During the weekend the kids were invited for a trial class at Heart Studio. It was the first them that the kids were attending lessons in an art school and they were looking forward to the lessons.
There were three classrooms in the art studio and I had to shuttle between all three as Monkey boy, Doggie boy and Tiger girl were all attending trial classes at the same time in the different rooms. The theme for the day was flowers and all three kids were taught to draw flowers using different techniques and mediums.
Tiger girl was assigned to the Little Dali Class for 3 to 4 yr olds. At the class they were taught to draw sunflowers or daisies using paint and crayon.
Before the class started she was given some color pencils and a sheet of paper to doodle around. When the class proper started they were given little pieces of canvas to paint on. The teacher started off making them paint the background by letting the students chose one color and paint on the whole canvas. Tiger girl chose yellow for her background.
After the whole canvas was painted the students too turn to use the hair dryer to dry their canvas before they could work on the actual flower.
The teacher explained to the students the two different types of flowers which they could draw and color. They could do a sunflower or a daisy.
Next it was onto the picture proper. The students were told to choose a color and paint a circle in the middle of their canvas. That would be the centre of the flower. Tiger girl chose pink and happily painted over the yellow. Next they were to draw in the petals of the flower using a third color. She wasn’t really able to follow what the teacher taught her and ended up with a rather abstract painting instead of a flower portrait. However it was really commendable effort that she could sit through the class and paint alongside the classmates who were 2-3 years older then her.
While Tiger girl was painting, Doggie boy was at the room next door creating his masterpiece. Doggie boy was in the Little Picasso class for 5 to 6 yr olds and they were working on using pastels and soft crayon to color their flowers.
Doggie boy too had to work on his background before they drew in the flower. He chose to do a sunflower and was guided on how to create the painting.
Monkey boy was in the Young Van Gogh class for 7 to 12 yr olds and was instructed on how to replicate a sunflower from a printed picture.
I was most impressed with his art work as it not only showed the different textures but also included the blending of colours using paint.
The kids masterpieces
My thoughts
I was really impressed by the quality of the art work that the kids produced after a one hour trial lesson. The teachers are really good in imparting their skills to the students. Th boys actually learned some techniques in art and it was not just a craft making session. The art studio was brightly lit and painted in very inviting colours . The kids also had a great time and were fully engaged in their lesson.
I strongly recommend heART Studio if you are intending to send your kids for art classes. For the readers of Dominique’s Desk Heart Studio is offering a 5% off when you quote the code HSTSMB2 upon sign up of 10 lessons for a term.
heART Studio
101 Soo Chow Walk Singapore 575385
Tel: (65) 6554 7563
Fax: (65) 6554 7562
Email: info@heartstudiosg.com
www.heartstudiosg.com
Dislaimer: We were invited to attend a trial lesson at heART studio. All opinions are 100% my own.
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Ai Sakura
August 19, 2012 at 8:54 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Beautiful art pieces from your kids… Well done especially to your girl for sitting through the whole class at her tender age too.
Madeline
August 19, 2012 at 9:47 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Wow sounds like fun! They got classes for adults or not? Lol
Dominique
August 19, 2012 at 5:37 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Madeline,
I didn’t see classes for adults when I was there.. maybe you can ask Rachel.
Vera
August 19, 2012 at 12:48 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I remember attending art workshops as a kid, i loved those! And it always seemed like my works looked better when someone was guiding me, hehe. It’s great that all three kids had a chance to experience this! Will you be signing them up for more classes soon?
Dominique
August 19, 2012 at 5:37 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Vera,
I don’t think I will be signing them up for classes at the moment as I don’t want to overtax them with classes. They are already attending piano and swimming lessons weekly besides school.
Filman Santiago
August 19, 2012 at 2:27 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
That was just so cool! Better find a frame now and have that 3 masterpieces of your kids be hanged on the wall. Can’t wait to see those hanging on the wall now. Great activity for the kids.
Cheers!
Dominique
August 19, 2012 at 5:36 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Filman,
I’m already thinking of putting up their artwork next to the canvas painting which I did earlier on this year. Will take a picture after all the pieces are up.
Olga
August 19, 2012 at 2:43 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Great artwork by your kids! You should frame them and display all in your receiving area.
Foreverfriends
August 19, 2012 at 3:42 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Nice art work. Tiger girl is very advance
Krizza
August 19, 2012 at 7:32 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
So nice to see those cute little kids enjoying their art works. It’s really fun to be at the art studio.
Cute naman talaga ng baby girl mo. 
Gelo
August 19, 2012 at 9:49 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
the kids outputs were great… they were cute too
jenifer balatico
August 19, 2012 at 10:26 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Seeing this pics wish I was a kid hehehe
great job kids!
Yhey Garcia
August 19, 2012 at 10:29 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Wow, pretty impressive! I envy them as I don’t know how to paint or draw… Haha
Rosey
August 20, 2012 at 5:25 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
These are incredible! I love the attention that even the youngest of children are getting at the studio. Your write-up and pictures are great!
Momfever
August 20, 2012 at 6:19 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
It definitely sounds like a great place to take your kids. I’m impressed with the pictures of the rooms and hallway: it all looks really fresh, clean and arty.
Pepper Tan
August 20, 2012 at 7:02 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
That’s amazing artwork! I couldn’t believe kids made them! Your kids really did learn a lot from that class. You have budding artists right there
The Detox Diva
August 20, 2012 at 7:42 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
All of your kids are VERY talented Dominique! All of their paintings came out so beautifully. Good on you for encouraging their artistic sides and for feeding their creativity!
Rebel Sweetheart
August 20, 2012 at 9:02 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Wow! Such talent your kids have!
With their skill, you’d have a gallery brimming with their artwork in no time.
Family Travels on a Budget
August 20, 2012 at 9:50 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
So beautiful! I love seeing how kids can see the same thing and create something entirely their own. When my boys were younger, I read aloud to them and they created pictures to go with the stories. Those were some of our favorite school days!
Carla Barilá Karam
August 20, 2012 at 10:48 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Dominique… your children’s artwork is absolutely beautiful… I see an art gallery in your home in the near future … wink, wink. Grace, peace and blessings Carla
Cham Cuartero
August 22, 2012 at 9:44 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Your kids are adorable! And sooo talented!
Happy SITS Day!
Real Army of Moms
August 24, 2012 at 4:30 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
What an amazing day for each of your kids. It is never too early to start kids on art.