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About Visual Arts Centre

Best Professional Art Courses &
Exhibition Gallery In Singapore

Visual Arts Centre is a 5500 square feet glass-house exhibition gallery and art studio located directly above the Dhoby Ghaut MRT and housed within the beautiful, lush green habitat of Dhoby Ghaut Green.

12,000 +

Art Students Trained

500 +

Art Exhibitions & Events

12 +

Specialised Art Courses

Materials Provided

All art supplies and materials are provided when you’re taking a course.

Professional Instructors

Full professional instructors/teacher guidance are here to help with every step.

Special Art Workshops for Festivals and Holidays

Open for registration

Registration Open 🎃

Halloween & Special Art Workshops 🎨

Unleash your creativity this Halloween with our exciting Halloween & Special Art Workshops! Choose from a variety of fun and festive activities perfect for all ages:

1. Coaster Workshop: Create spooky-themed drop glue coasters!
2. Glass Painting: Design eerie or elegant glassware for the season.
3. Mask Painting: Craft your own unique Halloween mask! 🎭
4. Pumpkin Painting: Get creative with a no-carve pumpkin painting session! 🎃

These workshops are perfect for bonding with family and friends, making memories, and taking home your own handcrafted creations! 👻🕸️

Schedule:
Available for customised bookings or join our regular schedule:
Tuesday 3:30pm-5:30pm
Wednesday 11am-1pm, 1.30pm-3.30pm, 5pm-7pm
Thursday 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Duration: 1-2 hours

Cost
1 event: $45
2 events: $80
3 events: $125
4 events: $160
(Larger private group and corporate bookings are available from $1500nett for up to 10pax for 4 events, at VAC venue or offsite location.)

Location: Visual Arts Centre @ Dhoby Ghaut

All art materials provided!

Open for registration

Now Open for Registration! 🎉

Deepavali Special Art Workshops 🖌️

Celebrate the festive spirit of Deepavali with our Special Art Workshops! Choose from a variety of vibrant and creative activities perfect for all ages:

1. Coaster Workshop: Create stunning, festive-themed drop glue coasters!
2. Glass Painting: Design beautiful glassware inspired by the colors of Deepavali.
3. Mini Rangoli: Explore the art of mini rangoli and bring the festive vibes to life! 🎨

These workshops are perfect for bonding with family and friends, creating lasting memories, and taking home your own handcrafted creations! 🌟✨

Schedule:
Available for customised bookings or join our regular schedule:
Tuesday: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 11am – 1pm, 1:30pm – 3:30pm, 5pm – 7pm
Thursday: 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Duration: 1-2 hours

Cost
1 event: $45
2 events: $80
3 events: $125
(Larger private group and corporate bookings are available from $1100nett for up to 10pax for 3 events, at VAC venue or offsite location.)

Location: Visual Arts Centre @ Dhoby Ghaut

All art materials provided!

Special Art Course

Study of Anatomy - The Art of Figure Drawing Visual Arts Centre
Open for registration

Special Art Course

Study of Anatomy - The Art of Figure Drawing

(commencing from 9 Jan 2025)

Workshop Details:

Date/ Time:
Thursday, 7.30pm-10pm
Venue: Dhoby Ghaut studio 10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, S238469.
Price: $450nett inclusive of art materials

1st Session: Introduction to Figure Anatomy and Basic Proportions

2nd -3th Sessions: Drawing upper torso, understanding balance & weight of figure drawing

4th-6th Sessions: Understanding Anatomy, Light, Shadow and Tone Drawing 

Featured Holiday Art Class for Teens/Youths

Featured Holiday Art Class for Kids

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Holiday Art Course for Teens/Youths

Introduction to Graffiti Spray Painting on Canvas Bootcamp

(commencing from the school holiday period of October, November and December 2024)

Workshop Details:

Date/Time: 
please refer the link below
Venue:
Dhoby Ghaut Studio (10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, S238469)
Price: $698nett inclusive of art materials

Learning contents & technique:

  • Writers – unique lettering styles

  • Layering 

  • Stenciling 

  • Freehand 

Holiday Art Course for Teens/Youths

Digital Art - Character Costume Design Workshop

(commencing from the school holiday period of October, November and December 2024)

Workshop Details:

Date/Time: 
Mondays and Thursdays, 3.30PM-5.45PM
Venue:
Dhoby Ghaut Studio (10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, S238469)
Price: $480nett inclusive of art materials

1st Session: Define characteristics, traits, colours and accessories of your character.
2nd Session: Detailed studying of character’s anatomy, sketching of character and begin digital sketch of character.
3rd Session: Continue of digital sketch, and begin on lineart and colouring.
4th Session: Completing character’s costume design and start learning to draw/paint character’s costumes and accessories.

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Holiday Art Course for Teens/Youths

Professional Holiday Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Bootcamp

(commencing from the school holiday period of October, November and December 2024)

Workshop Details:

Date/Time: 
Mondays and Thursdays, 3.30PM-5.45PM
Venue:
Dhoby Ghaut Studio (10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, S238469)
Price: $698nett inclusive of art materials

  • Perspective in urban sketching. You’ll learn about one-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives and how to apply them to accurately represent buildings and streets in your sketches.

  • Composition and Framing

  • Urban scenes are full of urban elements and details. You’ll study different techniques to draw buildings, windows, doors, street signs to add life and authenticity to your sketches

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Holiday Art Course for Kids

Manga & Coloured Illustration Course

(commencing from the school holiday period of October, November and December 2024)

Workshop Details:

Date/Time: 
please refer the link below
Venue:
Dhoby Ghaut Studio (10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, S238469)
Price: $580nett inclusive of art materials

  • Beginner friendly sketching lessons on anime characters, cartoons or animals
  • Subject matters that you will engage in during the sessions
    • Sketching Anatomy (character – facial, body, male/female)
    • Stylization of characters (male/ female and costume)
    • Creating storyboards – drawing interesting scenes for your characters 
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Holiday Art Course for Kids

Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting Course

(commencing from the school holiday period of October, November and December 2024)

Workshop Details:

Date/Time: 
please refer the link below
Venue:
Dhoby Ghaut Studio (10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, S238469)
Price: $280nett inclusive of art materials

    • Be exposed to Chinese traditional culture, and thus promote the inheritance and development of traditional culture
    • Learn the correct calligraphy and  ink painting techniques
    • Improve children’s hand-eye coordination and enhance their concentration

Featured Art Courses

Professional Art Courses In Singapore

Featured Art Courses & Workshops

Visual Arts Centre is Singapore’s leading fine art learning centre for youth and adults. Trained 12,000 students since established in year 2016. Providing over twenty art courses and workshop options – suitable for beginner to experienced learners. Our most popular art courses are Portfolio Preparation (Process) Art Course, and the Art Immersion 3 Mediums Course which includes Drawing and Sketching, Acrylic Painting, and Watercolour Painting. Our professional instructors are experienced in providing one-to-one guidance based on each learners ability.

Jumpstart your art learning with Visual Arts Centre today! 

All art materials are provided with no additional costs.

Open for registration

Most Popular Course [10-18 Years Old]

Professional Drawing & Sketching Course

Join us and discover the joy of drawing and sketching!
The practice of drawing and sketching is the foundation of all visual arts for anyone from teenager to adult.
Come and join us now!
All art materials provided.
Acrylic Painting for Portfolio
Open for registration

Art Immersion 3 Mediums Course

Join us and explore 3 different mediums including drawing, watercolour painting and acrylic painting! This course is suitable for all levels, from adult and teenager to those who are keen on looking to get exposed to the arts or preparing art portfolio for school submission.
All art materials provided.
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Professional Chinese Ink Painting Course

Every Wed, we have Chinese Ink Painting course on 7.30pm to 9.45pm. Explore Chinese Ink painting skills, brushstrokes and landscape painting!

All art materials provided.
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The Best Holiday Art Courses & Workshops For Kids & Teens In 2024 Have Arrived!

Visual Arts Centre’s Holiday Teens and Youth Art Immersion Course is the perfect programme for youths to explore new mediums and build up their foundational art techniques.
All art materials provided.
Professional Chinese Ink Painting Art Course at Visualartscentre Singapore

NEW!

Registration is Open for Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Course 10 Sessions

Suitable for beginners and younger learners!

SPECIAL NOV PROMOTIONS!

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Open for registration

Professional Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy Course

suitable for 6YO+ with zero experience

TRIAL LESSONS @ $48 ONLY!

SPECIAL NOV PROMOTION! *get one class free

Enjoy expert guidance in a comfortable learning environment!
All art materials provided.
Full professional teacher guidance
Adult watercolour art class – Still life painting at Visualartscentre Singapore
Open for registration

Professional Watercolour Painting Course

TRIAL LESSONS @ $48 ONLY!

SPECIAL NOV PROMOTION! *get one class free

  • Pick up essential brush techniques and blending skills
  • Expert guidance by a professional art teacher
  • Discover your artistic interests and embark on your art journey with us!
  • Various schedules to choose from, lesson/course fee includes all art materials.
Professional landscape Acrylic Painting Course Visual Arts Centre
Open for registration

Professional Acrylic Painting Course

TRIAL LESSONS @ $45 ONLY!

SPECIAL NOV PROMOTION! *get one class free

  • Pick up essential brush techniques and blending skills
  • Expert guidance by a professional art teacher
  • Discover your artistic interests and embark on your art journey with us!
  • Various schedules to choose from, lesson/course fee includes all art materials.
Study of Anatomy - The Art of Figure Drawing Visual Arts Centre
Open for registration

< Study of Anatomy - The Art of Figure Drawing > Sketching Art Course

6sessions at $450nett

Upcoming Figure Drawing with Artist Guidance Workshop on 8 Jan 2025 7:30pm-10pm. Explore sketching human figure in this cozy class.

All art materials provided.
Kid Art Class Singapore holiday
Open for registration

Creative Kids Arts Immersion Course

TRIAL LESSONS @ $35 (U.P. $46)

For Nov, we are offering trial lessons at $35 ONLY and we hope children aged 5 – 9 years, can join us! Explore and develop your artistic and practical creative knowledge and skills.

Ongoing every Tuesdays 4.30PM-6PM

and Sunday 11.15AM-12.45PM

Open for registration

Professional Manga Drawing and Digital Painting Course

TRIAL LESSONS @ $75 (U.P. $90)
Within the course objective, they will learn to draw human figure proportion, character dynamics, character drawing in digital form Computer Graphics Processing etc.

Ongoing every Monday 7.30PM-9.45PM and Thursday 3.30PM-5.45PM

New Professional Courses

Our brand new Professional Art Courses, Come explore with us on new art mediums, pick up new art skills and cultivate their creativity.

Chinese New Year Calligraphy and Ink Painting on Fan/ Scroll/ Rice Paper / Couplet writing Team bonding international student art program team building art jamming Visual Arts Centre Singapore

Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting Course

(Suitable for 6yo & above!)

10 sessions at $680, 20 sessions at $1260

New Season

Every Saturday 1pm-3pm at MacPherson Studio

Learning contents:

  • Learn to write Chinese calligraphy for 45minutes in each session
  • Learn and progress progress in Chinese calligraphy skills, learn characters and write poems and verses
  • Learn and acquire a strong foundation in Chinese ink painting through various subjects such as birds and flowers, landscape
  • Learn creative subjects and compositions, learn to organise and compose own painting

Schedules:

  • Thursday 7pm-9pm* (to be enquire)
  • Saturday 1pm-3pm
(To be enquired – Dhoby Ghaut studio)
– Thursday 1-3pm | 3.30pm-5.30pm
All art materials provided.
VAC Interior Design

Interior Design & Freehand Rendering Course

Suitable for beginners
10 sessions at $2500

Learning contents:

  • Practice drawing lines
  • Study principles of perspective
  • Learn drawing interior floor plans
  • Study home furnishings & arrangements

Schedules:

  • Monday 11am-1.15pm
  • Wednesday 11am-1.15pm
  • Friday 11am-1.15pm
  • Saturday 1pm-3.15pm
All art materials provided. Registration are still open!

Explore more on our courses page!

Other Service

Team Bonding Art Jamming / Art Workshops & Activities

Visual Arts Centre also offers Team Building Arts Jamming sessions, engaging groups in interactive art projects to enhance teamwork, creativity, and bonding among participants.

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Team bonding Team-building Art Jamming

Seeking year end or early spring 2025 team bonding activities? Kickstart and engage your team with our customisable fun and interesting art jamming team bonding activities!

All art materials are provided and full professional instructors guidance is available!

to learn more about our activities!

Venue Hire

for Art Exhibition

Plan and organise your event at our city-centralised, spacious and highly accessible venues at Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery or MacPherson Studio & Gallery.

Calendar 2024/2025 is open for hire, special promotion is available!

& learn more about our services!

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Venue Hire

for Flea Market & Lifestyle Fair

Plan and organise your event at our city-centralised, spacious and highly accessible venues at Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery or MacPherson Studio & Gallery.

Calendar 2024/2025 is open for hire, special promotion is available!

& learn more about our services!

About Visual Arts Centre

Best Professional Art Courses &
Exhibition Gallery In Singapore

Visual Arts Centre is a 5500 square feet glass-house exhibition gallery and art studio located directly above the Dhoby Ghaut MRT and housed within the beautiful, lush green habitat of Dhoby Ghaut Green.

12,000 +

Art Students Trained

500 +

Art Exhibitions & Events

12 +

Specialised Art Courses

Materials Provided

All art supplies and materials are provided when you’re taking a course.

Professional Instructors

Full professional instructors/teacher guidance are here to help with every step.

Exhibitions & Events

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The Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery is host to numerous local and international art and design exhibitions and events.
Check the upcoming exhibitions and events below.

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Foundation In Digital Art

Embark on a captivating journey into the vibrant world of digital art! Our Foundation in Digital Art workshop invites budding creatives aged nine and above to unleash their imagination and hone their artistic skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. From mastering basic digital tools to crafting mesmerizing digital masterpieces, children will explore a spectrum of techniques guided by seasoned mentors. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, participants will discover the endless possibilities of digital expression while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an exhilarating adventure where young artists transform ideas into stunning visual realities, igniting a passion for digital art

Colour & Texture Exploration With Acrylic Painting & Collage

Prepare to unleash your inner artist in a kaleidoscope of color and creativity with ‘Colour Blast: Acrylic Painting & Collage Techniques’! Dive into a whirlwind adventure where vibrant hues and mesmerizing textures collide in a symphony of imagination. From mastering the art of seamless color blending to discovering the magic of mixed media collage, this journey is a playground for your artistic soul. With each brushstroke, explore new techniques that breathe life into your canvas, transforming it into a vibrant tapestry of expression. Join us and let your creativity run wild as you embark on this colorful escapade!”

World of Manga [Foundation & Styling]

A manga art workshop for children and teenagers sounds like a fantastic idea! Here’s how you might structure it:
Introduction to Manga: Begin by introducing what manga is, its history, and its influence on popular culture worldwide. Show examples of different manga styles and genres to give participants an overview.
Basic Drawing Techniques: Start with the fundamentals of drawing, such as line work, shapes, and proportions. Provide step-by-step instructions on how to draw basic manga characters, focusing on simple shapes that can be built upon.
Character Design: Move on to character design concepts, including creating unique characters, designing their personalities, and developing backstories. Encourage participants to get creative and think outside the box.
Expression and Emotion: Teach how to convey emotions and expressions through facial expressions, body language, and positioning of characters. This can be a fun and interactive exercise where participants practice drawing various emotions.
Storytelling and Paneling: Explore the basics of storytelling in manga, including paneling techniques, pacing, and layout. Show examples of different panel structures and discuss how they affect the flow of the story.
Inking and Coloring: Introduce participants to inking techniques using pens or markers. You can also cover digital inking for those interested. Then, demonstrate basic coloring techniques using markers, colored pencils, or digital software.
Feedback and Collaboration: Provide opportunities for participants to share their work and receive feedback from their peers and instructors. Encourage collaboration by having them work together on short manga projects or collaborative drawings.
Final Showcase: End the workshop with a showcase of participants’ work. This could be in the form of an exhibition, digital gallery, or printed booklet. Celebrate everyone’s creativity and progress throughout the workshop.
Remember to create a supportive and encouraging environment where participants feel free to express themselves and explore their creativity. And don’t forget to have fun! Manga is all about imagination and passion, so let that spirit shine through in your workshop.

Academy Drawing Traditions

The academy drawing and sketching tradition, rooted in centuries of artistic practice, emphasizes disciplined study of form, proportion, and technique. Originating from Renaissance workshops and formalized by institutions like the Royal Academy, it prioritizes meticulous observation and mastery of fundamental skills. Students progress from basic exercises to complex compositions, learning to depict still life and common objects with precision and expression. This tradition values both classical principles and innovation, encouraging artists to push boundaries while maintaining a deep respect for tradition. Through rigorous training and critique, artists within this tradition cultivate a strong foundation for creative exploration and artistic excellence.

Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy

This course on Chinese ink painting and calligraphy introduces young learners to the rich traditions of Chinese art. Through hands-on activities, students explore the basics of brush techniques, ink control, and the delicate art of Chinese script. They learn to appreciate the cultural significance of calligraphy and painting, developing skills in creating elegant strokes and expressive brushwork. The course fosters creativity, patience, and fine motor skills, while also providing insights into Chinese history and aesthetics. By the end, children gain confidence in their artistic abilities and a deeper understanding of Chinese cultural heritage.

Funk with Graffiti

Funk With Graffiti Workshop for children is an engaging and creative program aimed at introducing young artists to the vibrant world of graffiti and funk-inspired street style art. Participants learn the basics of graffiti history, techniques, and safety. Guided by professional graffiti artists, children explore the art of designing their unique tags, emphasizing creativity, expression, and individuality. The workshop includes hands-on activities, from sketching concepts to creating final designs with spray paint on provided surfaces. By the end of the session, children gain confidence in their artistic abilities and an appreciation for graffiti and funk as legitimate forms of street art. Each child completes two original artworks, which they proudly take home, showcasing their newfound skills and personal style.

Batik Tales

In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.