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For All The Young Picassos In the Making: Arts and Craft Classes for Kids in KL and Selangor

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Apr 30, 2021

Art is not just messy colourful doodles, it can be more than that. If you see from a young age, your child has had the habit of scribbling on papers (or walls even), you might be seeing Picasso in the making.

Art plays an important role in a child's development. Art does not only help them to develop their creativity, but it also helps them to engage with their surroundings better which in turn helps to enhance their communication skills.

As schools these days are more focused on science and technology, parents should encourage the creative side of their children from home by sending them to learn from professionals.

Art is not limited to painting and drawing like what most people would know. Arts come in many forms such as pottery, sculpture, ceramics, mosaics, crafts and architecture. These are called visual arts and they usually can be seen and touched by the naked eye.

If you see arts and crafts as something your child should pursue either professionally or to fill their free time, these are some of arts and crafts classes in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor that you can try:

1. Yellow Easel

At Yellow Easel, their visual art programmes are built in line with international standards. Artistic expression, art discussion, understanding and reflection on art making are offered in their visual art curriculum. Their broad and balanced visual art coverage, with the guidance from experienced art instructors will have students exposed to an abundance of arts and crafts activities, from drawing, painting, collage ideas, sculpture projects to printmaking.

Yellow Easel is located at Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. Check Yellow Easel Website for more details.

2. My Art Studio

With hundreds of franchise outlets worldwide, My Art Studio has been around since 1999. The cozy ambience in My Art Studio ensures a conducive learning environment for your children. Their classrooms are well decorated with children’s handicrafts to show appreciation towards the children’s talent and effort. Among the courses they offer are Children Creativity Development, Children Graphic, Nursery Art and Multicultural Craft.

My Art Studio has a few branches in Klang Valley. These branches can be found in Kota Damansara, TTDI, Sri Petaling, Seapark, Setia Taipan, Taman Connaught and Bandar Parkland. Check MY Art Studio Website for more details.

3. The Children's Art Studio

The Children’s Art Studio specialises in art & craft, drawing and acrylic painting for children and adults. This studio is perfect if your child needs special attention from the teacher as the class sizes are kept small. The studio teacher will be able to accommodate each child by answering questions, demonstrating techniques and encouraging exploration to enhance their creativity skills.

The Children’s Art Studio is located in Taman Paramount next to Star Grocer. Check Children's Art Instagram page for more details.

4. Da Vinci Creative

Da Vinci is a member of The One Group, and the only children's arts & crafts school founded by The One Academy, one of Asia's most respected institutions in creative education. Established by a panel of international creative educationalists over the last 15 years, Da Vinci has drawn up comprehensive programmes that go beyond the mastery of art such as fun craft, glass painting and fine art.

Da Vinci Creative has a few branches in Klang Valley. These branches can be found in Bandar Sunway, Shah Alam, Klang, Puchong, Seri Kembangan, Cheras, Setia Ecohill, Pandan Prima, Bukit Kiara, Setapak, Kuchai Lama and Bukit Jalil. Check Da Vinci Creative FB Page for more details.

5. Globalart Think Creative

Founded and created by Teacher and Designer Mr. Mahair Goh, globalart started its journey in Malaysia with one learning center. Today, globalart is an international franchise brand known for its innovative and effective art enrichment program learning system for children aged 3 to 17. Globalart strives to foster creativity in children through interesting programmes such as acrylic painting, cultural art, G-Clay, creative crafts, deco arts, cartoons and comics.

Globalart Think Creative has a few branches in Klang Valley. These branches can be found in Ampang, Bandar Baru Bangi, Bandar Saujana Putra, Shah Alam, Cheras, Kajang, Dengkil, Damansara, Gombak, Klang, Puchong, Subang Jaya and Sungai Besi. Check Globalart Website for more details.

6. Art Genius 

Established in 2010, Art Genius aims to create awareness and promote interest in art among students of all ages through a wide range of art enrichment courses. At Art Genius, children are given vast opportunities to express their ideas, imagination and emotions during their learning process, which in turn enable them to experience the joy of artistic expression. Among the courses offered are visual art, mixed media coloring, glass painting, acrylic painting, crafts, group activities and games.

Art Genius is located at Jalan Genting Klang, Kuala Lumpur. Check Art Genius Website for more details.

7. MuzArt International

MuzArt International was founded in 2009 by a part time art teacher who has worked at eight centres, Shannics. This centre has won more than 30 awards making it the most award-winning art school in Malaysia. One of the most popular programmes at MuzArt International is their CML programme. This programme is a combination of traditional art, creative art and holistic education. It is the first milestone based syllabus in Asia and is intricately designed to cater to students according to their age. For instance, your 4-year-old child will first expand their attention span and focus before moving on to test their scissor skills at the age of 6.

MuzArt International has a few branches in Klang Valley. These branches can be found in Sri Petaling, Sri Hartamas, Puchong, Klang, Kota Damansara, Setia Alam and Subang Jaya. Check MuzArt Website for more details.

8. Sophia Centre for Creative Learning

Sophia Centre has been established since 2013 and it is still going strong with new and returning students constantly signing up for classes. Among the art classes that the centre offers for children are pottery, sketch, watercolour and craft. The centre has more than 20 experienced teachers to guarantee a satisfactory learning experience for their students.

Sophia Centre for Creative Learning is located at Plaza Mont’ Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. Check Sophia Centre Website for more details.

9. Mosaic Art Studio 

Mosaic Art Studio has been established since 2017. Like its name, the studio specialises in mosaic art as they believe mosaic art is a therapeutic art form that encourages children to think outside of the box. Children can experience creating mosaics on coasters and photo frames to test their art skills. Besides mosaic art, the studio also offers a canvas painting programme for children.

Mosaic Art Studio is located at Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. Check Mosaic Art Studio Website for more details.

10. Clayci Art and Clay Class

Clayci Art and Clay Class offers a fresh vision for art education. Clayci provides classes for adults & children from age 4 to learn arts and crafts in 2D (drawing work) and 3D (sculpting work). Through these programmes, children will be guided step-by-step on drawing and modeling the sculpture characters they have developed using their creativity and imagination.

Clayci Art and Clay Class is located at Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya. Check Clayci Art Page for more details.

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