Your Ultimate Guide to Splat Paint House
Jackson Pollock, master of the abstract expressionist “drip” paintings, is often perceived as a tormented soul. As a result, his canvases echo the emotional storms within him.
But you don’t need to be disturbed like Pollock to use art as a way of freeing stress and anxiety. You can experience colour catharsis via drip or splat painting at The Splat Paint House—and have some messy fun while at it!
This guide will tell you all you need to know about this colourful place.
What is splat painting?
Splat painting is all about making a mess while being creative. Artists throw, drip, or splatter paint onto surfaces, creating dynamic and abstract masterpieces.
With brushes, sticks, or even bare hands, a splat paint can craft captivating patterns and textures in a spontaneous burst of creativity.
Things to Know
Address: 207A Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574346 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6588820839
Hours: Monday to Friday, 3 – 9 PM; Saturdays, 11 AM – 9 PM; Sundays, 11 AM – 8.30 PM
Pricing: $$
Online Booking (walk-ins allowed but are subject to availability)
Age Limit: Splat Paint House is a child and adult-friendly place, but kids have to be at least three years old to participate.
Time Limit: Starter and weekday happy hour packages last one hour, while Date Time and Party Packages (including extra canvases) are for 1.5 hours.
Feel free to hang around longer if there’s room, but the staff might need to make space for others with bookings.
Clothing: Splat Paint House will provide raincoats, hair nets, protective eyewear, gloves, and shoe covers for all painters.
If stained, the paint will come off if you soak your clothing at home. Or simply wear attire you don’t mind staining!
Available Paint: The studio uses high-quality, child-safe tempera paint from New Zealand. It’s free of chemical odours and environmentally friendly and meets international safety standards.
Photography: Taking pictures is allowed and encouraged! The studio requests pics taken during sessions to be tagged #splatpainthouse on social media.
Amenities: Lockers are provided to store valuables. Speakers are available to blast out requested music for dancing, singing, and to set the mood.
Capacity: A minimum of two participants is required for each session to begin.
Mode of Payment: The studio accepts online payment, cash, credit cards, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.
House Rules
- Visitors receive a briefing upon arrival.
- Outside food and drinks are only permitted with private rentals.
- No splashing water, running, or tracking paint outside.
- Standing atop tables or benches is prohibited.
- Guests must seek permission before throwing paint on others’ canvases.
Packages, Fees, and Add-Ons
Note: All basic packages are for individuals with one canvas each. Adults sharing with a child under 6 will incur an additional S$15 fee, covering tools, protective wear, and a small canvas for the child.
- Starter Package, S$46, includes 40 x 55 cm canvas, 400 ml paints, syringe, squirt bottle/water gun, plus all other tools. Includes disposable poncho, shoe covers, and safety glasses.
- Weekday Happy Hour, S$43, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, from 3 PM to 6 PM (last booking at 5 PM). Includes everything in the starter package.
- Party Pack (4 pax), S$195, 4 starter kits + extra canvas + bonus special paint per person.
- Date Time (2 pax), S$120, 2 starter packages, 2 special paints, 1 large 60 x 90 cm canvas.
- Splatter Tote Bag, S$43. Create practical art and splatter paint a tote bag (with fabric paints) for your next grocery trip.
- UV Party (per person), S$70. Experience UV fun with fluorescent paint on select Fridays or Saturdays.
You can book any of these packages here.
Best Time to Go
The best time to go to Splat Pain House is Happy Hours outside of the mid-week. This will give you more space to unleash your creativity and avoid crowds if you’re more of a solo splat painter.
Do note that weekday Happy Hours do not include public holidays.
Weekdays offer a quieter, relaxed atmosphere, while weekends are livelier and great for socialising and having entire families with kids participate in the art jamming.
How to Get There
By Bus: To get to Splat Pain House by bus, take transport lines 138, 163, 169, 855, and 980, which have routes passing near Upper Thomson Road.
By MRT: Upper Thomson MRT Station (TE8) serves the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), connecting to destinations such as Caldecott, Gardens by the Bay, Orchard, and Woodlands North.
Operating hours for Upper Thomson Station are from 05:54 to 00:19, with the first train departing for Woodlands North and the last train arriving from Woodlands North.
By Taxi/Taxi Alternative: Drivers in Singapore typically use navigation apps, so telling them to take you to Splat Paint House would be enough.
Nearby Attractions
Thomson Nature Park
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Address: Upper Thomson Road, Singapore (Google Maps)
Hours: Daily, 7 AM – 7 PM
Price: Free admission
After an art jamming session, why not immerse yourself further in colour—this time in Mother Nature? You can explore this beloved forest park, perfect for hiking and bird-watching, and visit the fascinating remnants of a 1930s Hainan village!
Thomson Nature Park is relatively close to Splat Paint House. Depending on your mode of transportation, it could be around a 10 to 15-minute drive or a 20 to 30-minute walk.
Thomson Plaza
Address: 301 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574408 (Google Maps)
Hours: Daily, 8 AM – 10 PM
Price: $$
After splat-painting your stress and cares away, maybe it’s time to indulge in some retail therapy at a beloved local shopping mall with groceries, housewares, clothing stores, and casual eateries.
Thomson Plaza is approximately a 5 to 10-minute drive or a 20 to 30-minute walk from Splat Paint House, depending on traffic conditions.
Jalan Pintau Playground
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Address: Jln Pintau, Singapore (Google Maps)
Hours: Open 24 hours
Price: Free admission
Jalan Pintau Playground is a small park with a 330-metre running track, pull-up bars, playground, and fitness activities for all ages. It features a unique constellation-themed play area with special features like see-saws and spinning wheels.
Jalan Pintau Playground is approximately 2.1 kilometres away from Splat Paint House via Upper Thomson Road, which would take about 6 minutes to drive.
Columbus Coffee Co.
Address: 220 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574352 (Google Maps)
Hours: Daily, 9 AM – 10 PM
Price: $$
Near Splat Paint House, you’ll find Columbus Coffee Co. It’s a cosy café serving brunch staples, waffles, global cuisine, and beverages like coffee and pressed juice.
It’s just a 4-minute walk so you won’t need to worry about parking or commuting to get your caffeine fix after your art fix.