Learn to put pencil to paper with our Drawing Course for Beginners in Sydney. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a casual doodler wanting to sharpen your skills, this course offers a relaxed and supportive environment to build strong foundations.
Drawing is a fundamental building block for illustration, fine art and design. Guided by a professional and experienced artist, you’ll learn how to observe your subject carefully, simplify forms and structures, and create realistic drawings using proportion, composition and perspective.
Through practical exercises, demonstrations and group discussion, you’ll develop a sound understanding of core drawing concepts including line, tone, shading, negative space and volume. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident and start seeing the world with an artist’s eye.
Course Content
- Line, texture, tone and shading techniques
- Proportion, composition and simplifying form
- Negative space, contour, volume and perspective
Materials
- Option 1: Purchase a full materials kit at enrolment checkout (supplied at your first class).
- Option 2: Bring your own materials (refer to the official Drawing for Beginners materials list).
- Please note: Kits may take up to a week to arrive if enrolling close to the start date.
Additional Information
- Closed-in shoes must be worn.
- Wear old clothes or bring an apron.
- Long hair should be tied back.
- Course content may vary slightly depending on class pace and participant interests.
Special Offer
Enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and receive 15% off your total enrolment fee.
Details
You will learn
- Observe and plan drawings with accurate proportion and composition
- Apply line, tone, shading and perspective techniques
- Create realistic drawings with improved confidence
You will get
- Expert guidance from a professional artist
- Hands-on exercises and demonstrations
- Supportive small-group learning environment
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
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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