Visual Arts Centre Art Course & Art Workshop Guide

Overview

Join our Art Courses at Visual Arts Centre Singapore! We provide with just what you’ll need to build up painting skills that “WOW”!

Here’s our guide of the best art courses that’ll suit a range of art levels and interests!

Are you looking for a professional art course in Singapore that suit any level? Our Art Courses at Visual Arts Centre Singapore is exactly what you are looking for: a wide range of class curated to your needs and interests, classes available everyday throughout the week, and all arts material are ready for you!

We provide art courses in a wide range of mediums: Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, Watercolour Painting, Drawing and Sketching, Chinese Ink Painting, as well as a comprehensive course on Portfolio Preparation. Our teachers are academically trained and have over 20 years of experience in teaching arts.

Save your time from surfing through the entire website by reading this summary of all our available course and choose your best fit!

ART COURSES AT VISUAL ARTS CENTRE SINGAPORE

ARTS IMMERSION COURSE – ART COURSES AT VISUAL ARTS CENTRE SINGAPORE

Our Art Immersion course is perfect for those who wants to pick up your skill in drawing and painting or want to advance your skills in professional drawing and painting. You have the flexibility to learn up to 3 Mediums – Pencil Drawing and Sketching, Watercolour, and Acrylic.

Suitable for beginners/intermediate to advanced learners. Our courses and objectives run according to a structured curriculum under a guided approach. Our most popular course is 24 sessions Art Immersion Course (valid for 26 weeks) and 12 sessions Art Immersion Course (valid for 14 weeks).

 

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Student doing pencil Sketching - available in Art Immersion course & Drawing and Sketching course
A watercolour work done at Visual Arts Centre Art Studio
Student doing Landscape Acrylic Painting - Art Immersion 24 Sessions course

Understanding that each student may have different needs, the course can be personally curated to match with your capability and interest. All art courses are fully guided by our professional art teachers. Art demonstration and guidance will be provided and the courses are suitable for beginners with no prior experience – so do not be afraid to get started!

24 Sessions Art Immersion Course

  • 3 Mediums: Drawing and Sketching, Watercolour and Acrylic Painting
  • Validity: 26 Weeks
  • Lesson Schedule: From Monday – Sunday, choose one regular schedule to join for a class each week. Students may change class schedule by giving us a call/email.
  • Price: $1,098 for 24 sessions / $598 for 12 sessions (All materials provided)
  • Click on the 24 Sessions Art Immersion Course heading above to be directed to the course page 

Here is the Lesson Schedule For Teenagers & Adults

Why is the 24 Sessions Art Immersion Course Great For Beginners or Advanced Students?

The 24 Sessions Art Immersion course allows learners to learn 3 mediums – Drawing and sketching, Acrylic painting and/or Watercolour painting. This offers art students the flexibility to explore multiple mediums and develop their art proficiency.

We recommend choosing one main medium to learn and a sub-medium, for example, assigning 16-18 sessions to learn a main medium such as Watercolour painting, and the rest of the sessions to learn Acrylic painting or Drawing and sketching as a sub-medium. Students may also feel free to split their learning on three mediums equally for an exploration and gain a foundation level in all three mediums. It would take 8 sessions to 12 sessions to attain a foundational level of proficiency and 18-24 sessions to attain an intermediate of proficiency

 

is suitable for participants of all levels. With the validity of 26 weeks, you will have time to build up your foundation, explore all mediums and concentrate on your preferred one. We recommend students to join the class at least once a week to efficiently practice the techniques and keep the momentum. Students will acquire basic skills in drawing and painting:

  • Understand composition, colour mixing rules and techniques of complex works;
  • Accurately compose object’s form, landscape’s perspective and portrait’s proportion;
  • Independently navigate the painting process;
  • Understanding of light and shadow;
  • Practice the use of colour theory.

For the period of 26 weeks of the course, the student can achieve intermediate level of one preferred medium. For example, a student practice both Pencil Sketching and Acrylic Painting in 24 lesson course. He/she will achieve intermediate competency in Acrylic Painting, while having strong basics in Pencil Sketching.

The topic of the course covers landscape, still life object, portrait, and can be tailored according to the student’s interest and requirements.

Pencil Sketching study of plaster head
Acrylic painting study of still life objects
Student and teacher happy with their Acrylic Painting

12 Sessions Art Immersion Course

  • 3 Mediums: Pencil Sketching, Watercolour and Acrylic Painting
  • Validity: 14 Weeks
  • Class time: From Monday – Sunday, join at least once a week
  • Price: $598 for 12 sessions /$1,098 for 24 sessions  (All materials provided)
  • Click on the 12 Sessions Art Immersion Course heading above to be directed to the course page

With same benefits as 24 Lessons Arts Immersion Course, 12 Lessons Course is for those who are unsure about their commitment or looking for a short experiment first. The course will provide students with the following skills and knowledge:

  • Accurately compose object’s form, landscape’s perspective and portrait’s proportion;
  • Independently navigate the painting process;
  • Understanding of light and shadow;
  • Introduction to colour theory.

After 12 lessons, the students will be able to acquire foundation in at lease two preferred mediums.

Student practicing still life object sketching
A cat portrait done in watercolour
Student with her proud work

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION COURSE – ARTS COURSE AT VISUAL ARTS CENTRE SINGAPORE

Looking for a preparation course to enter art school/art university? Seeking for a course that build concrete foundation in arts to pursue the fine art/design/creative career path in the future?

Join our Portfolio Preparation CourseGuided by our professional instructors, our Portfolio Building course will be perfect for those who seeking a class to build up strong foundation in drawing and painting skill. This programme is suitable for kids 9 and above, teenagers and those of you aiming to get into a university course are welcomed as well. Fear not even if you have no prior experience in art, we are here to help!

Portfolio Preparation Course Part I & II

  • Lessons: 24/course
  • 3 Mediums: Pencil Sketching, Watercolour and Acrylic Painting
  • Validity: 26 Weeks
  • Class time: From Monday – Sunday, join at least twice a week

During the Portfolio Preparation Course Part I, we prepare youths with foundation in drawing and sketching, as well as basic knowledge in creative conceptualisation. This course is suitable to any teenagers who has no background in arts, but have interests and dream of coming to art school one day.

Student learning basic composition and observation skill

In Portfolio Preparation Course Part II, the student will continue to develop their skills and artistic visualisation. We also provide guidance in consolidating Idea Development Process and interviewing skills to help the students build up confidence before entering any art school enrolment.

Student practice drawing still life and learning about material characteristic

48 Lesson Portfolio Preparation Course

  • Lessons: 48
  • 3 Mediums: Pencil Sketching, Watercolour and Acrylic Painting
  • Validity: 30 Weeks
  • Class time: From Monday – Sunday, join at least twice a week

As a combination of Portfolio Preparation Course Part I & II, students will have a similar curriculum with better momentum. The student will spend half the course in consolidate basic drawing skills and another half in developing creative works. Assignments are personally curated for each students to match their capability and needs. They will acquire intermediate level in sketching, with a wide range of skills and knowledge in:

  • Composition (still life, landscape, human portrait);
  • Understanding of light and perspective;
  • Material studies (ceramic, glass, cloth, skin, etc.);
  • Portfolio building strategy.

With firm foundation, students can build their portfolio to showcase their skills and apply to either major Singapore art schools (SOTA, NAFA, Lasalle, NTU Art & Design Department) or art university oversea.

The 48 Lessons Portfolio Preparation course is valid for 26 weeks. We encourage students to attend the class twice a week.

Student practice face feature sketching
Our student drawing David's head
Student studying a complex scene with contrast combination of colour
Challenging themselves with complex concept works
or with abstract 3D works

CHINESE INK PAINTING COURSE – ART COURSES AT VISUAL ARTS CENTRE SINGAPORE

We provide Professional Chinese Ink Painting Course for those who are attracted to the delicacy, mystery and simple beauty of the traditional Chinese art. This is a specialty offered within a wide range of Arts Courses at Visual Arts Centre Singapore.

In this affordable Chinese Ink Painting class, students will be introduced to learn the Chinese brush strokes techniques, materials and skills required in Chinese Ink Painting. The art form itself is tricky to master – the brushstrokes and the way to manoeuvre ink and water.

12 Sessions Chinese Ink Painting Course (Studio)

 

Profesional Chinese Ink Painting at Visualartscentre Singapore

In this course which is set at the studio, we will help you achieve the following objectives:

  • Materials knowledge, brief history of Chinese Ink Painting
  • Compositional skills, brushworks, techniques – through learning:
    • Four gentlemen – plum blossoms, chrysanthemum, bamboo, orchids
    • Birds and flowers
    • Introduction to landscape painting
    • Introduction to abstract/semi-abstract Chinese landscape painting
    • Calligraphy practice in every session (to understand brushwork, calligraphy strokes)
Chinese Ink works done by our students
Our students and teacher at the end of their Chinese Ink Painting studio lesson
Student perfecting her Flower Chinese Ink Painting at our studio
Our students practicing painting bamboo using Chinese Ink

NUDE LIFE AND PORTRAIT WORKSHOPS – ART WORKSHOP AT VISUAL ARTS CENTRE SINGAPORE

Visual Arts Centre presents – 4 Sessions Nude Life Drawing / Portrait Life Drawing Course at $220 nett only. Nude Life Drawing / Portrait Life Drawing sessions are ongoing with one to two sessions each month on Thursday evenings, from 7:30pm-10pm. This 4 session course will give you a good introduction and exposure to Nude Life Drawing / Portrait Life Drawing, and you may choose to attend either or both Nude Life Drawing and Portrait Life Drawing sessions which is held once a month.

 

Whether or not you are a beginner or regular practitioner, this workshop is still unable to miss out. For beginners, each lessons will come with step-by-step guidance from our professional teachers. You will be able to achieve:

  • Foundation understanding of human anatomy composition/human portrait proportion
  • Techniques to observe, measure and construct an accurate sketching/painting

For professionals, you will come in with many perks awaiting:

  • Challenge your skill with real life model in different posture each session
  • Chances to experiment other mediums beside pencil sketching: acrylic paint, watercolour, oil pastel
  • Tips from our teacher to express your unique characteristic in the painting

The workshop is usually take place on Thursday evening, 7.30pm – 10pm.

Portrait drawing from life model
Watercolour Nude Life Painting

Want to find out more about each series of Workshop? Click on the link below:

Nude Life Drawing Workshop dates:

  • 2021: 21 Jan, 25 Feb

Life Portrait Drawing Workshop dates:

  • 2021: 14 Jan, 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr

Validity

The purchase of 4 Workshop Sessions is applied to either Nude/Portrait Life Drawing Workshop. The validity of the workshop sessions is 3 months from the attendance of the first session, or up to 4 months from the date of registration/purchase.

CREATIVE KIDS ARTS IMMERSION COURSE 

12 Lessons Creative Kids Immersion Course

Creative Kids Art Immersion Course takes on a unique learning approach that encourages children to think out of the box. The course takes the kids through a fun learning journey of discovery and creativity with a wide variety of themes being covered – from the arts to the sciences to geography to anything under their imagination – the world is their oyster to explore!

Beside chances to experience traditional drawing and sketching mediums as colour pencil, oil pastel, markers, we encourage them to try out different mediums and 3D objects such as dry/wet clay, recycle paper models, and mask making. Kids will be able to achieve the following objectives when join Art Courses at Visual Arts Centre Singapore:

  • Composing and Observation Skill
  • Understanding of Colour Harmony and Usage
  • Blending and Drawing Techniques
  • Independent Creative Critical Thinking

Schedule:

  • Tuesday, 4.30pm – 6.00pm
  • Sunday, 11am – 12.30pm
  • Sunday, 3.30pm – 5pm

All materials will be provided at our class. There will be snack and drinks to keep those little bellies filled as well!

Our students using acrylic to recreate their favourite painting

Zoom LIVE art sessions

Drawing & sketching series

Finding a new hobby during the COVID-19 crisis?  Why not take this quiet time at home to plan a fruitful calendar of self-learning, and we’re here to help you learn and enjoy art from the comfort of your home with our Zoom Online Art Classes – VAC ZOOM LIVE Art Sessions in three series- Drawing & Sketching series, Chinese Ink Painting series, Watercolour Painting Series and Acrylic Painting series.

VAC ZOOM LIVE Art Sessions will allow our art loving students to continue their passion for art and learn and pick up a lot of skills and techniques within the safe environment of your home! We welcome new art learners to pick up drawing and sketching whilst at home!

VAC ZOOM LIVE Art Sessions 
– Min 5pax-15pax per session
– 2 Hours 15 Mins per session
– $75/session or $180/four session series or $340/ eight session series
– Able to complete one artwork for most sessions except for Acrylic painting which requires 2 sessions to complete Part 1/2 & Part 2/2
– Regular VAC Art Students may use 1 STUDIO Art Sessions to exchange for 1 ZOOM LIVE Art Session.
– Art Materials list provided for students to prepare own materials or you can choose to have art materials pack delivered to your home inclusive of delivery price @$25 Drawing series, @$30 Chinese ink painting, @$30 Watercolour painting, @$40 Acrylic painting.

Keen to sign up or find out more?

Fret not if you are a complete beginner, this Drawing and Sketching series and our other ZOOM LIVE Art Sessions – Acrylic Painting and Chinese Ink Painting series are suitable for you! Worry not if you do not know what to buy because we have an Art Materials Pack delivered to your home @$25 only, inclusive of courier charges.

What you’ll need to have is a Laptop and a table to work on and your enthusiasm for learning!

Advantages of our Zoom Online Art Class @Visual Arts Centre Singapore

+ High quality, professional art class, workshop style so you can accomplish one artwork per session

+ 2Hours 15 Mins per session with step by step guidance, art instructor’s live demonstration

+ Suitable for beginners, teenagers to adults of all ages

+ Small class size 5pax-15pax with feedback and direct tips and instruction during the art class

+ Learn and understand how to draw and sketch through the academy school approach, able to utilise these skills and enhance your drawing and sketching ability

Call/WhatsApp us for more information @6255 0711

8 Sessions Chinese Ink Painting Course (Zoom)

If you prefer the comfort of your home while learning and practicing, join our Zoom Course in Chinese Ink Painting! For first-time student, we also offer Art-kit delivery option to get you prepared and ready for the lesson every Friday evening!

With step-by-step guidance from our professional instructor via Zoom platform, every class will introduce one different images that required different techniques. Same content and quality delivered to you while you stay comfy and concentrate at home!

 

Cherry blossom Chinese Ink Painting session through Zoom
Our student completed her sunflower Chinese Ink Painting in one Zoom session
Our students happy with her blossom cherry Chinese Ink Painting

Singapore Children and Youth Art Competition 2021

Our students are also cordially invited to participate in our inaugural art competition- “Courage, Hope and Love in the time of a pandemic”.

For more information and for signing up, please click here.

Social Distancing Precaution

We have additional measures during this period, such as decreasing our class size and capacity, ensuring comfortable spacing between attendees for more social distancing. Please contact us to for more information or to request for details.

Contact Us To Find Out More!

Phone: 62550711 / info@visualartscentre.sg / Text +65 90056716

Enrol today and we look forward to seeing you at our ZOOM LIVE Art Sessions!

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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.