Learn to put pencil to paper in this practical and inspiring 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 supportive and relaxed environment to build strong drawing foundations.
Guided by a professional and experienced artist, you’ll discover how to observe objects carefully, simplify complex forms, and create realistic drawings using proportion, composition, tone and perspective. Through structured exercises, demonstrations and discussions, you’ll gain confidence and start seeing the world through an artist’s eyes.
Drawing is a fundamental skill for illustration, fine art and design. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed core techniques and produced a range of drawings exploring different media.
Course Content
- Line, texture, tone and shading techniques
- Proportion, composition, contour and volume
- Negative space and perspective for creating depth
Schedule & Pricing
- Multiple intakes available throughout the year (morning and evening options)
- Course fee: $449
- Class sizes capped at 12 students for personalised guidance
Materials
- Option to purchase a full materials kit at enrolment (supplied in class)
- Or bring your own materials (see recommended materials list)
Additional Information
- Closed-in shoes required
- Wear old clothes or bring an apron
- Long hair should be tied back
Details
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
- Step-by-step guidance from a professional artist
- Hands-on exercises and demonstrations
- Small class size for personalised feedback
Appropriate for
Beginners interested in realistic drawing, as well as students with some experience wanting to refresh and improve their skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Drawing materials kit or your own art supplies
- Closed-in shoes
- Apron or old clothes
What to wear
Closed-in shoes; wear old clothes or bring an apron
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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