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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which program is available for my child?
We have different programs for different each group.
CreativeWawa Age 1.5-2.5 (accompanied by a caretaker)
CreativeKiddies Age 2.5-3.5
Art Program Age 3.5-18
Essential Skills Age 8-12
Design Foundation Age 6.5-18
Young Architects Age 12-18
Oil Painting Adults
Portfolio-building Age 14+
Our Programs are structured into six levels according to students’ age:
Age 1.5-2.5 CreativeWawa (accompanied by caretaker)
Age 2.5-3.5 CreativeKiddies
Age 3.5-5.5 Preschool level
Age 5.5-8 Junior level
Age 8-12 Intermediate Level
Age 12-18 Senior Level
2. When does a term start? Do new students have to wait for the beginning of a term or month to join in?
Our regular programs are on-going throughout the school year, from September to August of the following year.
A majority of students start attending classes in September. Nevertheless, we are open for new students to join anytime throughout the year.
Our classes’ low teacher-student ratio allows our mentors to guide students with varying rates of progress on the same project.
For CreativeWawa and CreativeKiddies, we do not recommend starting on a “group project day” as the active group activities may make it challenging for young children to feel comfortable in, on their first lesson.
3. What are the program structures? How often do students attend class?
In each regular program, there is one lesson per week and generally four lessons per month.
4. What are the main differences between the CreativeKiddies Program and the Pre-school Level Art Program?
Program | CreativeKiddies |
Age | 2.5 to 3.5 (Must reach 2 years and 6 months when starting) |
Teacher: Student Ratio | 1: 4 |
Project Duration | One per lesson |
Project Structure | Completed in straightforward and fewer steps |
Learning Style | Playgroup-like. Often with games to inspire children’s imagination. |
Usually one big group project per month. We will send photos of these groups projects to parents. |
Program | Pre-school Art Program |
Age | 3.5 to 5.5 (Must reach 3 years and 6 months when starting) |
Teacher: Student Ratio | 1: 7 |
Project Duration | One per 2 to 3 lessons |
Project Structure | Completed in more steps |
Learning Style | More formal Children are expected to · Follow a step-by-step process to complete each part of the project. · Show discipline in class and handle their own CreativeKids Art Bag and their set of art materials. |
5. What do students learn from the programs?
Please refer to the page of “Creative Classes”
6. Any prerequisites to enter each age levels/programs?
Our programs have no specific prerequisites. We believe that each student has his/her own ways of making a unique creation. Our mentors act as an inspirer to evoke student’s thinking, making and sharing ideas with each other in a small class setting.
7. My child is almost 4 years old, but she is scribbling. Can she join Preschool level (3.5 – 5.5 years)?
Scribbling is one of the art forms and ways of expression. We suggest letting children join their appropriate age level. Please refer to our article "Stages of Children’s Art Development" for details.
8. What are the main differences between the Art Program, Essential Skills Program, Design Foundation Program, and Young Architects Program?
Program | Art Program (Age 1.5 to 18) |
Project Types | Comprehensive in creative thinking and techniques; media exploration (two- and three-dimensional projects, such as drawings paintings, sculpture, collage, assemblage, and mixed media); art and design elements, principles, and history; and special themes (e.g. culture around the world, natural and man-made world, environmental issues, etc.) |
Curriculum Focus | Around 50% on Creativity and 50% on Techniques |
Most suitable for | Students who want to explore different mediums, themes and types of art. Also for students intending to pursue future study in fine art, illustration, arts administration, art history and other areas of the creative industry. |
Program | Essential Skills (Age 8-12) |
Project Types | A skill-building and school-assessment-based program focusing mainly on two-dimensional drawings and paintings |
Curriculum Focus | Around 30% on Creativity (creative interpretation of theme/topic) and 70% on Techniques (observational drawing) |
Most suitable for | Students who enjoy drawing/sketching objects to depict likenesses with light, shadow, textural details, and perspective. Mock assessment sessions help students fulfill Secondary School Places Allocation System (SSPAS) requirements in the visual art subject. |
Program | Design Foundation Program (Age 6.5-18), Young Architects Program (Age 12-18) |
Project Types | Mainly three-dimensional design and architectural models, design and drawings |
Curriculum Focus | Design thinking, STEAM (cross-curricular science, technology, engineering, art and math), theories, history, disciplines and practical application of design |
Most suitable for | Students who are keen on constructing three-dimensional models and engaging with science and design principles. Also for students intending to pursue future study in architecture and design such as industrial design, fashion design, environmental design, interior design, etc. |
9. My child is a secondary school student (age 14+). Is there a program that guides him/her build a portfolio of artwork for university applications?
We offer a Portfolio-building Program in the Central Studio that guides students (age 14+) in the process of building their own portfolio for school application and other purposes.
The program has no fixed curriculum. It is customized to interests and needs of each student. Each of them does individual projects under the guidance of our instructors.
Please click here for a brief introduction of the program.
Please note that applicants are required to provide background information (listed below) and photos of their recent art pieces for our instructors’ review.
We need to get an idea of the student’s artistic style and skills level, and determine whether he/she is ready to join the program, or whether the program could serve his/her specific needs.
Please send us details (listed below) to [email protected], with minimum three images of your child’s recent artwork via email.
Information required:
1. Name of current school, and current grade level (E.g. Form 5 or Year 11)
2. Art-learning experience (Has your child taken art as a school subject / an extra-curricular activity or any art exams?)
3. Favorite art medium or a specific area of interest in art
4. Study/career goals (A school/program that your child plans to apply for, or a professional field your child intends to work in)
5. If your child needs to submit a portfolio for a school application/exam, please advice the deadline or date of the application/exam
Note: We only teach students to complete the content of their portfolio. We are unable to help with any other parts of school applications or help students submit the application paperwork.
10. How often my child will complete an artwork?
The artwork processing period is vary depending on the levels and project topics. In general, CreativeWawa and CreativeKiddies make a new artwork per lesson. For older age levels, we aim to let them enjoy the artwork processing time, so Preschool takes around 3 lessons, Intermediate & Senior takes at least 4 lessons.
For Design Foundation & Young Architects Program, a completed project will take about 6-8 lessons.
11. What languages are classes conducted in?
All classes for age 1.5 to 18 are conducted in either Cantonese, English, Mandarin or a combination of the three, depending on the languages used by students in each class.
Our mentors speak to each student in the language(s) the student understands, with the aim to communicate effectively with all students in class.
12. How are program fees charged?
New students are charged for their first month (4 lessons) upon registration. From the second month (5th lesson) onward, students will be charged every two months (around 8-9 lessons).
13. Could my child come for a trial lesson?
Tuition is charged on a 4-lesson basis so each new student is expected to attend minimum 4 lessons in a row. We cannot arrange just a single trial lesson. We offer a four-lesson introduction instead of a single trial — because we've seen the difference it makes. We believe the process matters more than the product. Four lessons let your child experience the journey — the thinking, the experimenting, the discovering. That's where the real growth happens, and it's something no single lesson can capture.
14. Is there an additional fee for art materials?
| Program | Art material fees / requirements |
| CreativeWawa & CreativeKiddies | Each new student will be given a complimentary small art bag with an apron. No additional fees.
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Art Program* Essential Skills Design Foundation, and Young Architects ** | • Please purchase a CreativeKids Art Package for each program • The Package contains a zipper bag with a set of art materials sold in our studios. • Students may choose to purchase the required materials from an external source. |
| Oil Painting | The monthly fee covers the cost of canvases. Students are required to purchase other supplies from an external source. (We will provide a supply list.) |
*Senior Level Art Program : students are required to purchase oil painting supplies outside.
** Design Foundation Program and Young Architects Program : students are required to prepare a pair of gloves and safety goggles, to be purchased in our studios or from an external source.
15. Are there one-on-one or group private lessons?
Yes. We offer private lessons for an individual student, siblings or a group of friends, subject to the availability of mentors and classroom vacancy. Parents may request for specific class topics/content and we will explore the possibilities of the request.
Please note that private lessons are charged on an hourly basis at a different rate than that the regular program lessons fee.
Please contact us for details.
16. Do you offer any certificate for my child?
● Students with 80% or above attendance rate for CreativeWawa,CreativeKiddies, Pre-school, Junior programs in the regular school year (September to August of the following year) will receive a progress report, while Intermediate and Senior program students are entitled to a “Certificate of Attendance” upon request at no extra cost. We only send the report to parents through email. We do not provide printed copies.
● Reference letters are available at a fee of $100 (standard version), or $300 (with instructor’s comments).
17. Are there any opportunities for my child to participate in exhibitions or competitions after enrolling in a program?
We often organize student art exhibitions with specific themes. We select exhibits to put together a coherent set of artwork that most adequately depicts the theme or key message of the particular exhibition. Students in all levels and programs will have various opportunities to participate in our exhibitions.
In addition, we search for meaningful competitions and incorporate the competition topics into the curriculum of our regular programs. We do not inform students and parents about the competitions until after the art pieces are completed and selected by the mentors as entries for the contest.
We believe a creative spirit springs from intrinsic motivation, best in an adventurous environment that allows happy mistakes and failures. Competition can be good for children in developing healthy attitudes about winning and losing, encouraging growth and excellence. Competition can be bad, though, when too much emphasis is on the winning few and when children’s original creative intention is distracted.
We believe that children’s winning edge is not in defeating others but in solving problems with others in best possible ways.
1. What is the make-up class policy?
- Only ONE make-up lesson could be arranged even if the student takes leave for more than one day in the same calendar month. Each make-up lesson may only be rescheduled ONCE.
- In case of sickness, school’s must-attend events or other special circumstances, a make-up lesson could be arranged if a proof document is presented.
- Please inform us before the beginning of the lesson, in order to be eligible for a make-up lesson.
- All make-up lessons must be taken within TWO MONTHS from the date(s) of absence, and within the paid months.
2. Will there be more than 4 lessons per month?
There may be more than 4 lessons in a month. Please refer to our studio calendar for actual class dates in each month. The dates crossed out are studio holidays.
3. Do students of the regular programs receive any reports or certificates?
- Students with 80% or above attendance rate for CreativeWawa,CreativeKiddies, Pre-school, Junior programs in the regular school year (September to August of the following year) will receive a progress report, while Intermediate and Senior program students are entitled to a “Certificate of Attendance” upon request at no extra cost. We only send the report to parents through email. We do not provide printed copies.
- Reference letters are available at a fee of $100 (standard version), or $300 (with mentor’s comments).
4. Could my child skip one or lessons and postpone the fee?
We charge for lessons per month and offer make-up lessons for absence due to sickness and school activities. (See our make-up policy in Question 1) . We do not postpone the fee of any missed lessons. Please arrange make-up lessons for your child as soon as possible after the dates of absence so that he/she could catch up with the rest of the class.
As our curriculum is designed on a multi-lesson basis, we do not encourage skipping any lessons. Keeping a consistent learning habit over a substantial period of time fosters children’s creative development and makes a positive and long-lasting impact on their growth.
On the other hand, we would like to minimize disruption to students of each class, ensuring children a stable learning environment; therefore, we aim to maintain the number of students in each lesson to facilitate steady learning progress for each student.
1. My organization/family would like to arrange art classes or art activities specially for my client/child. Does CreativeKids provide such service?
Yes. We host art classes, workshops and other visual-art-related activities at outside venues, subject to the feasibility of the event nature, date and scale. We also provide art and design consultation. Please refer to the Consultation and Private Functions Page to the scope of our services.
For enquiry, please send us details of your request.
2. Can CreativeKids host a private art event for my organization/child at the CreativeKids studio?
Please note that our studio space are occupied with our regular classes in the afternoon on Monday to Friday, whole day Saturdays, and Sunday mornings.
If you are interested in arranging an event at any other times (except those indicated above), please send us([email protected]) details of your request and we will look into the possibilities.
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Shop C&D, G/F, King's Hill, 38 Western Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.
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