
Art & Fine Arts Classes in Dubai
Develop your creative skills in drawing, painting and mixed media with over 25 years of art education experience.
Some kids express themselves through words. Others do it through colour, line, and shape. Our art classes give children (and adults) the skills and space to turn what they see and feel into something they can hold in their hands.
We've been teaching art in Dubai for over 25 years. Our programme covers everything from pencil sketching for beginners to oil painting and mixed media for advanced students. Classes move at each student's own pace in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.
Your child won't just learn techniques. They'll develop observation, patience, and the quiet confidence that comes from creating something they're proud of.
Our Art Classes
New Art & Craft Classes Launching at Melody Makers
6 founding cohorts openCalligraphy, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art, Animation and Mixed Media. Each class opens with founder pricing for the first 10 students. Free 30-minute trial. No payment until you have met the teacher.
Calligraphy Classes Dubai
NewCalligraphy is the visual art of designing letterforms, Arabic, Latin, Japanese, Chinese, and modern brush lettering, using nibs, brushes, ink, and high-grade paper. Students learn stroke order, letter spacing, composition, flourishes, and the historical traditions behind each script.
Reserve founder spot βSculpture Classes Dubai
NewSculpture is the visual art of creating three-dimensional form from materials like clay, wax, plaster, wood, stone, or mixed media. Students learn modelling, carving, casting, armature construction, and how to develop concepts from sketch to finished piece.
Reserve founder spot βPhotography Classes Dubai
NewPhotography is the practice of making images with intention, through composition, lighting, exposure (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), and post-processing. Students learn camera operation (DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone), genre fundamentals (portrait, landscape, street, product), and editing in Lightroom or equivalent.
Reserve founder spot βDigital Art Classes Dubai
NewDigital art is the practice of creating visual work using software such as Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Krita, with a stylus or graphics tablet. Students learn layers, brush dynamics, colour theory, composition, and how to build a portfolio across illustration, concept art, and design.
Reserve founder spot βAnimation Classes Dubai
NewAnimation is the craft of creating the illusion of motion through sequential images, in 2D (frame-by-frame, rigged) or 3D (Blender, Maya, After Effects). Students learn the 12 principles of animation, storyboarding, character design, and how to produce short animated pieces.
Reserve founder spot βMixed Media Classes Dubai
NewMixed media is the practice of combining multiple materials and techniques (paint, collage, ink, photography, found objects) into a single artwork. Students learn material compatibility, layering, composition, and how to develop a coherent visual style across mediums.
Reserve founder spot βWhat Students Learn
Drawing foundations
Pencil sketching, shading, proportion, perspective, and still life. The fundamentals that everything else builds on.
Painting in every medium
Watercolours, acrylics, oil pastels, and oil painting. Students explore different mediums and discover what resonates with them.
Mixed media and craft
Indian ink work, patchwork, wash techniques, charcoal, and collage. Creative projects that push boundaries.
Observation and expression
Learning to really see β light, shadow, colour, form. Then expressing what they see in their own unique style.
Your Art Instructor
All art classes are led by Madhusudhan P.K., a professional artist proficient in multiple forms of visual art. With decades of teaching experience, he has a gift for meeting students exactly where they are, whether that's a five-year-old learning to hold a pencil or an adult working on an oil portrait.
Student artwork is regularly displayed in our in-house exhibitions. There's nothing quite like the pride on a young artist's face when they see their work on display for family and friends.
Class Format
Group & individual
Small group classes and one-to-one sessions available. Both formats give students plenty of personal attention.
In-studio & online
Learn at our Karama studio or join online. Our online art classes work well for students who prefer learning from home.
All ages welcome
From age 4 to adult. Beginners and experienced artists learn side by side in a supportive, pressure-free environment.
Try an art class for free
Book a complimentary trial session. Your child can pick up a pencil, explore some materials, and see if our approach feels right. No commitment.