Frequently Asked Questions

Let us help you clear your mind by answering the questions on top of your head.
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1. What is Art Studies and Arts Appreciation?
Art Studies is the process of learning and understanding how to create and produce art, weaving together multiple academic subjects, and instilling its practices in one's life  

Art appreciation is the knowledge and understanding of the universal and timeless qualities that identify all great art. The more you appreciate and understand the art of different eras, movements, styles and techniques, the better you can develop, evaluate and improve your own artwork.
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Our flagship program, MEET THE ART MASTERS, is a form of art studies & arts appreciation with emphasis on lessons that are made specially for kids.
2. Why MEET THE ART MASTERS?
​Children learn by example and who's the best person to follow, but the master!

We introduce our students to internationally-acclaimed visual artists - foreign and local - and we teach them about the different styles and techniques of these artists PLUS encourage them how to use these as inspiration in developing their own.
3. Do you copy famous artworks?
​Our projects are inspired by Art Masters, but we do not copy famous artworks. What we do is instill in each child a better understanding of how they can apply the different art techniques they learn in class.
4a. Will you teach my child how to draw and/or paint?
Yes, but we do not concentrate on these skills alone. Our goal is to enhance the creative thinking of our students with more creative exploration, introducing them to various forms of visual art but focusing  more on Arts Appreciation topics. In older batches, we also include skills development for more intermediate techniques.

4b. What will you teach in the different class levels?
BABY PICASSO (recommended for ages 2 to 4)
Our Baby Picasso classes encourage PARENT and CHILD interaction and is centered on the fine motor skills development of the toddlers (like holding art materials properly, drawing, coloring and painting exercises but no cutting yet!) along with our basic Arts Appreciation topics.  

KIDDIE VAN GOGH (recommended for ages 4 to 8)
In our Kiddie van Gogh classes (students may or may not be accompanied by an adult companion), we share more child-oriented activities and focus more on Arts Appreciation topics with a creative exploration of art materials as well as drawing, collage, and painting techniques. 

JUNIOR LUNA (recommended for ages 8 to 12)
Our Junior Luna classes share more in-depth Arts Appreciation topics along with skills development for more intermediate techniques in illustration, painting, and collage.
5. Are art materials included in the fee?
In the past years, our teachers have been providing all the needed materials for our face to face classes, club sessions and weekend events. But due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 Pandemic we have been adapting our S.O.P's in accordance to the Philippine government's protocol and for the safety of our students and teachers alike. ​While we only wish for you and your child/ren's open minds and love for the arts our virtually assisted sessions will include downloadable sheets for your child, instructional videos and 1-2 guided activities per session. 

Materials are not included in this payment, but feel free to connect to our accredited suppliers who can provide you with child & parent friendly art materials delivered to your home. We've tried and tested their great products in our past workshops, tutorials, and art research + we've also secured EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS for all our confirmed enrollees! 
  1. MA'AM AND MOMS (https://maamandmoms.com/)
  2. KREATIVE SPACE (https://www.instagram.com/kreativespace.ph/)​
  3. Canvass Supplies c/o Sheila Ng (https://www.facebook.com/ngshel)
  4. TAKATAK PROJECT (https://www.facebook.com/takatakproject)
 
  • Discount codes will be made available after confirmed enrollment.
  • Art materials per project may vary and our instructors can also recommend alternatives that are easily available at home. 
6. What medium/art materials will be used by the students?
​We incorporate all kinds of art materials - from tempera washable paints, to glitter glue for painting works, pencils and other ink or dry coloring materials for drawing projects, to paper mache and mixed media for our collage and 3D projects. We also encourage students to experiment with familiar items in new ways!

For reference, listed below is our template list for all our modules where most of our projects involve these: 

DRY MATERIALS:
  1. Sketch Pad / Art Board / Cartolina Paper (recommended thickness: 230 gsm) / Canvas Board / Stretch Canvas *Recommended Paper/ Canvas size is 10'' x 15'' to 15'' x 20'' 
  2. TAKA TOYS *please click for direct link to their website
  3. Scratch papers (for drafts)
  4. Colored paper
  5. Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
  6. Coloring materials (crayons / oil pastel / colored markers)
  7. Paintbrushes in different thickness (flat and round)
  8. Scissors (toddler scissors for younger kids)
  9. Recycled Containers for paint, water and glue mixture

WET MATERIALS:
  1. Tempera Paint / Poster Color / Watercolor / Acrylic
    1. Make sure to have Black, White, and Primary Colors (Red, Blue, Yellow)
    2. For additional hues, you may also collect Orange, Green and Violet, Gold and Silver
  2. Glue / Glitter Glue / Glue Stick
  3. Black Marker / Pentel Pen
 
CRAFT / UPCYCLING MATERIALS:
  1. Old magazine pages (for paper mâché, collage use and floor and/or table cover)
  2. Scratch paper and/or old newspaper (for paper mâché, collage use and floor and/or table cover)
  3. String, old ribbons, yarn
  4. Used (and cleaned) toothbrushes
  5. Popsicle sticks, chopped sticks
  6. Clean cloth retazos
  7. Other special materials (Glitters, Felt paper, Japanese paper, Cellophane, colored acetate, etc.) that you might like
7. How old does my child have to be to join?
​We accept kids as young as 1.5 years old! We divide our classes into 3 age levels, each having their own age-appropriate art projects:
Class
Recommended For
Focus
Baby Picasso
Ages 1.5-3 years, with adult companions
Students will develop their fine motor skills; Adult companions will learn how to properly encourage creative thinking; Projects are mostly arts and craft-oriented with a lot of drawing and painting activities
Kiddie van Gogh
Ages 4-7 years, with or without adult companions
Students will practice finger enhancing activities and will be challenged to think creatively; Projects include drawing, collage-making, painting, and sculpting
Junior Luna
Ages 8-12 years
Students will have deeper understanding of the different elements of art; Projects will have more emphasis on the techniques of world-renowned art masters
8. How can my child join your art classes and events?
Our events are arranged by our various partners. The registration details are included in our ads. But feel free to contact us if you need assistance!
9. How much are your sessions or subscription program? How do we pay?
Our ARTIST's CORNER ONLINE ART CLASS and MEET THE ART MASTERS SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM's available fees are indicated in OUR SERVICES website tab. Direct link to the pages are listed below:​
With the new normal we only accept payment only through bank deposit / bank transfer to our  Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) or our PayPal accounts. Details will be sent upon registration.
  • For enrollees outside the Philippines, we will apply direct conversion to foreign country currency
  • SpEd enrollment is currently available within the Philippines only​​
10. How can I reach you?
​We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us through any of the following:
Still got questions?

​Send us a message HERE or e-mail us at likhangbata@gmail.com
E-mail: likhangbata@gmail.com

​Erehwon Center for the Arts, #1 Don Francisco Street, ​Old Balara, Quezon City 1119​