Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
Learn to draw street scenes that truly capture the energy and rhythm of our urban environment in this engaging sketching course in Sydney. Ideal for beginners and experienced sketchers alike, you'll explore fundamental techniques while venturing outdoors to sketch real-life urban scenes.
Over two Saturdays, you’ll work with a small group and professional artist to develop your skills in observation, composition, perspective, and creating focus. Starting in the classroom and quickly transitioning outdoors, you’ll sketch streets, cafes, and public spaces using just a pencil and paper—or coloured media if preferred. Dive into the practice of rapid visual capture, master urban perspectives, and learn how to imbue your drawings with a strong sense of time and place.
Course Outline
- Accurate observation and simplifying complex scenes
- Techniques in informal, single-point and two-point perspective
- Use of negative space, framing, editing, and rapid sketching
- Optional exploration of tonal value and incorporating figures
Schedule & Pricing
- Duration: Two consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Location: Meeting point at Sydney Community College, then various outdoor venues nearby
- Fee: $289 (Discounts apply for bundling multiple courses at checkout)
- Note: The course proceeds in most weather conditions; indoor alternatives are provided during rain
Details
You will learn
- Develop perspective and composition skills for urban environments
- Use visual tools to simplify scenes and improve observation
- Capture time and place through line work and negative space
You will get
- Guidance from a professional artist instructor
- Opportunities to sketch various urban environments
- Tips for improving observational and sketching speed
Appropriate for
Suitable for all experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced sketchers
Preparation
What to bring
- A4 or A5 sketchbook, 2B and 4B pencils, sharpener
- Acrylic and kneadable erasers, water and snacks
- Optional: coloured pencils, markers, preferred tools
What to wear
Casual and weather-appropriate with walking shoes
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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