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Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course
(Professional guidance | All materials provided | Beginner friendly)

Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing and Painting 宠物绘画 - Professional Art Class| Art Course for Beginners in Singapore

Drawing & Sketching • Acrylic Painting • Watercolour • Oil Painting Drawing • Chinese Ink Painting • Digital Art

Class schedules: Please click to refer for Dhoby Ghaut Studio & Chinatown Studio

VISUAL ARTS CENTRE DHOBY GHAUT STUDIO

2026 - 2027

CLASS SCHEDULE

TEEN/ADULT CLASS
KIDS CLASS
(5-7 YEARS OLD)
CREATIVE JUNIOR CLASS
(8-9 YEARS OLD)
MON

11am - 1.15pm

5pm - 7.15pm

5pm - 7.15pm

(DIGITAL/
MANGA)*

7.30pm - 9.45pm

(DIGITAL/
MANGA)

5pm - 6.30pm

TUE

3.30pm - 5.45pm

3.30pm - 5.45pm

3.30pm - 5pm

(KIDS)

4.30pm - 6pm

(KIDS)

3.30pm - 5pm

WED

11am - 1.15pm

1.30pm - 3.45pm

5pm - 7.15pm

7.30pm - 9.45pm

(Chinese Ink Painting)

5pm - 6.30pm

THU

1pm - 3.15pm

3.30pm - 5.45pm

(DIGITAL/
MANGA)

7.30pm - 10pm

(Nude Life / Portrait)

3.30pm - 5pm

FRI

11am - 1.15pm

5pm - 7.15pm

7.30pm - 9.45pm

5pm - 6.30pm

SAT

10.30am - 12.45pm

1pm - 3.15pm

3.30pm - 5.45pm

6.30pm - 8.45pm

SUN

10.30am - 12.45pm

11.15am - 12.45pm

(KIDS)

1pm - 3.15pm

3.30pm - 5.45pm

6pm - 8.15pm

MON

11am - 1.15pm

5pm - 7.15pm

5pm - 7.15pm

(DIGITAL/MANGA)*

7.30pm - 9.45pm

(DIGITAL/MANGA)

5pm - 6.30pm

TUE

3.30pm - 5.45pm

3.30pm - 5.45pm

3.30pm - 5pm

(KIDS)

4.30pm - 6pm

(KIDS)

3.30pm - 5pm

WED

11am - 1.15pm

1.30pm - 3.45pm

5pm - 7.15pm

7.30pm - 9.45pm

(Chinese Ink Painting)

5pm - 6.30pm

THU

1pm - 3.15pm

3.30pm - 5.45pm

(DIGITAL/MANGA)

7.30pm - 10pm

(Nude Life / Portrait)

3.30pm - 5pm

FRI

11am - 1.15pm

5pm - 7.15pm

7.30pm - 9.45pm

5pm - 6.30pm

SAT

10.30am - 12.45pm

1pm - 3.15pm

3.30pm - 5.45pm

6.30pm - 8.45pm

SUN

10.30am - 12.45pm

11.15am - 12.45pm

(KIDS)

1pm - 3.15pm

3.30pm - 5.45pm

6pm - 8.15pm

*TO BE ENQUIRED

Call/WhatsApp: +65-6255-0711
E: [email protected]

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ART COURSE SCHEDULE

@ 20b mosque street, s059500

Art Course:

Drawing & Sketching, Acrylic Painting,
Watercolour Painting, Oil Painting,
Urban Sketching, Manga Drawing

WED
11am-
1.15pm
1.30pm-
3.45pm
FRI
11am-
1.15pm
SAT
10.30am-
12.45pm
1pm-
3.15pm
3.30pm-
5.45pm
SUN
10.30am-
12.45pm
1pm-
3.15pm
3.30pm-
5.45pm

*to be enquired

SAT

10:30am
-
12:45pm

* 1pm
-
3:15pm

3:30pm
-
5:45pm

SUN

* 10:30am
-
12:45pm

* 1pm
-
3:15pm

* 3:30pm
-
5:45pm

Art Course:

Chinese Ink Painting, Chinese Calligraphy

SAT

3.30 pm - 5.30 pm

SAT

1 pm - 3 pm

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Are you interested in drawing a portrait of your favourite pet? Or curious on how to draw or paint a pet portrait? Trying to learn how to draw your pet portrait cuter? Come to Visual Arts Centre for our Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course to learn how to paint or draw your beloved pet!

Discover different ways of capturing the personality, character and unique features of animals and pets through six distinctive art mediums.

In this course, students will learn how the same animal subject can be interpreted very differently through Watercolour Painting, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Drawing & Sketching, Chinese Ink Painting, and Digital Art. Rather than simply copying a photograph, students will be encouraged to observe the animal’s form, expression, movement and character, then develop their own artistic interpretation.

Students may work from photographs of their own pets or choose from animal references provided during the course. Suitable for beginners as well as students who would like to develop their animal portraiture skills. 

From Photograph to Artwork

Throughout the course, students will learn that creating an animal portrait is more than reproducing a photograph. The same pet can be portrayed in many different ways, setting a different tone or vibe depending on the medium. 

Through experimenting with all four mediums, students can discover which artistic approach best reflects their own style while developing a stronger understanding of observation, composition, form, colour, texture and artistic expression.

Bring along a favourite photograph of your pet and turn it into a meaningful, one-of-a-kind artwork! Once the class is finished, you can bring back the sketch or painting to display on your wall, turning the artwork into a fond memory!

Best Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course for Kids, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors in Singapore by Visual Arts Centre

Pet Photo & Oil Painting Artwork

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:

  • Understand the basic proportions, anatomy and structure of different animals.
  • Learn to observe and capture distinctive features such as the eyes, nose, ears, paws, fur and body shape.
  • Understand how to simplify a photographic reference into an effective artwork.
  • Develop techniques for portraying different fur lengths, patterns and textures.
  • Learn how light, shadow, colour and value can create volume and form.
  • Explore the characteristics and techniques of four different artistic mediums.
  • Move beyond photorealistic copying towards a more expressive and artistic interpretation.
  • Develop confidence in composition, brushwork, mark-making and personal artistic expression.

Mediums You Will Learn in this Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course :

1. Drawing & Sketching – Pet Portrait & Animal

Best Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course for Kids, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors in Singapore by Visual Arts Centre

Pet Photo & Sketching Artwork

Build a strong foundation in animal drawing through observation, proportion and expressive mark-making.

Students will learn how to break down complex animal forms into simple shapes and structures before refining the face, body and distinctive characteristics of their chosen animal.

Explore line weight, hatching, cross-hatching and tonal shading to create volume and different fur textures. Students will also be encouraged to retain visible sketch marks and energetic lines, giving the finished work a more natural and expressive drawing quality.

Key techniques: Proportion • Basic animal structure • Contour drawing • Line quality • Hatching • Tonal values • Fur texture • Expressive sketching

3. Watercolour Painting – Pet Portrait & Animal

Best Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course for Kids, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors in Singapore by Visual Arts Centre

Pet Photo & Watercolour Painting Artwork

Discover the fluid and spontaneous qualities of watercolour while creating a soft and expressive animal portrait.

Students will learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, colour washes, layering and colour blending. Explore how varying the amount of water and pigment can create soft fur, flowing edges and atmospheric backgrounds.

Rather than painting every strand of fur, students will learn to suggest texture through loose brushwork, colour bleeds and transparent layers, creating an artwork that feels light, fresh and painterly.

Key techniques: Water control • Colour mixing • Wet-on-wet • Layering • Soft and hard edges • Expressive washes • Fur textures

4. Oil Painting – Pet Portrait & Animal

Best Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course for Kids, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors in Singapore by Visual Arts Centre

Pet Photo & Acrylic Painting Artwork

Explore the richness of acrylic & oil paints, and learn to transform an animal photograph into an expressive, painterly artwork.

Students will begin by establishing the animal’s main shapes, proportions and colour masses before developing light, shadow and form. Learn how visible brushstrokes and changes in colour temperature can suggest fur without having to reproduce every detail.

Students will also explore a more impressionistic approach, using confident brushwork, simplified shapes and expressive colour to give their animal portrait character and energy.

Key techniques: Colour mixing • Blocking-in • Light and shadow • Layering • Brushwork • Fur and texture • Painterly interpretation

5. Chinese Ink Painting – Pet Portrait & Animal

Best Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course for Kids, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors in Singapore by Visual Arts Centre

Pet Photo & Chinese Ink Artwork

Discover how animals can be interpreted through the expressive language of Chinese brush and ink painting.

Instead of focusing on realistic details, students will learn to observe the animal’s most recognisable characteristics and simplify them into bold shapes, expressive brushstrokes and areas of negative space.

Explore different ink concentrations, from deep black strokes to delicate grey washes, and learn how changes in brush pressure, speed and moisture can suggest fur, movement and form.

Students will be encouraged to capture the spirit and personality of the animal with fewer, more confident strokes.

Key techniques: Chinese brush control • Ink concentration • Dry and wet brush • Bold strokes • Ink washes • Shape simplification • Negative space • Expressive composition

6. Digital Art Drawing & Painting – Pet Portrait & Animal

Best Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course for Kids, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors in Singapore by Visual Arts Centre

Pet Photo & Ditgital Artwork

Explore the creative possibilities of digital drawing and painting while transforming an animal or pet photograph into a colourful and expressive digital artwork.

Students will learn how to begin with a digital sketch, establish the animal’s proportions and key features, and gradually develop the artwork using layers, brushes, colours, light and shading. Explore how different digital brushes can be used to suggest fur, feathers, markings and other textures

Students will also learn to simplify photographic references into clear shapes and colour areas, using stylised brushwork and expressive colour choices to capture the personality and character of their pet. Through digital tools, students can easily experiment with composition, backgrounds, colours and different artistic approaches while developing their own illustration style.

Key techniques: Digital sketching • Layers • Brush selection • Colour blocking • Colour blending • Light & shadow • Fur & texture brushes • Background composition • Stylisation • Digital painting techniques

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Best Professional Pet Portrait & Animal Drawing & Painting Art Course for Kids, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors in Singapore by Visual Arts Centre

Students Creating Animal Artworks

Our Location

Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

Address:

10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore (238469)

Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!

VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio

Address:

20B Mosque Street, Singapore (059500)
*2 minutes walk from Chinatown MRT Station Exit A

Take a left turn upon exiting the Chinatown MRT Station Exit A (Pagoda Street). Turn right to go to Mosque Street. Finally, walk towards 20B, we’re on the 3rd floor of the shophouse.

Our Schedule

Dhoby Ghaut Studio (2026) class schedule

  • Drawing & Sketching
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Watercolour Painting
  • Oil Painting
  • Manga Drawing
  • Urban Sketching
MON
11am-
1.15pm
5pm-
7.15pm
7.30pm-
9.45pm
TUE
3.30pm-
5.45pm
WED
11am-
1.15pm
1.30pm-
3.45pm
5pm-
7.15pm
THU
1pm-
3.15pm
3.30pm-
5.45pm
FRI
11am-
1.15pm
5pm-
7.15pm
7.30pm-
9.45pm
SAT
10.30am-
12.45pm
1pm-
3.15pm
3.30pm-
5.45pm
6.30pm-
8.45pm
SUN
10.30am-
12.45pm
1pm-
3.15pm
3.30pm-
5.45pm

Call/WhatsApp: +65-6255-0711
E: [email protected]

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ART COURSE SCHEDULE

@ 20b mosque street, s059500

Art Course:

Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design

WED
* 11am
-
1.30pm
FRI
* 11am
-
1.30pm
SAT
10.30am
-
12.45pm
* 1pm
-
3.15pm
3.15pm
-
5.30pm
SUN
* 10.30am
-
12.45pm
* 1pm
-
3.15pm
3.15pm
-
5.30pm

SAT

* 10:30am
-
12:45pm

* 1pm
-
3:15pm

3:15pm
-
5:30pm

SUN

* 10:30am
-
12:45pm

* 1pm
-
3:15pm

* 3:15pm
-
5:30pm

*to be enquired

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Registration & Fees

The art courses are available at both our Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio and Chinatown Art Studio, please choose your preferred location.

Certificate of completion will be provided for 96 sessions Art Course or 48 sessions & 10 sessions one-to-one Private Lesson.

Professional Digital Art – Drawing & Painting 24sessions (Chinatown)
$2188
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
26 Weeks
Professional Digital Art – Drawing & Painting 12sessions (Chinatown)
$1088
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
Professional Digital Art – Drawing & Painting 48sessions (Chinatown)
$3888
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
52 Weeks
Professional Digital Art – Drawing & Painting 12sessions (Dhoby Ghaut)
$1088
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
Professional Digital Art – Drawing & Painting 48sessions (Dhoby Ghaut)
$3888
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
52 Weeks
Professional Digital Art – Drawing & Painting 24sessions (Dhoby Ghaut)
$2188
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
26 Weeks
48 Sessions Professional Acrylic Painting Course 专业丙烯画48节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$2698
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
52 Weeks
48 Session Professional Oil Painting Course 专业油画48节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$3,552
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
52 Weeks
48 Session Professional Oil Painting Course 专业油画48节课程 (Chinatown)
$3,552
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
52 Weeks
24 Sessions Professional Chinese Ink Painting Course 中国专业水墨课24节课
$1428
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
26 Weeks
24 Sessions Professional Chinese Ink Painting Course 中国专业水墨课24节课
$1428
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
26 Weeks
48 Sessions Professional Acrylic Painting Course 专业丙烯画48节课程 (Chinatown)
$2698
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
52 Weeks
24 Session Professional Oil Painting Course 专业油画24节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$1828
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
26 Weeks
12 Sessions Professional Chinese Ink Painting Course 中国专业水墨课12节课 (Chinatown)
$768
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
12 Sessions Professional Chinese Ink Painting Course 中国专业水墨课12节课 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$768
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
24 Sessions Professional Acrylic Painting Course 专业丙烯画24节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$1468
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
26 Weeks
24 Sessions Professional Acrylic Painting Course 专业丙烯画24节课程 (Chinatown)
$1468
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
26 Weeks
48 Sessions Professional Watercolour Painting Course 专业水彩画48节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$2698
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
52 weeks
24 Session Professional Oil Painting Course 专业油画24节课程 (Chinatown)
$1828
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
26 weeks
48 Sessions Professional Watercolour Painting Course 专业水彩画48节课程 (Chinatown)
$2698
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
52 weeks
12 Session Professional Oil Painting Course 专业油画12节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$938
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
12 Sessions Professional Acrylic Painting Course 专业丙烯12节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$768
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
12 Sessions Professional Acrylic Painting Course 专业丙烯12节课程 (Chinatown)
$768
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
24 Sessions Professional Watercolour Painting Course 专业水彩画24节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$1468
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
26 weeks
12 Session Professional Oil Painting Course 专业油画12节课程 (Chinatown)
$938
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
24 Sessions Professional Watercolour Painting Course 专业水彩画24节课程 (Chinatown)
$1468
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
26 weeks
12 Sessions Professional Watercolour Painting Course 专业水彩画12节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$768
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
12 Sessions Professional Watercolour Painting Course 专业水彩画12节课程 (Chinatown)
$768
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
48 Sessions Professional Drawing & Sketching Course 专业素描48节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$2498
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
52 Weeks
48 Sessions Professional Drawing & Sketching Course 专业素描48节课程 (Chinatown)
$2498
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
52 Weeks
24 Sessions Professional Drawing & Sketching Course 专业素描24节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$1298
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
26 weeks
24 Sessions Professional Drawing & Sketching Course 专业素描24节课程 (Chinatown)
$1298
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
26 weeks
12 Sessions Professional Drawing & Sketching Course 专业素描12节课程 (Dhoby Ghaut)
$698
Location Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
12 Sessions Professional Drawing & Sketching Course 专业素描12节课程 (Chinatown)
$698
Location VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio
Validity
14 Weeks
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.