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 designs. 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 practicing 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!
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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Millie said: I really enjoyed this course. It was my second course with Ellie who is a wonderful, kind and patient teacher. She gave us lots of interesting exercises and covered all the basics. it filled a lot of gaps for me. I really looked forward to my classes each week.
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Sol said: The heritage older venue worked very well as a teaching space for art & drawing in particular. Great location close to bus route made travel very simple.
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Jamaya said: Such a wonderful experience! Elinor was very kind, thoughtful, and talented... made everyone feel welcome and included despite us all being online, worked very well in a virtual environment! She gave very clear instructions that were easy to follow - a great experience and I look forward to signing up for another class :)
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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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Drew said: Elinor Pickard clearly explained how to develop drawing techniques.
Course tutors
Arafat Hosen
Anne Kwasner
Elinor Pickard
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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.
Please note: This course is held on weekdays.
<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.
Note: Early Bird discount expires five days before the class starts.
<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.
Note: Early Bird discount expires five days before the class starts.
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