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My child just want to experience the whole DSA training and looking to do it for leisure instead not to DSA, can they come in for once a week lesson?

In such cases, kindly note Artgrain will not be accountable for say midway your child decided to try out the DSA route. Due to a shorter timeframe, there will not be enough time to complete the full set of portfolio works that are equipped with the necessary skills in dealing with auditions and Interviews. We will recommend considering our Developmental Art Programme instead.

Can the portfolio workshops classes be makeup for if absent?

Unfortunately there will not be any makeup/replacement classes if your child is not able to attend. You can however check in with your child’s teacher on whats he/she have missed and complete the assigned tasks as homework in order to catch up the progress.

Why are all the portfolio workshops located at Thomson branch?

It is important for all our portfolio students to experience an environment simulating the auditions/interviews, in a group setting. Therefore all portfolio holiday workshops and Visual Art Task trainings are conducted at the Thomson branch as it is big enough to accommodate all students.

Is the portfolio workshops compulsory? They are unable to come for the workshop classes, but would like to attend the regular weekly portfolio class instead, is it possible?

Our Portfolio workshops comes hand in hand with our regular classes, in which whatever is being taught during the workshops is related and will be followed up during the students’ regular classes as well. It will thus be difficult for your child to catch up with the progress, without the necessary extra trainings.

My child does not want to DSA, looking to do for AEP instead.

The requirements of our Portfolio Programme applies to AEP as well, the requirements are similar hence your child will still need to attend 4hrs/week classes along with the additional Portfolio Workshops.

I am unable to commit to 4hrs/weekly minimum, are there any alternatives?

No, students will need ample time to train and complete their portfolio up to the DSA Portfolio standards. As this route is certainly competitive, students will need to attend at least 4hr/week sessions in order to fully prepare and train them for the needed areas.

How long does it take to complete 1 artwork?

1 full body of artwork includes the final outcome, explorational studies, as well as the brainstorming process. It will take the students 1 module to complete.

How long is the Portfolio Programme?

The Portfolio Programme is a 2.5 year course for kids aged 10-12, if your child joins during late P5/P6, they will need to attend extra lessons (eg. 3hrs twice a week) to be able to finish their portfolio of required 10 works. It will be all the way until the end of their submission of the DSA process.

STUDIO CLOSURE NOTICE: 9th August 2026 (Sunday) National Day Studio Closure. All lessons will resume as per usual on the 10th August 2026 (Monday).

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Portfolio Preparatory Course

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Adult Art

Holiday Workshops

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Seedling Art (2.5yo-4yo)

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Foundation Art (7yo-10yo)

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Fundamental Drawing (5yo-12yo)

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Clay Art (5yo-16yo)

P6 Come & Draw With Me (Post PSLE)

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