforeseen circumstances like climate or traffic issues, organisers reserve right to modify programs for participants best experience as they deem fit.
- By signing up this excursion, participants agree to grant the copyright of all images and videos taken during the excursions for our future marketing purpose.
Refund Policy for Art Excursion more than 4 days
- There is no refund for any unutilised services during the excursion.
For cancellation by participants
- 90 days prior to the excursion date-90% of package fee refundable.
- 60 days prior to the excursion date-70% of package fee refundable.
- 31-60 days prior to the excursion date-50% of package fee refundable.
- less than 30 days prior to the excursion-No refund of package fee.
Refund Policy for Short Art Excursion less than 4 days
- There is no refund for any unutilised services during the excursion.
For cancellation by participants
- 30 days prior to the excursion date-90% of package fee refundable.
- 14-30 days prior to the excursion date-50% of package fee refundable.
- less than 14 days prior to the excursion-No refund of package fee.
Regional renowned urban landscape painter, Chankerk’s work employs energetic, impulsive, bold brushstrokes to communicate a sense of dynamism and fluxus within the context of urbanisation. His paintings are marked by spontaneity and immediacy, informed by first-hand observations. Diffused, abstract depictions of local shop houses, streets and skyscrapers reflect the rapid changes across the Singaporean landscape, rendering familiar scenes as homogenous urban territories.
Chankerk is the founder of My Art Space, conducted various art workshops for all walks of life and has leaded art adventure trips from Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Australia, Sri Lanka to Bhutan. He is the mentor of many emerging artists in Singapore.
Testimonials from Happy Customers
“I did a travel sketching workshop with Chankerk. He’s a great teacher. The workshop was enjoyable and taught me a lot about spontaneous art as against formal drawing and colouring. Something I am not normally good at! I definitely would want to do the real travel and sketch session with him sometime soon.”
“My art space is truly a great place to learn art making. My teacher Chankerk does not just impart knowledge about painting techniques, he encourages his students to think creatively. I am very thankful to be on an art journey at my Art Space.”
“Recently, I went in an art sketching trip with Chankerk from My Art Space – it was fantastic! A good balance between sketching and eating at local places that only locals go to in Kluang, Batu Pahat and Malacca because Chankerk was such a good guide! It was so useful to learn the basics of how to sketch outdoors with the scene in front of you, seeing the big pattern, capturing light and shadow, shading and doing it fairly fast or within a limited time. Overall, a totally enjoyable and memorable trip with great lessons and sketches, good company, yummy food, and looking forward to the next trip!”
“Went on an art excursion trip to Kluang with Chankerk and not only did I gain a lot of tips and instructions on how improve on my sketching, I had a mini kluang history lesson and also a first hand experience of all the good food in the nearby charming villages. I definitely recommend going an art trip with Chankerk”
“I have a wonderful week-long art trip to Valle d’Aosta, a mountainous region of northwest Italy, in early October this year. The trip was led by accomplished Italian artist Giorgia Madonno and a well-known artist from Singapore, Chankerk Teh. Both artists are dedicated instructors and are always keen to demonstrate and give useful pointers on sketching techniques.
The experience of the art trip, in terms of artistic experience, is enlightening, inspiring, and fruitful. It was also a delightful trip particularly in the company of a group of wonderful new friends who share the same interests in travel and outdoor sketching.”
＊超级专业的指导与丰富的写生旅程＊
“感恩有机会能參与由经验丰富画家常格帶领，三天兩夜马来西亚柔佛州的写生旅程，所到的每一站都有着当地美丽的风土人情与色彩,历史与建筑风格背后津津乐道的故事,还有美味的道地美食,谢谢常格導师画家很用心指導我们如何把当地怡人的风景，丰富历史性的建筑物，並当时的天气与光线如何跟着步骤，一步步勾画成美丽的線条再加上水彩呈现在我们写生的画册里，这是我人生中走过並写下最丰富美丽写生日记！
谢谢你常格老师 💯”
“Hi everyone, I would like to tell you that I just came back from a plein-air in Malaysia where I had the opportunity to sketch and paint from nature with other colleagues from My Art Space. It is a completely new experience that teaches observation, fast work and a different approach than, for example, painting in the studio. It was really great, surprising, I don’t want to tell you the details. In addition to sketching, I got to know completely new, unknown places that you will not find in Singapore. A very valuable stay, especially for those who want to develop artistically and expand their artistic sensitivity, I heartily recommend”
“Great experience with Chankerk on the Art Excursion Trip! Appreciate that he shares his knowledge & perspectives about Arts & Culture unconditionally. He’s a great mentor, ever so patient with me & my mom even though she has no prior art background. Always learning so much from him in my painting journey. Had so much fun & enjoyed all the unique food places that he brought us to! Will definitely share my experiences with friends & family!”
"NO HIDDEN AGENDA NO GOAL TO ACHIEVE WE DO ART AS IT IS AN ENJOYMENT A FULFILLMENT A PASSION OF THE SOUL"
