Learn the art of drawing and cartooning with this engaging cartoon drawing course in Sydney. Whether you're inspired by editorial cartoons, street art, or comic strips, this beginner-friendly class will guide you through the essential techniques to develop your personal cartoon style.
Designed for those with little to no prior experience, you'll use your own stories and characters as the foundation for your final project. Guided by a professional tutor, you'll explore visual storytelling, character design, comic pacing, and cartoon composition over six enjoyable weeks. Emphasis is placed on creative expression rather than technical mastery, so you can start turning your ideas into finished cartoons with confidence.
Course Outline
- Overview of cartoon styles, formats, and history
- Storytelling with images and creating comedic or dramatic effect
- Character design, facial expressions, and composition techniques
- Brainstorming, drawing basics, symbol-based drawing, and materials usage
Schedule & Pricing
- Runs for 6 weeks, one evening per week: Thursdays, 6:30pm–9:00pm
- Upcoming sessions: May 7 – Jun 11, Aug 6 – Sep 10, and Nov 5 – Dec 10 2026
- Cost: $439 per person
You will learn
- Develop a personal cartoon from concept to final strip
- Understand cartoon storytelling and composition techniques
- Use drawing basics to create expressive characters
You will get
- Expert guidance from a professional cartoonist
- A structured six-week course with themed lessons
- Hands-on practice and personalized feedback
Appropriate for
Beginners and individuals with some experience looking to refine their cartooning skills.
What to bring
- A3 sketchbook
- HB & 2B pencils, sharpener, and eraser
- Reference images of cartoon styles you like
What to wear
Casual
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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Cartoon Drawing for Beginners
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