Drawing & Painting courses available in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Mosman area.
Develop new drawing and painting skills and harness your creative potential in a friendly and relaxed environment. Learn in a positive and social group setting with a variety of classes available. Enrol online today.
Course Outline: 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. Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: Recognise the nuances of subtle pencil shading...
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Course Outline Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this relaxed weekend could be just for you. Your facilitator, a master of fine art, will guide you step-by-step through the basic techniques and skills. After spending just two days learning watercolour, you will have attained the confidence to paint pictures you will be proud to show your family and friends, as well as...
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Course Outline: *Prerequisite: Watercolour Beginners or equivalent Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate but dynamic. Then this relaxed painting course could be just for you. Your tutor, a master of fine art, will guide you, step-by-step through the basic techniques and skills, so after spending just a weekend on watercolour, you will have attained the confidence to paint pictures you will be...
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Always wanted to know how to draw? Well why not join this fun, relaxed course? We will cover many topics including basic shapes, shading and drawing from subjects including a Life Model. (NB: Life Model is in John's class only) This course provides an introduction to a range of drawing skills and materials required to produce representational drawings. Fun and challenging exercises will encourage students to develop their skills and personal style in a supportive learning...
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Course Outline The Zentangle Method™ is an easy-to-learn, fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. The Zentangle Method™ is enjoyed all over the world, across a wide range of skills, interests and ages. This two-hour workshop is a basic introduction to Zentangle ™. Class will provide a background history, introduce the basic...
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Course Outline: This art class offers an insight into the different ways of approaching a botanical painting, starting with black and white studies in pencil and moving onto watercolour to capture the beauty of plants. Suitable for all levels. What to Bring: A4 or larger sketchbook 2B pencil Kneaded rubber (putty rubber) Water jar White china plate or white palette Further material list will be supplied after second lesson (There is an optional $25.00 art package supplied by the...
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Course Outline Explore combining drawing with pencil, charcoal and inks with wash. Create evocative and imaginative pictures, including landscapes and portraits, with this versatile art technique. Please Bring Bring the following materials: (Approximate cost - between 50-70 dollars) Old fashioned dip-pen with 2 nibs, fine and broad Artline felt-tipped pens, No. 70 and 700 fine point Soft 6B pencil - Derwent "inktense" ink pencil - chilli red colour No.10 synthetic watercolour brush...
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In this 8 week course we will be exploring a variety of subjects and mediums we will unleash your creative passion. Subjects include still life, portraiture, the life model and landscape. Throughout the course we shall cover the fundamentals of tone, form and perspective. You are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine from the bar whilst learning creative techniques in a relaxed environment. STUDENTS WISHING TO DRAW ONLY: FOR THE FULL COURSE Pencils or Charcoal. A packet of Mungyo Chalk...
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Course Outline Watercolours are transparent and brilliant! Create vibrant pictures following basic, simple steps; utilising brushstroke skills as you quickly learn how versatile this medium can be. Please Bring Bring what materials you have and other materials will be discussed in the first class. Approximate cost for materials as estimated by tutor to be $60.00 Please Note: NBMC is not liable to for any loss incurred if a class is cancelled please check with the college by calling...
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Course Outline: Mark Kingston Have you ever wanted to learn how to oil paint? Or been astounded by the beautiful techniques used in a painting? If so this is the course for you. Your tutor Mark Kingston, a Master of Fine Art will guide you step by step through the painting process. He will teach you about the skills and materials needed to produce strong paintings. His knowledge and expertise will inspire you and help you grow in confidence. You will be taught how to mix colour,...
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