Our After School Art Club at Artrageous is a one-of-a-kind art education experience, located in Dubai, that partners with local schools to provide ECA (extra-curricular activities) fine art education to primary and secondary school students. For weekend classes, please visit our Academy page.
the after-school art club
Our extra-curricular activity (ECA) art program runs in parallel with the school terms each year. Each term is generally 12 weeks long starting in September, January, and April. While other kids' art classes often tend to steer towards meaningless craft activities, trendy art projects, and "quick fun entertainment," that surpass any form of skill-building, our program focuses on learning the fundamentals of fine art drawing, painting and mixed media techniques.
Through fun and engaging lessons, skill-building exercises and challenging art projects, our classes aim to increase the conscious awareness and knowledge of the basic elements of art and the core principles of art, as well as learning how to properly use art materials. We also incorporate art history and cultural education into many of our lessons, learning about different artists, styles, and global artistic traditions.
We believe that these elements and principles provide the foundation that is necessary for improving artistic skills, creating elevated artwork and developing a critical eye.
Our curriculum adheres to the learning goals established by the National Core Art Standards (American). More info can be found here.
our ECA program
The Elements of Art focuses on the seven fundamental components of visual art: line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. These elements provide a foundation for creating art, improving artistic skills, and understanding how to analyze artworks. Students learn about the purpose of each element as a building block for creating impactful, elevated work and for developing a critical eye.
elements of art
The Principles of Art teaches young artists how to organize the elements of art (like line, color, shape) to create composition and convey meaning through the core principles of visual art: balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity, variety and proportion. These principles provide a foundation for students to develop more effective compositions and create elevated artworks.
principles of art
Students will learn art techniques, historical context, and art appreciation through projects inspired by famous artists. They will develop practical skills by experimenting with different mediums, and conceptual skills by understanding the artist's style, philosophy, and the historical period in which they worked.
famous artist inspired art
Through art history-inspired projects, students learn to combine historical knowledge with creative expression, developing skills like critical thinking, understanding cultural contexts, and connecting historical artistic styles to their own work.
art history
Students will learn to appreciate and understand different cultures through art, fostering empathy and a sense of global community. They will also develop artistic skills by exploring new materials, techniques, and perspectives from various cultures and time periods. This process encourages creativity while providing insights into diverse traditions, histories, and worldviews.
cultural art traditions
For students who are ready for advanced techniques, we build on foundational knowledge to increase technical skills in drawing and painting. They move beyond structured assignments to tackle larger, more complex projects that will challenge them and help them to explore styles and develop a personal artistic voice.
advanced techniques
The Elements of Art focuses on the seven fundamental components of visual art: line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. These elements provide a foundation for creating art, improving artistic skills, and understanding how to analyze artworks. Students learn about the purpose of each element as a building block for creating impactful, elevated work and for developing a critical eye.
elements of art
The Principles of Art teaches young artists how to organize the elements of art (like line, color, shape) to create composition and convey meaning through the core principles of visual art: balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity, variety and proportion. These principles provide a foundation for students to develop more effective compositions and create elevated artworks.
principles of art
Students will learn art techniques, historical context, and art appreciation through projects inspired by famous artists. They will develop practical skills by experimenting with different mediums, and conceptual skills by understanding the artist's style, philosophy, and the historical period in which they worked.
famous artist inspired art
Through art history-inspired projects, students learn to combine historical knowledge with creative expression, developing skills like critical thinking, understanding cultural contexts, and connecting historical artistic styles to their own work.
art history
Students will learn to appreciate and understand different cultures through art, fostering empathy and a sense of global community. They will also develop artistic skills by exploring new materials, techniques, and perspectives from various cultures and time periods. This process encourages creativity while providing insights into diverse traditions, histories, and worldviews.
cultural art traditions
For students who are ready for advanced techniques, we build on foundational knowledge to increase technical skills in drawing and painting. They move beyond structured assignments to tackle larger, more complex projects that will challenge them and help them to explore styles and develop a personal artistic voice.
advanced techniques
school schedules:
elementaire - cp, Ce1, CE2, CM1, CM2
Tuesdays 2:00-3:30pm
Wednesdays 2:00-3:30pm
Maternelle - ms/GS
Thursdays 2:00-3:30pm
FEES
1x Per Week - 1495 AED
2x Per Week - 2495 AED
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Fees are inclusive of all art materials.
This offering is only for currently enrolled LLFPM students.
There will be no ECA classes during the month of Ramadan, however term 2 ECA classes will extend until 15 May for a total of 12 weeks. Check out our afternoon Ramadan class on the Camps & Workshops page.
For weekend classes, please visit our Academy page.
DATES : 12 January - 15 May, 2026
view course syllabus
Due to Term 2 ECA's extending until mid-May, many schools will not host Term 3 extra-curricular activities. So, we are moving our classes online. Term 3 will consist of five weeks of online sessions held via Zoom. No classes will be held May 26-28 and June 16-18 due to holidays.
You will have to provide basic materials for online classes. Estimated cost of materials is approximately 100-150 AED. You will be provided a list of items you likely have on hand or can be easily purchased on Amazon.
For the digital art class, you must have an iPad, Apple Pencil, and purchase the Procreate app (a one-time fee of 50 AED).
For face-to-face weekend classes, please visit our Academy page.
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digital art (online)
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm (Ages 9-15)
painting (online)
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm (Ages 8-14)
drawing (online)
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm (Ages 8-14)
FEES
Drawing - 500 AED
Painting - 500 AED
Digital Art - 500 AED
DATES : 19 MAY - 2 July, 2026
Yes, we do! However, because spaces and materials in the classroom may be limited, we do ask that you submit a registration form atleast one day prior here. Just check the "trial" box and the day/time box on the registration form.
01. Do you offer a free trial class?
Yes. We adapt our lessons and art projects for children with special needs, different age groups, and even for especially talented children, adjusting the complexity and expectations for them. As we get to know our students each term, and their capabilities, we look to make adjustments to our curriculum where necessary to provide balance with fun, yet challenging projects.
02. Do you differentiate your lessons for special needs or unique children?
frequently asked questions
For our ECA classes all materials will be provided.
For the online classes, you will need basic art supplies on hand (paper, pencils, paint, brushes, etc.) and will be sent a list of things that you likely have on hand or can be easily purchased on Amazon. Estimated cost of materials is approximately 100-150 AED.
For the digital art class, you must have an iPad, Apple Pencil, and purchase the Procreate app (a one-time fee of 50 AED).
03. are materials provided?
In general, fees are non-refundable after the first week of each term. This is due to the advance purchase of materials and then having an open space in class that could have been given to another child. We have a limited number of spaces available each term. However, in emergent cases, such as a broken dominant arm, we may be able to offer a credit for use in future terms, on a case-by-case scenario. For courses that are cancelled for the whole term due to low enrollment (less than 5 students), full refunds will be provided. In the event, that a single session is cancelled by us or by the school, a make-up class on a different day or an online session will be arranged.
04. are the fees refundable?
REgister and pay your term fees online quickly and effeciently.
We're all about making your lives, and ours, easier and more efficient, so we've eliminated the need for lots of back and forth emails where you're waiting for basic information. Register your child by submitting a short registration form and then pay your fees online immediately after.
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