Teen Art Classes (Ages 13–18)
Whether your teen is building foundations, working toward AP Art or preparing a university portfolio, NPC offers a clear path at four Metro Vancouver campuses.
Choose by age and by goal.
Art Enrichment
A three-year program: drawing, watercolour, oil painting, art history and first design studies. Strong preparation for Byng Arts.
Learn more → High school · Grades 10–12AP Art
AP Drawing, 2-D and 3-D Art and Design portfolios, coached to College Board requirements.
Learn more → Grades 8–12Portfolio Development
University application portfolios across nine art and design majors, with one-on-one and small-group mentorship.
Learn more → All agesWorkshops
Short, focused courses: watercolour, digital painting, Procreate, Blender, figure drawing and more.
Learn more →Live schedules and open spots at each campus.
NPC Kerrisdale
5601 West Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6M 3W7
(672) 998-5858
See schedule & open spots →NPC Richmond
2110–8888 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z8
(778) 297-6628
See schedule & open spots →NPC South Surrey
#201 & 300, 2055 152 Street, Surrey, BC V4A 4N7
(604) 385-9920
See schedule & open spots →NPC West Vancouver
1549 Marine Dr #303, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1H9
(604) 500-6123
See schedule & open spots →Why choose NPC
Twenty years, four campuses, and one continuous path from a child’s first brushstroke to a university offer.
One school, the whole journey
Kids, teens, AP and university portfolios — you never have to start over somewhere new.
6:1 classes, industry mentors
Small groups taught by working art directors and artists from film, animation, games and fashion.
A published record
590 offers and $19.6M in scholarships since 2020 — every year posted school by school.
Future-ready
Fundamentals by hand, plus 3D printing, modelling and AI — the tools studios actually use now.
Common questions
What art classes does NPC offer for teenagers?
Four routes: Art Enrichment for ages 13–15, AP Art for high-school students, Portfolio Development for Grades 8–12 applying to art and design universities, and short workshops.
My teen is a beginner. Where should they start?
Ages 13–15 usually start in Art Enrichment, which begins with foundation courses in drawing and watercolour. A free consultation will confirm the right level.
Where are teen classes held?
At NPC campuses in Kerrisdale (Vancouver), Richmond, South Surrey and West Vancouver. Each campus page lists the classes currently running.