Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore has launched a cultural initiative that highlights artisans and craftsmen with a strong sense of culture, place and purpose, with curated showcases, retail experiences and hands-on workshops all in the line-up.
Known as The Maker’s Serambi, the recurring bi-monthly programme is birthed from The Luxury Collection by Marriott’s belief that every hotel should serve as a gateway to its destination, offering guests a richer understanding of the place they are visiting through experiences deeply rooted in local culture.
Every edition of The Maker’s Serambi will be conducted over three days, from the last Friday of the scheduled month through Sunday, from 12.00 to 18.00.
The inaugural edition was hosted on August 27 to 30, featuring Sonia Pasupathy of Pasupathy Jewellery, who is known for her handcrafted silver pieces; textile artist Wang Xiao Ting from A Bright Place, who works with natural dyes derived from plant-based pigments; and Sifr Aromatics, which presented its collection of perfume oils and candles alongside intimate workshops at its booth.
The next round will be held on October 30 to November 1, 2026. It will feature ceramicist Stephanie Zheng of Yun the Potter and leather artisan Maverick Made – both curated by Eastside, who will work closely with them to develop bespoke pieces exclusively for The Maker’s Serambi.
Klaus Christandl, general manager of Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore, shared that plans are underway for a hands-on session that will give guests the opportunity to learn a craft directly from one of the participating artisans.
“Our aim is to give visitors the opportunity to engage directly with the makers and gain a deeper appreciation of their craft,” he added.
He also told TTG Asia that his team is “open to partnering with both emerging and established artisans in the region, focusing on makers who have a distinctive story to tell through their craft, materials and creative practice”.
“Our selection process is shaped by the communities around us. We work with cultural partners such as Eastside, who bring a strong understanding of the region’s creative landscape and introduce makers they believe are a natural fit for the series. At the same time, we look closer to home, drawing inspiration from our neighbours in Kampong Gelam, such as Sifr Aromatics. This allows The Maker’s Serambi to bring together different expressions of craftsmanship while remaining closely connected to the neighbourhood and wider creative community,” he explained.
The events are designed to be accessible to all visitors to Frasers House. While in-house guests may have earlier access through the concierge upon check-in, the programme is open to both staying guests and members of the public.
Besides enriching the guest experience and bringing Frasers House’s positioning as A Living House of Craftsmanship to life, Christandl believes that The Maker’s Serambi series will differentiate the hotel beyond the traditional hotel stay.
“Ultimately, we believe that when a hotel becomes a place people want to discover, return to and engage with, whether or not they are staying with us, that creates long-term value for the business and the destination,” he said.
The luxury hotel offers other cultural interactions besides The Maker’s Serambi. A Curated Sensory Journey is an ongoing walking tour that is created by the hotel’s concierge team. The journey invites guests to experience Kampong Gelam through its sights, sounds, scents, tastes and textures – from the colourful streets of Haji Lane and the architectural character of Parkview Square to the sounds surrounding Sultan Mosque and textiles that reflect the district’s historic trading heritage.
Another programme is Epicurean Moments, where familiar Singapore flavours are reimagined in playful and unexpected ways. Guests can enjoy cookies inspired by ondeh ondeh and chicken rice, accompanied by Teh Kita, the hotel’s distinctive interpretation of teh tarik, a local milk tea.
“Together, these experiences offer guests different ways to encounter Singapore through its neighbourhoods, craftsmanship, flavours and traditions, while creating a stronger sense of place throughout their stay,” stated Christandl.
