Cartoon drawing setup with sketchbooks, pencils, and creative character sketches.

Cartoon Drawing for Beginners


Learn drawing and cartooning with this engaging cartoon drawing course in Sydney, perfect for beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills. Discover how to bring your own characters and stories to life using a variety of drawing techniques and styles. From humorous pacing to visual storytelling, this course demystifies the cartooning process with practical exercises and supportive guidance.

Through hands-on practice and exploration, you'll learn how to turn your creative ideas into finished cartoons, understand iconic stylizations, structure layouts, develop expressions and body language, and combine words with images for comedic or dramatic impact.

Course Outline

  • Cartoon history and formats
  • Visual storytelling principles
  • Brainstorming, ideas and character design
  • Iconic cartooning and simplified drawing
  • Facial expressions, figure development and composition
  • Perspective, linework and drawing techniques
  • Combining words and images effectively
  • Working with different drawing materials

Schedule & Pricing

  • 6-week course, Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Upcoming start dates: 7 May, 6 Aug, 5 Nov 2026
  • Price: $439

Details

You will learn

  • Develop cartoons from concept to finished strip
  • Understand storytelling with images and pacing techniques
  • Design characters, expressions, and apply linework effectively

You will get

  • Guided instruction from experienced cartoonist
  • Practical exercises and feedback
  • Confidence to create your own cartoon style

Appropriate for

Beginners and those with some drawing experience looking to explore cartooning techniques.


Preparation

What to bring

  • A3 sketchbook
  • HB & 2B pencils
  • Pencil sharpener and eraser

What to wear


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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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.

Terms

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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