CLASS DETAILS

This is where the journey begins — a structured programme for young children who are starting to notice, question, and reach for the tools to draw what they see.

Has your child started asking:

"How do I draw this?"

"How do I do this shading?"

"I want to learn this..."

If so, they're ready for this class.

Early Foundations is not a hobby or free-play art class. It is the first stage of a structured, multi-year programme — the same programme that carries students through to advanced drawing, painting, and composition work as they grow. Children who begin here and stay build a rare depth of skill over time; several of my current advanced students started at this same early stage.

At this age, the goal is not finished pictures — it is building the real foundations that make later skill possible: how to hold a pencil with control, how to look closely at an object before drawing it, how to see shape, light, and form. This is the groundwork for everything that comes after, including my Fine Art Classes programme for ages 8-13, and the renowned AP Art and Design Portfolio Exam.

The First Step Toward Advanced AP Preparation

Early Foundations serves as the critical first stage of a multi-year curriculum leading to college-level AP Art and Design Portfolio Preparation by ages 14–17. By establishing core observation skills, motor controls, and discipline early on, students build the visual vocabulary needed for advanced high school benchmarks.

The goal at this age is developing fundamental mechanics—such as pencil control and close observation—laying the groundwork for subsequent progression into programs like the Fine Art Classes programme for ages 8–13.

AGE GROUP:

5.5-7.5 years

DAY AND TIMINGS:

Thursdays 4:30-5:30 PM

LOCATION:

Hybrid sessions: Maithri Layout / Online via Zoom

BATCH STRENGTH:

Batch size is limited to 10 students per batch. Slots will be allocated on a strict first-booked, first-served basis. Once the first batch is full, interested parents can request to be placed on a waiting list for a potential second batch.

PRICING & CLASS RULES:

1. Monthly Fee: INR 3200 (Covers 4 hours of live instruction per month)

2. Booking: To secure your child's spot, use the Book Your Slot option below to pre-book by the 25th of each month for the following month.

3. Missed Classes: Your fee reserves your child’s specific live time slot, hence missed classes cannot be refunded or rescheduled.

4. If a student is absent, I will take them through a quick recap of the lesson in the next class or share a video (as applicable) so they can easily practice at home and catch up.

5. Months with 5 Class Days: Where a month has five regular class days, one will be designated as a scheduled break, and will be communicated in advance.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN PHASE I:

I am specific about how young children begin, because the right start matters as much as the right materials. In this phase, children work on:

1. Pencil grip and control

2. Looking closely — observing shape, edges, and light before drawing

3. Simple, guided mark-making exercises

4. Building the patience and focus a longer art journey needs

PHASE I: MATERIALS NEEDED FOR PENCIL SKETCHING AND SHADING:

I am specific about materials because high-quality tools yield high-quality results. Sufficient time will always be provided to procure the right materials for each phase of study. For our initial months focusing on lines, compositions, and realistic 3D shading, please source these exact items (available easily on Amazon.co.in or at Loyal World):

1. Pencils: Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black Pencil Set (HB-8B)

2. Eraser: A normal latex eraser and a battery-operated eraser

3. Blending Tools: A pack of blending stumps / tortillons

4. Sketch Book: A4 Brustro or any high-quality medium-surface sketching pad with GSM 145-200

5. Unruled Notebook: preferably long, for practice work and notes.