Students in classes where such a programme has been used, have a better understanding of visual images, exhibit stronger growth in math and reading, and show better social-emotional growth.
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Our Story
At Lil’ Palette, we strongly believe that kids who grow up making and seeing art - be it visual arts, music, dance, theatre, or poetry - are not only more empowered to express themselves, but they also have stronger language, motor, and decision-making skills.
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That’s one of the reasons why we’re passionate about what we do here at Lil’ Palette - empowering the future generation to become young visual thinkers.
OUR TEAM
Lynn Teo
Founder
Having studied Art at ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels, Lynn went on to pursue a Degree in the Fine Arts at the esteemed School of Visual Arts in New York City. After almost a decade of dabbling in the Arts abroad, Lynn returned to Singapore with the hope to cultivate a young generation of visual thinkers. She discovers her true passion in engaging young children through Art. Having studied Art History from a young age, Lynn realises its importance in broadening her mind and triggering profound sensibilities. She aspires to be a part of the journey of moulding young children to think visually, and strongly believes that every child can become better versions of themselves via the avenue of Art.
Lynn's works have been published in the Art Directors' Annuals and was also one of the 25 students of her cohort to be awarded special honors at graduation.
Esther Parn
Senior Art Specialist and Curriculum Writer
Esther Parn graduated with Masters in Museum Studies and Curatorial Practices at NTU, she is a trained designer from Singapore and Australia. She has spent the better part of the past decade working as an museum exhibition designer creating experiential spaces. Esther is deeply interested in the intersection of history, art and culture and the many ways it is presented and represented.
As a practitioner of Art and Design, Esther loves working with mixed media and is always looking to expand her repertoire of technical skills. Having also worked closely with young children, she hopes to inspire them to look beyond the mundane and gain skills that will aid them in expressing their emotions in creative and constructive ways.
Rozana Binte Kamis
Senior Art and Camp Specialist
Zana spent five wonderful years working in the creative department at Universal Studios, followed by two enriching years teaching art to children aged 3 to 14.
With a deep passion for creativity, she is excited to inspire and encourage students as they explore their own artistic talents and discover the joy of self-expression.
Geraldine Lim
Senior Art and Camp Specialist
Geraldine Lim is an artist based in Singapore who is interested in the psychological context of social alienation and the threats of the non-conforming and the strange. Working primarily with soft sculpture and drawing, she explores ideas of the in-between and the transgressive within objects and forms.
She has 3 years of experience at art studios teaching students of various ages, working with many different mediums. She believes in cultivating the creativity of her students and forming safe spaces with them to be able to express themselves authentically. She thoroughly enjoys the relationship she has been able to have with her students through making art and its impact on personal growths beyond art education.
Prior to pursuing a MA Fine Arts at LASALLE College of the Arts, Geraldine was trained in painting and was the recipient of the People’s Choice Award for Cliftons Art Prize in 2016.
Phoebe Ng
Senior Art and Camp Specialist
Phoebe is a passionate artist who graduated from NTU School of Art Design Media, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication with Honours (Distinction). With more than 5 years of experience teaching children and a deep belief in the innate creativity and confidence of children, Phoebe has dedicated herself to nurturing these qualities through art classes.
Her approach is grounded in the understanding that by providing a supportive and encouraging environment, children can freely explore self-expression and unlock their artistic potential.
Jamie Fong
Senior Art and Camp Specialist
Jamie Fong is an art director and designer currently based in Singapore. She graduated with a BFA in Communication Design with honours from Parsons The New School of Design in New York City.
As an art director in NYC, she has been at major advertising agencies working with global brands such as Dell, Colgate-Palmolive, Marina Bay Sands and more.
Having discovered her own passion for art after completing her Diploma in Business Studies, she believes in self-directed learning and its importance in creative expression.
With a multidisciplinary background ranging from coding to motion graphics, she hopes to inspire children to freely express their creativity regardless of what form and medium it might take.
Jen Lyu
Art and Camp Specialist
Jen is a Fine Arts graduate from LASALLE College of the Arts, with a BA (Hons) Fine Art awarded in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London. As a practising artist, curator, and art educator, she works across painting, ceramics, mixed media, and creative workshop experiences.
Her approach to teaching is playful, encouraging, and rooted in curiosity. She enjoys giving young artists the freedom to experiment with colours, materials, and unexpected ideas, while helping them build confidence and develop their own visual language. She believes that art-making does not always need a “right” answer—sometimes the most exciting discoveries come from exploring, making mistakes, and trying something completely new.
Outside the classroom, Jen develops her own artistic practice and curates independent exhibitions and creative programmes in Singapore. She loves bringing ideas from contemporary art and hands-on making into approachable, imaginative experiences for children of different ages.