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The Artist & Educator

Ms. Sridevi Manoj

A story of art, passion, and the joy of teaching children to see the world through creative eyes.

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My Story

Art Is Not a Talent — It Is a Practice

Ms. Sridevi Manoj began her artistic journey as a young student who discovered that drawing was not just a skill — it was a way of seeing, feeling, and communicating what words could not.

Over more than a decade of teaching, she has guided hundreds of children from complete beginners to confident young artists. Her approach combines technical rigour with creative freedom — students learn the discipline of craft while discovering the joy of personal expression.

Certified by both IFAA Online and the Museum of Modern Arts (MoMA), New York, Ms. Sridevi is one of a select group of internationally credentialed art educators in India. Her qualifications reflect a deep immersion in world-class artistic standards and pedagogy — brought home to Bengaluru with warmth and cultural sensitivity.

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Museum of Modern Arts (MoMA), New York
Certified in Fine Arts Education — International Programme
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IFAA Online — International Fine Arts Academy
Certified Instructor — Drawing, Sketching and Painting
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10+ Years of Teaching Experience
Hundreds of children trained across age groups and skill levels in Bengaluru
I believe every child is born with the capacity to create. My role is to remove the fear, build the confidence, and give each child the tools to express what they already carry inside.

Teaching Philosophy

How We Teach

Three principles guide every class, every course, every child.

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See Before You Draw
The most important skill in art is observation. Before technique, children learn to truly look — at proportion, light, shadow, and the relationship between forms.
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Build Through Practice
Skill is not a gift — it is a habit. Each course is designed for consistent, structured practice that builds on the previous session. Progress is real and visible.
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Feedback That Grows You
Every child's work is reviewed personally. Constructive, specific, encouraging feedback at every stage ensures no child is left behind — or unchallenged.

Who Can Join

Art has no age,
no prerequisite

Our programmes are designed for learners at every stage — as long as they're between 6 and 12 years old and curious about art.

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Little Beginners
Ages 6–8. Building creativity, focus, and fine motor skills through structured, joyful art play.
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Young Artists
Ages 8–12. Developing real technical skills, personal style, and growing creative confidence.
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School Groups
Classes and workshops for schools — on-campus or at our Ulsoor studio. All ages 6–12 welcome.
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Zero Experience Needed
Never picked up a paintbrush? Perfect. We start from the very beginning, at every child's own pace.

Ready to start your child's
art journey?

Explore our programmes and book a free trial class — no commitment, no registration fee.

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