Have you always wanted to learn how to draw?

This practical workshop will introduce you to a number of skills and techniques that unlock the secrets to making drawing feel simpler and more rewarding!

Learn how to:

Use pencil, pen and graphite or charcoal and discover which one works best for you and your drawing style
Sketch what you see - drawing from real life and still life. Breaking things down into shapes, lines and light/shade and how to sketch them onto a page
Drawing from a photograph or source image on your phone- techniques to transpose what you see on your screen to a sketch on your page

In this workshop we will be working in black and white - simple line work that is easy to practice for great results!

Because this is a workshop about learning a technical skill the focus will be on lots of practice and developing techniques, so you may not take home a finished product to hang on the wall, but you will take home HEAPS of confidence, helpful hints and techniques to improve your drawing and lots of practice sheets to look back on as your continue your drawing journey.

suitable for:

Adults and teenagers
Beginners and those who have some art making experience but want to improve basic drawing skills
People wanting a skills based class

please bring:

A mobile phone or tablet that you can search and view images on
If you wear reading classes please bring them along
a sense of humour and willingness to try new things!

Teaching artist: Emmie

Duration: 2.5 hours with a 15 minute tea break in the middle

Cost: $45 per person/ $40 student or concession. 10% off additional tickets.