5 Best Arts and Crafts Classes for Kids in Singapore: 2024 Guide

Written by Alyssa Low | September 23, 2024

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What are the popular art classes for kids in Singapore?

The art studios around the city offer a wide range of classes, including

drawing
painting
sculpture
pen & ink architecture
fashion design
manga anime drawing
digital art
and storyboarding

designed for your kids to explore, learn, and achieve.

Where can kids get the best art lessons in Singapore?

Kids from 20 months old and above can start their art journey by enrolling in an art class at a richly experienced center that offers various engaging and age-appropriate programs. Find them below.

1. Little Artists Art Studio

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Established

>26 years

Teaching mode

• On-site
• Online

Class size

4-6

Center

Locations

• The Mandarin Gardens
• Siglap Centre

Phone

+65 64490339

Website

Little Artists

Established in 1997, Little Artists Art Studio boasts a wealth of experience in teaching art to both kids and adults. The studio offers a wide range of art classes for children, allowing them to explore a spectrum of skills, from enjoyable and playful to more advanced.

Highlights:

Its holiday art programs are well-designed to make the most of holiday time in an engaging and productive way, all while learning something new.
Wide range of art lessons for kids to choose from, including cartoon illustration, classical realism portrait, art smart, big canvas, digital art, sculpture & construction, and pen & ink architecture.
Art classes for special needs children are available to help develop motor skills, concentration, and creative abilities, catering to those with conditions such as dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, learning difficulties, and language delays.

REGULAR ART CLASSES

Little Blossoms: 2.5 to 6.5 years
Junior Picasso: 6.5 to 8.5 years
Budding Artists Program: 8 to 17 years
My Favourite Medium: 8 to 17 years
How To Draw Anything – Sketching Program: 8 to 17 years
Just Drawing: 4 to 8 years

HOLIDAY ART CLASSES

Working with mediums: 6 to 17 years
Manga Anime Drawing: 8 to 20 years
Artrageous Camps: 4 to 17 years
Portfolio Preparation Cam: 10 to 20 years
Sketching/Portraiture: 8 to 20 years
Portrait (Classical Realism): 10 to 20 years
Sculpture and Construction: 5 to 12 years
Clay Sculpture: 4 to 15 years
Cartoon Illustration Fun: 5 to 12 years
Pen & Ink Architecture Study: 7+ years
Fashion Design: 8 to 20 years
Art Smart – Oodles of Doodles: 4 to 9 years
In the Style of the Masters: 7.5 to 20 years
Fantasy Illustration: 8 to 20 years
Big Canvas: 8 to 12 years
Digital art: 8 to 20 years
Story Boarding: 8 to 20 years

PRICING: Lesson fees are varied. Prices for 6-lesson programs range from S$290 to S$340.

2. Abrakadoodle Singapore

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Teaching mode

On-site

Class size

5-12

Center

Locations

• Orchard
• River valley
• Jurong

Website

Abrakadoodle

Hailing from the US, Abrakadoodle brings with it a unique approach to igniting children’s imaginations, encouraging them to think, create, discover, problem-solve, and build confidence.

Highlights:

Emphasizing the Process Art method, Abrakadoodle helps children explore and develop their own original ideas, enabling them to create artwork that reflects their personal interpretations and ideas.
Its flexible enrollment process enables new students to join in anytime as long as the class is not full.
Trial classes are available at $58 per child per session.
Various Art Camps are designed to provide kids with the space, environment, and freedom to express themselves creatively.
Abrakadoodle Arty Parties offer a fun and creative way to celebrate a kid’s birthday.

ART CLASSES

1. Toddler Art Classes

Age: 20 months to age 3
Duration: 1 hour
To develop: Fine and gross motor skills, Language, Social skills, and the ability to experiment while having fun

2. Preschool Art Classes

Age: 3 to 5
Duration: 1 hour
To develop: School readiness skills, language, brain power, and the ability to experiment while having fun

3. Elementary School Art Classes

Age: 6 to 12
Duration: 1 hour
To develop: Artistic skills and craftsmanship, knowledge of artistic styles and art history, imaginative projects, and the power of self-expression

PRICING

1 Trial Class: S$58.00
2 Trial Classes: S$ 95.00
Birthday art package: S$380

3. Pei-Per Arts School

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Teaching mode

On-site

Class size

Maximum 5

Center

Location

Tanglin Road

Address

318 Tanglin Road
#01-53
S247979

Phone

+65 88543494

Website

Pei-Per Arts School

Pei-Per Arts School has a truly unique approach to nurturing children’s creativity; they teach art and craft through captivating storytelling, making the learning process engaging and fun for young artists.

Highlights:

Art and craft classes are taught in a fun way through a distinctive Mandarin-English bilingual approach that not only sparks creativity but also fosters cross-cultural understanding.
All art materials are covered by the fees
Trial classes are available for those who want to experience the art and craft programs before committing.

WEEKLY ART CLASSES

Age: 4 – 8 years old
Duration: 1 hour (2 lessons are needed to complete a craft)
Objectives: To stimulate creativity through storytelling and introduce diverse cultures.

PRICING

12 classes: $500
Trial classes: $80 per two sessions

4. The Art People

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Established

>13 years

Teaching mode

On-site

Class size

Small

Centres

Locations

• Ang Mo Kio
• Marine Parade
• Tampines
• Upper Bukit Timah
• Jurong East
• Choa Chu Kang
• Serangoon
• Toa Payoh
• Tiong Bahru

Website

The Art People

The Art People is an award-winning art center with various branches across Singapore. They provide both traditional and digital art classes for children from 3 to 15 years old.

Highlights:

The Artlytical Method®, combining art knowledge with analytical skills, is used at the center to enable learners to craft innovative solutions.
Its small class size allows kids to receive more individualized attention from the teacher to boost learners’ strengths and improve weaknesses.
A home support system is available, enabling children to practice more at home.
Progress update is provided to parents weekly.

ALL CLASSES:

Kids art
Acrylic painting
Animation
Digital art
Game design

MOST-WANTED CLASSES:

1. Toddler Learn ‘n’ Draw art class

Age: 3 years – 4 years
Modules: Pastel coloring, painting and drawing
To develop: Motor skills, pencil griping technique, finger strength, concentration, and eye-hand coordination
Duration: 1hr/lesson

2. Acrylic Painting

Age: 7 years and above
To develop: Knowledge and skills on how to handle canvas (40/50cm) on an easel, mix colors, and basic brush work

5. We Art

Image: We Art

Teaching mode

On-site

Center

Location

Orchard

Class size

Small

Address

76 Orchard Road
CentrePoint
#04-02/03/03A
S238843

Phone

+65 9128 9947

Opening hours

Tue to Fri 10:00-20:00
Sat & Sun 10:00-20:00

Website

We Art

We Art has been brought to life to offer aspiring artists of all ages the opportunity to discover and nurture their individual artistic styles. At their easily accessible center right on Orchard, you can find customized art classes for your kids.

Highlights:

Flexible booking and scheduling options to fit your and your children’s schedules
Affordable prices, starting from S$52 per session
Trial classes are available at S$35 per session
All materials are provided, so you can be worry-free about buying and storing art supplies.
An inspiring art studio is designed and maintained to foster creativity, encourage artistic exploration, and provide a welcoming environment for artists of all ages.

ART CLASSES FOR KIDS

1. Little explorers

Age: 5 to 9 years old
Duration: 1.5 hours
Objectives: To select and work with various materials, including drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media.

2. Teen art studio

Age: 10 to 19 years old
Duration: 1.5 hours
Objectives: To draw and practice watercolor and acrylic painting, collage, and mixed media. Students are also given the chance to acquire fundamental skills in silkscreen and relief printmaking.