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Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Nov-Dec 2025

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Nov-Dec 2025

Art, Design And Everything In Between

“Art and Design” is a phrase we use often, but are they two different things or are they intertwined? Approach Art in its pure forms of expression with genres like Action Painting or Abstracted Portraiture. On the other end of the scale, work with Design, using creative thinking to solve problems such as a Graphic Design project brief or aim for a practical outcome with dining room Ceramics. Join us this Nov-Dec term as we investigate innovation through these lenses.

To find out more about our Visual Arts Workshops, visit: 

https://colour-my-world.com/term-workshops-on/

ENROL NOW: Term starts from 30 Oct!
Existing students do NOT need to re-enrol.

 

Explorer’s Art   (3 – 5 yrs)

Spontaneous!

What better fun than art experiments! Our little Explorers will get to experience Process Art, where we delve deep into the creative journey, fun exploration of material & technique, with abundant self-expression. With Action Painting, Free Flow Collage and Bloom Art, all turning out a whole series of highly unpredictable art outcomes which will then be put together into a unique calendar, ready for 2026! Continuing on with our second project, we will experiment with depth and dimension with our very own Layered Art inspired by Alexandra Mathias & Wyatt Graff.

Core Art   (5 – 10 yrs)

Artist Pot

Art history is an ongoing chain, each generation inspiring the next. This term, our Core Artists will be introduced to a range of famous artworks from western art history. Taking inspiration from Los Angeles-based contemporary artist  Jonas Wood’s Matisse Pot series, they’ll create their own freestanding vase illustration inspired by famous masterpieces of all time. Then, they will take an element of their illustration and transpose it to a patterned table runner design using printmaking techniques of stamp and stencil, experiencing first-hand how art is reinterpreted over and over into new forms.

Drawing Fundamentals   (6 – 8 yrs)

Negative Space

Closing out this calendar year of Drawing Fundamentals, our participants will learn how to work with negative space in order to create convincing and beautiful snowy landscapes. Taking inspiration from Japanese woodblock experts such as Hokusai (Edo period) and Asano Takeji (20th Century), we will develop dynamic pencil compositions to be rendered into watercolour artworks that portray cold and beautiful wintry scenes in the northern hemisphere!

Ready-Set-Draw   (8 yrs+)

Balancing Act

We shall continue our travels through the 7 Principles of Art by learning about Balance where art elements are arranged to create a sense of visual stability and harmony in the artwork. From bilateral to horizontal symmetry, and radial symmetry to asymmetry, we’ll learn how placement, detail and colour can bring balance to an image through hands-on drawing exercises. For our final project we’ll be looking at human faces which are often perceived as beautiful and perfect, a symmetry concept readily explored in portraiture. We shall illustrate masks with ink and colour from cultures around the world and create a detailed, symmetrical masterpiece on card!

Comics   (8 yrs+)

Mangaka!

Japanese comic characters are everywhere, but where did this style come from and how does it differ from Western comics? Learn a brief history of Japanese manga, its impact on comics today, and gain insight into the techniques and processes that go into making them. Using traditional mediums such as ink dip pens for that classic manga style, take inspiration from artists who defined the artform: Osamu Tezuka, Takashi Nagasaki, Rumiko Takahashi, Katsuhiro Otomo, and more. Create a two-page mid-story sequence using your original characters, manga-style!

Pixelated

(Digital Arts 10 yrs+)

The Complete Package

From when you’re browsing in the shops to unboxing your purchase at home, good package design can make any product so much more exciting. Explore this varied field of graphic design with an eye-catching package for a product. Our Pixelated veterans can bring their toy design from the previous term to the next level with thematic packaging, while newcomers can design around a selection of examples. With logo design, typography, and illustrations, this project is the complete package!

Ceramic Fanatics

(Pottery-Ceramics 10 yrs+)

Sculpt & Serve

This term our Ceramic student-artists will learn how to combine form and function using a range of techniques to sculpt a fruity box with a lid, and a double dish chip’n’dip container. Start by designing your functional vessel, and then practice wheel-throwing until you achieve the desirable form. Use hand-building techniques to sculpt the details to perfect your ware. Create two highly-functional pieces to keep for life or create excellent personalised gifts.

Sculpture Culture

(Mixed-media 3D Design 10 yrs+)

Felted Figures

Create your own little world in the form of a tactile diorama box using merino wool. Design your needle-felted creature and its habitat, planning the composition and structure. Start by crafting a wire armature as the base for your creation, then you will explore a range of needle-felting know how such as dry and wet felting. Bring to life your own little companion full of personality!

Sketchbook Studies & Painting   (10 yrs+)

Portrait in Abstraction

Influential Russian sculptor Naum Gabo said that when an artist creates an artwork from life, they are creating a new reality. Every succeeding transformation of the image in the creative process creates another new reality. Take inspiration from his innovative artistic perspective and transform an image of yourself in a variety of artistic ways. Create a card model of yourself, abstracted, and transpose it into an acrylic painting. Use wonky gridding for a distorted ‘funhouse mirror’ portrait. Experiment with ways of seeing the image of yourself and create new realities.

Mentor Studio   (13 yrs+)

For art enthusiasts who are considering Art for GCSE, A-Levels, IGCSE or IB; or who simply enjoy being stretched artistically. Mentor Studio is open to any participants who want to strengthen their skill repertoire, build on their collection of portfolio-worthy artworks, or explore challenging themes through open-end self-enquiry guided closely by a mentor. Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of art-form, techniques and styles used as we guide you through various artistic decision and pathways to artistic achievement.

Note: We also offer Architecture in Context Mentorship. Contact us for details.

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Sep-Oct 2025

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Sep-Oct 2025

SET OUT ON A NEW ARTISTIC ADVENTURE

Join us this season for an exciting journey through creativity and expression! From the imaginative world of toy design to the dynamic wire sculptures inspired by renowned artists, and collaborative landscapes project informed by Hockey, each workshop offers a unique opportunity to unleash your creativity. Whether you’re a budding artist or looking to refine your skills, our programmes will engage your imagination and encourage artistic growth. Let’s embark on this artistic adventure together!

To find out more about our Visual Arts Workshops, visit: 

https://colour-my-world.com/term-workshops-on/

ENROL NOW: Term starts from 1 Sep!

 

Explorer’s Art   (3 – 5 yrs)

Pop Toys

What can spark a child’s imagination better than toys!? Our little Explorers will get their first introduction to the design process, from drawing their initial concepts right through to making their own toys! Maybe one day they’ll invent the next Labubu! Dream up a whole bunch of fun collectable characters. We’ll first design, illustrate, and display our best character trading cards. Then we’ll take our character designs into production with a hilarious mix and match wooden block set!

Core Art   (5 – 10 yrs)

Hockney’s Landscapes

This upcoming year in Core Art we shall embark on a new outlook, where active engagement with a singular artist and their body of work kick-starts a conversation with our budding artists every term.

This Autumn term, we’ll be looking at David Hockney’s vivid natural landscapes, particularly Winter Timber (2009) and A Bigger Picture (2012). Inspired by his multiple screens approach, the first project puts a collaborative spin on depicting landscapes with miniature tin dioramas fashioned from paint, to stones, to dried lichen to build layers of 3D texture. We shall then record our peers’ works to render one large gridded landscape. Then, we’ll reconnect with the local landscape with acrylic paintings of the Wong Chuk Hang area, using a mixture of observational drawing and expressive colour to create a piece that feels larger than life!

Drawing Fundamentals   (6 – 8 yrs)

Birds of Colour

Nearly any piece of art begins with a drawing, whether it’s while coming up with ideas or making the base layer to a masterful painting! To start out this year of learning drawing as a crucial base-skill, we’ll be creating a watercolour pencil artwork inspired by 18th century artist, John James Audubon. Like Audubon, we’ll use a large variety of colours to make detailed depictions of birds in their natural (or un-natural) habitats!

Ready-Set-Draw   (8 yrs+)

Emphasis and Contrast

In this first term of Ready-Set-Draw, we’re starting out our journey through the 7 Principles of Art by learning about Emphasis and Contrast. We’ll look at how masters of both old and new have used these principles to their advantage, including master painter, Caravaggio, expert engraver, Gustave Dore, and comic book legend, Frank Miller. With one accent colour and the darkest ink available, participants will use pens and brushes to play with negative space in order to create a Miller-esque artwork that would grab the attention of just about anyone!

Comics   (8 yrs+)

The Art of Pacing

Unlock the art of comic storytelling as we hone our skills in paneling and dynamic narrative techniques. Begin your journey by crafting a simple four-panel story, then refine and expand it into six-panels. Through these iterative revisions, you’ll learn to control the rhythm of your narrative, experimenting with how each panel contributes to the pacing, timing, and overall flow of your story. In the final phase, transform your work into a compelling one-page comic with nine panels, showcasing your newfound skills.

Pixelated

(Digital Arts 10 yrs+)

Digital Toy Shop

The toys and collectables market is booming and it seems like there’s a new craze every month, but what will the next craze be? Take cues from a range of retro and modern sources to come up with your own immersive miniature playset designed in your choice of Photoshop or Procreate. Get to grips with spatial thinking to solve problems in the set’s construction and use your software’s technical drawing tools to illustrate diagrams that show its functions. Clever use of layers and duplicates will allow you to depict moving parts and removable pieces. Once you’re confident it’s a working design, pitch your idea with two convincing pieces of concept art, showing the interior and exterior of your set.

Ceramic Fanatics

(Pottery-Ceramics 10 yrs+)

It’s Game Time!

Start off a new term in Ceramics with a grand slam! Design and slab-build your own sports court plate with a miniature net or other sporty elements. Then complete the set as you get to grips with foundational pinching techniques to craft a ball-shaped cup with lid. Add a splash of colour with an underglaze and it’s game, set, match!

Sculpture Culture

(Mixed-media 3D Design 10 yrs+)

Dynamic Wire

Join us this term to explore gesture and movement with wire! Taking inspiration from Celia Smith, an artist renowned for her wire sculptures of birds in flight, you’ll shape dynamic poses in your own 3D sculpture that almost looks like a 2D sketch. By bending and manipulating wire, we’ll learn to capture poses to create a sculpture that brings a sequence of movements to life. Then, explore the contours of faces to create a sculptural self-portrait to convey personality and expression with wire. Discover that sculpture can be more than just static forms and give your pieces a sense of energy and movement.

Sketchbook Studies & Painting   (10 yrs+)

Cinematic Feelings

Taking inspiration from renowned Beijing-based artist Li Songsong’s techniques and subjects, we shall capture the feelings of two characters in a cinematic setting. Learn to paint with a palette knife while studying anatomy and figure drawing from photographic references reminiscent of a movie. Create an abstracted background, and paint figures over it. Portray the relationship of two vivid characters, taking reference from film stills. 

Mentor Studio   (13 yrs+)

For art enthusiasts who are considering Art for GCSE, A-Levels, IGCSE or IB; or who simply enjoy being stretched artistically. Mentor Studio is open to any participants who want to strengthen their skill repertoire, build on their collection of portfolio-worthy artworks, or explore challenging themes through open-end self-enquiry guided closely by a mentor. Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of art-form, techniques and styles used as we guide you through various artistic decision and pathways to artistic achievement.

Note: We also offer Architecture in Context Mentorship. Contact us for details.

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin May-Jun 2025

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin May-Jun 2025

A PALETTE OF POSSIBILITIES

As things heat up in the studio for another tantalising term of workshops, you’ll see there are endless ways to tackle any creative subject! From the Futurist fashion design of Issey Miyake to the interchangeable outfit illustration of Helen Oxenbury. Will you get hands-on and craft a mixed media diorama, or go digital with a surreal interior scene? Whatever artistic path you’re on, we’ll surely have something for you!

To find out more about our Visual Arts Workshops, visit: 

https://colour-my-world.com/term-workshops-on/

ENROL NOW: Term starts from 3 May!
Existing students do NOT need to re-enrol.

 

Explorer’s Art   (3 – 5 yrs)

LEGENDARY!

Uncover the captivating legends from the age when gods and goddesses walked among mortals. Explore ancient myths to create your own Aegean-inspired works of art! Craft a Trojan Horse, reimagining this iconic symbol of cunning and bravery using an array of sturdy materials, from card sheets to wooden sticks. Then bring the Minotaur to life by designing and illustrating a striking paper mosaic collage, using construction pieces as your vibrant palette.

Core Art   (5 – 10 yrs)

Futura

Dive into the dynamic world of Futurism and Constructivism in our Futura workshop! Begin with a quick, conventional costume design exercise painted with watercolor brush pens and inspired by the signature costumes of popular literary characters like Little Red Riding Hood and Hercules. Then, unleash your creativity and spatial thinking by designing and creating a dress inspired by Futurist fashion designers like Issey Miyake, using textured, reflective, and corrugated paper worn by your painted mannequin to be taken home.

Drawing Fundamentals   (6 – 8 yrs)

Exquisite Persona

Learn the fundamentals of portraiture and figure drawing to render realistic faces and natural body proportions… then mix it all up! With the basics under your belt, show off your skills by designing, illustrating, and colouring three humanoid characters with watercolour brush pens. Finally, cut up your creations! Assemble the parts into a game of exquisite corpses originated from France where the faces, torsos and limbs are interchangeable, letting you mix and match a whole range of wacky characters.

Ready-Set-Draw   (8 yrs+)

Non-Verbal Storytelling

Can you make a picture tell a thousand words? Create a non-verbal comic vignette featuring your own character, a vibrant landscape, and a textured animal – touching upon all that was learned in the previous terms of Ready-Set-Draw. Weave together small panels and a striking “hero-panel” into a cohesive wordless story, inspired by references like Shaun Tan’s The Arrival. Finally, digitally colour and then print your hand-inked works to be featured alongside your original drawings.

Comics   (8 yrs+)

Comic Quest

Are you ready to bring your stories to life through the medium of comics? Embark on a creative adventure where storytelling meets artistry. Turn your ideas into a full-fledged two-page comic as you acquire basics in story structure and narrative. Gain insight into arranging your comic panels, learning about story flow, composition and readability. Then complete your comic with a captivating cover that showcases a sneak-peak of the story within. Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring your comic vision to life.

Ceramic Fanatics

(Pottery-Ceramics 10 yrs+)

Fundamentals Master Class

Learn to build three-dimensionally and excel in creation that takes form in art ware, figurines, sculpture, decorative and applied art objects. Acquire fundamental skills from pinching, coiling, slab to wheel-throwing, we shall experiment with new materials whilst utilising techniques of slip casting, clay modelling, and surface texturing.

NEW! Sculpture Culture

(Mixed-media 3D Design 10 yrs+)

Miniature Worlds

Immerse yourself in the art of mixed-media sculptural dioramas. Be inspired by model maker and set dresser Julieta La Valle and her work at Laika Studios, you will create miniature worlds that feel like you could step right into them! Experiment with diverse materials such as clay, fabric, construction paper, papier mâché and plaster – honing your skills in crafting, painting and assemblage. While brainstorming ideas and stories for your diorama, consider space and depth as you render perspective and environment drawings. Acquire composition principles to create balance and visual interest as you create a unique crafted 3D scene.

Pixelated

(Digital Arts 10 yrs+)

Dream of Reality

Delve into the dreamy imagery of Rene Magritte and his ability to make the ordinary and mundane feel uncanny and surreal! Advance your digital painting skills by adapting classical still-life techniques to the digital medium and create a selection of realistic object paintings. Then it’s time to take your newly painted subjects and make them strange. Take advantage of editing tools to distort your paintings with out-of-this world proportions, adding unexpected contexts in unfamiliar atmospheres, crossing the boundaries of reality and representation.

Sketchbook Studies & Painting   (10 yrs+)

Tactile Emo Portrait

Portraiture; a genre we are so familiar with in art history. Self-portrait; a category that was brought into vogue by phone selfies. This term, take the time and pay attention to your decisions to create a unique self-portrait, not only through the point of view and angle of the figure, but adding on decorative embroidery to a painted oval canvas that will make this multimedia outcome genuinely yours.

Mentor Studio   (13 yrs+)

For art enthusiasts who are considering Art for GCSE, A-Levels, IGCSE or IB; or who simply enjoy being stretched artistically. Mentor Studio is open to any participants who want to strengthen their skill repertoire, build on their collection of portfolio-worthy artworks, or explore challenging themes through open-end self-enquiry guided closely by a mentor. Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of art-form, techniques and styles used as we guide you through various artistic decision and pathways to artistic achievement.

Architecture in Context   (13 yrs+)

Rendering technicalities with creativity, we explore architectural and interior spaces, with referenced imagery and floor plans of Hong Kong vibrant and historical landmarks to build a foundation of perspective, shape, space and form. Topics of investigation throughout the year range from Relocation, Restoration and Conversion, with rendition of a mix of architectural drawings, mood boards and illustrations; both conceptual and imaginative.

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Mar-Apr 2025

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Mar-Apr 2025

SPRING INTO COLOUR

Spring into action with your paint brushes in hand! Embrace the vibrant spirit of spring through a diverse range of artistic explorations. From whimsical mobiles inspired by Miro to pixelated worlds and expressive watercolours, this term celebrates creativity and the awakening of nature. Join us to unleash your imagination and bring your colourful visions to life!

To find out more about our Visual Arts Workshops, visit: 

https://colour-my-world.com/term-workshops-on/

ENROL NOW: Term starts from 1 Mar!
Existing students do NOT need to re-enrol.

 

Explorer’s Art   (3 – 5 yrs)

Bold Dreams

Come create endearing art that captures the whimsical, inspired by Joan Miro’s The Garden (1925) and Paul Klee’s collotype print The Bridegroom’s Arrival (1933). Using Miro’s iconic biomorphic forms, enigmatic symbols and great labyrinths of colour that reflect his interest in dreams, we will create bold expressive characters and interesting shapes to decorate a one-of-a-kind mobile. We shall then paint and collage a Kleesque relief art of our own fantastical portraiture with kaleidoscopic hues contrasted against black lines and mixed media elements.

Core Art   (5 – 10 yrs)

Green Daze

Two American artists’ works will be the springboard for the duet outcomes of Green Daze. With spring awakening all living things, we shall delve deep into the fantastical world of nature and botany. Study the very distinctive and divergent visual languages in Jonas Wood’s series of tropical foliage and Mark Bradford’s Wild Wild West. We shall explore practical renderings of flowers and plants, emphasizing the use of found materials and texture in the first tactile project, transfiguring everyday materials into a hands-on layered assemblage. Then in the second project, utilise blocking and stylisation for a graphical gouache illustration.

Drawing Fundamentals   (6 – 8 yrs)

Canned Toons

We will learn about the essential principles to creating a fun and captivating product design! By studying the works of legendary cartoonists such as Aaron Blaise, Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, participants will learn the ins-and-outs to creating an emotive animal mascot for their fictional brand. Using core typography principles, acrylic paint and markers, they will then fashion a brand-name logo to be applied, along with their mascot, onto a physical object: a soda can!

Ready-Set-Draw   (8 yrs+)

Dynamic Composition

Discover the art of drawing objects by applying geometry and careful observation. Compile your best works into a dynamic, digitally-coloured composition inspired by the vivid and engaging pieces of contemporary artist Michael Craig-Martin.

Note: Students may be given an iPad with Procreate or a laptop with Photoshop to complete the digital colouring. Those with their own devices are encouraged to bring them in for the April month of classes.

Comics   (8 yrs+)

Mini Zines

Don’t wait to be a published author to start sharing your art and stories with the world. Instead jump into the art of creating your own mini zines! This term, learn about the history of zines and their purpose as a form of self-publishing. Come up with a theme you enjoy such as a zine all about personal experiences, music, the adventures of your own original character, or even foods and recipes! Fill your zine with a collage of comic strips, illustrations, and playful typography about your chosen theme. With the contents and layout complete, photocopy and assemble your zine for easy sharing with friends and family.

Ceramic Fanatics

(Pottery-Ceramics 10 yrs+)

Fundamentals Master Class

Learn to build three-dimensionally and excel in creation that takes form in art ware, figurines, sculpture, decorative and applied art objects. Acquire fundamental skills from pinching, coiling, slab to wheel-throwing, we shall experiment with new materials whilst utilising techniques of slip casting, clay modelling, and surface texturing.

NEW! Sculpture Culture

(Mixed-media 3D Design 10 yrs+)

Miniature Resin Figurines

Expand your repertoire of sculpting skill set this term as we dive into miniature figure moulding and resin casting. Learn the foundations of character design to come up with a 2D concept that you will then translate into 3D form. Go through the full process of creating miniature figures from building a wire maquette to detailed shaping with plasticine clay. Finally, learn to create silicone moulds of your plasticine maquettes – with that mould you will be able to create copies of your miniature figurine by using resin in a variety of colours for multiple interesting outcomes.

Pixelated

(Digital Arts 10 yrs+)

World of Pixels

Bring an imaginary world to life! From a cosy valley farm for you and your animals, to a jungle fortress for your monster pals, the possibilities are endless. We’ll combine worldbuilding techniques with pixel art to create a coherent world from the ground up; landscapes, buildings, all the way to the inhabitants. Newcomers can tackle the project in a retro, minimalist 8-bit style, while our Pixelated veterans can take on the role of a modern indie game developer.

Sketchbook Studies & Painting   (10 yrs+)

Objects in Watercolour

Master the essential techniques of watercolour painting and the art of object composition. Dive into the world of still life as you learn to arrange and photograph your creations. Design your still life using a captivating colour scheme, like split-complementary or triadic. Finally, bring your vision to life by painting an original large-scale watercolour artwork from your photograph.

Mentor Studio   (13 yrs+)

For art enthusiasts who are considering Art for GCSE, A-Levels, IGCSE or IB; or who simply enjoy being stretched artistically. Mentor Studio is open to any participants who want to strengthen their skill repertoire, build on their collection of portfolio-worthy artworks, or explore challenging themes through open-end self-enquiry guided closely by a mentor. Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of art-form, techniques and styles used as we guide you through various artistic decision and pathways to artistic achievement.

Architecture in Context   (13 yrs+)

Rendering technicalities with creativity, we explore architectural and interior spaces, with referenced imagery and floor plans of Hong Kong vibrant and historical landmarks to build a foundation of perspective, shape, space and form. Topics of investigation throughout the year range from Relocation, Restoration and Conversion, with rendition of a mix of architectural drawings, mood boards and illustrations; both conceptual and imaginative.

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Jan-Feb 2025

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Jan-Feb 2025

NEW YEAR, NEW PERSPECTIVES!

We leap into 2025 with a fresh perspective on our exciting world, finding our creative voice and exploring our artistic identities, with a focus on the importance of making meaning through art. Whether it’s honing deeper understanding in lines, perspective and 3D study, crafting texture and volume through painting, plaster carving and ceramic art, or portraying graphic symbols and elements, we focus on the communicative aspect of visual art, reaching out, engaging with and capturing the imagination of the viewer.

To find out more about our Visual Arts Workshops, visit: 

https://colour-my-world.com/term-workshops-on/

ENROL NOW: Term starts from 2 Jan!
Existing students do NOT need to re-enrol.

 

Explorer’s Art   (3 – 5 yrs)

A Picturesque Town

For the start of the new year, our little Explorers will dream up their own idyllic neighbourhoods with two wonderful town-themed projects. First, they will be introduced to basic resist art techniques with a ‘Faux Batik’ art piece. Plan the composition of a new town, apply a resist agent to watercolour paper, then watch as your town planning design magically appears right before your eyes! Then they’ll get to grips with simplistic 3D modelling through the creation of a town skyline, displayed in a unique paper-crafted frame!

Core Art   (5 – 10 yrs)

Lines Encounter

Informed by two contemporary conceptual painters, Holly Coulis and Michael Craig-Martin,  this term’s exploration focuses on the way we see mundane objects and how we transform the familiar into a magnified painterly field; from still life to animated abstraction. Colour as paramount will be enhanced with the rich quality of the lines; lines that reinforce and lines that intersect and weave, creating a vibrant and energetic geometric tableau through a two-dimensional rendering and a transparent 3D puzzle piece that delights all.

Drawing Fundamentals   (6 – 8 yrs)

A New Perspective

This new year, we shall delve into the most fun-damental skills to create realistic perspective art, covering one-and-two-point-perspectives. Study the masters of the past from Pietro Perugino to Gustave Caillebotte and learn how to create convincing 3D spaces in a 2D medium. Then based on these essential drawing principles, our participants will take what they have learned and add a splash of imagination, to turn the classical into the fantastical with a fictional city from their own imagination — one that might even rival the Emerald City of Oz!

Ready-Set-Draw   (8 yrs+)

Conceptual Creature Illustration

In this design-oriented Ready-Set-Draw term, participants will learn about conceptual illustration – a way of visually communicating an idea in a concise but thought-provoking manner, often clever and delightful! By taking what they learned previously about the technical elements of realistic animal and landscape drawings, our participants will create something truly epic! Using important principles of graphic design, they will style and paint with a controlled colour palette, a conceptual illustration that features the shape and textures of a wild animal to outline a beautiful vista of its natural habitat.

Comics   (8 yrs+)

Cover It All

Look back and take inspiration from the Golden and Silver Age of American Comics with titles like Action Comics, Detective Comics, The Vault of Horror, and Tales from the Crypt. This era also introduced us to wildly popular superhero characters like Superman and Spiderman. This term, you will study core principles of character design and figure anatomy as you map out your very own illustrative comic cover, honing your newly acquired knowhow of layout design, composition, fonts and colour. Draw from the hallmarks from old comic covers to fashion your own design that really pops!

Ceramic Fanatics

(Pottery-Ceramics 10 yrs+)

Fundamentals Master Class

Learn to build three-dimensionally and excel in creation that takes form in art ware, figurines, sculpture, decorative and applied art objects. Acquire fundamental skills from pinching, coiling, slab to wheel-throwing, we shall experiment with new materials whilst utilising techniques of slip casting, clay modelling, and surface texturing.

NEW! Sculpture Culture

(Mixed-media 3D Design 10 yrs+)

Plaster Master

Before the 20th century, sculptural art was almost always figural – depicting people, creatures and objects found in the real world. This term, come explore a new way of representing your ideas through abstract sculpture! Learn to focus on geometric and organic shapes to simplify your subject into its most basic forms. Study how Henry Moore, Jean Arp and Victoria Ellis experiment with space and form in their own works. Develop reductive and carving techniques to create a series of abstract pieces using plaster of paris. Then with specialist tools, create a detailed animal bas-relief using refined carving skills.

Pixelated

(Digital Arts 10 yrs+)

Chop & Blend

How do professionals make the impossible yet photorealistic images we see every day in advertisements? Create your own advert from the ground up with a well-planned photoshoot; prepare your set, direct the lighting, adjust your device’s camera settings, and shoot! Then take it into the digital studio to edit your photos with photo manipulation tools to cut, arrange, and combine your collection of photos with text into a single image. Use your newly-acquired skills to create a mouth-watering promotional artwork that would have your fruit drink flying off the shelves!

Sketchbook Studies & Painting   (10 yrs+)

Bonnard’s Cats

Have you ever laughed out loud in an art gallery? French painter & illustrator Pierre Bonnard’s silly cat paintings can have that effect! Learn to sculpt a stylised pet animal of your choice with humorous and comical proportions. Practice painting realistic animal textures and colours. Combine those elements on your canvas by observing and painting your bizarre little creature complete with a natural background in broad, expressive strokes of oil paint for a perfectly uncanny effect.

Mentor Studio   (13 yrs+)

For art enthusiasts who are considering Art for GCSE, A-Levels, IGCSE or IB; or who simply enjoy being stretched artistically. Mentor Studio is open to any participants who want to strengthen their skill repertoire, build on their collection of portfolio-worthy artworks, or explore challenging themes through open-end self-enquiry guided closely by a mentor. Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of art-form, techniques and styles used as we guide you through various artistic decision and pathways to artistic achievement.

Architecture in Context   (13 yrs+)

Rendering technicalities with creativity, we explore architectural and interior spaces, with referenced imagery and floor plans of Hong Kong vibrant and historical landmarks to build a foundation of perspective, shape, space and form. Topics of investigation throughout the year range from Relocation, Restoration and Conversion, with rendition of a mix of architectural drawings, mood boards and illustrations; both conceptual and imaginative.