Short Courses

This beginner-friendly painting course for youths aged 12 to 18 years old will introduce participants to the unique medium that is watercolour paints. Through learning to work with colour, form, water physics and more, students can explore their creativity, develop their arts skills and build confidence, all while making new friends. Students are free to experiment and create their own unique pieces of work to take home.

Trace the development of Singapore art from the arrival of Chinese migrants that culminated in the Nanyang art movement to the rise of modern art in the 1960s and 1970s and the emergence of contemporary art in the late 1980s. Organised as a two-part series of lectures with an accompanying field trip, this course will introduce participants to the rich history of Singapore art from the early 20th century to the 1990s. It will highlight notable artists, art movements and artworks that have defined Singapore’s art history. There will also be a field trip to learn more about Singapore’s art …

What is the source of impulse and action? Can we listen to what is ready to be spoken? Authentic movement is a technique used in dance movement therapy that offers participants an experiential way of finding movement in the body. Throughout the weeks, this course will focus on building movers’ trust in their body wisdom—where movement pathways become a bridge for self-knowledge, connection and response and possibly, healing.

This photorealistic painting course is for beginners or participants with some painting experiences who want to explore oil medium and technique. The course is suitable for anyone aged 15 and above who is keen and interested in painting and willing to explore this traditional medium and approach. Participants will acquire the basic knowledge of colour theory, principles and elements of arts. They will learn to apply blending techniques to create a photorealism art work at the end of the course.

Go beyond painting what you see and inject your personality into creative and expressive digital paintings. This course will begin by covering essential digital painting skills and concepts, then lets you play, explore and practise to create pieces with a deeper connection to your own perspectives. You will learn how to use colour, brushwork and composition to convey mood and atmosphere. This course is perfect for aspiring digital artists who want to discover what lies beyond realism and expand their artistic voice and is recommended for those who have a foundational level of experience with the iPad app Procreate. Ideally …

Welcome to the world of gouache painting! With its unique characteristics, learn to create artistic artworks inspired by applying various painting techniques and art styles with multiple themes. Lessons include colour theory, composition techniques and idea development. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

This landscape painting course is for beginners or participants with some painting experiences who want to explore oil medium and a new subject. The course is suitable for anyone aged 15 and above who is curious or interested in painting and willing to explore this traditional medium and diverse approaches. Participants will acquire the basic knowledge of colour theory, principles and elements of arts. They will learn to apply some painting techniques/methods and materials to create cohesive works at the end of the course. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Learn the techniques and styles used for coloured pencil rendering. Explore various applications of shading and mark-making using coloured pencils and other complementary drawing media. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Have you always wanted to write a novel but not sure how to begin? This eight-session online course is designed to guide aspiring writers through the essential first steps of crafting their first novel. In a structured and supportive virtual environment, you will explore the fundamentals of storytelling, including story structure, pacing, narrative voice and character development. Through guided writing exercises and discussions, you will learn how to develop a compelling premise, shape engaging protagonists and build dramatic tension that sustains a reader’s interest. By the end of the course, you will have developed a clear outline for your novel, …

Develop your voice, body and imagination as a performer through practical exercises. You will practise acting techniques, respond to scripts and develop collaborative performance skills as you work on a variety of scenes. This course will help you to recognise and free up habitual patterns that impede flexibility and expression. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

Fans of children’s literature—learn how to transpose your love of the imaginative world of little ones’ books into actual writing. Children’s literature opens up and taps into a variety of key skills in creative writing, such as visual literacy, characterisation, storytelling, poetry and voice. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

The Fundamentals of Jewellery Design course introduces students to the creative and conceptual processes of jewellery design. Through structured exercises, research and the exploration of materials and techniques, students will develop an understanding of how inspiration is transformed into viable jewellery concepts. Students will apply fundamental design principles while considering material constraints, functionality, and industry practices. Students will end the course having enhanced their ability to generate and develop original jewellery design ideas that subsequently can be brought to life through craftsmanship or production. This course is suitable for individuals looking to deepen their creative design approach, regardless of prior …