--- title: "Art Classes in Mumbai: Our Thinking-Led Approach in the News" description: "Discover why we are redefining art classes in Mumbai. From annual exhibitions to our unique Thinking Curriculum, see how our studio helps students move beyond imitation to find their own creative voice." canonical: https://mytribe.in/theartstudiomumbai/art-classes-for-kids-teens/in-the-news last_updated: 2026-02-16 --- # The Art of Rethinking: Our Features in the News Tribe Verified · Featured in Mumbai Mirror and Times 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) It is not every day an art studio is described as a school for thinkers. These features capture our messy, chaotic, and joyful mission to move beyond simple imitation and help every student find their own voice. ## Photos and videos - ![Our feature in Mumbai Mirror on "The Art of Rethinking." The article highlights how our intergenerational exhibition shows where art truly begins: with imagination, not imitation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10339262-cf7f-4df5-92fb-51de5206d36e) - ![The full-page spread in Mumbai Mirror's "Unwind" section, detailing our exhibition and philosophy. It's wonderful to see our students' work celebrated on such a platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de05e6ef-3902-4cf3-87a7-a6af55f1721f) - ![A close-up of the Times of India article about our "Re-Imagine" exhibition, describing our studio as "A school for thinkers." This perfectly captures our mission to teach art as a way of thinking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af1b4ddf-9dea-4091-95c7-4c533519d803) ## About In the News These articles discuss my 'Thinking Curriculum,' where the goal is not a perfect drawing but a unique idea. When you read about our exhibitions, you will see why we prioritize messy, experimental processes over the kind of polished, step-by-step copying you often see in standard hobby classes. ### Why Our Process Matters When journalists write about our studio, they rarely talk about the 'best paintings.' They talk about the thinking, the glitter-covered floors, and the bold, intergenerational exhibitions at the Nehru Centre. We believe that art education should be a way to question the world, not just a way to decorate it. ### Moving Beyond Imitation Most classes teach students how to copy a reference photo. We do the opposite. Whether it is a teen building a portfolio for NID or a toddler exploring clay, we focus on 'visual reversal' and lateral thinking. Our feature in the Mumbai Mirror highlighted this approach, noting that we treat every learner as an artist rather than an imitator. ### The 'Re-Imagine' Philosophy Our annual exhibition is where our philosophy truly comes to life. We show the audience the full process: the sketchbook studies, the discarded failures, and the final conceptual pieces. This helps our students, from grade-schoolers to adults, understand that an idea is rarely perfect on the first try. It is messy, it is drama, and it is entirely their own. ### Join the Conversation We operate out of Prabhadevi, Mumbai, and we are always looking for students who want to treat art as a way of life. If you are looking for an environment that values curiosity over compliance, come visit our studio. **Commonly Asked Topics:** * **Portfolio Prep:** How we help teens gain admission to design schools like RISD and Parsons. * **Thinking Curriculum:** Why we use materials ranging from pottery and printmaking to old shoes. * **Age Groups:** From sensory-based classes for toddlers to intensive conceptual workshops for adults. ## About Purnima Sampat I founded The Art Studio Mumbai because I was bored by the idea that art is just copying pictures. My team and I believe that if you are not making a mess, you are not really learning how to think like an artist. 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