Art Courses for Seniors and Retirees, Our Senior and Retiree students in Visual Arts Centre completing their Chinese Ink Painting and Oil Painting
As Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly with 1 in 6 Singaporeans aged 65 and above, up from the 1 in 10 in 2010, it’s now time to look into how we can keep ourselves and the seniors around us active – both physically and mentally.
With an overall increase in the life expectancy of our seniors in the advanced society we live in today, why not look into the cultivation of a senior-friendly hobby and programme to make life meaningful even after retirement? This is the best time to relook into what you can do with your friends to keep yourself both physically and mentally occupied.
Our student participating in a fan painting workshop during Mid-Autumn Festival
Visual Arts Centre has come out with relaxing and fulfilling Art Courses suitable for Seniors & Retirees who are 50 years old and above! These art courses are the perfect hobby where older adults can unleash their inner artist making them feel accomplished with the benefit of keeping their mind and bodies active. It is also a great place where they can make new social connections with people who are around their age.
Art has always been an enriching and accessible way to connect with the people around us. It has also been proven as a way of contributing to various aspects of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social health and well-being.
Our Senior student working on his Chinese Ink Painting piece
Our retiree student working on her Chinese Ink Painting piece
Art can play a pivotal role in building social connections by offering shared experiences, fostering communication and creating spaces for meaningful interactions. Whether in a group setting or through individual creative expression, art can help people connect in ways that go beyond words. It serves as a medium to nurture meaningful connections that can enrich personal relationships and strengthen communities.
Why not pick up a senior-friendly art programme within the community, where you can make friends and be acquainted with those around your community? Our art course are exciting and meaningful for you and will. help you to build more connections with peers among your age.
Research has proven that art can significantly contribute to an increased sense of satisfaction – be it through creative expression, achievement or emotional fulfillment. The process of engaging with art can activate a range of psychological and emotional benefits that foster satisfaction in various ways.
Our senior student exploring the watercolour medium with the help of our professional art instructors
As an outlet for self-expression, fostering a sense of achievement, offering emotional healing, art can help Seniors and Retirees connect on a deeper purpose. Whether through creating, sharing, or experiencing art, individuals gain a greater sense of identity, accomplishment, and well-being. Engaging with art nurtures personal growth, strengthens relationships, and brings joy, all of which contribute to a more fulfilling and satisfying life for seniors and retirees.
Art is the easiest way and an excellent way to keep the mind active for seniors and retirees, offering both mental and emotional stimulation that can help maintain cognitive health and prevent or slow down age-related cognitive decline. The active process of creating, exploring and engaging with art provides a variety of benefits for mental agility, focus and emotional well-being.
Our retiree student with her completed Chinese Ink Painting composition
It is a known fact that art can contribute towards improved hand-eye coordination through the various physical and mental processes involved in creating and engaging with artistic activities. Hand-eye coordination refers to the ability to use the hands and eyes together in a coordinated way, which is essential for performing many daily tasks and maintaining fine motor skills. Art, especially activities that require fine motor control, focus and precision, provides an effective way to enhance and refine this coordination.
Activities require fine motor control, concentration and precise movements strengthen the brain’s ability to connect visual input with physical action
Art is a form of expression, come to Visual Arts Centre to learn how to draw and paint what you feel and observe around you! Use artistic skills to paint your world!
Senior and Retiree relaxing art programmes can be done with your partner too!
Visual Arts Centre welcomes all senior and retirees to join our art programme to make life meaningful even after retirement!
Let your senior or retirement journey be fulfilling by finding a new hobby or an art course that is suitable for Seniors and Retirees today! Our relaxing courses have Chinese Ink Painting & Calligraphy, Graffiti Painting, Batik Painting, Watercolour Painting, Urban Sketching, Drawing & Sketching, Landscape Acrylic Painting, Manga & Digital Painting.
10 Penang Road 01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green
Singapore 238469
The Visual Arts Centre’s studio is situated above the Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, surrounded by lush green trees in a peaceful park setting. The studio is spacious and bright, designed with a green glass exterior. With the park environment just outside, it’s a great place for kids to play. Celebrating a birthday for kids in such a serene and vibrant setting is indeed an excellent choice.
140 Paya Lebar Road 03-04 AZ
@Paya Lebar Building Singapore 409015
Additionally, the Visual Arts Centre has another studio located at AZ@paya lebar. This studio is also spacious and bright, adorned with green plants, and conveniently accessible with easy parking. It’s another great venue option for hosting a birthday party.
The Visual Arts Centre specializes in various artistic planning services and art-themed activities.
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10 Penang Road,
#01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469
140 Paya Lebar Road,
#03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar Building,
Singapore 409015
Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Monday to Sunday: 11am – 8pm
Closed on Public Holidays, except by appointment.
MacPherson [Office & Storage]
By appointment only
Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.
Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.
Email:
info@visualartscentre.sg
Phone:
+65 6255 0711
+65 6733 2155
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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.