Courses
Knit One, Purl One – Stress Reliever (Intermediate)
Start Date: 08 May 2025 | End Date: 29 May 2025
Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06, Singapore 179098
About National Silver Academy (NSA)
The National Silver Academy (NSA) is a network of post-secondary education institutions (PSEIs) (i.e. ITE, polytechnics, universities and arts institutions) and community-based organisations that offer learning opportunities that are subsidised for seniors. Seniors and PRs aged 50 years and above can look forward to attending short courses and bite-sized courses that are exam free. For courses run by community-based organisations, the final fee payable – for both Singaporean and Permanent Resident seniors – takes into account the support given by the government to community-based organisations to develop and offer the short courses.
About The Singapore Association for Continuing Education (SACE)
The Singapore Association for Continuing Education (SACE) is a registered charity with MOE. It offers over 80 courses under the National Silver Academy, most of which are highly subsidised for Singaporeans & Permanent Residents aged 50 and above. SACE serves the continuing learning needs of adults of all ages.
| Course Details | |
| Course Number | SACE-CBO-M-104E-2025-05-01 |
| Course Start | 08/05/2025 |
| Course End | 29/05/2025 |
| Registration | Open |
| Duration | 12 hours 4 over Sessions |
| Session | Thursday, 2:30 - 5:30 pm, 8/5, 15/5, 22/5, 29/5 |
| Objective | This knitting course aims to promote mental well-being by leveraging knitting’s therapeutic benefits. Participants will learn how knitting’s repetitive motions can induce calmness and relaxation and reduce stress, helping them cope with depression and anxiety. Throughout the sessions, participants will acquire lifelong knitting skills, enabling them to read patterns and create beautiful, handmade items for themselves or as heartfelt gifts for others. |
| Description | Elevate your knitting skills with our intermediate course on circular knitting and the magic loop method. Designed for knitters who have mastered the classic knit and purl stitches, this course dives into innovative patterns and techniques that will expand your knitting repertoire. Throughout the course, you’ll work on simple designs and create wearable items, gaining confidence in handling circular projects and the magic loop technique.
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| Trainer | Jennifer Lim
Jennifer is a risk management consultant by profession. She learnt the art of crocheting from her grandmother who was instrumental in igniting her interest in crocheting and knitting. She has created big projects like Afghans, cushion covers, floor mats, beanies, scarves and cowls and even clothes for babies and soft toys. Some of these works were commissioned for charity. She has taught crocheting and knitting in the ministry that she worked with previously. She also indulges in painting in oil, acrylic, watercolour and coloured pencils. |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Venue | Peninsula Plaza |
| Application | Register online with details on Course Topic, Start Date, Full Name (as in NRIC/FIN), Date of Birth, Gender, NRIC/FIN, Race, Citizenship, Address & Postal Code, Email and Contact Number |
| Fees Payable | $52.80 pp NSA fee for Singaporean/PR age 50+, $264.00 pp for all others |
| SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) | Applicable |
| SACE Membership Credit (SMC) | Applicable for SACE members |
| Contact Person | Secretariat – Tel: 6266 0648 or Email: secretariat@sace.org.sg |
