Drawing & Painting for Beginners
Discover a structured daytime introduction to observation-based drawing and acrylic painting at Sydney Community College. This beginner-friendly course helps you develop practical skills in analysing shapes, angles, tone and colour while working from studio still-life sets.
You will begin with essential drawing techniques for rendering three-dimensional objects on paper, then progress to colour mixing, brushwork and confident acrylic paint handling. Learning is step by step, with individual support from the tutor throughout the course.
By the end of the course, you will have foundational drawing and painting skills to continue independent projects at home or move into further classes that require prior experience.
Schedule & Pricing
- 8-week course, Tuesdays 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
- Upcoming active session: 21 July 2026 to 8 September 2026.
- Full price: $549, including artist-quality acrylic paint, brushes, palettes and canvas paper.
Additional Information
- A 4-week option may be available by contacting customer service.
- Course content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests and tutor approach.
- Closed-in shoes are required for class safety.
Details
You will learn
- Observe and accurately draw three-dimensional objects, shapes and angles.
- Use pencil and charcoal techniques to create line, shading and tonal values.
- Mix and apply acrylic paints with confidence using brushwork and palette knife skills.
You will get
- Step-by-step tutor guidance in observation drawing and acrylic painting.
- Artist-quality acrylic paints, brushes, palettes and canvas paper supplied.
- Foundational skills for independent projects or progression to further art courses.
Appropriate for
Absolute beginners and anyone wanting to learn drawing and painting basics in a structured, supportive way.
Preparation
What to bring
- A3 spiral-bound sketchbook or A3 cartridge paper for each session.
- 2B pencil, medium charcoal sticks, eraser and pencil sharpener.
- Two to three cloth rags, such as old tea towels cut into squares.
What to wear
Closed-in shoes required; wear old clothes and tie back long hair.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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