Art Courses
Chinese Brush Painting
Art Classes for the young
Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese brush painting is a traditional art form that uses ink or colors with animal-hair brushes on specialised rice papers. The art form is characterized by the emphasis on capturing the essence of the subject and frequently incorporates elements like calligraphy, poetry, and seals. Learn to paint traditional Chinese art using ink, brush, and paper. Explore classic themes like mountains, landscapes, birds, flowers, plants, and animals. This bilingual (English/Chinese) class is hands-on and fun—you’ll even grind your own ink. No prior art or Chinese language experience is needed.
Fee: S$30/= registration fee, course fee is S$435/= for a package of 8 lessons, 1.5 hours per session. All materials are excluded. Please bring your own or purchase them at our center.
Chinese Calligraphy
Art Classes for the young
Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese calligraphy is an art form of writing Chinese characters using a brush and ink in an aesthetically pleasing manner. It combines the beauty of graphic art with the meaning of the written word and has been practiced for thousands of years. Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy using traditional brushes, rice paper, and ink. Learn to grind your own ink and create beautiful characters in a fun, bilingual (English/Chinese) class—no prior art or language experience needed.
Fee: S$30/= registration fee, course fee is S$435/= for a package of 8 lessons, 1.5 hours per session. All materials are excluded. Please bring your own or purchase them at our center.
Art Classes for the young
Art Classes for the young
Art Classes for the young
Foundation Art Classes for children aged 4–6. Explore the fundamentals of drawing and coloring through fun lessons on animals, birds, marine life, transport, festivals, people, and more. Registration fee S$30/=, course fee S$235/= for 10 sessions, 1 hour per session, once a week. Basic art materials set S$75/=.
Fine Art Intermediate Classes for children aged 7–12. Develop skills in proportion and perspective while exploring themes like animation, expressive art, clay modeling, and more. Registration fee S$30/=, course fee S$275/= for 10 sessions, 1 hour 15 min per session, once a week. Basic art materials set S$125/=.
Advanced Fine Art Classes for ages 13–18. Explore advanced perspective, portraiture, contemporary art, creative expression, clay modeling, design drawing, and more. Registration fee S$30/=, course fee S$335/= for 10 sessions, 1 hour 30 min per session, once a week. Basic art materials set S$205/=.
Portrait Drawing
Anime Manga Drawing
Art Classes for the young
Learn to draw realistic human portraits with confidence. Explore portrait proportions, light and shadow, and practice shading techniques to create lifelike effects. Discover different tools for portrait drawing. No prior art experience required.
Fee: Registration S$30/=. Course fee is S$435/= for a package of 8 sessions, 1.5 hours per session. Please bring your own art materials or purchase them at our center.
Anime Manga Drawing
Anime Manga Drawing
Anime Manga Drawing
Learn to draw Anime and Manga with proper proportions, character design, toning, coloring, storyboarding, and inking. Classes are offered in three levels—Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced. Draw at your own pace with personalized coaching from the teacher based on your progress.
Fee: S$30/= registration fee, course fee is S$435/= for each level of 8 lessons, 1.5 hours per session. All materials are excluded. Please bring your own or purchase them at our art center.
Pencil Sketching
Anime Manga Drawing
Anime Manga Drawing
Learn to create artwork using graphite pencils. Practice techniques for texture, blending, and toning, and explore subjects of your choice—nature, animals, birds, still life, scenery, marine, flowers, and more. Discover how to use different pencils to achieve your desired effects.
Fee: S$30/= registration fee, course fee is S$435/= for a package of 8 lessons, 1.5 hours per session. All materials are excluded. Please bring your own or purchase them at our art center.
Acrylic Painting Class
Watercolour Painting Class
Coloured Pencils Fine Art
Learn to create art with acrylic paints on paper or canvas. Explore a variety of acrylic painting techniques across different themes. Work at your own pace and choose subjects that interest you. No prior art experience is required.
Fee: S$30/= registration fee, course fee is S$435/= for a package of 8 lessons, 1.5 hours per session. All materials are excluded. Please bring your own or purchase them at our art center.
Coloured Pencils Fine Art
Watercolour Painting Class
Coloured Pencils Fine Art
Learn the art of using coloured pencils to create beautiful fine art pieces. This class introduces essential techniques such as colour blending, layering, toning, and mixing to achieve depth, harmony, and texture. Perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts who wish to develop precision, patience, and an eye for colour in their creative journey.
Fee: S$30/= registration fee, course fee is S$435/= for each level of 8 lessons, 1.5 hours per session. All materials are excluded. Please bring your own or purchase them at our art center.
Watercolour Painting Class
Watercolour Painting Class
Watercolour Painting Class
Learn to create art with watercolor on classic or specialized watercolor papers. Build confidence and joy as you explore techniques like wet-on-wet, brushwork, blending, and other watercolor effects. Work at your own pace and choose subjects that interest you. No prior art experience is required.
Fee: S$30/= registration fee, course fee is S$435/= for a package of 8 lessons, 1.5 hours per session. All materials are excluded. Please bring your own or purchase them at our art center.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy for mental health and treatment
- We offer professionally-led art therapy sessions designed to enhance psychological well-being, stimulate cognitive function, and promote overall health. Conducted by master-level art therapist Mr. Lee Thiam Seng (Paul), our customized programs cater to children, teenagers, adults, seniors, and patients recovering from illnesses.
- Our holistic, multi-sensory approach helps clients explore self-discovery, manage emotional issues, improve mental health, and support physical recovery. Confidential and tailored to individual needs, our therapy addresses issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and more—whether personal, family, or corporate.
- Our programs also promote self-care, mental wellness, and are suitable for corporate team bonding and employee mental well-being initiatives.
- Art therapy fee: S$300 for 2 hours, excluding art materials. A one-time registration fee of S$30 is applicable.
- Contact us for personalized art therapy solutions that foster inner strength, healing, and well-being.
Art therapy specialization
- Our art therapy integrates positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and neuroscience to deliver effective, personalized treatment. Using psychodynamic approaches, we explore subconscious and unconscious levels for self-awareness and reflection.
- We offer assessments of personality, strengths, weaknesses, and character traits. Our therapy supports individuals dealing with mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and adjustment disorders.
- Additionally, we provide general art therapy for life challenges like grief, loneliness, stress, relationship issues, and workplace conflicts. Utilizing neuroscience, we focus on brain health, healing, and dementia prevention.
Expressive Art as Therapy
Self care and mindfulness through creative expression
- Expressive art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that specifically uses visual arts, such as drawing, painting, sculpting, folding, and collage, to promote emotional expression and healing. This form of therapy focuses on creating tangible artwork to explore and communicate inner thoughts and feelings that are difficult to verbalize.
- Benefits of Expressive Art as Therapy:
- Accesses nonverbal communication: Visual art provides a channel to express complex emotions that clients may lack the words to articulate. This is particularly helpful for children, trauma survivors, and others who struggle with traditional talk therapy.
- Externalizes emotions: By creating a physical piece of artwork, clients can move intense emotions from their inner world to the outside, creating psychological distance and making overwhelming feelings more manageable.
- Provides a safe outlet: Creating art offers a safe and non-threatening way to explore emotions and process difficult experiences without having to speak about them directly.
- Reduces stress and anxiety: The mindful and focused nature of creating art can be meditative and calming, which can lower stress and anxiety levels. Engaging with art has been shown to reduce cortisol, the stress hormone.
- Supports trauma recovery: Visual art therapy helps clients process traumatic memories in a safe, non-verbal way, which can engage different parts of the brain than verbal communication. The tangible artwork can also help bring structure to fragmented traumatic memories.
- Aids in grief and loss: It can be used to create visual memorials or memory boxes, helping clients maintain healthy connections with deceased loved ones while processing their loss. It can also help with the emotional release of grief, sadness, and confusion.
- Sessions are by master-level trained art therapist. Sessions are personal, private, and confidential, unless there is a risk of harm to oneself or others.
- Contact us for any customized Expressive art therapy needs for personal, couples, families, communities or corporate
- Fee: S$300 for 2 hours, excluding art materials. A one-time registration fee of S$30 is applicable.
Caricature Art
What is caricature art
Caricature art is the practice of creating a portrait that exaggerates and distorts a person's most distinctive features for comic or satirical effect. The artist's goal is to capture a recognizable likeness while infusing humor and personality into the drawing, often with just a few bold strokes.
Why caricature art
- Unique and personal: A custom caricature is a gift made specifically for the recipient, celebrating what makes them unique and special. By exaggerating their most distinctive features, the art can reflect their personality in a memorable and endearing way.
- Guaranteed to bring laughter: The inherent humor in a caricature is designed to evoke smiles and joy. The playful exaggeration can create a hilarious and treasured piece of art that will be a conversation starter for years to come.
- A lasting keepsake: A framed caricature portrait is a thoughtful and permanent memento that can be displayed proudly at home or in the office. It serves as a constant reminder of a special occasion, milestone, or shared memory.
- Shows genuine thought and effort: Commissioning a caricature shows you put extra time and thought into the gift. The level of personalization involved demonstrates a deeper appreciation for the individual than a standard gift card or mass-produced item.
- Versatile for any occasion: Caricatures can be customized to suit any special event. The possibilities are endless, from showcasing a person's hobbies and passions to commemorating a specific moment.
Occasions for caricature art
- For milestone celebrations: Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and retirements can all be commemorated with a caricature that captures the spirit of the event.
- For corporate farewells: A group caricature of a team saying goodbye to a beloved colleague is a personalized and touching farewell gift that honors their time with the company.
- For couples: A caricature of a couple is a quirky and romantic gift for an anniversary, engagement, or wedding that celebrates their unique bond.
- For family: A family caricature is a heartwarming and whimsical piece of art that captures the relationships and personalities of family members, including pets.
- For corporate awards: Caricatures can be used as unique awards for employee recognition, celebrating outstanding performance with a touch of humor.
Caricature features
- Exaggeration: Caricaturists identify a subject's most prominent traits—such as a large nose, specific hairstyle, or particular expression—and amplify them. This exaggeration can make the individual more recognizable than a photo, as it highlights what makes them unique.
- Likeness with personality: While distorting features, the artist maintains a likeness to the subject. The caricature is intended to be both a portrait and a story, with each stroke telling a tale about the person's character, sometimes with a humorous or satirical twist.
Duration and Fee
Fee for a caricature art varies depending on the requirement, head count, customisation, costume, message, etc. Contact us to get a customized quotation for your caricature art.
Origami Art
The Art of Paper Folding
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, transforming a flat sheet of paper into a decorative figure through a series of folds, often without cutting or gluing. The word comes from the Japanese words "oru" (to fold) and "kami" (paper). This art form can create a wide variety of objects, such as animals (most famously the crane), flowers, and planes.
Origami offers numerous benefits, including improved fine motor skills, math, hand-eye coordination, and visual-spatial abilities. It also provides cognitive and mental health advantages like enhanced focus, concentration, and patience, and can serve as a stress-relieving and creative outlet. Furthermore, it promotes problem-solving skills by requiring people to follow sequential instructions.
We provide origami classes for children and adult as hobby, education, team bonding, mindfulness and mental health. There are 3 levels of origami: foundation (less than 10 folds), intermediate (10-20 folds) and advanced (more than 20 folds). Advanced level origami will includes how to create instructions for any new models created by participants.
Fee: S$435 for 8 sessions, 1.5 hours per session, S$30 registartion fee, all materials are excluded. Please bring your own or purchase them at our center (subject stock availability)
Team Building
Team Bonding through Art
We provide team bonding and building through art. Our team building through art uses creative activities to strengthen bonds, enhance communication, and foster collaboration in a low-pressure environment. These activities are a refreshing alternative to traditional team-building exercises and can reveal hidden talents while boosting creativity and morale.
Benefits of art-based team building
- Encourages communication and collaboration: Artistic projects require team members to work together, share ideas, and compromise to achieve a common goal, breaking down professional hierarchies.
- Reduces stress and boosts morale: Art has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, providing a relaxing and enjoyable escape from the pressures of work. The experience of creating something new and sharing a laugh can significantly lift team spirit.
- Fosters creativity and problem-solving: Engaging in art encourages participants to think outside the box and find innovative solutions. These skills can then be transferred back to the workplace.
- Promotes inclusion and shared experience: Art transcends cultural and personal divides, allowing team members from diverse backgrounds to connect over a shared interest. This creates a more inclusive and appreciative team culture.
- Creates lasting visual reminders: Many art team-building activities result in a tangible piece of artwork, such as a mural or individual paintings, that can be displayed in the office. This serves as a long-lasting symbol of the team's shared vision and collaborative effort.
- Contact us to get a customized quotation for your team building need now.
About Us
Passion in Art
About Art Therapist
Art and Wellness
UniqArts (pronounced as Unique Arts) and Technologies was founded in 1995 by artist art therapist Mr. Paul Lee with a passion in art and wellness. Our mission is to promote art for active mind and body wellness in our art center. We published a series of drawing books for children to learn drawing at their own pace. Our art classes and a
UniqArts (pronounced as Unique Arts) and Technologies was founded in 1995 by artist art therapist Mr. Paul Lee with a passion in art and wellness. Our mission is to promote art for active mind and body wellness in our art center. We published a series of drawing books for children to learn drawing at their own pace. Our art classes and art therapy are being tailored to cater for different learners and requirements. Our in-house ARTeach professional art teacher training program is for any teachers to nurture the young professionally .
At UniqArts , we’re proud to offer a unique educational and therapeutic experience designed to enhance intellectual growth, mental health and promote participatory engagement. Take a look through our site to learn more about us. We strive to better our students through educational experiences both in and out of the classroom.
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Art and Wellness
About Art Therapist
Art and Wellness
We provide art therapy for mental health treatment, personal development, team bonding, mind and body wellness. Indeed, we integrate art as therapy into our art classes, workshops and team building events. Our art center specializes in visual fine art field such as Anime Manga, Caricature, Portrait Drawing, Pencil Sketching, Chinese Brus
We provide art therapy for mental health treatment, personal development, team bonding, mind and body wellness. Indeed, we integrate art as therapy into our art classes, workshops and team building events. Our art center specializes in visual fine art field such as Anime Manga, Caricature, Portrait Drawing, Pencil Sketching, Chinese Brush Painting, Coloured Pencil Art, Pastels, Watercolour Painting and the like. We use paper folding art to actively engage both left and right side of our brain. For sustainability and care for the environment, we are active in recycling and upcycling projects.
We promote the active healthy lifestyle through creative and therapeutic expression. Join us for a fun, meaningful and therapeutic journey that fused with art therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness and neurology. We design program to nurture the young, and engage adults into mind and body health.
About Art Therapist
About Art Therapist
About Art Therapist
Mr Lee Thiam Seng (Paul) is a Singaporean artist, art therapist and consultant. He founded UniqArts and Technologies in 1995 with a passion for art, creativity and wellness. Mr Lee holds a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from LaSalle College of the Arts, a Business Management Degree from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Austr
Mr Lee Thiam Seng (Paul) is a Singaporean artist, art therapist and consultant. He founded UniqArts and Technologies in 1995 with a passion for art, creativity and wellness. Mr Lee holds a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from LaSalle College of the Arts, a Business Management Degree from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia and a Certificate in Art from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). He is a registered professional member with Art Therapists' Association Singapore (ATAS). Mr Lee's research thesis, titled "Art Therapy as a Modality of Healing in Stages - For Women with Breast Cancer" was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Mr Lee is registered with Ministry of Education (MOE) under the Arts and Music Instructors Scheme (AIMS). He is currently teaching at Brahm Centre. Mr Lee had previously taught at the People Association (PA), United World College of South East Asian (UWCSEA - International School) and at Anglo Chinese School (Independent).
Over the years, Mr Lee conducted individual and group art therapy treatments for clients at the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN), as well as patients at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (KWSH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH). He has also conducted numerous art and creativity workshops for corporations, schools and community groups.
Testimonials
Art courses
- "For over 6 years, Jun Yuan has improved tremendously under the guidance of Teacher Paul. I could see smile on his face after each drawing session. Teacher Paul is a very calm, patient and positive teacher who always encourages his students to do better. He knows his students well and his ultimate goal is to ensure that the students are able to draw and create their own art pieces by themselves. Over a period of time, the students are able to see their own improvements and feel motivated. Mrs. Koo. "
- "For over 5 years, my child has learnt very well at UniqArts Art course. He has improved tremendously in term of skills in art, knowledge and creativity. In additional, my boy even won an award during Art Competition in Singapore nationwide. I am extremely happy with such result and pleased to make the right choice sending my boy to UniqArts. Mrs. Kung."
- "Uncle Paul was my first art teacher. I took classes at his studio from ages five through ten, laying the groundwork for my drawing and painting skills. His step-by-step way of teaching trained my eye to dissect objects into line and form and taught me how to engage with the elements of art. During the lessons, I was also able to experiment with composition and medium to learn about harmony and balance, and felt the freedom of being expressive creatively. The art pieces I created in class also laid the foundation for for the development of my SOTA portfolio. Ten years later, I continually find myself referring back to the techniques I had learned from his lessons. Having finished school with a painting specialization, (Anna)"
- "I have attended art classes at UniqArts from primary to secondary school, and it has played an important role in helping me build strong foundational skills in art. With each lesson, there is always something new to look forward to, and I was able to experiment with a variety of mediums such as acrylic, watercolour, sculpture and even animation. Uncle Paul is always there to provide feedback on areas that we can improve on in our artworks, and we are encouraged to complete each work at our own pace. (Jacinta Yee)"
Team Building through Art
- "Dynamic and creative. Fun. Gained more awareness of the importance of teamwork and having goals. (SH Goh)."
- "Interesting manner in fostering team building. Fun! Great bonding with fellow colleauges (Steve)."
- "Surprised to see that each contribution can make up beautiful pictures. Learning to adapt to different situation and challenges with different people. (John)"
- "We got to learn about one another's artistic talents and a bit of their personalities. Team product was transformed into something beyond our imagination and better than what we had envisioned it to be. Appreciating how even my small part contributes to the bigger picture. (Andrew)."
- "The process of team art making is unique and unusual, relaxing because don’t have to solve problems. We have to work together to create a picture. We have to accept each other’s addition into the picture. We take care not to spoil the picture. Individual canvas doesn’t look as nice. But when put together, the art work looks great! Learn the importance of team work, how to work together as a team. Can see the benefit of working together as a team as shown by the collection of pieces of canvasses. (Wong Y.U.)"
Art Therapy
- All names will be kept anonymous for art therapy session review or feedback for privacy protection
- "I feel that the program helps me to relax, go inside my heart to release something. Art therapist gave comments about my strengths that I never think of. Gave me new perspective on myself. The tools are sufficient to use. It was interesting how the things we draw shows our inner self. It was also fun to just let go and draw whatever we want. It is useful for people to express themselves."
- "Grieving is never an easy process. I would like to thank Mr. Paul Lee for giving me a safe space to grieve for my child and my dad. I have move on."
- "Eye opener and interesting. This program helps me to understand myself better."
- "I feel that this program has helped me to increase my self-awareness and to understand myself better."
- "Dear Paul, Thank you for being a wonderful art therapist. Thanks for your humble service and commitment. May you grow in your profession and reach out to many who are in need. With appreciation."
- "I have eczema on my right hand. I have been suffering from it for 4 decades. Applied medication could not heal it. Art Therapy is one of the effective ways I have explored and successfully heals them. I would like to thank Mr Paul Lee for giving me a safe space to process and let go of their stored traumas."
Schedule
Foundation Art Class Preschool (age 4-6)
$235+$30*+$75***
Sat 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Fine Art Intermediate (age 7-12)
$275+$30*+$125***
Sat 10:30am-11:45noon,
Advanced Fine Art Class (age 13-18)
$335+$30*+$205*** Sun 10:30am-12:00noon
Adult Art Class
$435 + $30 Sat 10:45am-12:15pm
Anime Manga Drawing Class
$435+$30.
Fri 3:30pm-5pm,
Sat 10:30am-12noon
Others
Please contact us for your preferred day and time.
Contact Us
Visit
By appointment only. To explore our art therapy courses in Singapore, please make an appointment before visiting our center. We operate on flexible hours and do not allow visitors during class or therapy sessions for our art therapy Singapore course.
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UniqArts and Technologies
50 East Coast Road #02-32 Roxy Square 1 Singapore 428769
8125-4923, 8223-5893 Email: uniqarts@gmail.com
Hours
Flexible hours. Advance booking is required.
