Sat 22 Aug 2026
4pm to 9.30pm
Objectifs Centre
Free admission with paid workshops

Saturdate takes on a special night edition this Singapore Night Festival! Immerse yourself in the tactile world of film photography right within the creative arts district.

As the sun sets, join our hands-on workshops and insightful conversations focused on analogue photography, traditional darkroom practices, and historical image-making processes. Alongside the educational sessions, a curated community marketplace brings together local hobbyists, independent zine creators, and vintage camera collectors.

AUGUST ACTIVITIES
1) Colour Montage Bookmark Workshop 
4.30pm – 6.30pm
$10 per pax (Bundle discount available)
Conducted by Luna Chang from fire___alarm
in conjunction with Tan Lip Seng: A Life in Colour exhibition
Register or find out more about the workshop here.

Inspired by Tan Lip Seng’s vibrant colour slides, reimagine your favourite photographs in this hands-on craft workshop. Using simple cutting techniques and translucent coloured cellophane, you’ll transform your images into luminous artworks that echo the glow and richness of colour slide photography.

Experiment with layering light, colour, and composition as you create a unique keepsake that brings your memories to life in a new way.

All materials will be provided. Participants are required to submit 2 digital images they would like to use in the workshop before the session. (An email with more information will be sent to all participants at a later date.)

What to expect:

• Learn about Tan Lip Seng’s colour slide photography with a special curator’s tour
• Explore how layering colour and light can change the mood and meaning of an image
•  An afternoon of exploration and experimentation

2) Darkroom Roundup
All-night
Curious about Objectifs’ Darkroom? Discover the timeless art of black & white film photography and darkroom photographic printing with a showcase of prints by our past Black & White workshop participants, as well as a special photogram workshop by Mary-Ann Teo!

Photogram Workshop 
4.30pm to 6pm
$20 per pax (Bundle discount available)
Conducted by Mary-Ann Teo
Register or find out more about the workshop here.

3) Slow Goods Market
All-night
Curious finds await at the Slow Goods Market! Browse handmade goods, self-published zines, and a charming mix of thoughtfully curated treasures from local creatives. Slow things down and enjoy a more intentional photography experience at Jay’s large-format Instax photo booth, where every shot is thoughtfully composed and every print becomes a keepsake to take home.

Vendors:
– eatdansleep
– Maruca Camera Works
– no name distro
– Shrub
– sideway
– Singapore Street Photography Collective (SGSPC)
– Large Format Instax Photo Booth by Jay Lim and Haden Lim
– Riso Photo Prints by Bedroom Press (as part of 3 by 3)

4) Acoustic Performance by Mersie
7.30pm – 8.30pm
As the night sets in, join us at the Courtyard for some cozy acoustic tunes by singer-songwriter and artist Mersie Tee!

5) Art Book Swap
All-night
Have too many artbooks lying around your house, no longer sparking joy? Get some new inspiration by exchanging your pre-loved artbooks with someone else’s, and may your artbook collection renew your passion for creating once again!

How does the Artbook Swap work?

• Bring your pre-loved art books to swap for other titles.
• Zines, illustration-based art books, books about film and photography, and self-published photobooks are also welcome.
• Fiction books are not allowed.
• Please note that all unexchanged books have to be collected back at the end of the day.