Some of the best dates are the ones you take yourself on. No schedules to coordinate, no small talk to make, just a couple of unhurried hours where you get to slow down, be present and use your hands. Here are three creative solo dates in Singapore to try, all of which you can find and book on Pastime.

1. Soap Making Soap making is quietly meditative. You measure, stir, pour and scent, and the steady rhythm of it gives your mind somewhere gentle to rest. Choose your fragrance, colours and shape, then leave with a batch of soaps you made yourself. Every time you use one, you’ll remember that evening you spent looking after yourself.

2. Pottery Few things pull you into the moment like a lump of clay spinning under your palms. There’s no rushing it, and no room for your phone either. Whether you try the wheel or build by hand, you’ll lose track of time in the best way. Take home a mug, bowl or dish, and enjoy your next cup of tea out of something you shaped.

3. Flower Arranging Choosing stems, trimming, layering colours and textures: flower arranging asks you to slow down and notice small things. It’s a soft, sensory way to unwind, and you get to bring home a bouquet or arrangement to brighten up your space. A fresh vase on your table is a lovely reminder to keep making time for yourself.

Give Yourself the Time You don’t need to be crafty, and you don’t need company. All it takes is a free evening or weekend afternoon and a little curiosity. Browse creative classes on Pastime, pick the one that calls to you, and book a spot for one. Treat it like any other date: show up, be present and enjoy it.