Art Classes for Kids & Teens
Marine Drive
I help kids and teens explore different art materials, think creatively, and build their own style instead of just copying, with real projects, gallery visits, and portfolio prep for teens.
Pricing Guide
Quarterly Art Foundation Course
Class Structure
- Frequency: 12 to 14 weekly sessions per quarter (approx. 3 months).
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes per class depending on age group.
- Batch Size: Small cohorts of 6-10 students for focused mentorship.
- Methodology: Follows the 'Thinking Curriculum' (Process over Product) led by senior faculty.
Materials & Resources
- In-Studio Supplies: Full access to student-grade acrylics, watercolors, oil pastels, charcoal, and cartridge paper.
- Specialty Tools: Use of clay for pottery basics, linocut blocks for printmaking, and 3D prototyping materials like wire and papier-mache.
- Digital: Access to studio setups for stop-motion animation or digital art projects.
Exposure & Events
- Exhibitions: Eligibility for the Annual Student Showcase at venues like Nehru Centre Art Gallery (curation included).
- Field Trips: Organized visits to museums and galleries for sketching and professional critique.
Seasonal Intensive Art Workshops
Schedule & Format
- Duration: 5 consecutive days (Monday to Friday).
- Timings: Half-day sessions (2-3 hours) for kids; Full-day immersion (approx. 6 hours) for teen intensives.
- Themes: Rotating topics including Furniture Renewed, Clock Making, Print Lab, Toy Engineers, or Graphic Design.
Materials Provided
- Base Objects: Includes the primary item to be customized (e.g., wooden stool, clock mechanism, tote bags, or canvas).
- Consumables: Unlimited use of paints, varnishes, decoupage paper, stencils, and required tools.
Outcomes
- Take-Home: Students complete 1-2 functional, high-quality display pieces by the end of the week.
- Skills: Rapid instruction on specific techniques like screen printing, color theory, or joinery basics.
Design Portfolio & Entrance Exam Prep
Strategy & Mentorship
- Guidance: 1-on-1 sessions to tailor portfolios for specific universities (Parsons, NID, Srishti, etc.).
- Writing: Assistance with 'Artist Statements' and narrative building.
- Critique: Feedback loops to refine visual concepts and presentation.
Curriculum & Drill
- Schedule: Intensive format with 2 classes per week (2 hours each) plus homework reviews.
- Topics: Observational drawing, perspective, lateral thinking, color theory, and 3D material handling.
- Testing: Timed mock tests simulating design entrance exams (NID/NIFT DAT).
Portfolio Deliverables
- Body of Work: Creation of 15-20 diverse pieces covering sketching, digital media, and sculpture.
- Documentation: Support with photographing and digitizing artwork for upload.
- Process Journal: Instruction on creating aesthetically pleasing sketchbooks that document the creative process.
About Art Classes for Kids & Teens
Why Art Here Feels Different
I don’t teach art just to make things look nice. It’s about how you see the world and how you think. My classes are all about re-imagining, not copying. Kids get messy, make mistakes, and learn that messing up is part of the process. If you’re looking for a place where your child can experiment and not worry about perfection, you’re in the right spot.
What Happens in Class
- I focus on creative thinking for kids, not just technique.
- Small groups mean your child gets real attention.
- Toddlers (3-4): Pure fun, big emotions, wild imagination.
- Kids (5-12): Skill-building, but imagination stays at the center. Projects range from inner monsters to coral reefs.
- Teens (13+): Advanced skills, portfolio preparation for teens, and building a unique artistic identity.
What We Actually Do
- We use all kinds of materials - pottery, printmaking, sculpture, collage, even old shoes.
- Themes are never boring. Sometimes we time-travel to Ajanta caves, sometimes we design dragon riders.
- Kids learn from legendary artists and use their styles as inspiration.
Beyond the Studio
- We go out - gallery visits, museum trips, sketching sessions, and meeting real artists.
- Annual exhibition in a professional gallery - seeing their work up on the wall is a big deal.
For Teens Who Want More
- I help teens build portfolios for IB, IGCSE, and top design colleges.
- Week-long intensives mirror real art school projects, so they get a taste of what’s ahead.
If your child wants to explore, experiment, and find their own voice, this is the place.
Meet your Expert
Purnima Sampat
18 connects in last 3 months
My Story
People call it an art class, but honestly, half the time it’s a drama school. I started this studio because copying pictures felt boring. Art’s about what’s in your head, how you see things. Like Manya—she mixed cyanotype printing and rock dogra, and boom, RISD scholarship. It’s not just me here; Kuldeep, Satendra, Lubaina, we’re a weird, happy family. Every year, ‘Re-Imagine’ shows everyone’s process, not just pretty stuff. This place? My happy spot, where ideas and people find themselves again.
My Work
Art Classes & Workshops - We run art workshops for kids, teens, adults - fashion, graphic design, product design, and more.
Creative Portfolio Building - We help students prep portfolios for design schools like RISD, Parsons, NID, with real art school vibes.
Art Process Workshops - Forget copying. We push you to think, create, and find your own artistic voice.
Adult Art Foundation Course - Missed art school? Our course lets adults rediscover art, step out of comfort zones, and just be happy.
Art Studio Community - Our studio is messy, lively, and cozy. It’s more than a class—it’s a creative home.