• Kirakira was established in 2015 by Ms. Tue Man, a skilled interior designer and craftsman with extensive knowledge of materials and craft techniques. With her expertise, she fearlessly embarked on this venture while juggling the responsibilities of being a devoted mother to her three young children, aged 4, 3, and 1 at the time. The decision to create the workshop was driven by her deep passion for art and genuine love for children. Initially named Tiny Paws, the workshop was inspired by the beautiful image of little hands joyfully exploring the world of Fine Arts. In this phase, Tiny Paws class became a charming after-school place for children. It looked like a beautiful forest with lots of trees and fresh air. It was a peaceful space where children could relax and feel refreshed.

• In 2021, the Tiny Paws class was officially renamed Kirakira Workshop. In the novel "Kira-Kira" (2005) by Cynthia Kadohata, there is a quote: "I use kira-kira to describe things I like: the beautiful blue sky, puppies, kittens, butterflies, colored tissues... I want all children to know that the world is full of hope and beauty." This is also what Kirakira aspires to: to provide children with a creative and exciting art experience, and for all souls to be able to describe everything they like with “kira-kira”, pure, and priceless art.

• Therefore, Kirakira decided to renew itself, positioning itself as the center that provides children with creative and exciting art experiences, helping them develop all the necessary skills: logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and most importantly, creativity through high-application art-craft lessons.

Teachers at Kirakira will serve as friendly "guides" for the children, providing guidance and explanations throughout the process of exploring brushes, colors, and fine art materials. Another important responsibility of Kirakira's teachers is to continuously monitor and nurture the children, ensuring the development of their souls, emotions, positive qualities, and soft skills.

The teaching approach at Kirakira emphasizes freedom and unleashing the potential in children. This is exemplified by:

1. Interactive classrooms: At Kirakira, there are no "static" or "one-way" classes - children are always encouraged to interact with teachers, friends, and fine art materials.

2. Instruction without imposition: In classes, children will receive guidance on handling materials (drawing & cutting cloth, making paper-glue mixture, shaping clay, etc.), and the implementation of these techniques will be entirely in the hands of the child (with teacher supervision to ensure safety).

3. Freedom in Arts: Classes and workshops at Kirakira cover a wide range of topics to provide children with diverse experiences and interactions with various materials, fostering excitement and healthy joy. Along with following the theme and materials of the lesson or workshop, there are no limits on children's creativity - they can freely express themselves in terms of color, shape, size, decorative accessories, etc., in their artwork.

Kirakira has the vision to become a leading applied art academy in Vietnam for children and families.

1. Become a trusted partner for parents to entrust their children to access high-quality art programs and dedicated teachers.

2. Develop art education in Vietnam by inspiring more children to love art.

3. Educate a generation of young people who are active, creative, and confident to apply art and create positive impacts on the community.

Kirakira believes that art is a precious gift every child deserves to enjoy, helping them develop crucial skills.

1. To enhance children's aesthetic sense and confidence in expressing their personality when accessing the beauty of art.

2. To increase their patience, meticulousness, and responsibility when completing their artwork.

3. To teach children the techniques of handicrafts and product design with high applicability.