A Passion for the Community
Ms Elfin serves as a Grassroot Leader for Seletar East and Cheng San GRCs for over two decades and has passionately given her time and energy to help the residents in these neighbourhoods.
In recent years, she has brought her community service experience and merge it with her passion for arts to serve the residents living in Bukit Batok East.
She introduced her Therapeutic Art Growth services there recently at the Inclusive Family Day 2023 and reached out to participants who might benefit from her therapeutic art sessions.
Art as a Tool for Kids to Cope with Stress
Ms Elfin also presented a talk that day and shared her experience on working with children with special needs.
She shared many success stories of how her art sessions helped many young children discover the benefits of therapeutic art as a tool to help them manage their stress and challenges.
Ms Elfin firmly believes that Therapeutic Art Growth can go a long way in helping many to cope and overcome their stressful circumstances in this day and age, regardless if they are young or old.
Our Outreach @ Binjal Street Festival
Start Studio collaborated with Binjal Park Neighbourhood Committee in their events in August 2024
Family-Friendly Event
In collaboration with the Binjal Park Neighbourhood Committee, we were thrilled to be part of the vibrant Binjal Street Festival — a community celebration filled with colour, creativity, and connection.
This family-friendly event brought together residents of all ages to enjoy a lively mix of performances, food stalls, and interactive booths.
Hands-On Art Experience
Our outreach booth provided a hands-on art experience for children and their parents, allowing families to paint together, express themselves freely, and discover how therapeutic art can promote emotional well-being. It was heartwarming to see so many smiles, meaningful conversations, and joyful moments shared across generations.
We’re grateful to the Binjal Park NC for this excellent opportunity to connect with the community and share our mission of building confident, resilient children through art and a growth mindset.
Our Outreach @ Bukit Batok East Neighbourhood Committee
Start Studio collaborated with Bukit Batok East Neighbourhood Committee in their events in 2023
World Mental Health Day Celebration
Held on 7th October 2023, the World Mental Health Celebration @ Bukit Batok East saw many residents joining and eager to learn more about mental health and well-being.
There were many booths set up promoting and informing the public of the importance of mental health and wellness, and Start Studio was one of them.
Gracing the occasion was Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary Minister of Health & Ministry of Law, and Advisor to Jurong GRC GROs, who visited our booth and thanked Ms Elfin for participating in the event!
Inclusive Family Day - 11th Nov 2023
The theme of this event held at Bukit Batok East was Build, Bond and Engage. Organised by Bukit Batok East Neighbourhood Committee, it aims to bring awareness of inclusion to the residents there, and to a large extend, our society.
Start Studio was delighted to be able contribute and share the message of inclusion during this event, and saw many residents participating and embracing the various activities and performances.
Many fonds memories were forged, especially through the mini art canvas set up for the residents to paint and bring home that day!
Edusave Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024
The void deck of an HDB block in Bukit Batok East was bursting with activities on the 13th of January 2024, as families descended there to register for the Edusave Award Presentation Ceremony.
Organised by Bukit Batok East Neighbourhood Committee, many proud moments were witnessed, as recipients donned their graduation hats, to the pride and joy of their parents.
Start Studio was privileged to be able to share this momentous event with the recipients, and also gave out Congratulatory Packs that day, which shared how our Art Sessions can help them continue in their learning journey ahead!