Discover drawing in a playful, relaxed and experimental way. This creative 10-week class invites adults to explore a wide variety of drawing materials, including charcoal, graphite, soft pastels, coloured pencils, markers and more. Each week offers a new creative experience, giving you the freedom to experiment with unfamiliar materials, explore fresh ideas and discover different ways of making art without pressure or expectation.

You will be introduced to each week’s materials and techniques through demonstrations, examples and guided creative projects. Jess will support you throughout the artwork-making process while encouraging you to interpret each activity in your own way. Some weeks may explore expressive mark-making, colour, texture, mixed media, unusual drawing tools, imaginative prompts or new approaches to familiar subjects.

The focus is on curiosity, creative confidence and enjoying the experience of drawing in a friendly and supportive group. There is no expectation that your artwork needs to look realistic or match anyone else’s. Mistakes, experimentation and unexpected results are all part of the process.

By the end of the course, you will have experienced a broad range of drawing materials and creative approaches, developed greater confidence in experimenting, and completed a collection of unique artworks that reflect your own ideas and style.

This class is perfect for adults who:

Have always wanted to try drawing but feel nervous about starting.
Want to experiment with different materials without buying everything themselves.
Prefer a relaxed, social and creative experience rather than formal lessons.
Want fresh inspiration, new ideas and dedicated time to create.
Already enjoy art and would like to explore a more playful approach.

THIS CLASS IS FOR: All ability Levels
TIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm
DURATION: 10 weeks
WHEN: 22 July - 23 September
TUTOR: Jess Portsmouth
COST: $350 ( All Art Materials Included! )

REQUIRED MATERIALS

ALL ART MATERIALS INCLUDED!

Just bring along an A3 plastic display folder to store your work and an A4 or A3 paper pad or sketch book to experiment in.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Jess is a professional artist, face painter and published author. She has exhibited and sold her works both locally and internationally. She studied a Bachelor of Fine Art and has a Diploma of Visual Arts at Tafe NSW.
She has been working with children and teaching the arts for over 5 years. She founded Woolgoolga Art School in 2023, is a professional face painter on the weekends and runs private Paint & Sip parties.
In her personal arts practise she primarily works with acrylic paints, graphite, charcoal & pastels, depicting the human form.
As a mental health advocate, Jess is passionate about the therapeutic benefits of art making. She has a certificate in Art Therapy and her approach to teaching is a mixture of technical tuition, encouraging creative experimentation and building self esteem.
Her classes focus on establishing the foundations of art theory and then applying that knowledge to artworks.

Drawing Experience Class (10 Weeks) with Jess Portsmouth T3

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