At Nimble Thumbs, we believe in time spent making things; with busy hands and engaged minds. The process of creating is purposeful and deeply human, it’s a chance to get curious, be present, and find joy in the simple act of making.
When your thumbs are bored, where do they go? What do they do? Do they fiddle, do they scratch, looking for something to do? Nimble thumbs is all about scratching that thumbing need. Making, creating, stitching, gluing, cutting, weaving... anything that entertains those thumbs is magic. And..anything to get away from that endless scrolling.
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When your thumbs are bored, where do they go? What do they do? Do they fiddle, do they scratch, looking for something to do? Nimble thumbs is all about scratching that thumbing need. Making, creating, stitching, gluing, cutting, weaving... anything that entertains those thumbs is magic. And..anything to get away from that endless scrolling. 〰️
Building the Space
Delving into Process
While outcomes matter, the greatest joy often lies in the process. We value the act of delving in, getting lost in the rhythm of making, and stepping away from endless scrolling.
Making as Language
Across all our programmes and offerings, we emphasise a connection to the hands, Making becomes a form of expression, a quiet, intuitive language that creates connections within and to others.
An acrobatic thumb
Art as play
Art-making as a space for exploration and possibility. Beyond expression, it invites curiosity and experimentation; a place where ideas can unfold freely.
Our Services
School programmes
Workshops and Corporate Bonding Sessions
Ideas from the Art Room
Printables
Hi! Nice to meet you
Hi! I’m Yixiu (🔉Ishu)
I’ve spent the past years as an artist, educator, and now an entrepreneur, all shaped by a quiet fascination with materials, tools, and the small, satisfying ways our hands learn to make sense of things.
Nimble Thumbs is my gentle pause, now shared with others. Through school programmes, workshops, corporate sessions, and thoughtfully designed printables, it brings people back to the experience of making: unhurried, hands-on, and quietly exploratory.
Contact
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nimblethumbss@gmail.com
+65 97511901
Currently based in Singapore
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