--- title: "Art Classes in Mumbai: Real Student Stories & Process" description: "Discover our process-driven art classes in Prabhadevi. Hear from students who have built portfolios for RISD, NID, and more through our thinking-led curriculum." canonical: https://mytribe.in/theartstudiomumbai/art-classes-for-kids-teens/hear-from-our-community last_updated: 2026-02-16 --- # Real stories from our art community Tribe Verified · Students accepted into RISD, Parsons, NID. By [Purnima Sampat](https://mytribe.in/theartstudiomumbai) · At studio in Prabhadevi, Mumbai · ₹4,500 per workshop (5 days) (estimate) Part of [Art Classes for Kids & Teens](https://mytribe.in/theartstudiomumbai/art-classes-for-kids-teens). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/theartstudiomumbai/art-classes-for-kids-teens/gallery) See how our students find their creative voice through messy, thoughtful, and unfiltered art projects. ## Photos and videos - [Video: "The things that I have learned with you, I still carry on till today." One of my oldest students shares a heartfelt testimonial about her journey, the techniques she learned, and the confidence she gained at the studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ea24e4d-83ac-42ae-a4b4-50f4ba387939) - [Video: "What's it really like inside the studio?" Portfolio students share their thoughts on the welcoming vibe, expert mentorship, and the magic of making art in a space that feels like their own.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95149090-dfff-4f0c-9d1c-632ca75ceec7) - [Video: "What's one wacky thing in your painting? I was gonna make this a cloud but then I saw it as an elephant." A young student explains her process for creating a flying narwhal, showing how we encourage unexpected creative turns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da2a204f-6b5c-4555-8e50-84fa899a3eeb) - [Video: A teen student reimagines the myth of Pandora's Box in the context of a modern YouTube influencer. This is the kind of critical, contemporary thinking we foster in our classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbf23213-46ab-43ab-b606-2d49da66be3a) - [Video: A young artist tells the wacky and wonderful story behind his painting, which was inspired by a toy husky named Ginger. We believe the best art comes from personal stories and wild imagination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19ab11c4-b8bb-4b1e-8825-9bcdc2a3f201) - [Video: A high school student explains her painting, which reimagines the Hindu deity Brahma as a modern creator holding a Stanley cup. This project blends mythology, contemporary culture, and personal artistic vision.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3cb57da-a300-42d6-bc35-dd99a722fad6) ## About Hear From Our Community When you walk into my studio in Prabhadevi, do not expect a quiet, sterile classroom. You will see kids covered in paint, sketchbooks filled with 'wacky' ideas, and teens debating how to critique modern culture through their work. It is noisy, it is chaotic, and it is exactly how real art happens. I built this space because I was tired of art classes that turned into factories for copying. Here, we do not teach you to paint a pretty picture; we teach you to think like an artist. My students, whether they are five-year-olds or teenagers prepping portfolios for schools like RISD and NID, all follow the same 'Thinking Curriculum.' It starts with a question, not a template. We strip away the fear of making mistakes because, honestly, the best ideas come when you ruin your work and have to find a new way forward. From our yearly exhibitions at the Nehru Centre to the daily sketches done in the studio, everything we do focuses on one thing: voice. My team and I are here to guide you, not dictate your style. If you want to know if this is the right place for you or your child, look at the stories here. Our community is a mix of people rediscovering their love for art, kids exploring their imagination, and serious design aspirants building their future. It is a messy, supportive, and truly vibrant home for anyone who wants to create, not just mimic. ## About Purnima Sampat I am Purnima, and I started this studio because art is about how you think, not just how you draw. Whether you are looking for portfolio mentorship or a space for your child to explore, I am here to help you find your own creative path. 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