Drawing Course for Beginners

Drawing. Draw out your inner artist.

Learn to draw the smart way with Drawing courses at the University of Sydney.

This drawing course covers the basics of drawing techniques through a practical study of form, shading, colour and perspective. Participants will gain the skills needed to produce a lovely landscape, still life, figure drawing and more. Fun and relaxing, this drawing course for beginners is accessible to anyone wanting to explore their creative potential.

Content

Day One

Drawing basic shapes.
Using shading.
Drawing from an assembled still life.
Drawing subjects: Flora and Fauna.

Note: Participants should feel free to bring along their own botanical subject from their garden or balcony, and any pictures of their favourite pet or wild life animal.

Day Two

Drawing with perspective: Bring along a photograph of a street at your favourite holiday destination, or an image of an interesting building. You will be amazed at the results!
Drawing people and portraits: Participants will discuss the rules of proportion of the human body and begin to look at features of the face, ending in a complete portrait study from a photo of their choice.
Life drawing: Fun with drawing a number of volunteer models from our group, including your tutor! Poses will be for ten minutes at a time, fully clothed of course!

Materials List

Participants need to bring the following materials to their first class of this drawing course:

Drawing pads (A3 size).
A range of pencils: HB, 2B 4B, 6B and a pencil sharpener.
White hard Staedtler erasers.

In addition to these materials you will need to bring along some photographs to use as subject matter:

A sample of plants or flowers, either real or photographs.
Photographs of animals and birds or favourite pets.
Photographs of buildings, streetscapes, favourite holiday destinations, anything that shows a building in perspective.
Photographs of people, family members or ancestors.

Additional materials / other media will be discussed the first day.

Recommended Art Suppliers

Fine Art Papers Pty Ltd
110 Johnston Lane
Annandale NSW 2038
Ph: 9660 1182

Newtown Art Supplies
15 Wilson Street
Newtown NSW 2042
Ph: 9516 2339

Oxford Art Supplies
221/223 Oxford Street
Paddington NSW 2021
Ph: 9360 4066

Features

Expert trainers
Central locations
Small class sizes
Free, expert advice
Student materials – yours to keep
Statement of completion

What others say.

Great course, delicious lunch, and learnt how to sketch.
Great start! Gave me confidence, and the tutor was very positive and encouraging. Also very professional and experienced. Time flew and it was fun and quite meditative.
The presenter was great, very encouraging and told great stories whilst we drew. It was very relaxing and the two days flew by.
Was very impressed with the presenter who made everyone feel very comfortable – and the whole experience was engaging and a lot of fun.
This course was a lot of fun, very relaxed and not at all intimidating. The time passed far too quickly! Everyone seemed to gain confidence in their drawing, due in large part to the encouraging and relaxed attitude of the tutor who set the tone for a great class!
The course has a great tutor – full of life, who finds the best in everyone and gave us confidence. Very organised. I really enjoyed this class and had a great time.
Have learnt so much in a relaxed environment. The tutor is just excellent and has taught us so much in two days. Very exciting and motivating for further work!
Lots of information was given in a nice relaxed atmosphere. A very user-friendly introduction to drawing, giving an overview of what is involved in developing your skills.
The most enjoyable and motivating course I have attended. The presenter was a fantastic teacher, encouraging with lots of humour!
I would like to compliment the tutor of this weekend workshop. They had fantastic energy and taught us skills that provide a wonderful foundation for a beginning artist. They have a fantastic way of teaching and encouraging at the same time which is so appreciated when you are taking those first tentative steps towards learning to draw.