CNY might be around the corner, but let’s not forget about Valentine’s Day! How will you celebrate your love with your special someone? If you’re stressing out over date ideas for this year’s Valentine's Day, well, look no further. Here's a curated list of date ideas and things to do to help you make this a day to remember.
Chocolate Crafting
With so many trends coming and going, there must be something about chocolates. Up until today, it is still a popular tradition to give your loved one a box of chocolates on Valentine's Day. This year, why not take it a step further and bond over making chocolates together?
In this hands-on experience by Lemuel Chocolate, you’ll learn about the age-old bean-to-bar chocolate making process and take a tour around Lemuel Chocolate’s factory. Immerse yourselves in the creation of 12 artisanal truffles and customise your very own chocolate bark. At the end of the workshop, you and your loved one can bring home all of your handcrafted goodies to savour!
More details here.
Art Jamming
Going on dates is usually associated with fancy dinners, drinks at your favourite bar or going on a staycation. But hey, you don't have to splurge to have a good time. Why not get your (art) jam on and unleash your inner Pablo Piccasso? Art jamming is not just a great way to unwind from the daily stresses of life, but it makes for a unique and fun date idea too. Why not try painting halves that combine to form one picture?
Not sure where to go? Check out these art jamming studios here.
Leather Crafting
Another fantastic date idea that is more than just wining and dining – pick up a new skill and learn leather crafting! Be it making your own passport sleeves, coin pouches, cardholders or cute animal charms… The possibilities are endless. Besides, how cute would it be hand making Valentine’s Day gifts for each other?
Check out these leather crafting workshops here.
Gin & Tonic Masterclass
If kicking back with a drink in hand is what you love to do as a couple, why not try a Gin & Tonic masterclass at The Spiffy Dapper? A session with them will take you through the history behind the classic cocktail – which surprise, surprise – actually originated in the jungles of Malaya.
Get ready for a boozy time, because you will get to taste three different types of gin and five types of tonic waters, each varying in flavours. Once you've picked out your favourite from each pairing, the bartenders will take you through the steps of making your ideal G&T. Finish it off with botanicals of your choice!
Make your booking here.
Be a barista for a day
Forget cafe-hopping for a day and sign up for a barista workshop. Local cafe Common Man Coffee Roasters offers a 2.5-hour-long class on the fundamentals of barista skills – perfect for coffee-loving couples!
Look forward to a practical session that will cover everything on how to pull consistently great shots of espresso and proper milk frothing techniques. Want to take it further? Hone your latte art skills and learn how to free-pour basic latte art patterns including the iconic heart, tulip and rosetta.
Find out more here.