8 Art classes in Singapore that will transform you into Picasso

Aspiring Artists: 8 Art classes in Singapore that will transform you into Picasso

Lim Han

22 Apr 2017

updated the 24 April 2017 à 20:55

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Studio Miu Art
Wish to take up watercolour painting, ceramic art or even Chinese ink? Studio Miu is the one to go to. Specialising in a broad range of art mediums, Studio Miu offers fantastic art classes with incredibly flexible schedules. Their insanely qualified artists will patiently take you through their specialised art forms, based on a one-to-one approach, ensuring that you receive the proper mentorship and guidance.

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Classical Realism Singapore
With their art lessons held at a professional art studio, the intoxicating atmosphere will have you feeling like Michelangelo as you swipe your brush around, even if you’re just a beginner. The owner of CRSG, who doubles as the sole teacher of the studio, conducts her lessons based on the “atelier” method, where students undergo a centralised curriculum at their own pace under her supervision. If you’re looking for a cathartic session of drawing and painting, Classical Realism Singapore awaits.

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Drawing Right
Think you’re a hopeless mess when it comes to drawing? Drawing Right will mercilessly prove you otherwise. Founded on the intriguing technique of drawing with the right side of your brain, their courses will take you from a stick-man-drawing amateur to a full-fledged portrait sketch artist. Don’t believe in neuroscience? Experience it for yourself by signing up for either their 5-day intensive workshop or their more laidback weekly class. Although their prices are a tad higher, the mindblowing results will make every cent worth it. Not to mention, all the materials are fully provided for.

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Goodman Arts Centre
Delve into the deep Southeast Asian heritage at Goodman Arts Centre’s Open Batik Sessions conducted every Wednesday. You’ll be taken on a hands-on journey through this endangered but valuable Javanese art form, involving painting via a traditional waxing method. You’ll have a tricky but fun time getting the hang of intricate techniques such as ‘tjanting’ and dyeing. The best part? The free-and-easy nature of the class allows you to progress at your own pace and comfort!

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Visionary Art Workshop
Don’t expect your ordinary art classes over here. Interweaving the mystery of art with the intrinsic value of life, highly distinguished and acclaimed artist, Fahn-ein Siak, also known as Dipa, will take you on an enthralling exploration through various art mediums while making you reflect on the artistic meaning of life. Dipa conducts her well-structured, step-by-step lessons in a relaxing and informal setting, ensuring that you experience a productive yet comfortable time of learning. With Dipa sharing personal tips and secrets different aspects of life, in relation to art, you can bet you’ll be taking away more than just art knowledge!

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My Art Space
Aspiring painters, kindle your passion for painting with My Art Space, which prides itself on its focus on this versatile art medium. Open your eyes to the world of composition, distance on focal point with the help of professional artists who are more than willing to take in beginnners. In the well-organised yet flexible learning environment, you’ll be given freedom to explore different styles and develop your very own.

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Innoworld Fine Arts
Rooted firmly in the belief of the arts’ ability to lift our spirits while engaging critical thinking, Innoworld Fine Arts aims to provide students with an innovative art curriculum in a conducive yet challenging environment. Segmenting their classes into “beginner”, “intermediate” and “advanced” categories, they ensure that the needs of their students and pace of the lessons are fully taken into consideration.

Photo: Innoworld Fine Arts Facebook
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Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
With NAFA being an established educational institution, you can bet you’re going to receive the real deal here. Offering charcoal drawing and sketching courses, amongst others, you’ll be torn between the different art mediums. Over the few sessions, the incredibly talented teachers there will make you feel right at home as you pick up these new art forms.

Photo: NAFA Facebook

Why be Mona Lisa when you can be Leonardo Da Vinci?

Are you sick of your stickman drawings or inability to sketch an apple that actually resembles an apple? We’ve got your back. Acquiring an artistic flair may seem as insurmountable a task as reaching Mount Everest’s peak, but, as cliché as it sounds, anyone can be an artist if they set their heart and mind to it. Even if you have zero artistic background or experience, don’t be disheartened – every artist had to start somewhere, right? Who knows? You could be the next Andy Warhol.

So, for all those aspiring artists, beginner or not, head up to the gallery above where we’ve rounded up the top places you can get amazing art classes in Singapore! From painting and drawing to Chinese calligraphy and ceramic art, the array of art mediums awaiting your discipleship will leave you spoilt for choice. So, why not try them all? Under the close guidance and stellar mentorship of these art schools, you’ll be unleashing your inner Vincent van Gogh in no time.

Lim Han

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