Our Founder's Heart
stART Studio was founded by Elfin Ng, an experienced early childhood educator and therapeutic art practitioner with over two decades of experience mentoring children and parents.
After running an award-winning childcare center for 13 years, Elfin launched stART Studio to focus deeply on nurturing emotional well-being through art.
Her belief is simple yet powerful:
"Strong children aren’t born — they are built. And it starts with feeling safe, seen, and supported."
Our Unique Approach Blends:
Therapeutic Art, Growth Mindset Tools and Heart-Centred Teaching.
Therapeutic Art
Support Emotional Regulation and Self-Expression.
In today’s fast-paced and achievement-driven world, many children carry stress, anxiety, and emotional tension without knowing how to release it.
At stART Studio, art becomes a gentle way for them to unwind, reflect, and reconnect with their inner voice.
Growth Mindset
Build Resilience and Inner Strength.
These tools are strategies that help children believe their abilities can improve with effort, learning, and perseverance.
At stART Studio, we encourage them to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and build resilience through positive thinking and self-reflection.
Heart-Centred
Sees Each Child as a Whole Person.
We value their emotions, thoughts, and unique personalities. We provide gentle guidance to help children feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow both emotionally and creatively.
Integrating Practical Counselling, we approach every child and family with empathy, understanding, and a genuine commitment to their well-being.
A Different Kind of Art Studio
Unlike traditional art classes that focus purely on technique or outcomes.
At stART Studio, we prioritise the process.
We care about how your child feels, what excites them, and what stories they want to tell through their art.
Paint what they Love
Children are encouraged to follow their interests and choose what sparks their imagination — from dinosaurs to beautiful landscapes, or even just their favourite colours.
This freedom allows them to feel more connected to their artwork and stay engaged in the creative process.
Ownership in their Work
When children see their ideas come to life on paper or canvas, it boosts their self-esteem and reinforces their belief in their own abilities.
They begin to take pride in their choices and develop a deeper appreciation for their own creativity.
Bounce Back from Mistakes
We guide children to view “mistakes” as part of the learning journey — not something to fear or avoid.
This Growth Mindset shift helps them become more resilient, adaptable, and confident in trying new things both in art and in life.
Why Parents Choose Us
