YOUTH WEEKLY CLASSES

CURRENT CLASS AVAILABILITY

September,2026 - June,2027

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Core Art Courses – Pathway 1(Pre-G4)

Ideal For: Young beginners who love to draw and explore colors

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What They Learn: Children explore the world around them through drawing, shapes, lines, and colors. We gently guide them to turn their observations into artwork using age-appropriate tools and themes.

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Skills Developed:

• Basic drawing and color recognition

• Confidence in creative expression

• Fine motor skills and visual attention

Example Activities:

• Observational sketching of toys or nature

• Color blending with watercolor and oil pastel

• Fun drawing prompts tied to their everyday life

Goal: Build early artistic confidence and expressiveness through colorful exploration.

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AGES 6-12 & TEENS 

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:00PM

Fridays: 5:30-7:00PM

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

Sundays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

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Core Art Courses – Pathway 2(G3-G6)

Ideal For: Students in Grades 3–6 who enjoy creating imaginative artworks and want to explore how art connects with logic, structure, and problem-solving.

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What They Learn: At this stage, students shift from simple observation to structured creativity. They learn to “draw smart,” not just “draw realistically.” Classes focus on building visual logic, encouraging divergent thinking, and developing spatial awareness and conceptual imagination.

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Skills Developed:

• Visual logic and structure (composition, perspective, proportion, pattern)

• Creative problem-solving through brainstorming and abstract thinking

• Spatial and structural expression with 3D and design projects

• Artistic-mathematical thinking (symmetry, geometry, visual numeracy)

• Concept building: from seeing, to imagining, to expressing

Example Activities:

• Visual puzzle design and optical illusion drawing

• Symmetrical pattern construction using geometric shapes

• 3D paper modeling and architectural sketching

• “Shape-to-Product” prototyping from sketches

• Abstract storytelling through symbolic images

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Goal: Develop strong foundational skills in visual logic and creative thinking, empowering students to approach complex ideas with structure, imagination, and confidence. This pathway supports future learning in design, architecture, animation, and other interdisciplinary fields.

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AGES 6-12 & TEENS 

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:00PM

Fridays: 5:30-7:00PM

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

Sundays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

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Core Art Courses – Pathway 3(G5-G8)

Ideal For: Students in Grades 5–8 who love telling stories, expressing emotions, and exploring identity through visual art.

What They Learn: This stage helps students turn their thoughts, emotions, and worldviews into meaningful stories through visual language. With growing emotional depth and self-awareness, they learn how to build stories that reflect their ideas and connect with others. Lessons focus on narrative structure, character development, and multimedia storytelling formats.

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Skills Developed:

• Understanding story arcs: beginning, conflict, climax, resolution

• Visual storytelling: pacing, panel layout, scene transitions

• Emotional expression and character design

• Exploring narrative genres: fantasy, diary, realism, social issues

• Cross-media creation: comics, illustrated journals, basic animation storyboards

Example Activities:

• Sketchbook projects on self-identity and emotional experiences

• Comic panels that address real-life or imagined conflicts

• Visual journals combining words and pictures

• Character-building exercises focused on empathy and backstory

• Story-based poster or storyboard displays

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Goal: Help students express deeper ideas and emotions through structured storytelling. This pathway strengthens logic, empathy, creative communication, and prepares them for future study in design, illustration, writing, or animation.

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AGES 6-12 & TEENS 

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:00PM

Fridays: 5:30-7:00PM

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

Sundays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

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Core Art Courses – Pathway 4(G7-G10)

Ideal For: Students in Grades 7–10 who are ready to explore deeper questions, connect ideas, and develop their own independent art projects.

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What They Learn: In an age of rapid information and AI disruption, true strength lies in critical thinking, curiosity, and self-driven learning. This pathway guides students to turn their interests into research-driven art projects. They learn how to investigate themes, organize findings, and express complex ideas visually—resulting in powerful, personal, and meaningful artwork.

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Skills Developed:

• Choosing a theme and identifying core questions

• Research methods: observation, interviews, literature review

• Visual thinking: sketch journaling, mind mapping, idea organization

• Iterative design: research → prototype → feedback → refinement

• Concept development: expressing social, cultural, or personal narratives through art

Example Activities:

• Creating sketchbooks with visual and written research

• Designing installations or mixed-media work based on personal inquiry

• Exploring identity, environment, or social topics through art

• Practicing formal critique and revision

• Developing a complete project from idea to final showcase

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Goal: Support students in building independent thinking, research ability, and structured creative expression. This pathway prepares them for high school art projects, IB/A-Level coursework, and competitive college portfolios—building strong, interview-ready personal projects.

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AGES 6-12 & TEENS 

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:00PM

Fridays: 5:30-7:00PM

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

Sundays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

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Core Art Courses – Pathway 5(G10-G12)

Ideal For: Students in Grades 10–12 who are preparing for university and seeking to apply their artistic skills in broader academic, professional, and social contexts. (Recommended to integrate with university planning and career coaching.)

What They Learn: This advanced pathway focuses on using art as a tool to explore and address real-world topics across disciplines such as technology, humanities, business, and the environment. Students develop strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and global awareness—gaining not just a strong portfolio, but also a compelling personal vision.

Skills Developed:

• Interdisciplinary topic selection and integration (e.g., Art × AI, Art × Social Issues)

• High-level visual communication and design thinking

• Project planning, execution, and presentation

• College portfolio building and personal storytelling

• Cross-cultural communication and identity positioning

• Career exploration through art-driven inquiry

Example Activities:

• Designing portfolio projects tailored to specific university programs

• Creating proposals or presentations for competitions or scholarship interviews

• Exploring big questions (e.g., sustainability, tech ethics) through artistic projects

• Practicing public speaking and creative brief writing

• Applying design solutions to real-world problems

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Goal: Equip students with the ability to think critically, create meaningfully, and communicate effectively in complex, global contexts. This pathway strengthens their university applications and prepares them for lifelong success in creative industries and beyond.

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AGES 6-12 & TEENS 

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:00PM

Fridays: 5:30-7:00PM

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

Sundays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

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Specialized Tracks – Animation & Manga (AGE 9+) 

Ideal For: Students in Grades 10–12 who are preparing for university and seeking to apply their artistic skills in broader academic, professional, and social contexts. (Recommended to integrate with university planning and career coaching.)

What They Learn: This course blends drawing fundamentals with cinematic storytelling and character development. Students build strong visual logic and narrative skills, preparing them for long-term artistic growth and university-level creative pathways.

Skills Developed:

• Anime-style character structure and dynamic poses

• Storyboarding and scene composition

• Facial expression, gesture, and emotional portrayal

• Scriptwriting and panel-by-panel visual storytelling

• Portfolio-ready visual narrative projects

• Mixed media techniques with Copic markers, watercolor, and ink

Example Activities:

• Designing original characters with backstories

• Sketching action poses and facial expressions

• Creating a full story arc with thumbnails and storyboard

• Drawing interior and landscape settings for narrative scenes

• Exploring traditional and modern manga materials

• Final project: visual storybook or manga chapter

Goal: To help students transform imagination into structured visual stories. Through drawing, design, and storytelling, learners build the skills to create compelling characters and expressive narratives across media.

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AGES 9+ 

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:00PM

Fridays: 5:30-7:00PM

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

Sundays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

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Specialized Tracks – Oil Painting (AGE11+)

Ideal For: Students ages 11+ who wish to explore painting in greater depth, build strong foundational skills, and prepare for portfolio submission in Fine Arts or Studio Arts programs.

What They Learn: This course blends classical techniques with modern artistic expression to strengthen students’ observation, structure, color understanding, and emotional articulation through paint. It builds a solid foundation for advanced fine art study and creative development.

Skills Developed:

• Structured training in both sketching and oil painting

• Mastery of light, shadow, and layering techniques

• Use of color to convey mood and atmosphere

• Thematic exploration in still life, portrait, and landscape painting

• Techniques for large-scale canvas work

• Portfolio building and critique for fine arts applications

Example Activities:

• Step-by-step oil painting from reference photos and real objects

• Monochrome sketching for tonal studies

• Layered oil glazing techniques

• Portraiture exercises focusing on emotion and realism

• Experimental textures with brushes and palette knives

• Final project: professional-style oil painting with artist’s statement

Goal: To deepen students’ visual language, technical skill, and conceptual thinking through the medium of oil. Students will be equipped not only to express themselves artistically, but also to meet the academic and creative standards of fine arts institutions.

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AGES 9+ 

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:00PM

Fridays: 5:30-7:00PM

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

Sundays: 10:00-11:30AM,  1:00-2:30PM

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Digital Art Foundations (AGE 9+)

Ideal For: Students ages 9+ who are interested in digital drawing, character design, visual storytelling, and introductory animation. Suitable for beginners as well as students with some traditional art experience who want to explore digital media while continuing to strengthen their core art skills.

What They Learn: This course combines traditional art foundations with digital drawing and creative technology. Students learn how to develop ideas from sketch to finished digital artwork while building skills in composition, colour, character design, environment design, and visual storytelling. Introductory animation is also included to help students explore movement and bring their artwork to life.

Skills Developed:

• Traditional drawing foundations, including line, shape, proportion, form, and observation

• Composition, perspective, colour, light, and shadow

• Digital drawing and painting techniques

• Using layers, brushes, selections, and other digital tools

• Character design, expressions, poses, clothing, and personality

• Background and environment design

• Visual storytelling and scene development

• Moving from paper sketches to finished digital artwork

• Basic storyboarding and planning for movement

• Introductory 2D animation and simple frame-by-frame techniques

• Short looping animation and simple character movement

• Presenting artwork and explaining the creative process

Example Activities:

• Sketching original characters on paper before developing them digitally

• Creating character expressions, poses, and costume designs

• Designing imaginary environments and backgrounds

• Practicing colour, lighting, and digital painting techniques

• Creating digital illustrations from traditional sketches

• Developing simple visual stories and storyboards

• Making short looping animations such as blinking, movement, or changing expressions

• Exploring basic frame-by-frame animation

• Final project: original digital illustration or short introductory animation project

Goal: To help students build strong art foundations while learning how to use digital tools as part of the creative process. Students develop the ability to move from idea and sketch to digital artwork, while strengthening creativity, visual communication, and technical skills across both traditional and digital media.

Materials & Equipment: Traditional art materials used during class are included in the course fee.

Students are required to bring their own compatible digital device and accessories for digital projects. An iPad or compatible tablet with an Apple Pencil or stylus is recommended. A laptop with a drawing tablet may also be suitable.

Any required apps or software will be discussed before the course begins

AGES 9+ 

Thursdays: 5:30-7:00PM

Sundays: 10:00-11:30AM