Our Programmes
Three formats.
One sustained inquiry.
Each of Velkyr's programmes approaches the money story from a different angle — some people start with the workshop, some with the notebook, some with the monthly evenings. All three are available independently.
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How the programmes work
Each Velkyr programme is built around the same core principle: that reading and writing — done with structure and in good company — is a way to surface what you already know, but have not yet put into words. Applied to the subject of money in a life, this produces something more useful than information: it produces understanding.
The workshop format uses a developed six-week structure. The notebook format provides the same structure in a portable, self-paced form. The monthly evenings create a recurring rhythm of reading and writing, suitable for those who want an ongoing practice rather than a single course.
Across all three: the tone is editorial and measured. There is no pressure. Nothing is shared that a participant does not wish to share. No personal financial details are discussed. The work is entirely in the domain of personal writing — which is to say, it is in your hands from start to finish.
Programme One
Writing Your Money Story
Six-Week Evening Workshop · SGD 460
A six-week evening workshop on the practice of writing one's own money story in plain English — the household one grew up in, the inherited assumptions, the patterns that have shaped adult life, the questions one carries into mid-life. Sessions combine short reading, structured writing exercises, and small-group sharing in a calm room. Educational and reflective; this is a writing practice, not therapy or counselling, and no personal numbers are discussed.
Session Sequence
Programme Two
The Money Story Notebook
Printed Notebook + Video Orientation · SGD 175
A printed notebook designed to accompany the workshop or to be used independently. Contains structured writing prompts, sample short essays, and quiet pages for personal writing. Includes one 60-minute video orientation. Suited to readers who learn through writing and prefer to work at their own pace, without the commitment of a weekly schedule.
What the Notebook Contains
Programme Three
Monthly Reading & Writing Evening
Twelve-Month Subscription · SGD 270 per year
A monthly two-hour Saturday evening reading and writing gathering. Each evening begins with a 20-minute reading from a widely available essay on family, generation, and money themes, followed by ninety minutes of quiet writing and brief small-group sharing. Tea is served. The twelve-month subscription gives access to all twelve evenings throughout the year.
Structure of Each Evening
Which to Choose
Comparing the three programmes
All three programmes explore the same territory. The differences are in format, commitment, and pace.
| Feature | Workshop | Notebook | Monthly Evenings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | SGD 460 | SGD 175 | SGD 270/yr |
| Structured six-week arc | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| In-room small group | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Self-paced / no schedule | – | ✓ | – |
| Ongoing monthly access | – | – | ✓ |
| Printed materials | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Video orientation | – | ✓ | – |
| Best for | Those who want depth, community, and a complete arc | Independent learners; those testing the water first | Those wanting a sustained, recurring practice |
Professional Standards
Shared across all three programmes
Privacy of participants
No personal financial information is requested or shared in any session. What participants write stays with them. Session content is not recorded or retained.
Regulatory clarity
Velkyr is an adult education provider. None of its programmes constitute financial advice, investment guidance, or regulated financial services of any kind.
Data protection
Participant contact details are held under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act and used solely for programme administration. No data is shared with third parties.
Attributed reading materials
All reading materials are drawn from published, attributed works. Nothing proprietary or unverifiable is used. Participants are given bibliographic details so they can read further.
Trained facilitation
All workshop and evening facilitators have verifiable adult education experience and training specific to writing and reading group facilitation. Standards are reviewed annually.
Annual programme review
All three programmes are reviewed each year using participant feedback. Adjustments to content, structure, and facilitation are documented and tracked.
Pricing
Fees — Singapore Dollar
Notebook
SGD 175
one-time
- —Printed notebook
- —60-minute video orientation
- —Self-paced, no schedule
- —Posted to Singapore addresses
Six-Week Workshop
SGD 460
per cohort
- —Six evening sessions
- —Small group (8–12)
- —Reading materials included
- —Structured six-week arc
Monthly Evenings
SGD 270
per year (12 evenings)
- —12 Saturday evenings
- —Reading, writing, sharing
- —Tea included
- —Ongoing community
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Not sure which to choose?
Write to us. We are glad to talk through which format would suit your situation best. There is no pressure to decide before you are ready.
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