DK Art & CraftInstitute · Sonari
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What we teach, module by module

Every class follows a written, step-by-step syllabus. Jump to a class below to see its full module list.

Drawing Class

6 modules · Beginner → Advanced
Admission
Module 1 · Foundation
Pencil grip, line control, basic shapes, freehand circles and straight lines.
Module 2 · Form & Proportion
Cubes, spheres, cylinders and cones. Measuring and comparing proportions.
Module 3 · Light & Shading
Light direction, hatching, cross-hatching, blending and tonal value scales.
Module 4 · Perspective
One-point and two-point perspective; drawing rooms, streets and buildings.
Module 5 · Object & Nature Study
Still life, leaves, flowers, birds and simple landscape composition.
Module 6 · Composition
Framing, focal point, balance and finishing a complete drawing.

Painting Class

6 modules · Beginner → Advanced
Admission
Module 1 · Colour Theory
Colour wheel, primary/secondary/tertiary, warm vs cool families.
Module 2 · Colour Mixing
Mixing from three primaries, tints, shades and mixing shadows without black.
Module 3 · Watercolour
Flat wash, graded wash, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and layering.
Module 4 · Acrylic
Opaque technique, blending, texture and working on canvas.
Module 5 · Subjects
Landscape, still life, sky studies and imaginative composition.
Module 6 · Finishing
Highlights, detailing, signing and presenting the finished painting.

Craft Class

6 modules · All levels
Admission
Module 1 · Tools & Safety
Safe scissor handling, glue types, measuring and neat cutting.
Module 2 · Paper Craft
Folding, layering, petal cutting, pom-pom work and paper flowers.
Module 3 · Bouquet & Assembly
Stems, ribbon tying and assembling a finished bouquet.
Module 4 · Bottle & Object Art
Decorating bottles, jars and reusable objects with paint and paper.
Module 5 · Festival & Gift Craft
Greeting cards, decorations and handmade gift items.
Module 6 · DIY Projects
Independent project from idea to finished handmade piece.

Clay Art Class

6 modules · Beginner → Intermediate
Admission
Module 1 · Clay Basics
Clay types, conditioning, wedging and safe handling.
Module 2 · Rolling & Pinching
Rolling even slabs, pinch pots and simple bowls.
Module 3 · Coiling
Coil building for taller forms; joining and smoothing.
Module 4 · Modelling
Animals, figures and decorative models with surface detail.
Module 5 · Texture & Finish
Tools, stamping, carving and surface finishing.
Module 6 · Drying & Painting
Drying safely and painting the finished clay piece.

Kids Special Class

5 modules · Ages 5–8
Admission
Module 1 · Free Drawing
Imagination-led drawing with crayons and sketch pens.
Module 2 · Colouring Skills
Staying in outlines, pressure control and colour choice.
Module 3 · Shapes & Patterns
Building pictures from simple shapes and repeating patterns.
Module 4 · Easy Craft
Simple, safe paper craft and pasting activities.
Module 5 · Story Drawing
Drawing a short story across three or four pictures.

Advanced Skill Training

5 modules · Serious learners
Admission
Module 1 · Advanced Shading
Realistic tonal work, reflected light and texture rendering.
Module 2 · Human & Animal Form
Basic anatomy proportions, gesture and structure.
Module 3 · Canvas Work
Preparing canvas, underpainting and full acrylic paintings.
Module 4 · Personal Style
Developing a subject interest and a consistent approach.
Module 5 · Portfolio Building
Selecting, finishing and assembling work for future studies.

Ready to start your creative journey?

Drawing · Painting · Craft · Clay Art — every Saturday from 1:30 p.m. in Sonari. Visit us for a free consultation.