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✨ Narrative Speaking through art and crafts

Most people think we're just an art class.
We're really not.

Crafty Beans uses storytelling, movement and guided creativity to help kids aged 3–8 build confidence, communication and independence, one session at a time.

Storytelling and guided creativity to build confidence and communication, for kids aged 3–8.

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🧑‍🏫 Specialist facilitators 👨‍👩‍👧 3 kids per facilitator

Our Philosophy

We believe children learn best through story, movement, and creative expression, building confidence, communication, and imagination without pressure.

Children learn best through story and creative play, building confidence and communication along the way.

Every class starts with a story, not a worksheet. Kids explore a theme through movement and imagination before diving into hands-on craft, then finish by sharing what they made and why. It's the same story-first approach whether it's week one or week ten, so children build confidence not just in their hands, but in their voice.

What is Crafty Beans? An introduction to our storytelling and craft classes
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This is what a Crafty Beans class feels like.

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Your Creative Journey

Pikka, Lumi, and Yoyo, the Crafty Beans mascots, exploring, creating, and telling stories together
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Explore +

Each theme begins with a guided story introduction. Children observe, question, and connect with characters before entering hands-on exploration.

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Create +

Through structured art and craft activities, children develop focus, problem-solving, and independent expression without pressure for perfection.

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Tell +

Children share their ideas, describe their creations, and practise speaking confidently, strengthening narrative skills and self-expression.

Welcome to Crafty Beans, where every child finds their story.

3
Specialist facilitators
5
Weekly programmes
1.5–12
Ages welcome
3
Sister brands
📅 What's On

Our Latest Event

Whatever's coming up next will always be listed here.

Creative Art Workshop poster, soft opening of Crafty Beans, August 2 at Luna Kids Petaling Jaya, RM35 per pax Merdeka Sensory Adventure poster, Messy Play and Kinder Art Lab, 10:00 to 10:50am, ages 1.5 to 3 Dinosaur Discovery Workshop poster, Art and Storytelling, 11:30am to 12:30pm, ages 4 to 8 Build Your Own Toy Character poster, Avant-Garde Sculptors, 2:00 to 3:00pm, ages 9 to 12
Launch Event

Soft Opening of Crafty Beans at Luna Kids

A hands-on taster of what our weekly programmes feel like, with parallel sessions across age groups so the whole family can join in.

Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Venue: Luna Kids, PJ
Fee: RM35 per child
Registration: Pre-registration with upfront payment

Sunday, 2 August · Luna Kids, PJ · RM35

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🧭 Everything We Do

Find Your Fit at
Crafty Beans

One team, four ways to join in, from weekly classes to one-off celebrations.

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A child painting during a Crafty Beans weekly session
📍 At Luna Kids PJ

Weekly Programmes

Five weekly programmes for ages 1.5–12, brought to different neighbourhoods through our venue partners.

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A colorful cardboard and yarn weaving craft from an Event Workshop
🎉 Occasional

Event Workshops

Storytelling-themed workshops for school holidays, Mother's Day, and other special occasions throughout the year.

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A child painting a star-shaped craft at a Party Beans celebration
🎈 Sister Brand

Party Beans

Story-driven art celebrations for birthdays and events. Parents host, we handle every bit of the creativity.

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Flower girls walking together at a wedding
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Wedding Beans

Curated children's engagement so your little guests stay happy while your big day runs smoothly.

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Why Crafty Beans?

Six growth areas we design into every session, whether it's a semester class, a workshop, or a party.

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Creativity & Imagination

Room to invent, imagine, and make choices that are truly their own.

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Storytelling Skills

Every session is anchored in a story children can connect with and retell.

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Social & Cultural Awareness

Themes that open up conversations about people, places, and perspectives.

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Emotional Intelligence

Naming feelings, practising empathy, and building self-awareness through play.

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Fine Motor Skills & Coordination

Cutting, threading, gluing, and sculpting build the hands' own confidence.

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Environmental & Real-World Understanding

Crafts that connect back to the world around them, not just the table.

Meet the Team

Three specialists behind every session, get to know them.

Joeanne, Creative Director

Joeanne

Creative Director

3D plaster art & interior design background. Designs every programme around structured creativity.

Joveena, Education Specialist

Joveena

Education Specialist

13 years teaching, including 7 years with children with special needs. Owns the "Tell" pillar.

Jaymie, Client Relations and Marketing Lead

Jaymie

Client Relations & Marketing Lead

Certified preschool educator, 5 years teaching ages 2–6. Builds every child's confidence.

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A Peek Inside Our Sessions

Real moments from real classes: exploring, creating, and telling their stories.

A facilitator helping a child present her craft artwork
Children at a Crafty Beans presentation
The whole group celebrating together
A child sharing her craft into a microphone
Children showing off their painted egg crafts
Children crafting together at a workshop table

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Good to Know

What ages does Crafty Beans work with?

Our full programme set spans ages 1.5 to 12, with each programme built for a specific age band, from sensory play for toddlers to independent 3D art for tweens.

Where do your weekly classes run?

Crafty Beans is a mobile creative studio, we partner with local venues to bring our weekly programmes to different neighbourhoods. In Petaling Jaya, we're based at Luna Kids, select your area above to check what's coming near you.

How do I enrol my child?

Message us on WhatsApp and we'll point you to the right sign-up, whether that's a weekly programme, an Event Workshop, or a Party Beans / Wedding Beans booking.

What's the facilitator ratio?

We keep a strict 3 children per facilitator across every programme, so every child gets real guidance and attention.

Do you also do birthday parties and weddings?

Yes! Party Beans handles birthdays and celebrations, and Wedding Beans handles children's engagement at weddings. Both travel to wherever your event is hosted.