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International Labour’s Day – A special art group team bonding for employees

International Labour’s Day – A special art group team bonding for employees Art workshop | drop-in booth | Private fringe session for MICE event | Family day ( Full professional instructors guidance | All art materials provided) Click here to WhatsApp Us! Celebrate International Labour Day Team Bonding with Your Employees & Clients! The annual …

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Where to learn Professional Chinese calligraphy course in Singapore? The five Chinese Calligraphy benefits for Kids and Teenagers

Where to learn Professional Chinese Calligraphy & Chinese Ink Painting Course for Kids & Teenagers in Singapore? https://vac3.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/26144518/IMG_9820-4.mov Kids and teenagers studying in Singapore find it difficult to learn Chinese. It is very difficult to write Chinese characters, and it is even more difficult to write beautiful Chinese characters. Many kids and teenagers have poor …

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在新加坡哪里学习专业书法课程？学习书法对儿童青少年的好处

在新加坡哪里学习专业儿童青少年书法课程？学习书法对儿童青少年的好处 在新加坡读书的小朋友觉得学习书法和华语很难，华语字非常难写，想把华语字写的漂亮就难上加难。好多小朋友的书法能力差，字写得不规整、歪斜，字体不好看，这样的小朋友要注意了，学习书法能帮助小朋友的书写能力，对小朋友的华语水平的提升和专注力、个人文化修养等等会有很多好处。 书法有严格的书写法则，儿童青少年在小学阶段，主要是识字，在学习文化的同时又学习书法，既可以巩固所学的知识，又能促进书法水平的提高，把字写得更加整洁美观，又合乎规范。 一、提高儿童青少年的文化素质 如果一个孩子从小受就学习书法，不仅能够提高他们的书法素养和艺术修养，而且能够培养他们严谨踏实的学习态度、自觉刻苦的学习精神。 少儿书法培训使学生提高审美能力和综合文化艺术素养，形成书法特长及爱好;书法是小学生的基本技能，如果小朋友的字写的好看，规整，会受到诸多赞赏，使小朋友增加自信心。 二、促进思维能力的提高 书法学习能够激发小孩的求知欲，对汉字的观察与分析，多了解汉字的形成和笔划的起源，熟悉偏旁部首，有助于提升孩子的华语和书法水平和拓展孩子的思维能力。 三、开发智力，培养协调性。书法的练习是一种生动的动态系统， 始终要求专注、学习书法过程中，写好每一个字，都需要大脑指挥手和眼睛配合完成，使大脑的左右半球的技能获得同时发展并增进互相协调能力，无数事例证实，学习过书法的孩子，在理解能力，接受能力，想象力和创造性思维能力等方面，都显著高于一般孩子。 四、培养孩子的耐力和专注力 许多家长都觉得自己的孩子特别好动，静不下来，不容易专注，不利于学习新的知识。但是当小朋友去经过书法学习训练，孩子的专注力会得到改善。因为学习书法需要全身心地投入，需要大脑、眼睛、手脚的配合，学习书法能让孩子整个人安静下来。 五、促进生理心理的健康发展。 书法教学活动能够激发儿童的求知欲，对字帖的观察与分析，对书写过程的思考与领悟，对书法习作的评价与反思，将有助于儿童思维能力的全面提高。书写毛笔字能够促进儿童生理心理的健康发展，运用毛笔进行书写，可视为一种操作过程。在这种学习书法操作过程中，神经要进行不断地传导，手的操作感觉被及时传递到大脑，大脑的思维活动不断地发出指令，纠正改善着操作过程。 练书法对于孩子来说，收获的不仅仅是一手漂亮好看的字，更重要的是在练习过程中，孩子会养成认真观察的习惯，有良好的道德素质和文化素质，记忆力会明显提高……所以，学书法有利于孩子的成长。 关于新加坡视觉艺术中心专业书法课程（适合6岁或以上）时间表： 星期三7.30pm-9.30pm | 星期四下午 1pm – 3pm，3.30pm-5.30pm 多美歌画室Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio or 星期六10am-12.30pm 和3.30pm-5.30pm at Chinatown Art Studio, 课程建议： Chinese Ink Painting & Calligraphy 水墨画&书法 [12sessions $768nett| 24sessions $1428nett] Chinese Idioms & Calligraphy Writing 成语+书法 [12sessions $768nett| 24sessions $1428nett] One-to-one Private …

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Arts Picks: Samuel Chen exhibition, pop-up reading spaces and honouring the legacy of Ong Boon Kong

The Realm Of Vibrancy By Ong Boon Kong Charmaine Lim, The Straits Times, Thu Feb 8th, 2024 The late Ong Boon Kong was renown for his paintings of tigers and Singapore scenery. The Realm Of Vibrancy By Ong Boon Kong honours the legacy of the late artist Ong Boon Kong (1948 to 2021), renowned for …

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多美歌吹漫画风 六地标壁画绘出历史面貌

多美歌吹漫画风六地标壁画绘出历史面貌 发表于 2024 年 1 月 15 日 08:55 PM 风六地标壁画绘出历史面貌 多美歌地铁站的“漫画联系”壁画星期一亮相，展示国泰大厦、国家档案馆、总统府、麦唐纳大厦等多美歌一带的地标。（SMRT提供） 多美歌地铁站的“漫画联系”（Comic Connect）壁画星期一（1月15日）亮相，漫画以国泰大厦（The Cathay）、国家档案馆、总统府、麦唐纳大厦（MacDonald House）等多美歌一带的六个地标为素材。 “漫画联系”是SMRT为纪念成立35周年，与本地艺术家及艺术团体联手，在全岛35个地铁站展示历史壁画的合作项目。这一项目自2022年6月启动，多美歌地铁站是第23个展出壁画的站点。 这次在多美歌地铁站展出的壁画是SMRT与视觉艺术中心（Visual Arts Centre）的第三次合作，创作团队前后用时三到四个月完成。此前合作的壁画，于去年3月和7月分别在索美塞地铁站和中峇鲁地铁站亮相。 视觉艺术中心策展人及总监刘婉婷（33岁）代表创作团队说，他们的办公室位于多美歌格林（Dhoby Ghaut Green），也就是在多美歌地铁站上方，因此这个壁画对他们而言别具意义。“壁画中的元素都是我们小心斟酌挑选的。我们希望通过色彩缤纷的壁画展现历史，让新加坡人能够记住其意义，并向游客展现这里的丰富历史。” You can read the original article here.

Art Learning and Exploration As Your Best Gift To Your Child

Art Learning and Exploration As Your Best Gift To Your Child The beginnings to any form of learning could be daunting, but a child’s curiosity in art learning and exploration knows no fear and boundaries.  Which is why we should encourage a child’s learning adventures, be it sports, music, or art, parents have enrolled their …

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今年的春节团建怎么弄才更有意义？

春节过完了，假期也结束了，该回来开始工作啦！开工大吉，鼓舞员工斗志，增强企业士气，学习互相合作，深化企业文化，来一场吉祥欢快的团建活动吧！ 华人新年团建可以选水墨主题， 可以画“迎春报喜”扇面图。 或“花开富贵”牡丹图、”年年有鱼“金鱼图等，也可以大家分组共同完成“梅兰竹菊”水墨图。发挥每个人的创意、增强员工彼此间的合作精神，为年头的开工增添好兆头！ 开工大吉团建也可以选择画”团队巨画“主题，每个人都有参与、每个人都有贡献，大家共同画一张企业巨画，画出企业的文化、画出企业的使命、画出企业的精神！最后做画框，镶嵌在公司墙上，成为公司人人参与完成的大壁画，太有意义啦！ Visual Arts Centre has 2 art studios with the main branch located at city central area, just within Dhoby Ghaut Green and above Dhoby Ghaut MRT station Exit B. We are also available at AZ@ Paya Lebar Building #03-04. Dhoby Ghaut Studio 10 Penang Rd, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, Singapore …

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专业室内设计课程就在视觉艺术中心！

专业室内设计&手绘效果图课程就在视觉艺术中心！ https://vac3.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07144010/IMG_1345.mov 点击这里了解课程详情！ 专业室内设计&手绘效果图课程在视觉艺术中心！ 随着经济社会的飞速发展，人们的物质生活极大丰富，人们对居住的空间要求也相应提高。当人们买到屋子拿到钥匙时，都希望请一个室内设计师来为自己设计，打造一个美丽的空间，每个人都想要设计出自己喜欢的风格，把对设计的要求、概念、风格和想象力告诉设计师，让室内设计师为自己完成梦想。打造出自己心怡的空间。 学生们对专业室内设计&手绘效果图课程的真实反馈： 那么当你找到一位设计师时，你把你的想法告诉设计师，把一切希望都寄托在设计师身上，你告诉设计师你喜欢的风格，是复古经典式、欧式奢华还是田园风格；家居怎么布置，墙壁色彩灯饰等等，如果设计师听了你的建议后，在短短的一段谈话时间里，设计师把你的要求能迅速简练地表现在纸上，把你的概念迅速勾画到画面里，那么你是不是对这个设计师的设计水平有些肯定，你是不是会非常相信这位设计师的能力。从而看出一个设计师的手绘技巧、线条表现能力、空间概括能力是多么的重要。设计师的手绘能力是一个跟客户沟通拿到设计项目的敲门砖。 https://vac3.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07144029/video-output-39053134-290B-430F-8D6D-1B2EB7169511-1.mov 伴随着科技的飞速发展，设计师绘图首选手段就是电脑，原创的手绘被大多数设计师遗忘，近年来，手绘作为设计师进行空间创意最简便的方式又逐渐被大家所重视，但大家要注意的是设计师最重要的还是设计，不要盲目认为手绘就是设计——手绘为设计而服务。 下面我们先看看室内设计师的手绘效果图要学什么？ 1）绘画线条练习； 2）学习透视原理； 3）学习室内平面图绘画； 4）学习家居陈设； 5）学习室内家具尺寸； 6）室内家具单体绘画，例如：家居沙发、茶几、餐桌、餐椅、床、书桌、灯饰、窗帘布艺、墙壁装饰、挂画、植物、地毯等。 7）学习绘画室内2D 设计图； 8）学习室内一点和2点透视； 9）画室内立体空间，从2D到3D如何转变； 10）学习在立体室内空间里画家居布置，室内摆设，用色彩完善空间效果，完成效果图。 一）学习住宅室内设计，学习客厅、厨房、卧室、卫生间、书房等室内设计效果图绘画技巧； 二）学习商业空间设计，如酒店大厅、酒店房间、理发店、服装店等效果图绘画技巧 手绘室内设计效果图需要的工具：   素描纸、水彩纸、铅笔、橡皮、针管笔、马克笔、水彩笔、水彩颜料、尺、绘图板等 绘画线条练习，透视原理等技 手绘不像电脑绘图可以通过短期培训就可要掌握，手绘是一种绘画基础功训练。作为设计师，在方案构思与创作过程中，用手绘的方式进行推敲表达会比电脑更为深入、生动、便捷；现在人们在委托设计师为自己设计时，也希望设计师能手绘设计草案，方便讨论和更改。电脑画出来的效果有时会显得生硬。手绘效果图会更加有韵味，具有更广阔的想象空间。所以手绘是对于室内设计师而言很重要，手绘室内设计图并不难，只有掌握原来和技巧，慢慢训练，会有非常好的成绩 点击这里报名！ INTERESTED? Join us and Book for an Art Course / Art Class Phone-alt Call Us 6255 0711 WhatsApp WhatsApp Us 6255 0711 Email Email us [email protected] …

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Professional Interior Design & Freehand Rendering Course at Visual Arts Centre​

Professional Interior Design & Freehand Rendering Course at Visual Arts Centre https://vac3.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07144010/IMG_1345.mov Our Visual Art Centre student working on his interior design free hand rendering sketch Not sure what and how to start interior designing, click here! As the economy and society develop rapidly, people’s material lives have greatly enriched, leading to an increased demand …

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Chinese New Year 2026 Team Bonding Activities

Chinese New Year Team Bonding Art Jamming Activities @ Visual Arts Centre Singapore. Chinese New Year 2026 Team Bonding Activities Looking for artistic Team Building Activities for your team during Chinese New Year 2026? Try out our Teambonding Art Jamming and Fun Art Workshops for your team!Contact Us WhatsApp 我们！ Celebrate Chinese New Year with …

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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.

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Terms & Conditions – Neon Glow Art Jamming & Colour Blast Party (Saturday Sessions Only)

  1. Participation
    • Participation in the Neon Glow Art Jamming & Colour Blast Party is voluntary. By participating, all participants acknowledge that they understand and accept the nature of the activities and agree to participate at their own risk.
  2. Health & Safety
    • The event takes place in an outdoor festival environment featuring bright lighting effects, flashing lights, amplified music, and high sound levels, which may not be suitable for individuals who are sensitive to light, sound, or have related medical conditions.
    • Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are medically fit to participate in the activities.
  3. Colour Blast Party
    • The Colour Blast Party uses coloured cornflour powder.
    • By participating in the Colour Blast Party, participants confirm that they:
      • Do not have any known allergy or sensitivity to cornflour, corn, coloured powder, or similar materials.
      • Do not suffer from asthma, respiratory conditions, or any medical condition that may be aggravated by airborne powder.
      • Understand the nature of the activity and voluntarily choose to participate.
  4. Face & Body Painting
    • Optional face and/or body painting may be available during the event.
    • Participants choosing to receive face or body painting confirm that they have no known allergies or skin conditions that may be affected by cosmetic or body paint products. Participants with sensitive skin are advised to refrain from participating.
  5. Assumption of Risk
    • Participants acknowledge that participation in the event, including but not limited to art jamming, the Colour Blast Party, face and/or body painting, and related activities, carries inherent risks, including accidental slips, falls, minor injuries, allergic reactions, respiratory irritation, or other unforeseen incidents.
  6. Indemnity and Release
    • By participating in the event, participants agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to release, discharge, and indemnify Visual Arts Centre, CHIJMES, their respective officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, sponsors, partners, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses, injuries, or actions arising out of or in connection with participation in the event, except where such claims arise directly from the negligence or wilful misconduct of the organisers.
  7. Personal Responsibility
    • Participants are responsible for their own personal belongings and should exercise reasonable care while participating. Appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for an outdoor event are recommended.
  8. Organiser's Rights
    • Visual Arts Centre and CHIJMES reserve the right to refuse participation or remove any participant whose behaviour is deemed unsafe, disruptive, or poses a risk to others. The organisers also reserve the right to modify, postpone, suspend, or cancel the event due to weather, safety concerns, or unforeseen circumstances.

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Terms & Conditions For All Course/Workshop(s) at Visual Arts Centre (VAC):