Drawing Course for Beginners
Learn to put pencil to paper in this relaxed beginner drawing course in Sydney. Designed for absolute beginners, doodlers and anyone wanting to refresh their skills, this course introduces the core building blocks of drawing with guidance from a professional artist.
You will practise observing objects, simplifying forms and structures, planning compositions, and creating the illusion of space using techniques such as negative space, perspective, line, tone, proportion and shading. Through exercises, demonstrations and discussion, you will build confidence and begin seeing the world as an artist.
Course Content
- Line, texture, contour and volume
- Proportion, composition, tone, shape and shading
- Negative space, perspective and realistic drawing techniques
Schedule & Pricing
- Upcoming sessions include weekday daytime and evening options at Rozelle Campus.
- Course fee: $449, including GST where applicable.
- Consider enrolling in two or more drawing courses at checkout to receive 15% off your total enrolment fee.
Additional Information
- Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests and instructor approach.
- Materials kits may be purchased at enrolment checkout, or you may bring your own materials using the supplied material list.
- If enrolling close to the start date, a purchased materials kit may arrive by the second session.
Details
You will learn
- Observe objects and plan drawings with stronger proportion and composition
- Use line, tone, shading, perspective and negative space to create realistic drawings
- Build confidence through practical exercises across a variety of drawing media
You will get
- Guidance from a professional and experienced artist
- Small-group learning in a relaxed, casual atmosphere
- A range of completed drawings exploring key techniques and media
Appropriate for
Beginners interested in learning to draw realistically, anyone wanting to improve their drawing skills, and students with some drawing experience who want to refresh their skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Purchase the full materials kit at enrolment checkout or bring your own drawing materials
- Closed-in shoes are required
- Wear old clothes or bring an apron; tie back long hair
What to wear
Closed-in shoes required; old clothes or apron recommended; long hair should be tied back.
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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