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8 Best Oil Painting Classes in Singapore (2026)

Compare 8 oil painting classes in Singapore for adults, from beginner workshops to studio lessons. See what each studio teaches and how to book.

By: Amir Wahab
Edited by: Amir Wahab
Published: 13 Oct 2026
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Oil paint rewards patience, and a good class saves you from muddy colours and wasted tubes. This page covers eight Singapore studios whose own websites describe oil painting classes or workshops for adults, several of which also teach acrylic. Some run short courses with a finished canvas, others offer open lessons where you choose your subject and medium. Descriptions come from each studio's published pages, so check its site for current schedules, materials and fees before you book. Read the entries, shortlist two that fit your location and pace, and try a trial or a short course before signing up for a longer block.

1. Visual Arts Centre

Visual Arts Centre runs an art gallery and studio in Chinatown and a studio near Dhoby Ghaut, and its adult course menu includes a dedicated oil painting course alongside acrylic, watercolour and drawing. Its oil painting page says the class suits beginner, intermediate and advanced students, and lists subjects such as portraits among the things you can explore. The course is sold as a block of sessions, with separate listings for each of its two studio locations, so you can pick whichever is closer. The centre also lists a senior oil painting option on its course menu. Because it lists several media on one site, it suits adults who may want to move from oil into acrylic or ink later.

Dhoby Ghaut and Chinatown
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2. Little Artists Art Studio

Little Artists is best known for children's programmes, but its adult programme list gives oil painting several separate entries: portraiture, still life, landscapes and a short course. The still life page describes a six-lesson workshop that covers mixing colours, choosing brushes, rendering light and shadow, and finishing one oil painting. It also says the programme is individualised to each student, that basic materials are provided and that a certificate follows completion. The studio shows two locations, a main studio at Mandarin Gardens and a second centre in Siglap, and says its classes run on weekday and weekend slots. This is a good fit for adults who want a short, subject-based oil course rather than an open-ended studio membership.

Siglap and Mandarin Gardens
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3. Chalk N Pencils

Chalk N Pencils teaches adults and children, and its adult art page lists oil and acrylic painting classes next to watercolour, pastel, charcoal and drawing. The studio describes these classes as open to first-time painters and to people with some experience, with instructors guiding each student through colour building, texture and depth at an individual pace. Its site says foundations in drawing and colour mixing come first, and that sessions can be booked as trials. The studio shows branches at New Bahru and Katong Point, plus a Pasir Ris studio that its banner says opens in November 2026. A student review on its homepage mentions a beginner oil course at the New Bahru studio. It suits adults who want a relaxed, weekly routine.

New Bahru and Katong
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4. Artify Studio

Artify Studio publishes a calendar of short workshops for adults, and oil painting features more than once. Its beginner oil painting course runs over five sessions, which the studio says covers two approaches to oil paint and leads to three finished artworks, with topics such as colour mixing, values, light and shadow, and wet-on-wet and layered methods. Separate listings include a flower-themed oil workshop and a palette knife course, plus acrylic pet portraits and outdoor painting sessions. The studio describes itself as an approachable place to try different art forms using local landmarks and familiar subjects. Its workshops are booked online by date. It is a sensible pick if you would rather test oil painting in a fixed block before committing to ongoing weekly lessons.

Jalan Sultan, near Bugis
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5. Studio Miu Art

Studio Miu Art describes its classes as covering a wide range of media for children, teens and adults, and its homepage lists oil painting among them. The adults' page profiles several instructors and the media each teaches. One is listed for oil, charcoal, pencil, acrylic, watercolour and digital art, another for acrylic, oil, abstract art and mixed media, and a third has a fine arts master's degree with a major in oil painting, according to the studio. Each teacher has a listed adult schedule and a booking button. The studio sits near Orchard Road and says it offers a discount for signing up in pairs. It suits adults who want to choose a teacher by style and medium, rather than join a fixed course.

Orchard and Somerset
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6. The Fort Studios

The Fort Studios is a one-stop art studio at HH@Kallang that lets adults move between media. Its adult group lessons page says students can choose their own painting or drawing and learn at their own pace, with hands-on guidance and demonstrations. Mediums taught include acrylic, watercolour, oil and gouache, as well as graphite, ink and pastel, and the studio states that beginners are always welcome. It also offers structured courses of eight lessons in drawing, watercolour, acrylic or oil, each finishing with an artwork and an e-certificate, according to its site. The studio says materials are included. That makes it handy for adults who want to try oil one week and acrylic the next, without buying a full set of supplies first.

Kallang
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7. WE ART Studio

WE ART Studio is based at The Centrepoint on Orchard Road, near Somerset MRT, and teaches children, teens and adults. Its adult art classes page lists acrylic painting, watercolour, oil painting, pastel and sketching, and describes oil as traditional painting with precise control and a wide range of creative possibilities. The studio also offers a large-canvas acrylic painting class and a portrait workshop that it says covers portrait drawing, oil painting and acrylic painting for all ages and levels. Its page mentions weekend or evening workshops for adults, and it publishes a trial class of about ninety minutes that you book through its online calendar. It works well for adults who want an after-work class in town.

Orchard, The Centrepoint
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8. Artlette Art Studio

Artlette Art Studio lists oil painting as one of its programmes, with a three-day workshop that its page describes as an introduction to water-mixable oil paints. The studio says these paints give the look of traditional oil colour without solvents, and that they dry faster and are easier for beginners. Participants learn colour theory, brush techniques and the characteristics of different mediums, then complete a final piece on a 30 by 40 centimetre canvas, working from its reference images or their own idea. Sessions run two and a half hours each, and materials are provided. The page states the workshop is for ages ten and above. The studio shows branches at Thomson Plaza, Jubilee Square in Ang Mo Kio and ESR BizPark at Chai Chee.

Thomson, Ang Mo Kio and Chai Chee
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How to choose

Decide between a fixed course and open lessons. A short block with a set outcome, such as one finished canvas, gives clear structure for beginners, while open studio lessons suit people who already know what they want to paint. Read each studio's description to see which format it actually runs.
Check what is supplied. Oil painting needs brushes, paints, canvas and mediums, so ask whether materials are included, which paint type is used (traditional or water-mixable) and whether larger canvases cost more. Studios state this differently, so confirm it in writing before you pay.
Look at the teachers. Several studios publish instructor profiles listing the media they teach and their training. Choose a teacher whose style matches the kind of painting you want, whether portraits, landscapes or abstract work, and ask whether the same person will teach you each week.
Think about the schedule and location. Weekday daytime, evening and weekend slots vary between studios, and some run several branches. Pick a class you can attend consistently, since oil paintings are built in layers and lessons spread too far apart make it hard to keep progressing.
Ask about trial lessons, make-up policies and class size. Some studios publish trial sessions or say how many students share one teacher. A small class gives more attention while you learn, and a clear make-up policy matters if you miss a session during a multi-week course.

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Published 13 Oct 2026. No changes recorded since.

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Amir Wahab

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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.

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