Life Drawing Course: Beginners
Develop your observational drawing skills in this engaging life drawing course in Sydney. Working from a professional life model, you will learn to truly ‘see’ and respond to the human form through both quick gesture sketches and longer, more detailed poses.
The course begins with two sessions focused on the fundamentals of life drawing, including proportion, gesture, structure, and form. You’ll explore essential drawing techniques and materials to build a strong foundation before progressing to more sustained studies of the figure.
In later sessions, you will work with live models in a variety of poses, experimenting with line, tone, composition, light, and space. You’ll also explore different media and draw inspiration from artists who creatively engage with the human form. Guided by a practising artist, you’ll gain confidence, technical skill, and your own expressive approach to figure drawing.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and measure accurate proportions of the human figure.
- Apply tone and structure to create volume and form.
- Experiment with expressive techniques and diverse drawing media.
Course Content
- Basic principles of drawing from life.
- Perspective and the figure in space.
- Using tone, light, and composition to create mood.
Schedule & Pricing
- 6-week course, 6:30pm–9:00pm.
- Course fee: $459.
- Maximum 12 participants.
Important Information
- Participants must be 18 years or over.
- Closed-in shoes required; wear old clothes and tie back long hair.
- Content may vary depending on class pace and interests.
Details
You will learn
- Measure and draw accurate human proportions
- Use tone and line to create volume and depth
- Experiment with expressive figure drawing techniques
You will get
- Expert guidance from a practising artist
- Professional live model sessions
- Easels provided in a supportive studio setting
Appropriate for
Adults (18+) of all levels; some drawing experience is an advantage.
Preparation
What to bring
- A3 cartridge paper pad and A2 loose sheets
- Charcoal, 2B & 4B pencils, white chalk pastel and eraser
- Black drawing ink and round watercolour brush
What to wear
Closed-in shoes; wear old clothes
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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