Student Registration Information
After adding the class to your cart, please enter the student’s full name and a parent or guardian’s phone number in the Additional Comments box. Our team will verify the registration details and confirm the class arrangements before the first lesson.
Program Structure
How the Art Class Program Works
Our art classes follow a term-based learning structure that gives students consistent weekly practice and steady skill development throughout the year.
Term-Based Program
13
Weeks
One Complete Term
Each term runs for 13 consecutive weeks as one complete learning period.
1
Class
Class Every Week
Students attend one scheduled art class each week at their selected campus.
2
Hours
Each Class Session
Every class is two hours long, allowing enough time to learn, practise, and create.
4
Terms
Offered Each Year
Four terms are offered annually, with new projects and continued skill development.
Students register one term at a time. Each registration includes 13 weekly classes, with one 2-hour class per week.
Beginner Art Class — Key Skills
- Shapes & Lines: Build forms with basic shapes and confident linework.
- Proportions: Train observation through sighting and construction for accurate measurement.
- Value & Shading: Create volume and depth with light, shadow, and edges.
- Color Basics: Explore warm and cool colors, complementary pairs, and limited palettes.
- Composition: Learn visual flow, purposeful negative space, and the rule of thirds.
- Visual Storytelling: Move from idea → thumbnails → final artwork so each piece communicates clearly.
Outcomes:
A solid skill foundation, several completed artworks, and a repeatable creative process that supports continued growth.
Vancouver Campus
Richmond Campus
Guangzhou Campus
Beginner Art Class
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents need to know about supplies, learning goals, home practice and student progress.
01 What art supplies does my child need?
Students use a variety of drawing and painting materials throughout the course. We recommend keeping the following basic supplies at home so your child can continue practising between classes.
Sketchbook
Watercolor paper or book
Drawing pencil set
Colored pencils
Markers or fine liners
Eraser and sharpener
Watercolor set and brushes
A well-lit drawing area
Art supply set available
A complete beginner supply set can be purchased through
Peaceful Art Studio. Select the art supplies add-on when
registering for the class online.
02 My child is creative but needs help with drawing skills. Is this class suitable?
Yes. This class is designed for young students who enjoy art but still need structured guidance in drawing, coloring and visual development.
Instructors explain each technique step by step, demonstrate the process and provide individual feedback during class. Students learn how to understand and improve their artwork instead of only copying a finished example.
Younger students are generally not given formal homework, but regular participation and simple practice at home will help them become more confident and independent.
03 What will my child learn in the Beginner Art Class?
The course introduces the essential skills students need before moving into more advanced drawing and painting projects.
Building objects and characters with shapes and lines
Understanding basic proportions and placement
Developing confident linework and pencil control
Creating light, shadow and simple three-dimensional forms
Learning color mixing and basic color harmony
Developing composition, observation and visual storytelling
Projects are adjusted according to each student’s age, experience and learning pace.
04 Does my child need to practise at home?
Home practice is encouraged, but it should remain enjoyable and age appropriate. Short and regular practice sessions help students remember what they learned and develop stronger drawing habits.
Recommended: 15–30 minutes, a few times per week
Students can draw people, animals, everyday objects, places they have visited or ideas from their imagination. A simple visual diary is also a great way to develop observation and make drawing part of everyday life.
05 How quickly will my child improve?
Every student develops at a different pace. Progress depends on age, attendance, participation, previous experience and the frequency of practice.
Our small class format allows instructors to observe each student closely and provide individual guidance. Parents often begin to notice improvements in line confidence, proportions, color choices, attention to detail and independence after consistent attendance.
Our goal is not only to help students complete attractive artwork, but also to build a creative process and a set of skills they can continue using over time.
06 How do I provide my child’s information after purchasing the class?
Since the class may be purchased using a parent or guardian’s account, please enter the student’s full name and a parent or guardian’s phone number in the Additional Comments box on the cart page.
Our team will review the registration information and confirm the student’s class arrangements before the first lesson.
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