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Professional Manga Course for Beginners – How to Start Learning Manga?

Professional Manga Course for Beginners How to Start Learning Manga? Many people are now interested in learning manga. So, how can one master manga drawing? How should beginners get started? Learning manga drawing isn’t difficult! Whether you are learning hand-drawn or digital manga, it’s essential to start with the basics. WhatsApp Us Here for more …

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适合零基础的数码绘画课程就在视觉艺术中心

适合零基础的数码绘画课程就在视觉艺术中心 如果要想把数码绘画作品画得好，就要提升数码绘画水平，从以下几个方面入手： 1. 多学习透视与构图 学习透视原理，练习一点透视、两点透视等，同时多研究构图方式。 掌握光影处理与体积感表现 理解光源的方向、强弱如何影响物体，练习用明暗来塑造立体感。 熟悉色彩理论 学习色相、色度、饱和度，掌握配色原则，比如对比色、互补色的使用。 学习人物解剖与结构 如果涉及角色绘画，学习人体解剖知识和动态结构尤为重要。 2. 熟悉数码工具和技巧 掌握绘画软件学习 Photoshop、Procreate、Clip Studio Paint 等常用软件的功能，比如图层管理、画笔设置等。 熟练运用画笔: 熟悉各种画笔的特性，尝试制作和使用自定义笔刷，丰富画面质感。 学习特效: 学习添加光效、粒子效果等，提升画面氛围。 2. 提高观察能力与表达能力 先从临摹入手：临摹优秀作品，学习它们的构图、用色和细节处理方式，但注意逐步融入自己的风格。 提升写生与速写能力：多观察现实生活中的光影、色彩和结构，培养敏锐的观察力。 学习独立创作：定期做主题练习，比如画一组场景或角色，模拟不同的风格和题材。 新加坡视觉艺术中心开办的数码绘画课程内容包括： 数码绘画基础理论，熟悉硬件软件及工具使用。 学习构图、透视、速写、静物风景人物写生等，训练造型能力。 学习数码绘画的起稿、构图、涂色、光影、纹理、质感、特效等。 https://vac3.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/07132417/Websites-Gifs-2.gif 视觉艺术中心的数码绘画课程适合八岁以上儿童和青少年、成人，从基础开始学习，即使是零基础也可以参加课程。学员们在专业的老师指导下，迅速掌握数码绘画技巧，在短时间内提升。 课程有12节，24节，每节课2小时15分钟。 点击这里了解更多关于我们的12节数字绘画课程！ 加入我们，开始这段令人兴奋的数码绘画之旅！ 课程安排 – 专业数码绘画课程【12节课】 周一 5:00pm-7:15pm / 7:30pm-9:45pm周四 3:30pm-5:45pm周六 6:30pm-8:45pm 12节课程 $1,188净价 联系我们 请致电或通过WhatsApp联系我们：6255 0711，或发送邮件至 info@visualartscentre.sg 了解更多信息！ More Blogs Where …

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Professional Digital Art Course for Beginners – How to Start Learning Digital Art?

Professional Digital Art Course for Beginners How to Start Learning Digital Art? students are exploring digital art device and software with subjects like manga character under teacher’s guidance Scroll Below for More Information & Explore 3 Steps on How To Start Learning Digital Art! Getting started with digital art is simpler than you think! Step …

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Top 10 Exhibitions to Visit in November!

Top 10 Exhibitions to Visit in November! 1. The Shophouse Edition: Singapore Art Treasures Exhibition The Shophouse Edition: Singapore Art Treasures is an exhibition showcasing some of the best artworks by some of Singapore’s most renowned first and second-generation artists. From prominent Nanyang artists such as Lim Tze Peng, Chen Wen Hsi and Cheong Soo …

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Event Space for Hire at East Singapore – Paya Lebar Area

A Perfect Art Venue For Hire – Beautiful Modern Event Space at AZ@Paya Lebar, MacPherson Event Space for Hire at East Singapore – Paya Lebar Area! (up to 100pax capacity) Suitable for all events ( Art Workshop, Art & Design Exhibition, Private Gathering, Social Events & Party, Business Networking, Birthday Party, Fashion Show Events, Brand …

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Explore Fun Art Workshops & Art Jamming in Singapore!

Explore Fun Art Workshops and Art Jamming in Singapore! Explore interesting art workshops and art jamming in Singapore! Explore Fun art workshops and art jamming, We are here to help you to experience and embark on your art journey! Come and join our fun art workshops! Bring along your friends and family members too! How …

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Parent and Children Art Therapy Program

Explore Fun Art Workshops & Art Jamming in Singapore! Explore Art Workshops & Art Jamming. We are here to help you to experience and embark on your art journey! Come and join our fun art workshops! Bring along your friends and family members too! How does art workshop & art jamming helps us to relieve …

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Parent and Children Art Therapy Program

Join Our Family Art Therapy Workshop to Improve Parent-Child Relationships! Art Therapy for Parent-Child Visual Arts Centre is a Professional Arts Institution What is Art Therapy? Art therapy is a form of therapy that helps to interpret, express, and resolve human emotions and thoughts. It is sessions help to explore human emotions be it happiness, …

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Experience Deepavali – Festival of Lights Celebration with Art Workshops!

Happy Deepavali – Team bonding Art Jamming Workshops For The Festive Season! Celebrate Deepavali with Art Jamming Team Bonding Workshops Celebrate Happy Deepavali With Art Workshops and Art Jamming Team Bonding or Team Building for Everyone! ( Full professional instructors guidance | All art materials provided | Cozy studio environment space inclusive) Click here to …

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Celebrate Halloween with Fun Art Activities!

Happy Halloween – Team bonding Art Jamming Workshops For The Festive Season! Celebrate Halloween with Art Jamming Team Bonding Workshops Celebrate Happy Halloween With Art Workshops and Art Jamming Team Bonding for Everyone! ( Full professional instructors guidance | All art materials provided | Cozy studio environment space inclusive) Click here to WhatsApp Us! In …

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Visual Arts Centre

  • Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

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

  • MacPherson Art Studio

    140 Paya Lebar Road,
    #03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar Building,
    Singapore 409015

  • 6255 0711

  • info@visualartscentre.sg

  • 62550711

  • 67332155

  • Opening Hours

    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

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

Art Courses 艺术课程

Featured Courses 推荐课程

  • Art Immersion 3 Medium Course 综合媒介绘画课

  • Drawing & Sketching Course 素描课程

  • Acrylic Painting Course 丙烯画课程

  • Watercolour Painting Course 水彩画课程

  • Oil Painting Course 油画课程

  • Chinese Ink Painting Course

  • Trial Sessions 试课

  • Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

  • Graffiti Spray Painting Course

Portfolio Preparation Art Courses

  • Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) 作品集 (DSA)

  • Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) 作品集 (Diploma)

Specialised Art Courses

  • Professional Manga Drawing & Digital Painting Course

  • Professional Interior Design & Freehand Rendering Course

  • Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Course

  • Private Art Classes

Kids Art Courses

  • Creative Kids Art Immersion Course 儿童创意绘画课程

Holiday Art Courses & Bootcamps

  • 2025: Holiday Art Course for Kids & Teens 儿童和青年假期课程

  • 2025 Kids (6-9YO) Holiday Art Course 儿童假期课程

  • 2025 Teens (10-18YO) Holiday Art Course 青年假期课程

Workshops & Events
工作坊与团建

Team Bonding Programmes

  • Team Building Art Jamming

  • Art Jamming Team Bonding Catalogue

  • Team Bonding

  • Gala Dinner Art Workshop

  • Batik Painting Workshop (Mural / Individual)

  • Graffiti Spray Painting on Canvas Workshop

Themed Workshops

  • Kids Birthday Party - Art Jamming

  • Kids T-Shirt Painting Art Party

  • Batik Painting Workshop

  • Graffiti Spray and Paint Workshop

  • Therapeutic Mental Health Workshops

Current Art Workshops

  • Workshops at SAM During SAW 2025

  • Digital Dreams - Transforming Ideas Into Art

  • Nude Life Drawing with Artist Guidance

  • Portrait Life Drawing with Artist Guidance

  • Chinese Ink Painting

  • Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

Exhibitions 展览

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

  • ARTBEATS

Venue Hire 场地出租

  • Hire of Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery @ Dhoby Ghaut

  • Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery @ Dhoby Ghaut

  • Visual Arts Centre Gallery and Studio @ MacPherson

OUR BLOG

Special Art Jamming Themes

  • Chinese New Year Art Jamming

  • Art Workshops for Singles and Dating

  • Women's Day

  • Labour's Day

  • National Day

  • Mid Autumn Festival

  • Deepavali Art Jamming

  • Halloween Art Jamming

  • Christmas Art Jamming

  • Best Team Building Activity

  • Art Jamming Team Bonding Catalogue

  • 零基础自助绘画（Art Jamming ）工作坊

Kids Art Jamming Birthday Party Workshops

  • 艺术生日派对-DIY粘土主题

  • Art Birthday Party With Diy Clay

  • Art Birthday Party With Tote Bag Painting 艺术生日派对-画托特包主题

  • Birthday Party With T-shirt Painting

  • 艺术生日派对-画T恤衫主题

Art Competition and Affordable Art Fair Workshops

  • Singapore Children and Youth Art Competition 2021

  • 新加坡儿童与青少年绘画大赛开始报名啦！

  • (Embracing Nature) Children and Youth Art Competition

  • Workshops & Fair Activities

Venue Hire

  • 10 tips for a successful pop-up flea market event

  • Beautiful Space in the City Central

  • A Perfect Art Venue for Hire

  • What to consider when renting a venue for your fashion shows and pop-ups?

Art Course

  • Where to learn Professional Chinese calligraphy course in Singapore?

  • 艺术疗愈如何让你心理更健康

  • Best Professional Art Courses In Singapore

  • 在新加坡哪里能学专业素描／速写、油画、水彩、丙烯、水墨、艺术作品集准备、儿童美术、儿童青少年书法等专业美术绘画课？

  • 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

  • Art Portfolio Preparation - DSA (Kids)

  • 凭什么，新加坡乌节路寸土寸金的商业宝地竟给国人当画室? 快!带你去看看!

  • Singapore Holiday 2025 - Learn Digital Landscape Painting and Manga Drawing

  • 成人画画课就在视觉艺术中心

  • Applying into Art Schools - How does one build an art portfolio?

Others

  • Best Professional Manga Drawing Drawing Course in Singapore

  • 对南洋画派新加坡第一代艺术先驱作品的印象

  • 定制贵宾晚宴的艺术项目

  • Art Buzz: How to Appreciate Art?

  • 《纪念刘抗诞辰111周年—刘抗书画遗作展》

  • 10 Reasons to Learn Drawing and Sketching

  • Art Therapy Course in Singapore!

  • Overseas Students Art & Cultural Exchange

  • Commissioning Custom made portraits/nude life by professional artists

  • FAQs for Art Portfolio Preparation - DSA, Diploma & Higher Education

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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.