Beginner drawing class students sketching with pencils in art studio
AU$449.00
Next: Mon, 04 May 10:00AM (AEST)
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Drawing Course for Beginners


Learn to put pencil to paper with this engaging Drawing Course for Beginners in Sydney. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a casual doodler wanting to refine your skills, this course offers a relaxed and supportive environment to build strong drawing foundations.

Guided by a professional and experienced artist, you’ll discover how to observe objects carefully, simplify forms using proportion and composition, and create the illusion of space through negative space and perspective. Through practical exercises, demonstrations and discussions, you’ll develop confidence while exploring line, tone, shading and structure.

By the end of the course, you’ll have created a range of drawings and gained a solid understanding of core drawing principles that underpin illustration, fine art and design.

Course Content

  • Line, texture, tone and shading
  • Proportion and composition
  • Negative space and perspective
  • Contour, volume and structure

Schedule & Pricing

  • Multiple intakes throughout the year (morning and evening options)
  • Course fee: $449
  • Small class sizes (maximum 12 students)

Materials

  • Option to purchase a full materials kit at enrolment
  • Or bring your own materials (see recommended list)
  • Materials kits may take up to one week to arrive

Additional Information

  • Closed-in shoes required
  • Wear old clothes or bring an apron
  • Long hair should be tied back

Details

5 hours

You will learn

  • Observe and plan drawings with accurate proportion and composition
  • Apply line, tone, shading and perspective techniques
  • Create realistic drawings with confidence

You will get

  • Expert guidance from a professional artist
  • Hands-on exercises and demonstrations
  • A range of completed drawings to build your portfolio

Appropriate for

Beginners and anyone wanting to improve or refresh their drawing skills.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Drawing materials kit or your own supplies
  • Closed-in shoes
  • Old clothes or an apron

What to wear

Closed-in shoes; wear old clothes or apron


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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