On the lookout for an art class near you? We've found 24 of the very best art classes for kids in Singapore for future Van Goghs and Frida Kahlos!
When the black cloud rolls in, it’s always nice for kids to shelter inside an indoor play centre. But when you’re stuck at home, nothing brightens the atmosphere quite like reaching for our art supplies. But while it’s always nice to get crafty with the kids at home, wouldn’t it be great if you could take a break from scraping paint off your coffee table? We say, let your mini-Banksy get a real-life art lesson at one of Singapore’s art classes instead! These art studios and workshops around Singapore let kids get messy and busy to their heart’s content. Oh, and some even offer specialized drawing classes for kids or art jamming classes for adults (perfect addition to your date night ideas!). So without further ado, here are our picks for the best art classes for kids in Singapore.
24 best art classes for kids in Singapore
1. ARThausSG
ARThausSG is a specialised fine arts-based studio catering for children as young as five years old. The studio welcomes art enthusiasts of all levels, as it offers a personalised learning experience for all its programmes, be it regular classes or holiday programmes. This student-centric approach is made possible by its small student-to-artist class ratio, in which classes can be customised to each child’s area of interest and experience level. Besides that, ARThausSG also offers curriculum-based fine arts classes, portfolio preparation courses, as well as private classes to children.
Where: ARThausSG, 901A Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 589619
When: Classes are available every day
Price: From $232 per term (curriculum based course), from $81 (holiday programmes)
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2. Artify Studio
Artify Studio is dedicated to creating a fun and supportive environment for the kiddos to let loose and be themselves. They’ve got art classes for kiddos aged four to 12 so its perfect for budding artists looking to get into the hobby. For those who want to make the most of their school holidays, Artify Studio also has art camps and workshops where they can make friends and try out various mediums and styles! Plus, you don’t have to make a commitment yet if they’re still unsure – all the materials are included.
Where: Artify Studio, 200 Jalan Sultan #12-07 Textile Centre, Singapore 199018
When: Classes on Thu – Sun
Price: From $180 for 4 sessions
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3. Let Colour Soar
Whether the little one is serious about art or wants to try it out, Let Colour Soar has classes for any skill level. They pride themselves on the success stories of their students with successful DSA applicants, exhibitions, and competitions. They also offer free trial lessons so you don’t have to commit yet – let their lessons speak for themselves!
Where: Let Colour Soar, multiple locations including Beauty World, Marine Parade, and Kovan
When: Classes on Wed – Sun
Price: Free trial class, $99 for 3 classes
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4. My Art Space
Imagine painting in a studio surrounded by lush greenery, right in the heart of Singapore! My Art Space is a beautiful art studio located at Istana Park – this calm and serene spot sounds like a great place to get the creative juices flowing. Drop in for a chill art jam session or sign up for workshops and enrichment programmes if you want more of a structured experience. Plus, the kiddos can make the most of their school holidays by joining their art programmes – they’ve got one for the younger ones and one for the teens.
Where: My Art Space, Istana Park 31 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238888
When: Studio opening hours Thu – Mon 10am to 6pm, Tue 10am to 8pm (Closed on Wed)
Price: Contact them for more info!
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5. Canvas Ark at SAFRA
Your little Picasso will get the proper guidance they need from a team of trained visual art instructors at Canvas Ark at SAFRA. Aside from encouraging creativity, the team also wants to develop a sense of self-reflection by getting the kiddos to share their thoughts about their art-making process! They’ve got programmes for kids as young as four where they can learn through fun and working with various materials.
Where: Canvas Ark at SAFRA, SAFRA Choa Chu Kang 28 Choa Chu Kang Dr, Singapore 689964; SAFRA Toa Payoh 293 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319387
When: Classes on Tue – Sun
Price: From $420 for 12 lessons in 3 months
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6. Artsy Bugsy Studio
Your child will be in great hands when you leave them at this art studio! Artsy Bugsy Studio is run by folks who are passionate about art and love children. The curriculum has been designed so that aspiring Picassos can express themselves creatively, develop their imaginations, and even enhance their problem-solving skills. There are 90-minute classes for five age groups; each group is named after an insect and teaches different technique levels and concepts. If your kiddo would rather not get their hands dirty, sign them up for the four-hour digital art classes where they’ll learn the basic functions of Procreate. Parents can also join their little ones in the parent-child workshop or attend separate classes for adults only. You can paint on denim jackets and tote bags too!
Where: Artsy Bugsy Studio, Halcyon, 47 Jalan Pemimpin, #02-08, Singapore 577200; and Trehaus, 9 North Bridge Road, #07-21 Singapore 179097 (Fridays to Sundays only)
When: Various times based on locations
Price: Free trial classes, contact them for more info on packages!
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7. Visual Arts Centre
If you’re often at Dhoby Ghaut, you’d know of and have probably checked this place out. Housed within the lush Dhoby Ghaut Green, this glasshouse exhibition gallery and art studio offers various art programmes that your little tyke can partake in. Its creative kids art immersion course lets children between five and 11 years of age experience various media such as oil pastels, watercolour, and Chinese calligraphy. Participants will learn how to think out of the box and explore a variety of themes. Rather do art from the comforts of your home? VAC runs live online art sessions too.
Where: Visual Arts Centre, Dhoby Ghaut Green, 10 Penang Road, #01-02, Singapore 238469; and AZ @ Paya Lebar Building, 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04, Singapore 409015.
When: Classes are available every day
Price: From $698 for 12 classes, prices vary based on the course
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8. The Drawing Mint
Imagination is key to creative success at The Drawing Mint! Each child is encouraged to express themselves to the max when creating their own masterpieces. Lessons for little creators start from age four years and are broken into small classes for maximum fun in a cool and cosy little studio. And, you can even book a 60-minute trial for your little artist at $40! We also love that these guys offer a variety of art sessions, from group to private, to cater to the needs of any kid.
Where: The Drawing Mint, 5 Mohamed Sultan Road, #03-02, Singapore 239014; and 406 Joo Chiat Place, #03-25/26, Singapore 428084.
When: Classes on Tue – Sun
Price: From $65 for an hour session
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9. Artary Kids
Artary Kids is the place to be if you want to let your kids learn about fine art. The Fine Art curriculum, in particular, is specially designed to help students achieve Expert Achievement Levels set out in MOE schools. Its art classes are also chock-full of activities, such as games, stories, and songs, which keeps the littlies engaged with interactive art experience. Plus, they’ll never get bored with thematic projects like “Space Adventures” that enhance their mastery of skills and concepts.
Where: Artary Kids, various locations including Hillion Mall, Harbourfront, Westgate, Kovan City, and Tampines Mall
When: Various schedules based on location
Price: From $46.78 per class for 12 class package
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10. White Canvas Studio
They say all great works of art begin with a white canvas. And at White Canvas Studio, you can be confident that you’ll produce a great art piece! The studio tailors its curriculum to help you build a strong foundation of techniques, mediums, and styles. What you can expect: pencil drawing, painting with gouache (opaque watercolour), acrylic, and more! Kids age 3.5 years and up will have a fun time harnessing their imaginations and creating cool art pieces.
Where: White Canvas Studio, 229A Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574361
When: Classes on Wed – Fri
Price: From $30 (75 min trial class)
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11. Artz Graine
With art classes open to kids aged three and up, Artz Graine has designed programs for different age groups that include various art media and techniques. For example, the moppets aged three to four get to experiment with oil pastels and acrylic paint in mixed medium art. Meanwhile, the five to eight crowd can dabble in charcoal and sculptures. Psst – sign the kids up for a trial, and take a peek at the adult classes offered, too!
Where: Artz Graine, Block 4 Queen’s Road, #02-107, Singapore 260004
When: Classes on Wed – Sun
Price: From $45 (90 min session)
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12. Abrakadoodle
Abrakadoodle is one of the rare art schools that takes in toddlers from the age of 20 months. Here, kids develop self-confidence, the ability to listen and follow directions, as well as fine-tune their motor and cognitive skills. Plus, they’ll also learn how to design unique creations using a variety of materials and tools. This establishment is also a strong advocate of art safety – Crayola (certified non-toxic!) art products are used exclusively in its classes.
Where: Abrakadoodle, Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, #04-39, Singapore 608532; Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-104, Singapore 237994; and Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, #03-120, Singapore 247933
When: Classes are available every day
Price: Contact them for more info!
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13. Little Artists
This cosmopolitan art studio encourages more personal interaction between the kids and their art gurus in class. Check out Little Artists’ specialised courses if the little ones are interested in a specific medium or have a keen interest in sketching and painting. We also love that they have art classes for kids with special needs and learning difficulties, too. Psst, many of its students have gone on to further their studies at prestigious art programs worldwide! Little Artists art studios are some of the best places to get the kids learning about art.
Where: Little Artists, 15 Siglap Road, #01-07, Singapore 448912; and 55 Siglap Road, #02-18, Singapore 455871
When: Classes on Mon, Thu, Sat, and Sun
Price: From $120 for 4 lessons/month
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14. Art Senze
How’s this for a unique set-up? Art Senze is a cosy home-based art studio that provides an individualised art programme to every participant. In the Art Extensive Programme, students will learn art techniques through mediums such as poster paints and acrylic paints. They’ll be able to switch around various art styles with ease. From there, they can proceed to the elective programme, where they can concentrate on a particular art style of their interest. Art Senze also conducts online art classes for both solo and group settings. With these sessions, your kiddo can learn art comfortably at home.
Where: Art Senze, Blk 175A Sengkang E Dr, Rivervale Shores, Singapore 541175
When: Classes on Wed – Sun
Price: Contact them for more info!
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15. HiArt
An old-timer (it’s actually as old as we are!) in the art enrichment industry, HiArt is dedicated to providing high-quality art instruction. Their mission is to empower kids with essential life skills to achieve success in art classes and beyond. Not only do they offer art classes for the tots (2.5 years and up), other programmes include adult classes, a masterclass that offers advanced artistic skills to kids, and more. Definitely one of the best kids’ art classes in Singapore to sign up for!
Where: HiArt, various locations in Esplanade, Marine Parade, Novena, Sengkang, Tiong Bahru, and Bukit Timah
When: Classes are available every day
Price: From $316.10 (10 lessons)
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16. Impressions Kids Club
We love that Impressions Kids Club is on board with our opinion that it’s never too early for a tot to start mastering paintbrush skills. As such, Creative Lab classes here are available for toddlers aged two years and up. All little artists will dip into fun projects and be encouraged to express their creative selves through various art media. Think papier-mâché, clay, painting, drawing and more!
Where: Impressions Art Studio, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, #03-136/137/138, Singapore 247933
When: Activities are available every day
Price: Contact them for more info!
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17. My Art Pencil
At My Art Pencil, the tinies will learn to draw by using their sense of touch and sight. Kids will learn how to draw subjects in more engaging forms, such as storytelling, drawing demonstrations and visual presentations. Older kids, on the other hand, will face more challenging drawing techniques and learn concepts like colour theory. And the good news for those who plan to audition for SOTA in Visual Arts? The Junior Art II curriculum here provides an adequate portfolio without much extra work outside class!
Where: My Art Pencil, 50 Serangoon North Avenue 4 #09-16, Singapore 555856
When: Classes on Wed – Sun
Price: From $128 (4 lessons)
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18. Chalk n Pencils
Joo Chiat is one of our favourite family-friendly neighbourhoods; it’s also where this studio is situated. Your child will be given plenty of opportunities to develop their interests, with guidance from the wonderful teachers. Plus, Chalk n Pencils has its own art store where you can purchase all the materials that you need – we’re talking canvases, paintbrushes, watercolour paper, and more!
Where: Chalk n Pencils, 451 Joo Chiat Rd, #03-08, Singapore 427664; and 46 Kim Yam Rd #04-11, Singapore 239351
When: Joo Chiat classes are on Thu – Mon, River Valley classes are on Wed – Mon
Price: Contact them for more info!
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19. LPN Art School
You know the cliché about how every child is talented? It doesn’t take much to convince us that the folks at LPN Art School really believe in that. What’s more, there are lots of age group categories here, so the littlies are more likely to be grouped with other kids of similar standards. Chinese calligraphy, pottery and clay craft classes are offered, too!
LPN Art School, Beauty World Plaza, 140 Upper Bukit Timah Road #01-12, Singapore 588176
20. Art Boot Camp
The programs at Art Boot Camp are geared toward building self-esteem and confidence in your munchkins, as well as equipping them with artistic techniques and the practical skills required to execute them. Art is very subjective (even we get confused sometimes!), requiring skills from multiple angles and perspectives. Not to worry, though. You’ll be glad to hear that the facilitators here teach with loads of positive reinforcement.
Where: Art Boot Camp, Home Studio @ Hillview Avenue, Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore 651288
When: Classes are available every day
Price: Contact them for more info!
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21. Art Zone
The art classes at Art Zone balance different teaching approaches that cater to kids of different cultures. We also like that the (often) abstract art concepts and techniques are simplified, so the littlies really understand the essence of them. In addition to full-time art classes, Art Zone periodically holds kids craft workshops like woodcraft, canvas and mural painting, clay work and paper mache.
Where: Art Zone, various locations at Bukit Timah, Bukit Batok, and East Coast Road
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22. We Art
Here’s an art studio that gives art lovers of all ages a truly personalised learning experience. We Art’s teachers try to understand each new student’s skills, interests, and strengths through a simple initial consultation. Kids of all ages have the freedom to choose the materials they want to create art with. On top of drawing and painting, they’ll also be exposed to techniques like silkscreen, woodcut, linocut, and monotype. We Art also caters to students who plan to pursue art in college through its Portfolio Studio, which provides students with guidance on creating a strong portfolio for college submission. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for We Art’s school holiday camps; as well as workshops in designing t-shirts, tote bag, and even K-pop painting!
Where: We Art, 176 Orchard Road, Centrepoint #04-02/03/03A, Singapore 238843
When: Classes on Tue – Sun
Price: Contact them for more info!
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