Macaw
art & design Studio
Learn advanced pencil portrait techniques from experts
Focus on building strong drawing and colouring skills for 6 to 8-year-old students
Advanced art class for school-going students 8 to 15 years
Advanced Drawing & Shading Techniques, including portrait sketch
From basic to advanced acrylic painting techniques.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of watercolour painting — from brush handling and pigment control to washes, gradients, and blending. Through hands-on practice, students explore both wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques while learning to paint landscapes, florals, and simple compositions.
Intermediate Level Art Course for young artists.
Module 1 – Foundations & Observation Skills (Classes 1 – 8) Focus: Lines • Shapes • Proportion • Observation Introduction to drawing tools, paper types, and coloring mediums Basic lines & shapes – turning forms into simple objects Symmetry and proportion – drawing vehicles, houses, and animals Understanding light & shadow – pencil shading practice Color theory – primary, secondary, complementary colors Simple composition practice (2-3 objects) Freehand drawing from memory Mini competition (theme: My Favorite Toy) Module 2 – Nature & Environment Themes (Classes 9 – 16) Focus: Real-world observation & environmental awareness 9. Landscape basics – sky, trees, water, ground layers 10. Village & city scenes – perspective introduction 11. Festival theme – Holi, Diwali, or Christmas celebration art 12. Save Earth / Water / Tree theme drawing 13. Drawing birds, animals & their habitats 14. Rainy-day and seasonal drawings 15. Mixing techniques – watercolor + crayon resist 16. Speed drawing practice – 40 min timed exercise Module 3 – Human Figures & Daily Life (Classes 17 – 24) Focus: Storytelling • Gestures • Proportion 17. Simplified human figure construction 18. Movement poses – running, playing, dancing 19. Family & daily life scenes 20. School activities theme – classroom, playground 21. Group composition with multiple characters 22. Perspective & background placement 23. Festival or celebration theme composition 24. Quick sketch challenge – “Life in My School” Module 4 – Creative Thinking & Concept Art (Classes 25 – 32) Focus: Original ideas • Imagination • Color harmony 25. Drawing from imagination – create your own world 26. Story illustration – drawing for a short story or poem 27. Cartoon & character design basics 28. Poster art – “Save Nature”, “Say No to Plastic” 29. Abstract color composition – emotion through color 30. Mixed-media painting (poster + oil pastel) 31. Learning from famous artists’ styles 32. Mock competition 1 – Timed 1 hr artwork + judging rubric Module 5 – Advanced Composition & Techniques (Classes 33 – 40) Focus: Finishing • Color depth • Professional presentation 33. Understanding background & perspective depth 34. Watercolor blending & layering practice 35. Acrylic or poster color composition 36. Texture creation – sponge, dry-brush, salt effect 37. Advanced theme – “My Dream City” or “Space Exploration” 38. Composition planning – thumbnail to final layout 39. Outlining, highlights & finishing touches 40. Mock competition 2 – Timed 90 min full artwork Module 6 – Performance & Presentation (Classes 41 – 48) Focus: Speed • Confidence • Showcase preparation 41. Understanding judging criteria & common mistakes 42. Smart use of time & color blocking practice 43. Framing & neat presentation techniques 44. Art quiz – famous artists, themes, tools 45. Mock competition 3 – Theme revealed in class 46. Review & feedback – personal improvement plan 47. Exhibition preparation – mounting best works 48. Final Art Exhibition & Certificate Distribution Learning Outcomes Enhanced drawing, coloring, and composition skills Improved imagination & storytelling Speed and confidence for live competitions 6 to 8 competition-ready artworks for portfolio Understanding of judging and presentation standards