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Best Professional Art Courses
In Singapore - Visual Arts Centre
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Professional Drawing Sketching
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Professional Acrylic Painting Course
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Professional Oil Painting Course
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Professional Watercolour Painting Course
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Professional Chinese Ink Painting and
Calligraphy Workshop
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Portfolio Preparation Course (Process)
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Private: VAC Kids and Youth Holiday
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Private: VAC Kids and Youth Holiday
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2025 Professional Art Classes for Adults, Teenagers, and Kids in Singapore open for NEW ENROLMENT!

(Suitable for beginners | All art materials provided | Full professional teacher guidance are available!)

Join us at Visual Arts Centre today as offers various Professional Art Classes for
Our on-going registration art classes are suitable for anyone (Adults, Teenagers/Youth, Kids) - from beginners, to those with art experience but want to improve their skills!

Scroll Below For More Course Details!

For Teenagers & Youths (10-18YO) aiming to enter their dream art school with our Portfolio Preparation (Process) Course, foundational art training classes and Portfolio Preparation (Process) class are conducted for future DSA Visual Arts enrolment. Our Portfolio Preparation (Process) Course for DSA Visual Arts is also helpful to prepare students for DSA Visual Arts program or IB International Baccalaureate Art during SOTA secondary school intake. Teenagers could also acquire more art skills and techniques via Portfolio Preparation (Process) Course for Diploma and Degree or even Master level intake for Fine Art, Architectural, Graphic Design, Animation Art, Interior Design, Fashion Design and even Art Teaching! Students may opt for Private Art Class too according to your art portfolio artwork preparation be it for observational and or creative artwork with your favourite mediums and subjects!

We would also recommend students to go for (Most Popular! Art Immersion 3 Mediums Course – Drawing and Sketching, Acrylic Painting, Watercolour Painting) to acquire more foundational art trainings before submitting the art portfolio artworks.

For Kids (5-9YO), we have interesting kid art class Creative Kid Art Immersion Class, Kids Art Exploration Courses and Kid’s Birthday Party Package with where our young art learners explore the world of art through their lenses in our fun-filled kid art class lessons through mixed mediums like line drawing, clay moulding, acrylic and watercolour painting with colour theory knowledge and painting brushstrokes and many more to develop their hands-eye coordination and interest in art! 

We can also conduct offsite fully guided Customised Art Workshops and Art Programs or class at your school, student care centre! Suitable for all ages such as Chinese ink Painting & Calligraphy, Batik Handkerchief Painting, Graffiti Spray Painting, Totebag Painting, T-shirt Painting, Scarf Painting and Hen’s Night or even birthday package with T-shirt painting with acrylic, acrylic painting on canvas, clay moulding or graffiti spray painting and etc that will be made available throughout the year! Our professional event planning team are available to discuss and plan & arrange for your customised art events in Singapore and conduct the overseas student cultural exchange program too!

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Portfolio Preparation (Process) 2025 is now open for registration!

Our Portfolio Preparation (Process) Course aims to nurture and develop artistic talent. The art trainings on drawing and sketching, acrylic painting and watercolour painting skills and techniques provide a comprehensive skills training for our students. Our art classes supports our art learners on their art journey to enter prestigious fine arts school of their dream. We will hone our learners’ foundational art skills and 2D works in mediums such as Drawing & Sketching, Acrylic Painting, etc to create observational artworks and creative artworks 

Here are the top 3 key criteria we have collated from some of the top local and international art schools:

  1. Good Foundational Art Skills across Fine Art Mediums like Drawing and Sketching, Acrylic Painting, Watercolour Painting
  2. A Diverse Range of Skills That Showcases Your Unique Style and Capabilities
  3. Clear Display of Logical Thinking and Development of Artwork
Click here to learn more about our Portfolio Preparation Course!

Our Success Stories

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Congratulations to our Portfolio student who’s been admitted to the school of her dreams (NTU Art Design and Media) – Portfolio Art Preparation student at Visual Arts Centre (University Level)
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Plastercast study Drawing and Sketching as an important practise for a fine art Portfolio (University level)
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Our student Pang Tianyi was accepted into the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts! Having attended art classes in Visual Arts Centre for over a duration of two years has helped Tianyi hone a solid art foundation.

Tianyi had submitted multiple advanced plastercasts sketches and life drawing sketches in her portfolio.

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Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) Details

10 Sessions Portfolio Coaching: $2,500

20 Sessions Portfolio Coaching: $5,000

48 Sessions Foundation Training (3 Med Art Immersion) + 8 Sessions Portfolio Coaching: $4,788

72 Sessions Foundation Training (3 Med Art Immersion) + 8 Sessions Portfolio Coaching: $5,888

Through this course, students will be able to explore and gain proficiency in three of the classical mediums, those being drawing and sketching, acrylic painting and watercolour painting.

Students building their experience with observational drawing and sketching, and watercolour respectively

A student with her completed acrylic painting.

3 Medium Art Immersion Course

12 / 24 / 48 sessions 3 Medium Art Immersion Course: $798 / $1488 / $2788

Train your drawing and sketching skills in a systemic approach, to build a solid foundation! This is suitable for teenagers, adults and portfolio preparation students as drawing and sketching is the foundation to all art mediums.

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A student’s completed study of the still life and plastercast set-up.
A student’s completed study of the still life and plastercast set-up.

Professional Drawing & Painting Class Details

8 / 12 / 24 / 48 sessions Professional Drawing & Sketching Class: $544 / $698 / $1298 / $2498

In this art class, the focus of each lesson would be to explore oil painting techniques. Colour mixing, blending and tonal appreciation are some of the many topics that will be covered by our experienced and professional art teacher. Students will explore still life, landscapes, portraits, nude life, abstract compositions, as well as bring photo references to create their own masterpieces.

Professional Oil Painting 24 Sessions course
A student is touching up her portrait painting
For our more advanced students, portraits in oil paint are a fun way to challenge their skills.

Professional Oil Painting Class Details

12 / 24 sessions Professional Oil Painting Class: $938 / $1828

Through the sessions (either 12 or 24 sessions art immersion), you will slowly grasp the many techniques needed for acrylic painting and also learn how this medium differs from others. Our classes offers you the opportunity to pick up concepts on colour theory, brush stroke techniques, colour blending and much more. You will be exposed to different subject matters – from abstract art, landscape, still-life to portrait.

(left: References Image, right: Student’s Landscape Acrylic Painting)

Professional Acrylic Painting Class Details

8 / 12 / 24/ 48 sessions Professional Acrylic Painting Class: $548 / $768 / $1468 / $2698

In this class, you will be exposed to the basics of watercolour painting and familiar yourself so as to get acquainted with the medium. Our instructor will be guiding you on the foundation of drawing and sketching, before teaching you how to use watercolour paint. You will be taught the types of brushes to use, and watercolour techniques such as colour blending. This is a good introductory course for anyone keen in exploring the watercolour medium through a fuss-free experience.
Watercolour Portrait Painting

Watercolour still life

Watercolour landscape

Professional Watercolour Painting Class Details

12 / 24 / 48 sessions Professional Watercolour Painting Class: $768 / $1468 / $2698

Urban Landscape Sketching is one of the most practical forms of drawing that can be utilised on the go. This course will impart to you skills that can be applied in situations to capture the breathtaking scenery infront of you! The main goal is to expressthe interaction between man-made elements and nature.

$65nett/pax (ala carte) | $240nett/pax (4 sessions)

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Outdoor Urban Sketching with Teens & Adults of City Landscape

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Outdoor Urban Sketching experience with professional art instructors guidance!

It is now or never – now is the perfect time to pick up a new skill through our Youth Art Exploration Holiday Bootcamp! Let your teens pick up a new skill – understand the use of new art mediums, skills and techniques. Available for kids too! (7-9 years old)

$65nett/pax (ala carte) | $240nett/pax (4 sessions)

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Professional Intensive Drawing & Sketching Bootcamp for Youth & Teens

For 10-18 Years Old
8 Sessions Course | $698nett

Professional Intensive Bootcamp Acrylic Painting for Youth & Teens

For 10-18 Years Old
8 Sessions Course | $798nett

Professional Intensive Bootcamp Watercolour Painting for Youth & Teens

For 10-18 Years Old
8 Sessions Course | $798nett

Creative Kids Art Immersion Course by Visual Arts Centre provides opportunities and a platform for children (aged 5-10 years) to develop artistic knowledge and skills through a range of medium, forms and expressions. Students will be able to learn different art mediums such as Acrylic painting, Oil Pastels, Markers, and Watercolour!

Thinking of keeping your child occupied while letting them express their creativity? Look no further, and come join us in the Creative Kids Art Immersion Course!

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Students expressing their creativity through colours during a lesson

Creative Kids Art Immersion Course Details

12 sessions Creative Junior Explorer (5-7 Years Old): $568
12 sessions Creative Junior Learner (8-9 Years Old): $698
24 Sessions Creative Junior Learner (8-9 Years Old): $1,298

TUE: 3.30pm – 5pm / 4:30pm-6pm
SUN: 11:15am-12:45pm

Beginner-friendly Professional Chinese Ink Painting Art Class in Singapore

In this class, you will be exposed to the basics of Chinese ink painting to get acquainted with the medium. Our instructor will be guiding you on how to use Chinese ink paints. You will get to familiarise yourself with the types of brushes to use and basic Chinese ink techniques such as the different brush strokes used to create different subjects. This is a good introductory course for anyone keen in learning Chinese ink, with a fuss-free experience.

12/24 sessions Professional Chinese Ink Painting : $768 / $1428
Schedule: Wednesday 7.30 PM – 9.45 PM

Finish At Least One Chinese Ink Painting Artwork Each Session

Our Professional Nude Life Drawing Workshop is very different from all the other art classes available in town as it involves an actual nude model posing live at the studio. Our experienced art teacher will first demonstrate how to capture the various tonal values, weight and body parts of the model before guiding students on working their observational sketches. This course focuses on the drawing of nude life models through observation, study of human anatomy and gestural drawing. In these sessions, our students are able to observe the nude model in person to create more anatomically accurate sketches. Students are able to use graphite pencils, charcoal and watercolour to render the nude subject as they wish.

1/4 session(s) Nude Life Figure Drawing Workshop with Artist Guidance: $85 / $280
Class Schedule: Thursday 7.30 PM – 10 PM
*All art materials are included*

In this course, the students will receive professional guidance in portrait drawing and sketching. Suitable for all levels, this session will introduce plenty of sketching skills and techniques to you! With the presence of an actual model, practise portrait drawing and receive tips and guidance on your work. Take this opportunity to try portrait drawing and sketching if you have always wanted to put your skills to the test!

1/4 session(s) Portrait Life Drawing Workshop with Artist guidance: $75 / $280
Class Schedule: Thursday 7.30 PM – 10 PM
*All art materials are included*

New Art Courses & Workshops for the year 2024/2025!

Acrylic Painting / Watercolour Painting trial class ONLY $48, Drawing & Sketching trial class ONLY $45. Click the following link and sign up RIGHT NOW!

Our Schedule

VISUAL ART CENTRE DHOBY GHAUT STUDIO

CLASS SCHEDULE

Teen/Adult Class

Kids Class (5-7 YO)

Creative Junior Class (8-9 YO)

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: info@visualartscentre.sg

MacPherson Art Studio

Call/WhatsApp: +65-6255-0711

E: info@visualartscentre.sg

CLASS SCHEDULE

140 Paya Lebar Rd, 03-04 AZ @Paya Lebar Building, S(409015)

Contact us for any enquiries!

Our Location

Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

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!

MacPherson Office and Storage

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Address:

AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04,
Singapore 409105

Exit from Macpherson MRT Station Exit A and turn left, we are right across the road, 1 minute walk away!

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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.