LS Art Studio (Learning Simplified) is a neighbourhood art school at 02-03 Limbang Shopping Centre in Choa Chu Kang, a three-minute walk from Yew Tee MRT. Classes are led by graduates of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), and groups are kept deliberately small so every student gets structured, one-on-one attention — the studio's founding belief being that every child deserves a canvas and a mentor who truly sees them.
Teaching here is participant-directed: activities follow each artist's interests, pace and curiosity rather than a fixed script. Students work through essential art techniques while building focus, critical thinking and the self-confidence that comes from completing real, hands-on projects.
The programme lineup covers ages three and up — Creative Minds for ages 3-8, a DSA/Adult Portfolio track for ages 9 and above aimed at DSA admissions and top-school entry, and Evergreen Art for learners aged 55 and above. Curated workshops for parents offer a way to de-stress and reconnect with creativity.
Classes can be conducted in English, Mandarin, Malay or Hindi, and new students can begin with a trial class before joining a package. Bookings run through phone, WhatsApp, email or the website's contact form.
Walk into LS Art Studio at 02-03 Limbang Shopping Centre and you will likely find a small group of students absorbed in their own creations — a five-year-old experimenting with colour, a teenager refining a portfolio piece, perhaps a grandparent sketching quietly alongside. That mix is by design. Tucked into the neighbourhood mall just three minutes on foot from Yew Tee MRT, this Choa Chu Kang art school — the initials stand for Learning Simplified — serves families across the CCK and Yew Tee community with art lessons from preschool age through adulthood, all built around a simple idea: big dreams start with small steps.
Every class is led by graduates of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), one of Singapore's leading art institutions. Groups are kept deliberately small so teaching stays genuinely personal — structured, one-on-one guidance rather than a one-size-fits-all lesson plan. That attention helps students master essential techniques while discovering a creative voice that is entirely their own.
The studio's method is participant-directed. Instead of marching everyone through identical exercises, instructors shape each activity around the artist's own interests, pace and curiosity. Students, the team believes, learn best when they have the freedom to explore, make choices and take the lead in their own learning journey. Parents reviewing the studio in its five-star Google reviews describe teachers like Zoe and Justin as patient and creative, with children coming home eager to show off their latest work.
The timetable is built around three core programmes. Creative Minds welcomes the youngest artists, ages three to eight, turning their creative spark into foundational technique through inspiring hands-on projects. For students aged nine and above, the DSA/Adult Portfolio track is where technique meets ambition: learners craft a professional art portfolio designed to give them a head start for DSA submissions and admission to top schools. Evergreen Art keeps creatives aged 55 and above painting and sketching in relaxed, participant-led sessions.
Parents are not left out. The studio runs workshops curated specially for mums and dads, leaning into the idea that making art reduces stress — a chance to quiet anxiety and nurture your inner child.
The studio's pitch to families goes beyond pretty pictures. Sketching and painting, instructors note, build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, form new neural connections, and help children become more resourceful and resilient when life throws challenges their way. Art also unlocks the creative side of the brain that powers critical thinking and problem-solving, and completing hands-on projects trains the deep focus and inner confidence that carry into school and life.
Language is no barrier either. Instructors speak multiple languages, and classes can be conducted in English, Mandarin, Malay or Hindi — simply request your preference when booking.
New students can ease in with a trial class, advertised at $30 with limited slots, before committing to a package; the first 25 package sign-ups also receive free registration and art materials worth $150. To book, phone or WhatsApp the studio on 9807 1779, email [email protected], or use the contact form on the website.
Finding the studio is easy: Limbang Shopping Centre sits on Choa Chu Kang Street 51, a short stroll from Yew Tee MRT, with LS Art Studio at unit 02-03. Whether the goal is a first drawing, a DSA portfolio or a relaxing new hobby later in life, the studio's promise is the same — every student gets a canvas, and a mentor who truly sees them.