Macaw
art & design Studio
This course is designed to build a strong creative foundation for young learners through fun, structured, and engaging art activities. Children explore lines, shapes, and colours, improve hand control and focus, and learn to express their imagination confidently.
Advanced art class for school going students
Learn advanced pencil shading techniques from experts
Acrylic Painting Foundation Course! Perfect for beginners and aspiring artists, this course introduces you to the fundamentals of acrylic techniques, color blending, layering, and brush control.
Still Life Mastery (Sessions 1 – 5) Session 1: Introduction to acrylic mediums, brushes, and blending control. Session 2: Value study – painting simple geometric forms (sphere, cube, bottle). Session 3: Composition setup – arranging everyday objects with light source. Session 4: Color mixing for shadows & reflections – using warm and cool tones. Session 5: Complete still life painting with highlights and fine details. Concept Art & Creative Visualization (Sessions 6 – 10) 6. Session 6: Understanding theme, emotion, and symbolism in art. 7. Session 7: Sketching multiple thumbnails & color composition planning. 8. Session 8: Creating depth through layers & glazing technique. 9. Session 9: Painting an original concept piece – fantasy / abstract scene. 10. Session 10: Finishing + critique session – color harmony & visual balance. Landscape Painting (Sessions 11 – 15) 11. Session 11: Atmospheric perspective – sky gradients & distant depth. 12. Session 12: Painting trees, foliage, and texture with palette knife & dry brush. 13. Session 13: Water reflections – lake / sea study with movement. 14. Session 14: Sunset or mountain landscape – layering & color transitions. 15. Session 15: Full landscape on canvas – composition, lighting, finishing. Canvas & Texture Exploration (Sessions 16 – 20) 16. Session 16: Canvas preparation – priming, gesso & surface texturing. 17. Session 17: Knife techniques – impasto & layering for raised effects. 18. Session 18: Using additives – gel medium, modeling paste, sand & fabric. 19. Session 19: Creating abstract texture art – balance of form & color. 20. Session 20: 3D texture composition on large canvas – finishing & varnish. Outcomes: Expertise in brush & knife control, glazing, and texturing. Skill in preparing, finishing, and preserving professional canvases. Portfolio with 4–5 completed signature paintings.
Intermediate Level Art Course for young artists.
Module 1: Fundamentals & Techniques (Sessions 1–4) Goal: Master tools, strokes, tones, and control. Session 1: Introduction to charcoal types, papers, and fixatives. Session 2: Basic strokes, shading gradients, and tonal value exercises. Session 3: Light source study — sphere, cube, cylinder with highlights & shadows. Session 4: Composition of simple still life objects (cup, bottle, apple). Module 2: Object & Nature Studies (Sessions 5–8) Goal: Learn depth, form, and texture handling. 5. Session 5: Fabric folds and drapery — tonal contrast practice. 6. Session 6: Wood, metal, and glass surface texture study. 7. Session 7: Trees, leaves, and natural texture rendering. 8. Session 8: Full still-life composition with detailed tonal balance. Module 3: Human Features & Portrait Study (Sessions 9–12) Goal: Achieve realistic proportions and emotional expression. 9. Session 9: Facial proportion and structure basics. 10. Session 10: Eye, nose, lips, and ear detailing exercises. 11. Session 11: Portrait lighting – chiaroscuro technique. 12. Session 12: Full face portrait using soft and compressed charcoal. Module 4: Advanced Composition & Creative Work (Sessions 13–16) Goal: Build mood, storytelling, and personal style. 13. Session 13: Figure drawing with gesture and posture studies. 14. Session 14: Dramatic lighting & background blending effects. 15. Session 15: Creative composition – imagination or conceptual piece. 16. Session 16: Final artwork presentation & fixative application. 🧩 Learning Outcomes Strong command of tonal value, texture, and lighting. Proficiency in portrait & figure drawing. Ability to create finished charcoal compositions. Ready portfolio of 3–4 completed artworks.
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
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.