Creative education for future innovators
Arkki was founded in Finland in 1993 and is the world's leading school of architecture and creative education for children and youth from 4 to 19 years old. We have opened our doors to Singapore with the aim of building a systematic and progressive creative education ecosystem for children and youth, connecting them to their peers throughout ASEAN, Asia and with Finland through international camps, projects and exchange programmes.
In Finland, the Arkki curriculum has since integrated into the national extra-curricular creative program and is endorsed by the Finnish Ministry of Education & Culture. Arkki is also certified by the Finnish National Agency for Education to export the Finnish education know-hows to the rest of the world. For over 25 years, Arkki has organized thousands of courses and workshops for more than 20,000 children in more than 20 countries.
Architecture & Design Taster Class for KIDS! Saturday, June 28 · 9:30am - 1pm
Come join and co-experience first-hand, the magical journey of creative learning. The Kids Taster Session is a playful introduction to our upcoming weekly classes starting in July > Arkki Explorers (7-9y.o) and Innovators (10-13y.o.). We invite all young creators to help transform a lush, wild hillside into lively villages and bustling towns, with homes, communities, creative transport and much more! If you're keen to bring a sibling or friend along, write to us at hello@arkki.sg. We’ll open additional slots if space allows!
New classes for Young Innovators! Weekly Architecture & Design Programme
Arkki Innovators is a weekly design and architecture workshop for curious minds aged 10-13. Each session challenges students to explore real-world issues — from reimagining ancient cities to designing future-ready buildings, urban spaces, sustainable products, or even immersive game environments. Through sketching, prototyping and model-making, students learn to design with intention: understanding user needs, environmental impact, and the power of visual storytelling. This programme nurtures creative resilience, systems thinking and collaboration — helping young minds build the confidence and tools for more advanced design, innovation and changemaking in the future.
New classes for Young Explorers! Weekly Architecture & Design Programme
Arkki Explorers is a weekly hands-on architecture and design workshop for children aged 7–9. Each session invites kids to playfully investigate how the spaces, objects, and environments around us are imagined and made. From crafting shelters, designing playful story worlds to solving basic real world challenges, children will explore how shapes, materials, structure, and even light or nature influence how we experience space. Here, they’ll build real 3D models while developing key skills in imagination, observation and problem-solving — building a foundation for more complex design exploration as they grow.
Build Wild! Nature Meets Architecture / 3-Day Arkki Holiday Workshop
For curious, creative kids who love to imagine, design and build – discover nature-inspired architecture with Arkki! What if you could live in a giant seashell, a forest tower, or even a tree that breathes? This June holiday, join us on a magical adventure around the world - discovering amazing buildings inspired by animals, plants, trees and the sea. Then, design and build your very own nature-inspired creation! Whether it’s a fish house or a treetop studio - you’ll dream it, sketch it, model it and bring it to life.
Design Your Dream Room! 3-Day Arkki Interior Design Holiday Workshop
Unleash your inner style star! Imagine, plan & build your dream room in this hands-on interior design camp for kids. Imagine a space that’s totally you... A secret loft? A jungle-themed hideout? A reading nook under the stairs? Dream up your ideal room and bring it to life—complete with custom furniture models and your personal design flair! Explore how light, space, colours and textures work together to create mood, function and beauty. From moodboards to mini-models, you’ll learn real interior design tools and techniques used by creative professionals.
Design Your Green Town! 2-Day Kids Architecture Camp with Arkki
Dream, design and build a sustainable future town! A fun, hands-on camp that blends creativity with real-world impact. What if you could redesign the world? What would your town of the future look like? Would it run on solar leaves? Hover trains? Floating gardens? In this 2-day Arkki architecture and design camp, kids become real-life town planners, future thinkers and creative builders. Through fun design challenges, they’ll reimagine the spaces we live in—making them greener, more inclusive and ready for the future.
Our Trusted Partners
Meet Our Coaches
Lead Coach
Master of Architecture, National University of Singapore
Tirza is a registered architect and comes with more than five years of experience as a project architect. She enjoys interacting with children and has experience teaching children in different settings - from one-on-one tutoring to group management of young children. As a mother and an architect, Tirza loves that architecture is now being used as a tool to teach and encourage creative thinking.
Design and Creative Coach
Master of Arts (Urban Design), National University of Singapore
Dhanen is a T-skilled designer with more than two decades of cross-functional work experience, including landscape designing and teaching at institutes of higher learning. An enthusiast in urban agriculture and green design, Dhanen is a proponent of the circular economy. He is eager to exchange his professional philosophy, creative insights and design mastery with the community, and together explore the wonders of our natural and built environment.
Design and Creative Coach
Master of Architecture, National University of Singapore
Nurul has close to a decade of experience as a Senior Architect formerly with the Singapore Housing and Development Board. She loves interacting with children, and is constantly inspired by the inquisitive minds of her two lovely children and pupils. Nurul believes that learning about architecture can empower children to think creatively and inspire them to create the best living environment for themselves.
Design and Creative Coach
Master of Architectural Science, University of Sydney
Stuti is an experienced designer and educator who is passionate about purposeful experiences, sustainability and innovating creative spaces to address people and business needs through a user centric and empathetic design approach. Stuti aspires to educate young minds to think creatively about bringing balance, rhythm and flow to environments that unite communities to live in harmony.
Design & Creative Coach
Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design), LASALLE College of The Arts
Li Hiang is an interior design professional who recently turned her ideals and skillsets into educational tools as Arkki’s design and creative coach. Li Hiang has more than 5 years of design experience, specialising in hospitality, commercial and residential projects. She is passionate about bringing ideas to life and looks forward to inspiring children and adults to do the same. Other than design, Li Hiang enjoys being surrounded by her plants and pets, and…a game of volleyball!
Design & Creative Coach
Master of Architecture, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Xin Yan enjoys blending critical thinking, leadership, and innovative problem-solving into his coaching approach. Formerly a Design Innovator at Design Innovation Singapore, Xin Yan comes with a wealth of experience in facilitating creative solutioning sessions with corporations and schools. Beyond the design realm, Xin Yan is a sports enthusiast who finds joy in marathons and badminton games.
Assistant Creative Coach
Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design (Architecture), Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Ryan is a design enthusiast with a keen interest in exploring different medium of creative works. He believes that design is for all and that everyone has the power to create. His goal is to push the boundaries in design and to aspire others to do the same.
Design & Creative Coach
Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design), LASALLE College of The Arts
Xen brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to The Possible Class. Her foundation in sustainable urban design and interior design accompanied by work experience spanning architectural projects and teaching art to children showcase her versatility and passion for design. This passion has recently expanded to tattoo art. Xen's skills in design and creative directions will promise to enrich the learning experience of students and adults.
