Drawing & Painting Course for Beginners
Learn drawing and painting skills with our drawing courses and painting courses in Sydney.
Drawing and painting are creative and calming, colourful, and fun skills to learn. If you've ever wanted to take some art classes, but don't know where to start, join this 4-week daytime course held in our sunny light-filled painting studio in Rozelle. You might just find a new passion and creative outlet that will last you a lifetime.
You'll learn in a small group, with teacher demonstration as well as plenty of personal instruction and help, in a relaxed and friendly studio environment.
Ideal for…
Absolute beginners - plus anyone looking for a structured and dynamic covering of the drawing and painting basics.
Course content
You can expect this drawing and painting course to give you a good introduction to the following:
- Drawing from observation using a variety of drawing techniques
- Use of pencil and charcoal to create line and tone
- Painting using acrylic paint on paper, learning to mix and match a broad range of colours from a simple base set
- Paint handling, brushwork, palette knife use, etc.
The learning will be experienced step by step, with an emphasis from the tutor on meeting the learning needs of every individual. You will be informed and encouraged every step of the way.
Materials
Please bring to each class:
- A3 spiral bound sketchbook
- 2B pencil
- eraser and pencil sharpener
- 2-3 cloth rags (eg, old tea towel, sheet, etc, cut to 30cm squares)
We provide acrylic paints, brushes, plus one sheet of canvas paper per session.
Additional information
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Classes
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Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us
Small classes
A personal approach means quality learning, so you can enjoy plenty of interaction with your instructor and the chance to ask questions.
Short & sweet
Our short courses & workshops get straight to the point, providing the skills you need with minimal commitment of your precious time.
Facilities & equipment
Our range of venues suit every type of course, are easy to get to, and have the equipment and tech needed to support your learning.
Easy, secure enrolment
Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.
Quality instructors
Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.
For business, or pleasure
Our courses help you rapidly increase your skills and knowledge, for professional development or personal interest.
Course testimonials:
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Jan said: Very personable teacher. Small class size. All materials provided. Easy parking
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Diane said: Very nice tutor, fun class.
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Sabrina said: Great course, Sally is a great instructor! I really enjoyed the course and learnt the basics!
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Chris said: 5 stars - Learning to paint!
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Annamarie said: Sally was wonderful. I enjoyed the course very much, she led the class step by step through how to draw, sketch, transfer the image, then to paint it, all from 5 colours. She opened a window to me in my mind... The class was friendly, the time flew by.