Portraiture Drawing for Beginners
Learn to draw and sketch with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Explore the captivating world of human faces in this portraiture drawing course, designed to help you develop skills and techniques through both tutorial sessions and live model practice.
Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to refine your artistic abilities, this enriching course offers an immersive experience in portraiture. Understand human connection more deeply as you bring faces to life through your art.
Course Outline
- Geometric equivalents of the head, neck and shoulders
- Cranial masses and their influences on head/face appearance
- Use of monochromatic colour and light/shadow for 3D effect
- Key facial features and how to observe and draw them
- Adding hands to create expressive and powerful portraits
Schedule & Pricing
- Course 1: 27 April – 25 May 2026, Mondays, 6:30pm–9:00pm
- Location: 2A Gordon St, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Fee: $379
Additional Information
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair should be tied back
Details
You will learn
- Understand anatomical structure of the human face
- Develop observation and life-drawing skills
- Apply light, shadow and expression in portrait art
You will get
- In-class use of life models for realistic practice
- Hands-on experience with expert guidance
- Option to purchase or bring your own art materials
Appropriate for
Beginners and those with some drawing experience
Preparation
What to bring
- Full materials kit (purchase at checkout)
- Or bring items from provided materials list
- Wear closed-in shoes and old clothing
What to wear
Closed-in shoes and old clothes required
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney 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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