Progressive foundations
Build skills in form, colour and tools before exploring more detailed techniques.
Purple Fish Art School
Purple Fish Art School
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A glimpse inside the art school
Artwork, classes and creative moments from our students.
PURPLE FISH ART SCHOOL
Why Purple Fish?
Explore materials, build drawing and painting foundations, and develop an individual creative voice. Our programs guide students through progressive skills, with options for children and teens, portfolio preparation and adults learning art for enjoyment.
Materials and creative expression
Express individual ideas through drawing, painting, craft and three-dimensional work.
Programs for different stages
Explore children’s and teens’ classes, portfolio preparation and adult hobby art.
How can we help?
Trial Class Registration
Submit the trial registration form and follow the payment instructions.
Request a Trial →Programs & Courses
Classes vary depending on the age of the children enrolled.
Classes in Early Childhood, Fine Arts, Intensive Course, Portfolio, Design for children ages 2-19.
At Purple Fish Art School, we separate classes not by the level of difficulty, but by the order in which the foundations should be progressively taught. The order is simply a guide to help direct your educational progression.
- Early Learning (Ages 4 ~ Pre) & Pre ~ Year 3: 1 Hour - 1.5 Hours
- Year 6+: 1 Hour - 2 Hours
- Intensive Course / Portfolio: 2.5 - 3 Hours
- Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Sculpture
- Drawing & Painting: Form&Shape, Colour Theory, Still-life, Self-portrait, Landscape, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal
- 3-Dimension: Wire, Wood Stick, Cardboard, Clay, Mixed Media
- Design: Negative&Positive, Form&Shape, Composition, Layouts, Texture, Colour, Sources of idea, Typography
| Age / School Year | Level | Progression |
|---|---|---|
| Kindy – Year 2 | General Art (Art & Craft) | 1–3 years |
| Prep – Year 1 | Pre Art A | Basic → Upper |
| Year 1 – Year 3 | Pre Art B | Basic → Upper → Upper 2 |
| Year 4 – Year 6 | Art A | Basic → Upper |
| Year 7 – Year 8 | Art B | Basic |
| Year 9 – Year 10 | Art B | Upper |
| Year 11 – Year 12 | Art C | Basic → Upper |
Art Class Instruction
General Art (Kindy to Year2)
Art & Craft
- The stage of experiencing various materials and developing fine motor skills
- Developing creativity by inducing fun and interest
- Expressive thinking
Pre Art A/B (Year1 to Year5)
Drawing & Painting I
- First step for high-level drawing and coloring
- Learning basic art techniques and experience applied expressiveness
- The stage of improving the ability to use tools
- Basic step from 2D drawing to 3D drawing
- The stage of applying your own drawing after learning basic skills
Pre Art C, Art A level (Year6 to Year9)
Drawing & Painting II
- Basic step for three-dimensional drawing
- Learning various and detailed art techniques and experiencing applied expressiveness
- The stage of specialization in 3D drawing
- The stage of applying your own paintings after learning detailed art techniques
Art B level (Year9 to Year11)
Drawing & Painting III
- Step 1 for three-dimensional drawing
- Expressing and applying yourself by using various materials
- The stage of learning how to apply sensory thinking and imagination
- Basic step to build your own art world
Art C level (Year11 to Year12)
Drawing & Painting IV
- Step 2 for three-dimensional drawing
- Applying sensational ideas and imagination
- The stage of experiencing various areas of art with a fine art
- Specialization stage to build your own art world
Portfolio / Scholarship
Special Lessons for Portfolio / Scholarship
- Learning and use how to do brainstorming and creating Mind maps
- Experiencing various areas of art with fine art
- Experiencing three-dimensional art with flat painting
- Improving the quality of your own portfolio
Hobby
Fun Hobby Art Classes for adults
- Classes that even beginners can participate in
- Fun art class by completing your own work using a variety of materials
- Getting basic to high-level art skills
- Wednesday and Thursday