This introductory drawing course covers the basics of drawing techniques through a practical study of form, shading, colour and perspective. You’ll 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.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Photograph ideas include:
a sample of plants or flowers (real or photographed)
animals, birds, or favourite pets
buildings, streetscapes, favourite holiday destinations – anything that shows a building in perspective
people, family members or ancestors.
Additional materials/other media will be discussed on the first day.
Please Note: NBMC is not liable to for any loss incurred if a class is cancelled please check with the college by calling 02) 9970 1000 or emailing enquiries@nbcc.nsw.edu.au before purchasing materials.
John Wells has a Foundation and Pre Diploma from the Rochester College of Art, a Diploma in Art and Design (First Class Honours) from Brighton College of Art and Design and a Master of Fine Art Degree from Reading University. John is a professional artist, and produces murals and works in trompe l’oeil for clients as diverse as Meriton Apartments and Fox Studios. John has extensive teaching experience in the adult education sector.
Day 1
Drawing basic shapes
Using shading
Drawing from an assembled still life
Drawing subjects such as flora and fauna
Drawing animals and birds
Note: feel free to bring along your own botanical subject from your garden or balcony and/or any pictures of your favourite pet or animal.
Day 2
Drawing with perspective
Please being along a photograph of a street at your favourite holiday destination, or an image of an interesting building. You’ll be amazed at the results!
Drawing people and portraits
We’ll discuss the rules of proportion of the human body and begin to look at features of the face. We will end with a complete portrait study from a photo of your choice.
Life drawing
Fun with drawing a number of volunteer models from our group, including your facilitator! Poses will be for 10 minutes at a time, fully clothed of course!
Intended audience
Suitable for anyone new to art or with some previous experience.
Everyone will begin to learn on the same footing – from the fundamentals.
This course will be delivered face to face, on campus.
This course is delivered once a week over a period of 8 weeks.
Below are our available intakes to the Drawing for Beginners Weekend Workshop . Select the intake you wish to enrol into and complete the Online Enrolment Form
If you have any questions related to the Drawing for Beginners Weekend Workshop please enquire here. Alternatively you can email one of our course-cordinators here
Northern Beaches Community College Ltd t/a Northern Beaches & Mosman College. Nationally accredited qualifications, work & computer skills, lifestyle RTO ID 90113
