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A fun-filled, creative, professional art course for this Holiday Season!

Join us for an inspiring journey of creativity at the “Themed Holiday Art Course” hosted by the Visual Arts Centre! Whether you’re a novice or an experienced artist, this course is designed to ignite your imagination and enhance your artistic skills while celebrating the festive spirit of the season.

Throughout this enriching program, participants will explore various themes related to holidays celebrated around the world. Each session will delve into a different cultural perspective, allowing attendees to create unique artworks that reflect diverse traditions. This hands-on course will include various mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, ensuring that every participant finds their favorite method of expression.

At Visual Arts Centre, Holiday is just more joyous than other seasons! New series of Holiday courses with various mediums included, themed to help kids develop their artistic skills and imagination will start this 20 November!

Sign up for your kid now to bring them the most exciting holiday season without travelling!

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Materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and a willingness to explore new ideas. Classes are suitable for all ages, making it a perfect activity for families, friends, or even solo adventurers looking to expand their horizons.

At the Visual Arts Centre, we believe that art is a powerful tool for connection and expression, especially during the festive period. Join us in celebrating creativity and community this holiday season. Secure your spot today, and let your imagination soar in an environment filled with joy, inspiration, and artistic discovery!

Don’t hesitate to drop us any question or concerns you may have by:

  • Email to info@visualartscentre.sg
  • Call/WhatsApp (+65)62550711
  • Visit our Facebook Page!

VISUAL ARTS CENTRE ART EXPLORATION SERIES – HOLIDAY ART IMMERSION COURSE FOR YOUTH (10-18YO) & KIDS (5-9YO)

If you are looking for Holiday Art Classes for youths, look no further! Let them spend their holidays with our fun holiday art class – pick up new art skills, learn new art mediums, experiment and cultivate their creativity! 

– All art materials are provided & full professional teacher guidance is available

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Looking for a Holiday Art Class during March, May to June, September , October to November to Dec school holidays? Look no further, Visual Arts Centre’s Holiday Youth Art Immersion Course is a perfect programme for your child to explore new mediums and build up their foundational art techniques.  This fully immersive holiday art class programme allows your young teens to dip their toes into learning and practising art. Whether it is to pick up visual art as a new hobby or to get a kick-start in building up an Visual Art Portfolio for admission into an art school in the future under DSA ( Direct School Admissions) or university admission, the Holiday Art Immersion Course for youth is perfect to provide a quick and immersive experience in art training!

Best Kids & Youths Holiday Art Classes

This holiday, we are offering two paths for students interested in signing up for a Holiday Art Class Programme with us!

Youth Holiday Art Immersion Programme (10-18YO)

Art Exploration Series – Holiday Art Immersion Course (5-9YO)

We offer a full range of art class mediums for youths to explore and learn with us!

Professional art courses should never be boring. At Visual Arts Centre, we provide opportunities for your child to develop artistic knowledge and skills through a range of media, forms and expressions. Students will be able to experience different art mediums to help elevate their creative juices and to grow to be independent in their learning.

Youth Holiday Art Immersion Programme (10-18YO)

Explore up to 8 different types of art mediums:

  1. Professional Intensive Drawing and Sketching Bootcamp [ 8 Sessions | $698nett ]
  2. Professional Acrylic Painting & Watercolour Painting Bootcamp [ 8 Sessions | $798nett ] – Colour & Texture With Acrylic And Collage
  3. Professional Holiday Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching [ 8 Sessions | $698nett ]
  4. Professional Manga & Coloured Illustration [ 8 Sessions | $698nett ]
  5. Introduction to Digital Drawing and Painting Bootcamp [ 5 Sessions | $698nett ] – Foundation in Digital Art
  6.  Introduction to Batik Painting Bootcamp [ 4 Sessions | $280nett ]
  7. Graffiti Spray Painting on Canvas – Funk With Graffiti [ 5 Sessions | $698nett ]
  8. Digital Art: Character Costume Design [ 4 Sessions | $480nett]
Explore up to 4 different types of art mediums:

All art materials provided and full professional art teachers guidance!

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The Best Holiday Art Courses & Workshops For Kids & Teens in Singapore!

Youth Holiday Art Immersion Programme (10-18YO)

1. Professional Intensive Drawing and Sketching Bootcamp [ 8 Sessions | $698nett]

professional intensive drawing and sketching bootcamp for youths

Young art learners looking to advance their art learning during this holiday,  Holiday Drawing and Sketching Bootcamp is the perfect course for Teens and Youth aged 10 – 18 years old.

In this 8 sessions bootcamp, students will grasp and learn concepts and techniques taught in our professional Drawing & Sketching course!

All beginners are welcomed! At Visual Arts Centre Art Studio, we provide art instruction and guidance on drawing and sketching from a foundational level. The practice of Drawing and Sketching itself is therapeutic in nature and helps also cultivates patience, mental alertness, and perseverance.

All art materials will be provided!

What can you expect?

  • Progressive art references in terms of difficulty and complexity
  • Understand different tonal values
  • Learn basic theory of Drawing & Sketching, be familiar with the uses of sketching tools
  • Train your observation skills through still life drawing, understand the composition, correct proportions and perspectives of the still life.
Visual Arts Centre Explore different styles of drawing
Explore different styles of drawing

Student is doing her actual still life sketching

Student is doing her still life combination sketching

Student is doing her still life combination sketching

Visual Art Centre Learn fundamental techniques of drawing and sketching Art Exploration Series – Youth Holiday Classes Drawing and Sketching

Learn fundamental techniques of drawing and sketching

Student with her completed still life sketching 

Student with her completed still life sketching 

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2. Professional Acrylic Painting & Watercolour Painting Bootcamp [ 8 Sessions | $798nett ]

professional acrylic and watercolour painting bootcamp for kids and youths in singapore

Young art learners looking to advance in their art learning during this holiday,  Professional Intensive Boot Camps – Acrylic & Watercolour is the perfect course for Youth age 10 – 18 years old.

In this Intensive boot Camp of 8 sessions, students will grasp and learn concepts and techniques taught in our Professional Acrylic or Watercolour painting course!

You will be exposed to the types of brushes to use and basic watercolour and acrylic techniques such as colour blending

This course is beginner friendly, our professional art instructors will guide you through your work using the same painting methods and techniques from both acrylic and oil painting to make up your very own masterpiece.

All art materials are provided!

What can you expect?

  • Progressive art references in terms of difficulty and complexity
  • Beginner-friendly painting lessons of simple landscapes or an arrangement of fruits
  • Practice blending techniques
  • Understand colour theory and mixing
  • Train your observation skills through still life drawing, understand the composition, correct proportions and perspectives of the still life
Student doing still life watercolour painting
Student doing still life watercolour painting
Visual Arts Centre Student doing animal acrylic painting
Student doing animal acrylic painting
Holiday Bootcamp on Acrylic Painting & Watercolour Painting
Visual Arts Centre Young Teen learning Still Life with Watercolour
Young Teen learning Still Life with Watercolour
Art Exploration Series – Youth Holiday Classes Drawing and Sketching
Learn fundamentals of Watercolour Painting!
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3. Professional Holiday Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Bootcamp [ 8 Sessions | $698nett ]

urban landscape sketching course for kids and youths in singapore

This is a guided course by our professional instructor and we will also be going outdoors to capture different life subjects such as trees, bushes and architecture. All art materials will be provided for this course and is suitable for learners from the age of 8 years and above with varying levels of experience!

How will the Bootcamp be conducted?

  • Bootcamp will be conducted at Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio & MacPherson studio
    • Our professional Art Instructor will be guiding the kids and teens mostly in the classroom, there will also be stipulated outdoor-time (30-60mins) along the scenic view near the Dhoby Ghaut VAC Art Studio such as Fort Canning, Istana Park and National Museum Singapore. or buildings near MacPherson area
  • Kids and Teens are recommended to bring their very own hats, insect repellent and water bottles.

In this course, you will learn the following:

  • Perspective in urban sketching. You’ll learn about one-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives and how to apply them to accurately represent buildings and streets in your sketches.

  • Composition and Framing learn about how to create dynamic and interesting compositions and capture different types of landscapes

  • Urban scenes are full of urban elements and details. You’ll study different techniques to draw buildings, windows, doors, street signs to add life and authenticity to your sketches.

  • Introduction of sketching techniques and skills to express different textures and elements.

Location: Visual Arts Centre Dhoby Ghaut Studio. We will be moving to Fort Canning Park to do outdoor live sketching!

Fees: $698nett/pax (8 sessions)

*With all art materials included (sketching paper, pencil, eraser, pen, paper, watercolour, coloured markers, paint brushes, board)

Young teen learning Urban Sketching!
Young teen learning Urban Sketching! at Visualartscentre Singapore
Young teen learning Urban Sketching!
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4. Professional Manga & Coloured Illustration [8 Sessions |$698nett ]

professional manga drawing & digital painting course for teens and youths in singapore

What is Manga Drawing and Coloured Illustration?

Digital manga and drawing refer to the art of creating illustrations and comics using digital tools and software. Artists typically use devices like graphic tablets or touchscreen computers alongside specialized software such as Clip Studio Paint, Manga Studio, or Adobe Photoshop. These tools provide an extensive array of brushes, textures, and effects tailored specifically for manga creation.

Understanding the techniques of digital manga and drawing equips students with the skills to craft dynamic characters, compelling narratives, and visually engaging panels. By mastering the fusion of traditional art principles with digital technology, students can create stunning and intricate manga artworks. Proficiency in these digital applications not only enhances their artistic abilities but also prepares them for a career in the growing fields of manga, animation, and digital storytelling. With the right knowledge and tools, aspiring artists can bring their unique visions to life, connecting with audiences in innovative ways.

What can you expect?

  • Beginner friendly sketching lessons on draw human figure proportion, character dynamics, character drawing in digital form Computer Graphics Processing


  • Subject matters that you will engage in during the sessions:
    • Learn colour theory, composition and fundamentals of digital painting technical knowledge
    • Character style, perspective and texture introduction
    • Create realistic nature designs
    • Create cityscapes with the use of digital tools

During the course, students will:

  • Learn to draw basic human anatomy – and balancing of proportion.
  • Gain observational skills on composition, correct proportions and perspectives of the art reference 
  • Understand colour theory, mix and apply colours effectively to enhance the mood and impact of your illustrations.
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youth drawing manga and coloured illustrations in art class in singapore visual arts centre

Learning Contents:

Learn to draw human figure proportion, character dynamics, character drawing in digital form Computer Graphics Processing etc. Beginners are welcome to join us as we provide guidance across all levels!
Learn Manga & Coloured Illiustration Drawing and Convey your story through Manga and design your own characters.
*Other more challenging topics may be explored further in the Professional Intensive Drawing and Sketching Course
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5. Introduction to Digital Drawing and Painting Bootcamp [ 5 Sessions | $698nett ]

Youth (10-18YO) Holiday Classes - Introduction to Digital Drawing and Painting Bootcamp Poster

Digital drawing and digital painting refers to the process of creating artwork using digital tools and software. It involves using a digital drawing tablet or a computer with specialized software such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or Clip Studio Paint, which offers a wide range of brushes, colours, and other digital tools.

In this course, you will learn the following:

  • These programs provide a digital canvas where artists can create and manipulate their artwork. Digital painting requires traditional painting skills as digital painting artworks are not premade and they are produced through a canvas through the software. With solid foundation of line, colouration, tonal, perspectives and imagination in traditional drawing, this would help to produce digital painting artworks in a more realistic form and present stronger 3D perspective effects.
  • Digital painting offers several advantages over traditional painting methods. It allows for easy undo and redo, while offering a wide range of digital brushes and effects. It also provides the convenience of working without the need for physical art supplies or extensive cleanup.

Basic tools:

  • iPad with Apple Pencil/Pencil with pen pressure with Procreate
  • Laptop + Drawing Tablet (Wacom/Huion ect.) *Let us know what digital medium you are using!

Pen pressure is crucial in creating good digital art, as it gives you the option of defining the thickness and heaviness of each stroke as if you are using a real pencil! This adds the feeling of depth to your work, making it more impressive.

Softwares that you can use:

Laptop users:

  • Free softwares like Krita or MediBang Paint works fine. If you have the budget, Photoshop would be the best choice.

iPad users:

Free softwares like Adobe Fresco or Clip Studio works fine. If you have the budget, Procreate will be the best choice.

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6. Introduction to Batik Painting Bootcamp [4 Sessions | $280nett ]

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2024 Art Class Schedule batik handkerchief painting Visual Arts Centre Dhoby Ghaut studio
2024 Art Class Schedule batik handkerchief painting Visual Arts Centre MacPherson studio

What is Batik Painting?

You do not use pen and paper for batik. Instead, you use cloth instead of paper, and wax instead of ink. When beginning a piece of batik work, you would draw a sketch using pencils of the design desired. Then, you would use a wax funnel – a tjanting, filled with hot melted wax, to trace over the patterns on the cloth. This type of batik painting art is known as batik tulis – which means writing, completely using wax by hand with the tjanting tool. From this batik tjanting method, you can see the changes in the variation in size and shapes of the wax flowing.

What can you expect?

  1. Materials knowledge, brief history of Batik Painting 
  2. Compositional skills, brushworks, wax drawing techniques – through learning:
  • Floral pattens such as, frangipani, hibiscus and lilies. Curves decorating on textiles with curves, colour and looser lines.
  • Introduction to various batik designs and appreciate a few traditional patterns
  • Creating of own unique batik designs
  • Bring home a complete batik design handkerchief size 30cm by 30cm
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Teen learning Batik Waxing and Painting

International students creating their very own Batik Handkerchief Painting during art and cultural program for international students at Visual Arts Centre Singapore

Teens with their completed batik handkerchief painting artworks

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7. Introduction to Graffiti Spray Painting on Canvas Bootcamp [ 5 Sessions | $698nett ]

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What is Graffiti Spray Painting?

Graffiti art may be created with various tools and methods. The process of making Graffiti include design and conceptualisation, drawing, and painting. Spray painting is seen as the main medium of Graffiti art or Street art. Abound with creativity and expression, Graffiti art is often done as large mural art along streets and has also attracted much attention with the notoriety of famous artists like Banksy. Graffiti art is said to be a unique and expressive form of art that encourages freedom of expression and often uses bold colours, abstraction and icons of society.

In this course, you will learn the following:

  • Writers (as graffiti artists are often called) employ their unique lettering styles, color combinations, and intricate designs to establish their individual identities. Techniques such as fading, shadowing, and 3D effects are commonly used to enhance the visual impact of graffiti pieces.

    Spray paint artists use stencils, masking techniques, and a variety of tools to create intricate and detailed compositions on various surfaces.

  • Layering – This technique involves applying multiple layers of color and texture to add depth and dimension to the design. This technique can be achieved with the help of stencils or by painting several layers of paint freehand.

  • Stenciling – This is a popular technique for creating clean and precise designs. Use a cutting tool like a craft knife or laser cutter to make your own stencils, or buy pre-made stencils online or at an art store.

  • Freehand – This is the simplest technique to create graffiti art and involves using spray paint to create designs and letters freehand. This technique can be difficult to master, but allows for a high level of creativity and spontaneity.

Learning Outcomes: 

Bring home your uniquely designed Graffiti Spray Painting on Canvas 

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8. Digital Art: Character Costume Design [4 Sessions | $480nett ]

Digital Art Drawing & Painting - Character Costume Design Workshop with Visual Arts Centre Singapore

About this Character Costume Design Workshop:

Unleash your creativity and bring characters to life through costume design! In this workshop, participants will learn how to conceptualize and create costumes that reflect their characters’ personalities, story backgrounds, and worlds. You’ll explore different fashion styles, materials, and cultural influences to craft unique and visually stunning costumes.

Character Costume Design involve visually expressing who the character is and how they fit into their world, helping the audience understand the character without needing much dialogue or explanation.

What can you expect?

  1. 1st Session: Define characteristics, traits, colours and accessories of your character.
  2. 2nd Session: Detailed studying of character’s anatomy, sketching of character and begin digital sketch of character.
  3. 3rd Session: Continue of digital sketch, and begin on lineart and colouring.
  4. 4th Session: Completing character’s costume design and start learning to draw/paint character’s costumes and accessories.

Schedule:
Monday 3.30pm-5.45pm
Thursday 3.30pm-5.45pm

Students need to bring their own digital device: 

  • Laptop users
    Laptop + Drawing Tablet (Wacom/Huion ect.)
    *Let us know what digital medium you are using!
  • Ipad users
    Ipad with Apple Pencil/Pencil with pen pressure with Procreate
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We also have Regular Art Courses suitable for Teens/Youth!​

Professional Art Immersion 3 Mediums Course (for 9YO & above)

In this course, your youth would be able to explore up to 3 types of art mediums and works – Drawing and Sketching, Acrylic Painting and Watercolour Painting!

Visual Arts Centre’s Art Immersion Course is aimed to expose youths to various art mediums and techniques that are common in Fine Arts Training! This course allows them to dip their toes into Fine Arts and have a feel of how it would be like to learn art academically.

In this Holiday Art Immersion Programme, explore and learn 3 mediums:

  • Drawing and Sketching
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Watercolour Painting

All art materials provided. Pick the themes that you are interested to experience!

Head over to our Professional 3 mediums Art Immersion Course page to find out more about these mediums

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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

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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!

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Kid Art Exploration Series - Holiday Art Immersion Course (5-9YO)

1. Acrylic Painting Art Immersion Course [8 Sessions $698nett]

Professional Kids and Youth Holiday Bootcamp

Young art learners looking to advance their art learning during this holiday,  Holiday Acrylic Painting Bootcamp is the perfect course for Kids aged 5-9 years old. 

In this 8 sessions bootcamp, students will grasp and learn concepts and techniques taught in our professional Acrylic Painting course!

All beginners are welcomed! At Visual Arts Centre Art Studio, we provide art instruction and guidance on acrylic painting from a foundational level. The practice of Acrylic Painting itself is therapeutic in nature and helps also cultivates patience, mental alertness, and perseverance.

All art materials will be provided!

What can you expect?

  • Beginner-friendly painting lessons on simple colour theory and paintbrush techniques
  • Subject matters that you will engage in during the sessions
  • Painting simple graphic designs (animals, landscape, character)
  • Gradient background in landscape painting (sunset, twilight, sunset)
  • Still life observation painting (an arrangement of fruits – 1 to 3 items
VAC Student doing Animal Acrylic Painting
Visual Arts Centre Student doing animal acrylic painting
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2. Manga & Coloured Illustration Course [8 Sessions $580nett]

manga and coloured illustration class for kids in singapore

Children who start to draw at a young age are prone to draw humans in cartoon forms. Why not allow them to try our Professional Manga and Coloured Illustration course in Singapore?

We cater to all beginners and children looking for improvement in their manga drawings – especially for those interested in character building.

All art materials are provided!

What can you expect?

  • Beginner friendly sketching lessons on anime characters, cartoons or animals
  • Subject matters that you will engage in during the sessions
    • Sketching Anatomy (character – facial, body, male/female)
    • Stylization of characters (male/ female and costume)
    • Creating storyboards – drawing interesting scenes for your characters 
visual arts centre Professional Manga & Coloured Illustration Bootcamp
visual arts centre Professional Manga & Coloured Illustration Bootcamp

With the demand in ever-changing skills required in the art industry, Visual Arts Centre Singapore introduces a Holiday Professional Manga Drawing Course where students would learn manga foundation, manga drawing skills with digital drawing and painting techniques. Character drawing is crucial foundation for manga drawing. This includes portrayal of head proportion, facial expressions and hairstyle to head-body proportion, character body motion and more. Learn to observe and depict a character’s choice of fashion and its presentations. Learn to present perspectives through different situations and backgrounds.

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3. Introduction To Digital Drawing & Painting (from 8 Years Old)* [5 Sessions | $698nett]

introduction to digital drawing and painting class for kids in singapore

During this course, students will:

  • Learn to understand digital drawing software tools and painting techniques
  • Gain observational skills on composition, correct proportions and perspectives on digital tools
  • Understand colour theory and mixing on digital drawing and painting tool

What can you expect?

  • Beginner friendly introduction to different digital drawing software and tools
  • Subject matters that you will engage in during the sessions
  • Fundamental Digital Sketching of Anatomy (character – facial, body, male/female)
  • Stylization of characters (male/ female and costume)
  • Creating simple storyboards – drawing and painting interesting backgrounds or landscape
introduction to digital painting and drawing Visual Arts Centre kid
introduction to digital painting and drawing Visual Arts Centre kid
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4. Kids Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting Course [4 Sessions | $280nett]

chinese ink painting and calligraphy for kids class in singapore

During this course, students will: 

  • Be exposed to Chinese traditional culture, and thus promote the inheritance and development of traditional culture
  • Learn the correct calligraphy and  ink painting techniques
  • Improve children’s hand-eye coordination and enhance their concentration

All art materials are provided!

What can you expect?

  • Beginner-friendly introduction starts with the correct sitting posture, pen holding, and basic stroke order
  • Practices starting with simple strokes such as horizontal, vertical, left-falling, and right-falling strokes
  • An increase in Children’s recognition of Chinese characters
  • An imitation of outstanding calligraphic works for children to learn from the styles and techniques of predecessors.
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Professional Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Course for kid专业水墨画和书法课程 Visual Arts Centre

Learning Chinese calligraphy benefits children a lot, with the most significant being their exposure to traditional Chinese culture. Calligraphy is an essential part of Chinese traditional culture. By learning calligraphy, children understand the evolution and development of Chinese characters, experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture, and thus promote the inheritance and development of traditional culture.

Chinese calligraphy is one of the oldest traditional art forms available to date, but yet it is still practiced by many. Why not let your child dip their toes into it to enhance their connection to the Chinese culture?

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We also have Regular Art Courses suitable for Kids!​

Creative Kids Art Immersion Course (for 5-9YO)

For Kids 5-7 Years Old

Creative Junior Explorer

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For Kids 7 Years Old and Above

Professional Chinese Calligraphy Course

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For Kids 8-9 Years Old

Creative Junior Learner

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Our Teaching Approach

Visual Arts Centre believes in an academy school approach of art teaching and offers professional art courses and workshops for youths and adults. We believe in empowering our art students with a good art foundation, with any art mediums which we offer in our art courses. Professional art courses such as Drawing and Sketching course, Acrylic Painting course, Oil Painting course, Watercolour Painting course, Chinese ink painting course are our main art mediums of academy school approach art training.

Short term art courses and workshops are offered during the school holidays and various seasons and includes various creative mediums, with seasonal themes that allows learners to pick up new art mediums and creative approaches. Art courses and workshops are conducted in a small group setting at Visual Arts Centre. Depending on the art course or workshop, art learners may be guided in a group setting with individualised coaching, or may be instructed and taught through a step by step approach as a classroom setting. 

The duration of each art course and workshop is designed to provide an optimal learning experience for the age group, theme, medium and subject matter.

Our Location

Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

Event space & venue for hire in Singapore for Art exhibition

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!

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MacPherson

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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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Validity of the courses are: 8 Sessions – 8 Weeks  | 12 Sessions – 12 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 from the date of registration. Each session under the adult 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 hold 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 enrollment 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.

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

Art Competition

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

  • Art Workshop

  • 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

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

Venue Hire

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  • A Perfect Art Venue for Hire

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

Art Course

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  • 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？

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  • Art Portfolio Preparation - DSA (Kids)

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  • 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?

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  • Art Buzz: How to Appreciate Art?

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  • 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.