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Art
Drawing, painting, clay, collage and printmaking.
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NPC KIDS
A joyful, structured journey through drawing, painting and art fundamentals — plus hands-on making and 3D printing & modeling.
Where making art is the best part of the week 🎉
Small classes, real materials, something finished to take home every term — and a lot more than just drawing.
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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Maker
Cardboard builds, masks, mechanisms and 3D printing.
Age groups
By grade band
Each 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drawing from observation and the figure
- Advanced colour, value and rendering
- Digital art and illustration in Procreate
See what they learn →
Inside a class
All class videos →See what a class really looks like
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 →
Why NPC
Why families choose NPC
Most studios teach a craft class. We teach a path — one that can run from age five all the way to an art-school offer.
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A path, not a one-off class
Your child can start at age 5 and stay with the same school through teen classes, AP and a university portfolio. Nothing gets restarted at a new studio.
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6:1 classes, taught by working artists
Small groups with instructors who have worked at studios like Disney, Netflix, Pixar and Apple — not a room of thirty kids with a worksheet.
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More than drawing and painting
Art fundamentals plus the things other studios do not offer: real materials, hands-on making, and 3D printing & modelling.
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Four campuses, 20+ years
Kerrisdale, Richmond, South Surrey and West Vancouver — with 3000+ graduates behind us. Pick the campus that fits your week.
Student work
All student work →From this program
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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 paid, and the fee is credited toward a 12-class enrolment.
How are classes booked and priced?
Classes run weekly and are booked in packages of 12, 24 or 48 classes. Each campus page shows its live schedule, open spots and current package 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.