28 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
In Imparting Fine Art Education
Why Join Art Classes for Adults in Singapore?
Most working weeks don’t leave much room for making things with your hands. Our adult art classes do. Whether you are starting from zero or returning to a practice you left behind, our art classes for art classes build confidence, sharpens observation, and offers a creative outlet.
Develop Creativity and Artistic Skills
Our classes give you the technical foundation to translate what you see and feel onto paper or canvas. You will learn to handle materials with greater control, observe with sharper accuracy, and build the kind of artistic confidence that comes from steady practice.
Relax, Unwind, and Express Yourself Through Ar
Many of our students describe their time in the studio as the most restorative part of their week. Working with your hands, focusing on colour and form, and stepping away from screens creates the kind of focused, unhurried attention most working weeks don’t leave room for. It is also a way to process thought, express emotion, and reconnect with a creative instinct that most working adults simply don’t have time for.
Learn in a Supportive Environment for All Skill Levels
Our adult classes are individualised, which means beginners and experienced artists work side by side, each progressing at their own pace. There is no fixed group pace and no pressure to keep up with other students. Instructors guide you according to your goals, your starting point, and the medium that interests you most.
Art Classes in Singapore for Adults of All Skill Levels
Our adult programmes are organised into two clear pathways. Short courses, six classes long, allow you to focus on a single subject or medium without a major time commitment. Certificate courses run for a year across four semesters and provide a structured progression for those building a serious practice.
Artrageous Renaissance: A Visual Arts Certificate Program & Short Course Series for Adults
A range of Fine Arts certificate programmes and short courses for adults. Opening a window into the technical wonder, conceptual experimentation, and an enriching professional world that will develop artistic expression. Artrageous is a program series created for all adults. With both Beginner and Advanced Levels, Short Courses, and Certificate Programs.
Short Courses
Our new programme of short courses and classes offers the opportunity to explore subjects ranging from life drawing, landscape architecture, to the techniques and history of portraiture, led by highly committed, expert professionals and practicing artists. These courses introduce classical and experimental art-making processes, as well as perspectives on the history of art and master artists. Research and analysis are highly encouraged.
The art classes are suitable for beginners and the experienced. Our programmes are individualised to meet all skill levels of adults in Singapore.
SKETCHING //
PORTRAITURE
6 Classes
Learn the fundamental process of creating a portrait through proportion, composition, colour preparation, and basic sketching techniques. Choose between realism or experimental approaches based on your ability, with one completed sketch by the end of the workshop.
SKETCHING //
STILL LIFE
6 Classes
Pick up the fundamentals of drawing a still life. The course supports both realistic and experimental approaches, with one finished sketch at the end of the six lessons.
SKETCHING //
LANDSCAPES
6 Classes
Work through the process of creating a landscape scene using composition, shading, and sketching. Realism or experimental styles are both supported, with one completed sketch produced over the course.
OIL PAINTING //
PORTRAITURE
6 Classes
An introductory course in oil and acrylic painting with a focus on portraiture. Cover composition, perspective, colour palette, form, and value, alongside practical brush use and care.
OIL PAINTING //
STILL LIFE
6 Classes
A six-lesson workshop centered on still life through oil painting techniques. Learn colour mixing, brushwork, and varied styles (realist, classical, impressionist) drawn from master paintings and photographs, with a focus on rendering light and shadow for convincing three-dimensional form.
OIL PAINTING //
LANDSCAPES
6 Classes
An introductory oil and acrylic course built around landscape painting. Develop composition, light, depth, texture, form, and value, alongside a working understanding of materials, tools, and brush care.
OIL PAINTING //
SHORT COURSE
6 Months, 2 Semesters
A six-month workshop covering still life, landscape, and portrait studies through varied oil painting techniques and styles, from realist to impressionist. After building technical fundamentals, students paint from live setups to strengthen their grasp of space, composition, depth, and highlight.
PORTRAIT SKETCHING COURSE
6 Months, 2 Semesters
A six-month portrait programme working at a more advanced level. Cover proportion, composition, colour preparation, and oil painting technique across realist and experimental approaches, completing several finished pieces by the end.
PEN & INK ARCHITECTURE STUDY
FOR ADULTS
6 Classes
Draw three-dimensional buildings and structures through multiple pen and ink techniques. Build skills in constructing volume and rendering light and shadow. Well-suited to anyone interested in improving their drawing or with an interest in architecture.
FAMILY ART JAM – PAINTING TOGETHER
4 Classes
A guided painting workshop for families and friends of all ages, from parents and grandparents to kids aged 2.5 and up. Paint one large canvas together or work on individual pieces, with step-by-step demonstrations from our specialist fine art teachers. Subjects are your choice.
Certificate Courses:
Our one-year certificate courses run across four semesters and 48 lessons. The progression moves from foundational technique through experimental and conceptual practice into stylisation and the preparation of a solo show.
The programmes range from beginner-accessible to portfolio-level, depending on the stream.
VISUAL ART CERTIFICATE COURSE //
LEARNING TECHNIQUES
1 Year, 4 Semesters
Choose three media from oil, acrylic, watercolour, charcoal, graphite, sanguine, and pastel, with exposure to classical and experimental techniques, study of master artists, and a closing exhibition, plus a one-month internship in an arts organisation.
VISUAL ART CERTIFICATE COURSE //
EXPERIMENTAL & CONCEPTUAL
1 Year, 4 Semesters
Best suited to those with some prior art experience, helping students develop a personal style and original artworks. Research, planning, and the use of unusual media are actively encouraged. The programme closes with an exhibition and a one-month internship at an arts organisation.
VISUAL ART CERTIFICATE COURSE //
STYLIZATION & SOLO SHOW
1 Year, 4 Semesters
For advanced students with a portfolio of prior visual arts work. Build a connected series of artworks with focused guidance on composition, layout, colour scheme, and medium. The course culminates in a solo show after a year of preparation with your teacher as facilitator.
What Techniques Are Taught in Professional Adult Art Classes?
Drawing, Sketching, and Observation Techniques
Drawing is the foundation of everything else. Our classes train your eye through portrait study, still life, landscape sketching, and architectural drawing, building the ability to see proportion, perspective, light, and form with accuracy. These observation skills carry into every other medium.
Painting Techniques and Colour Theory
Painting at Little Artists covers oil, acrylic, and watercolour, with attention to how each medium behaves on the surface. You will work with colour mixing, value, composition, and brushwork, learning how to read a subject and make intentional choices about how to paint it. Instructors demonstrate techniques in class so you see the process before applying it to your own work.
Creative Exploration and Personal Artistic Style
Our programmes encourage you to experiment with materials, ideas, and approaches so you can develop a personal style over time. Printmaking and mixed-media work feature here, alongside the conceptual development that helps you find a visual language that reflects your own thinking.
Art Karma: A Creative Therapy for your Soul!
You don’t have to be twelve to learn how to paint. At Little Artist, we hold regular art workshops for beginners (no skill required) and experienced adult students. Our teachers provide close guidance in a relaxed and welcoming environment in Singapore that helps to rejuvenate your senses and encourage you to take your art further.
The therapeutic side of making art is something many of our adult students discover by accident. They join to learn a skill, and then realise they have been carrying tension they did not know was there. Working on a single painting over several weeks slows the pace of thinking, gives the mind a focused task, and creates a small but real sense of accomplishment. Most describe their class time as one of the parts of the week they protect most carefully.
Expand Your Creative Horizons And Develop A New Talent With Our Oil Painting Classes For Adults In Singapore
Our oil painting programme is designed to take anyone through the stages and techniques involved in mastering the medium, regardless of starting point. For those with little to no experience, the classes provide a structured introduction to materials, colour, and brushwork. For more advanced students, the program offers room to push technique further and develop a personal painting style.
With individual instruction, support, and demonstrations, participants often progress faster than they expect, completing finished pieces they are proud of within a few classes. The focus throughout is on artistic growth, skill development, and personal enrichment.
Our Adult Art Classes Provide A Structured, Encouraging Way To Learn, Through Two Streams
Beginners start with STAGE I, involving formal instruction on colour, drawing, and oil painting techniques. This stream supports students seeking to explore their own artistic ability and wanting to build foundational knowledge in the myriad techniques and varied aesthetics of the medium. This program helps to build confidence in novice artists and ultimately gives them the potential to move up to STAGE II.
STAGE II builds on prior knowledge and exists for experienced painters and sketchers, helping you to better understand the details of colour theory and the application of various techniques. You’ll be provided with a wide range of subjects to help you develop into a flexible, multi-talented artist. Our instructors will help you begin to conceive of, create, and refine a piece of your own that’s in line with your ability and experience, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable process.
Those who graduate from STAGE I & II will move on to more advanced work. Those starting at an intermediate level will move more swiftly into advanced directions. Stage lengths vary and largely depend on individual pace and ability.
Mediums
| Oil Painting | Watercolour Painting | Soft pastels |
| Sketching | Printmaking | Acrylic Painting |
Why Adults Choose Little Artists
Little Artists has built a reputation that draws students from across the city and the wider international community.
28+ Years of Experience
Nearly three decades of teaching fine art in Singapore have shaped a studio with depth, range, and a teaching method that has consistently produced results.
Expert Mentorship
Our instructors are practicing artists drawn from a cosmopolitan faculty that brings together perspectives from more than a dozen countries.
Welcoming Environment
The culture is one of encouragement, which is why so many adults describe it as a genuine creative community.
Personalised Guidance
Instructors work with you individually, adjusting to your goals, medium, and pace.
Reserve your space in our next class
If you prefer to attend an art class with your loved ones, why not sign up for our sketching classes for kids and adults for an afternoon of family bonding and fun!
Call Little Artists today on +65 6449 0339 to enrol or to enquire about a trial class or to find out more about our available online art classes in Singapore. If you have any questions, please call our general line on +65 6449 0960 or send a message to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Testimonials
An amazing place to learn and explore the different areas of Art teaching. I have been given many opportunities to teach in different schools and even outside of Singapore. A school of loving and fun colleagues who are truly passionate about teaching and creating a vast array of new projects. Little Artists Art Studio is inclusive of all ages and capabilities.
I was a student at Little Artist for approximately a year. It was an enriching experience as I was able to develop my technical skills with the guidance of multiple teachers as well as develop my conceptual thinking. Little Artists had all the materials and help I required in order to create a visual form for my thoughts ?
Frequently Asked Questions
Adult art classes give you a creative outlet, a chance to develop a new skill, and a structured break from work. Many students see improvements in focus, observation, and stress levels, alongside the satisfaction of building a body of work over time.
Our classes cover drawing, sketching, oil painting, watercolour, acrylic, soft pastels, printmaking, and pen and ink architectural study. You will work with colour theory, composition, observation, and the development of a personal style across short courses and certificate programmes.
Working through a painting or drawing from start to finish, with the guidance of an experienced instructor, builds steady confidence in your own ability. Over time, you develop the technical skills and creative vocabulary to express what you actually want to say.
The studio environment is calm, hands-on, and focused. You work alongside other adults in small groups, with close guidance from instructors. Most students find it easier to relax here than anywhere else during the week.
Yes. Our short courses and STAGE I certificate program are designed for students with no prior experience. Instructors guide you through materials, techniques, and fundamentals, so you are never expected to know anything before you start.
Depending on the course, you will work with oil paints, watercolours, soft pastels, graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, and printmaking materials. We cover the basics in class so you learn how each medium works.
Most students attend one class per week, which allows time for reflection and personal practice between sessions. More frequent attendance can speed up progress, particularly for those working toward a certificate or preparing a body of work.
No prior experience is needed for our short courses or for STAGE I of our certificate programme. If you are already an experienced painter or sketcher, our advanced streams and STAGE II classes offer room to push your work further.
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