Drawing & Painting for Beginners
Begin your creative journey with this comprehensive introduction to observation-based drawing and acrylic painting at Sydney Community College. Designed for absolute beginners, this structured daytime course will guide you step by step through the foundations of drawing three-dimensional objects and exploring colour through acrylic paint.
You’ll start by learning how to analyse shapes, angles and still life subjects, building confidence with pencil and charcoal techniques to create line and tone. As the course progresses, you’ll be introduced to acrylic painting, including colour mixing from a simple base palette, brushwork, paint handling and palette knife techniques.
All acrylic paints, brushes and one sheet of canvas paper per session are provided, so you can focus on developing your skills in a supportive studio environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have practical foundational skills to continue creative projects at home or progress to further art classes.
Course Content
- Drawing from observation using a range of techniques
- Creating line and tone with pencil and charcoal
- Introduction to acrylic painting, colour mixing and brushwork
Schedule & Pricing
- 8-week course, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
- Course fee: $549
- Option to enrol in a 4-week introduction (contact customer service)
Important Information
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Details
You will learn
- Draw three-dimensional objects from observation
- Use pencil and charcoal to create line and tone
- Mix and apply acrylic paint with confident brushwork
You will get
- Artist-quality acrylic paints and brushes
- One sheet of canvas paper per session
- Step-by-step guidance from an experienced tutor
Appropriate for
Absolute beginners looking for a structured introduction to drawing and painting.
Preparation
What to bring
- A3 spiral-bound sketchbook
- 2B pencil, charcoal sticks and eraser
- Cloth rags for painting
What to wear
Closed-in shoes and old clothes; long hair 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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