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Art for Every Age
Learning, Creating,
Growing Together

At Chalk N Pencils, we combine thoughtful guidance with playful exploration, helping every student grow in skill, creativity, and self-assurance that lasts beyond the studio.

Group of children and two adults seated around a table in an art classroom engaged in creative activities.

Our Name

“Chalk” represents the early stages of creativity, much like childhood, where art is about exploration without concern for permanence or precision. Chalk, forgiving and non-staining, symbolizes this free-spirited experimentation. As artists mature, they move to

“Pencils” – tools for more detailed, technique-focused work, embodying the refinement and skill development in older children and adults. Our name reflects our commitment to nurturing every stage of the artistic journey, from free exploration to skilled expression.

Miss Kheng

Woman in a sleeveless blue dress standing in front of a wall poster titled 'Star Lecturers' featuring profiles of three lecturers.

2009

“Art for children is something very different.
Unlike art to adults, it’s an expression for them.”

After graduating from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2009, Ms Kheng started helping with their children’s programme. The following year, she began teaching as an instructor in both primary and secondary schools. Her initial experience working with pre-school children was at NAFA Arts Kindergarten, which completely changed her view of children’s art.

2017

a studio to call my own

Initially, the studio at Joo Chiat was a personal space for Ms Kheng, where she could pursue her own practice. However, as students began to arrive, it evolved into a vibrant learning community, primarily focusing on children's art and fostering their creative expression through diverse art media.

Group of people seated in an art studio, focused on painting or drawing on easels.

2024

new bahru

We were invited to join the creative community at New Bahru. Taking a leap to our largest studio space yet, we can now accommodate both adults and children together. Our new studio not only provides ample space for artistic expression, but it also fosters a sense of collaboration and inspiration among creators of all ages.

We believe in the power of creativity to unite people, and this venue allows us to host workshops, classes, and events that cater to families and individuals alike.

Our Philosophy

Our Mission

We provide art classes that nurture individual interests, for both children and adults. Every student’s path is unique, and we guide them with patience, creativity, and care.

Our Values

At Chalk N Pencils, every artwork tells a story. We celebrate individuality over uniformity and believe art should remain personal, playful, and meaningful.

Individuality

We encourage every student to find their own voice through art.

Creativity

We explore materials and ideas with curiosity and openness.

Patience

We create an environment where growth happens at each student’s pace.

Community

We welcome students, parents, and friends as part of our extended art family.

Our Vision

We aim to be the cherished art studio where students of all ages feel inspired to attend, create, and express themselves freely.

Why families trust Chalk N Pencils

Fine Art Graduate Teachers

Our teachers are graduates from respected local art schools such as NAFA and LASALLE. Each teacher is well-trained in handling and teaching children from age 3 onwards. Parents can feel assured that their child is learning under capable and caring guidance.

We're a growing team. If you're an art educator who'd like to teach with us,see our current openings for art teachers and teaching assistants.

Growing Through Art

Exposure to art plays a vital role in a young child’s development. Our programmes provide opportunities for children to discover their interests and grow their imagination. Every session is designed to spark curiosity and confidence.

We've written more about the benefits of art for children in our resources.

Programmes That Fit Every Child

We deliver lesson plans that are specially curated for each age group. Every child learns under close supervision, ensuring that their interests are nurtured with care and structure.

Explore our children's art classes to see the age groups and term structure.

Our Team

Ms Kheng is demonstrating techniques to a group of adult students seated around a table covered with art supplies at Chalk N Pencils Art Studio.

Priscilia is an artist turned teacher, with over 17 years of teaching experience. She trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, graduating with Distinction and named Best Graduate, with a focus on oil painting and drawing. From there she went on to a first-class Honours degree in Painting and Printmaking from the Glasgow School of Art. Her own work has been shown locally and internationally, from "After Printmaking" at Lim Hak Tai Gallery in Singapore to the Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong and a group exhibition at Reid Gallery in Glasgow.

She founded Chalk N Pencils in 2017 to bring quality art education to students of every age. Alongside running the studio, she is Module Leader for the Watercolour course at NAFA and teaches at several schools' art clubs and CCAs.

Her teaching rests on a simple belief: strong foundations should set an artist free rather than box them in. The point of teaching real technique, she says, is to give each student the confidence to make work that is truly their own.

Ms Lau guiding four children in a craft activity with scissors, paper, and markers at a table.

Ms Lau graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts with a Diploma in Fashion Textiles in 2012, and has taught across art studios and schools in Singapore with students aged 4 to 17. She joined Chalk N Pencils in 2018 and specialises in children aged 4 to 12, helping them build real skills without losing the fun of it.

In 2019, Ms Lau co-founded Tow Tow, a leather accessories brand.

Ms Shan guides two young girls drawing with white chalk on brown paper at Chalk N Pencils Art Studio

Ms Shan graduated with a diploma in 2D Illustration and works as a freelance artist. She has designed and produced merchandise, shown her work at art conventions, and sold at artist booths across the region, and is currently developing an art book to self-publish. That hands-on experience in the creative industry shapes how she teaches, giving students a feel for both the artistic process and the business behind it.

Ms Shasha instructs students who watch attentively behind an easel at Chalk N Pencils Art Studio

Ms Shasha started out as a kid who never stopped doodling. She graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts with a Diploma in Fine Art (Drawing and Printmaking) in 2021, then went on to a Diploma in Visual and Media Design from Raffles College of Higher Education. She has taught since 2021, with both children and adults, and her classes focus on genuine foundations and technique while keeping it enjoyable.

A young girl drawing with chalk on a board guided by Ms Quin at Chalk N Pencils Art Studio

Ms Quin came to visual art by a less usual route. She first took a diploma in Music at LASALLE College of the Arts, and it was during the 2020 pandemic that she rediscovered drawing and painting. She turned it into her own art business, selling her work and giving a share of what she earned to charity. Largely self-taught in visual art, she now teaches children aged 3 to 17 as well as adults, and leads with empathy: she finds that understanding where each student is coming from is what builds their confidence.

Ms Rui Yu is guiding a young girl at Chalk N Pencils Art Studio with colourful supplies and paintings in the background.

Ms Rui Yu graduated from the School of the Arts Singapore, where she took Visual Arts in the IB Diploma Programme and found she loved working with children. She has taught students aged 4 to 17 in a range of settings, and believes art is one of the most natural ways for children to express themselves and work through how they feel. She is now studying Sociology and Social Work, which gives her a real grounding in how children develop, so her classes build not just technical skill but confidence and self-awareness. Alongside teaching, she runs a small illustration business.

Ms Abby is holding a paintbrush and a cup of paint, sitting at a table with children engaged in an art activity at Chalk N Pencils Art Studio

Ms Abby graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts with a Diploma in Fashion, building on a love of art that goes back to her childhood. Her fashion training shapes how she teaches, with an emphasis on experimentation, personal style and the confidence to make bold choices.

She believes children are more creative than they are often given credit for, and that in a good class the teacher learns as much as the student.

Her lessons are relaxed and hands-on, a space where every student feels free to explore and find their own voice.

Ms Naomi with pink hair helping a young student in an art classroom with easels in background.

Ms Naomi graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts with a Diploma in Illustration with Animation. She brings a varied background to the classroom, spanning fine art, tattoo artistry, face painting and creative entrepreneurship, and with it plenty of practical, hands-on experience. She believes art is a powerful form of self-expression, and strives to make every lesson meaningful and enjoyable for all her students.

Ms Jessica instructs young girl on a project at a colourful table filled with art materials.

Ms Jessica turned a childhood love of art into a Diploma in Visual Communications. While working in the creative industry, she kept up her own practice through crochet, embroidery and digital illustration. She looks back fondly on her own childhood art classes, and wants to give each of her students that same experience: a fun, encouraging space to explore and create freely.

Art for Every AgeLearning, Creating,Growing Together

“Art for children is something very different. Unlike art to adults, it’s an expression for them.”