What you'll learn
Learn to put pencil to paper with our drawing courses in Sydney!
Anyone can learn how to draw, and our Drawing Course for Beginners will show you how!
If you're an absolute beginner - or a bit of a doodler who wants to sharpen your pencil skills - this Drawing Course is a great opportunity to learn with a small group in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
Drawing skills are a fundamental building block of various forms of art, such as illustration, fine art, or design. Join this mindful course and learn from a professional and experienced artist how to draw.
In this Drawing Course, you will learn how to observe objects for drawing and be taught how to simplify different forms and structures with proportion and composition. We will look at how we can create an illusion of space by applying negative space and perspective, and explore how to draw realistically. With many exercises, demonstrations and discussions, you will have a sound understanding of the core concepts of drawing including line, tone, perspective, and proportion.
Once you have completed this Drawing Course for Beginners, you may like to keep practising your drawing skills in one of our Drawing studios or expand on your drawing techniques by joining our Drawing Course for Continuers.
Come along to discover new creative skills and start seeing your world as an artist!
Consider enrolling in two or more drawing courses at checkout to receive 15% off your total enrolment fee.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Drawing Course for Beginners, you should have:
- Learned how to observe objects for drawing
- How to plan a drawing
- Practised hand-eye coordination
- An understanding of form and structure to simplify your drawings
- Developed practical knowledge of different drawing techniques such as proportion, combination of lines, shapes and tones, shading and more…
- Produced a range of drawings that explore a variety of media
- Learned to create harmony and contrast in your drawings
- Gained confidence in your drawing skills
Course content
What will be covered in this beginner's drawing course?
- Line and texture
- Proportion and composition
- Tone, shape and shading
- Negative space and perspective
- Contour and volume
Intended audience
This Drawing course is for:
- Beginners who are interested in learning to draw realistically
- Everyone who is interested in improving in their drawing skills
- Students with some drawing experience and would like to refresh their skills
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
Option 1: Purchase a full materials kit at enrolment checkout. This will be supplied in your first class.
Option 2: Uncheck the materials kit at enrolment checkout and bring your own - consult our Drawing for Beginners Material List.
*Materials kits are ordered from our supplier and can take up to a week to arrive. If you enrol close to the start date, you may receive your kit at the second session instead of the first.
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes and/or bring an apron
- Long hair should be tied back
Course testimonials
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Joanna said: I am an absolute beginner to drawing and upon completion of this course, I feel so much more confident to pick up a pencil and have a go. Ellie is a wonderful teacher! She created a fun and relaxing environment, and listened to the needs of her students. She provided constructive feedback and made me feel comfortable during the classes. The course is also great value for money.
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Tracey said: Great teacher, great drawing room! All too short, but all good!
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Tony said: Elinor was an excellent tutor. She was informative, relaxed, friendly, helpful to make the classes productive and a good practical experience in learning the fundamentals of drawing in a brief period.
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Lyda said: Relaxed, enjoyable, therapeutic all possible with the group of people in the class and our fantastic teacher Edie!
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Shelley said: Nicola delivered exactly what she said she would and it was a terrific intro to drawing... we felt encouraged and supported while also being faced with challenges.
Course tutors
Anne Kwasner
Elinor Pickard
Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us
Small classes
A personal approach means quality learning, so you can enjoy plenty of interaction with your instructor and the chance to ask questions.
Short & sweet
Our short courses & workshops get straight to the point, providing the skills you need with minimal commitment of your precious time.
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Our range of venues suit every type of course, are easy to get to, and have the equipment and tech needed to support your learning.
Easy, secure enrolment
Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.
Quality instructors
Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.
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<p>Learn to put pencil to paper with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Anyone can learn how to draw, and our
...Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.
Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment. These courses are part of the bundle deal:
- Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
- Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
- Life Drawing Course for Beginners
- Drawing Course for Beginners
- Portraiture Drawing Course for Beginners
Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.
<p>Learn to put pencil to paper with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Anyone can learn how to draw, and our
...Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.
Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment. These courses are part of the bundle deal:
- Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
- Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
- Life Drawing Course for Beginners
- Drawing Course for Beginners
- Portraiture Drawing Course for Beginners
Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Drawing Course for Beginners
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Drawing Course for Beginners