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NPC KIDSKids art classes in Vancouver, Richmond, South Surrey & West Vancouver
At NPC Arts Centre, art education goes beyond completing beautiful artwork. Through professional instruction, personal attention and structured learning, we help children develop real artistic skills, confidence and creativity.
Ages5–13 · K–Gr.7
Class size6:1 maximum
Each class2 hours, weekly
Campuses4 in Metro Vancouver
Student progress
See their growth, not just their artwork.
21 NPC Kids students from all four campuses — real work by the same child, then and later. Tap any piece to enlarge it.
Two years later
After Art Enrichment
10 months later
Why NPC Kids
More than art classes. Real artistic growth.
Professional instructors. Small classes. Meaningful progress.
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6:1 student–instructor ratio
Never more than six children per instructor, so every child gets individual guidance in every class.
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Professional artist instructors
Art-school-trained artists and designers teach a program created by our Principal, Isabella Feng.
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Results-driven education
A structured curriculum for each grade band. Every class builds on the last, and every term you get a full instructor report on your child’s progress.
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Premium studio & materials
An inspiring studio and quality art supplies. All materials are included in tuition.
Curriculum
We teach children how to observe, think and create.
We don’t simply teach children what to draw. We teach them how to observe, think and create independently. Each grade band has its own curriculum — tap one to see exactly what your child will learn.
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Ages 5–7
K – Gr.1
First adventures in colour, shape and imagination.
Learning focusCreativity, colour, shapes, observation and imagination
- Colour mixing and joyful mark-making
- Line, shape and simple composition
- Clay, collage and simple printmaking
See what they learn →
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Ages 7–10
Gr.2 – 4
Drawing, painting and craft fundamentals build confidence.
Learning focusDrawing fundamentals, composition, painting techniques and creative thinking
- Observational drawing basics
- Painting in watercolour, acrylic and gouache
- Introduction to perspective and proportion
See what they learn →
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Ages 10–13
Gr.5 – 7
Technique, digital tools and personal projects take off.
Learning focusAdvanced drawing, perspective, rendering and independent artistic development
- Drawing from observation and the figure
- Advanced colour, value and rendering
- Digital art and illustration in Procreate
See what they learn →
Every term rotates
Art · Maker
Your child doesn’t just draw for a year — every term rotates through different ways of making.
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Art
Drawing, painting, clay, collage and printmaking.
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Maker
Cardboard builds, masks, mechanisms and 3D printing.
Our instructors
Meet the whole team →Learn from artists. Grow with mentors.
The most important part of tuition is the person beside your child.
Isabella Feng
Principal
30+ years in education · creator of NPC Kids
Rachel Mow
Instructor
SCAD graduate · animation · NPC Kids teacher
Annie Yu
Instructor
Emily Carr graduate · 10+ years teaching kids
Inside a class
All class videos →See a real NPC Kids class
Tuition
An investment in your child’s creative development.
NPC Kids · every class includes
2 hrs/ per class
6:1 maximum ratio · all materials included
- Maximum 6:1 student–instructor ratio
- Professional artistic instruction
- Personalized guidance and feedback
- Structured, age-appropriate curriculum
- Premium studio environment
- All art materials included
- A two-hour immersive class
- A full instructor report on your child every term
Multi-term savings
2 terms: 5% off (16+ classes)
3 terms: 13% off
Full year (4 terms): 17% off
Sibling discountAn extra 15% off for a second enrolled child.
What tuition includes, in detail →
Parent feedback
What parents say
“The NPC Kids Drawing Class has been wonderful for my child — patient, nurturing instructors who foster a real love for art.”
After NPC KidsTurning 13? Step up to Art Enrichment.A three-year program with oil painting, art history and first design studies — and strong preparation for Byng Arts.Explore Art Enrichment →
At NPC, you’re not just paying for two hours of art.
You’re investing in your child’s artistic development.
FAQ
Common questions
What ages are NPC Kids classes for?
Children aged 5–13, from Kindergarten to Grade 7, in three grade bands: K–Gr.1, Gr.2–4 and Gr.5–7.
What will my child learn?
Drawing, painting and art fundamentals, plus hands-on making: clay, printmaking, and 3D printing and modeling.
How big are the classes?
Small groups of about six students to one instructor, so every child gets personal feedback.
Can we try a class first?
Yes. You can book a trial class online for children in Kindergarten to Grade 7. The trial is a paid class.
How are classes booked and priced?
Classes run weekly and are booked by term (fall, winter, spring and summer); enrolling for 2 or more terms saves up to 17% (minimum class counts apply). Every two-hour class includes all materials — see what tuition includes. Each campus page shows its live schedule, open spots and prices.
Where are the classes?
At four Metro Vancouver campuses: Kerrisdale (Vancouver), Richmond, South Surrey and West Vancouver.
What comes after NPC Kids?
From age 13, students move up to Art Enrichment, a three-year program that leads into AP Art and university portfolio work.
Do you host birthday parties?
Yes — art birthday parties and group sessions are available at every campus.