Best Professional Line Drawing Course in Singapore
Professional Line Drawing Art Course for Teenager (13-17YO)
All materials provided | Beginner-friendly Professional guidance

Teenager | Art Course (Professional) – Line Drawing (13-17YO)

(Beginners friendly | All art materials are provided | Full professional teachers guidance)

Course sessions:
[12sessions $698 nett | 24sessions $1,468 nett | 48sessions $2,498 nett]

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

VISUAL ARTS CENTRE DHOBY GHAUT STUDIO

CREATIVE KIDS (5 - 8 YO)

CLASS SCHEDULE

MON

11am - 12:30pm

TUE

3:30pm - 5pm

4:30pm - 6pm

WED

11am - 12:30pm

1:30pm - 3pm

THU

1pm - 2:30pm

FRI

11am - 12:30pm

SAT

10:30am - 12pm

SUN

11:15am - 12:45pm

1pm - 2:30pm

MON

11am - 12:30pm

TUE

3:30pm - 5pm

4:30pm - 6pm

WED

11am - 12:30pm

1:30pm - 3pm

THU

1pm - 2:30pm

FRI

11am - 12:30pm

SAT

10:30am - 12pm

SUN

11:15am - 12:45pm

1pm - 2:30pm

*TO BE ENQUIRED

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

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ART COURSE SCHEDULE

@ 20b mosque street, s059500

Art Course:

Kids (5-8YO)

SAT

10:30am
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12pm

* 1pm
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2:30pm

3:30pm
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5pm

SUN

* 10:30am
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12pm

* 1pm
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2:30pm

* 3:30pm
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5pm

*to be enquired

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Certificate of Completion will be provided*
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What is Line Drawing & Why is it Important?

Line Drawing is an art form where you use lines as the primary tool to define shape, form, contour, and structure using mediums such as fineliner pens, graphite pencils, ink, and more! This is a key foundational skill all artists are encouraged to master, as it builds a strong sense of confidence, control, and precision in mark-making. Students will develop an understanding of contour, proportion, and composition through reference-based studies of increasing difficulty, progressing to live observation line drawing too! Most art portfolios for DSA (Direct School Admission) to Secondary Schools, SOTA, Polytechnics, and even overseas art school applications value strong Line Drawing pieces, making this course a popular choice among teenagers who wish to seriously develop their technical art skills and build a portfolio for the next stage of their education.

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Our student doing line drawing with watercolour painting artwork

Our teenager student with his line drawing with watercolour painting artwork

Learning Objectives in within this Teenager Professional Line Drawing with Watercolour Painting Art Course:

  • Learn to draw the basic shapes and objects using lines (line drawing), circles, squares, triangles, oval and how to combine these into more complex figures.
  • Practice observing the outlines of objects and depicting them with line drawings, starting from simple still life subjects like toys, plants
  • Learn watercolour techniques such as brush strokes and painting techniques like wet on wet, wet on dry, dry on dry etc
  • Develop fundamental colour sense and colour theory
  • Material familiarisation (Fineliner marker sizes, watercolour paper, watercolour paint, brushes, etc)

Teenagers can explore acrylic painting subjects like:

  1. Botanical – Flower, Plants, Fruits, Vegetables, etc 
  2. Landscape
  3. Animals
  4. Still-life
  5. Manga

Age 13-17 Line Drawing – Technical & Portfolio Foundations:

Learning Objectives in our Professional Line Drawing Art Course for Teenagers:

  • Build strong technical control over line quality, form, and composition
  • Establish disciplined observational habits and accurate proportion skills
  • Refine line control: practice varying line weights, line confidence, and controlled mark-making for more advanced contour and gesture work
  • Structural analysis: break down complex subjects into underlying geometric and structural forms to improve accuracy in still-life, figures, and portraits
  • Contour & Form mastery: study how line alone can suggest volume, depth, and texture, and apply techniques such as cross-contour lines and line-weight variation to render convincing form
  • Personal Style Development: begin exploring individual artistic voice and style, applying techniques learnt to original compositions to build a cohesive art portfolio

Steps to start Professional Line Drawing for Teenagers:

  • Familiarise yourself with Line Drawing art materials
  • Build technical discipline and consistency in Line Drawing
  • Develop foundational and intermediate art techniques – line quality, form & contour, proportion

Learning objectives of Teenagers Art Class | Art Course (Professional) – Line Drawing:

  1. Introduction to Line Drawing art materials: Preparing materials such as fineliner pens, ink pens, graphite pencils, sketching paper, an eraser, and an easel. Learn essential Line Drawing art theory.
  2. Basic shapes: Refine drawing of geometric shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles, and combine them into more complex objects and compositions using clean, controlled lines.
  3. Three-dimensional forms: Practise drawing cubes, spheres, and cylinders using contour and cross-contour lines to build a strong understanding of form and perspective.
  4. Line weight and confidence: Practise varying line weight and pressure to suggest depth, emphasis, and hierarchy, and observe how line alone can imply volume without shading.
  5. Train observational skills: Emphasise accurate observation of real subjects, using construction lines and proportion checks to strengthen positioning and composition.

About Visual Arts Centre’s Teenagers Art Class | Art Course (Professional) – Line Drawing:

Visual Arts Centre offers line drawing courses suitable for teenagers of all skill levels. Classes are structured into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels according to age groups. Professional teachers tailor the line drawing curriculum specifically for teenagers, building on fundamentals and progressing toward more advanced, portfolio-ready work. Under professional guidance, students are able to make rapid progress based on their existing drawing abilities.

Visual Arts Centre’s Professional Art Class | Art Course Approach:

Visual Arts Centre Singapore is an art institution supported by the Singapore government. Since its establishment in January 2016, it has nurtured a large number of outstanding art students – some have been admitted into their desired art schools, some have become independent artists, and others have become illustrators and creators in various art-related fields.

Visual Arts Centre adopts an academic, atelier-style teaching approach with a well-structured curriculum. All instructors are professionally trained with formal art school backgrounds. Our drawing and sketching curriculum for children and youths is designed according to age groups (7–9, 10–12, and 13–17) and provides systematic training in sketching. Lessons start from fundamentals and progress step-by-step in increasing levels of difficulty. The curriculum is highly professional and aims to build a strong artistic foundation for students who may pursue art studies or art-related careers in the future.

Why Choose Visual Arts Centre & Why our Professional Line Drawing Art Course for Teenagers is the best art course:

  • Professional Art Teachers – Learn from fine arts graduates with strong foundations across multiple mediums and years of professional art experience.
  • Proven Track Record – We have guided many students towards successful admission to leading art schools in Singapore and overseas.
  • Strong Art Foundations – Build solid technical skills through structured, art academy-style training, ideal for building a serious art portfolio.
  • Convenient Locations – Located right above Dhoby Ghaut MRT and just 2 minutes from Chinatown MRT Exit A.
  • Flexible Schedules – Open daily with a wide range of class timings to suit students, working adults, retirees, and those with changing schedules.
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.

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Registration & Fees

The art courses are available at our Dhoby Ghaut and Chinatown Art Studio.

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

Teenager Art Class | Art Course (13-17YO): Line Drawing with Colouring 48sessions
$2498
Location Visual Arts Centre
Validity
52 Weeks
Teenager Art Class | Art Course (13-17YO): Line Drawing with Colouring 24sessions
$1468
Location Visual Arts Centre
Validity
26 Weeks
Teenager Art Class | Art Course (13-17YO): Line Drawing with Colouring 12sessions
$698
Location Visual Arts Centre
Validity
14 Weeks

All sessions are to be completed within the course duration stated. No refunds are provided for any courses/workshops/lesson purchased. Further extension of course validity of up to one month only may be provided with proof of overseas travel, hospitalization/medical certificate.

The course package(s) is/are valid within the stated date of registration. Each session under the adult and teenager course package is 2 hours 15 minutes. Visual Arts Centre reserves the right to reject/reschedule your lesson if you are late. Visual Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel/reschedule/postpone any course/session without prior notice. In the event that the course is unable to proceed due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund of the fees will be provided. The registrant/guardian of the registrant indemnifies and holds Visual Arts Centre and/or its staff harmless from any losses sustained from any activity within the premises of Visual Arts Centre, including personal injury/loss or damages to property.

You will be redirected to the workshop registration page to fill in your enrolment details after you make payment. By clicking “Buy This Package”, you agree with our terms and conditions. Do note that there is no refund for signups.

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