Drawing and Painting - All Levels - Sydney Course

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

• Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
• Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

Learn drawing and painting techniques in a variety of media such as pencil, acrylics or watercolour paints. Your observation and artistic self-expression will be strengthened through studying a range of subjects during the course, from still-life, figures, landscapes and photos.

This class accommodates all levels of students. Beginners to more experienced artists will learn how to draw and paint using different techniques. Everyone works at their own pace with personal guidance from the tutor.

Enjoy the pleasure of the creative process, learning with and from fellow students, whilst working in a relaxed group environment.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

A variety of drawing media may be utilised including, pencils, acrylic and oil or watercolour paint. This course is hands on and very interactive.

This course commences with two weeks of drawing where various aspects such as tone, line, shape and good observation are covered. Then students are introduced to mixing colours in the painting medium of their choice. A different subject matter, such as skies, trees, water, still life, flowers, landscape, etc. will be introduced each week. Students can suggest the topic for the following week.

For the last two weeks of the course students are invited to work on a subject of their own. Experienced students are welcome to follow their own interest throughout the course with the tutor’s assistance.

Topics include:

• Tone, form, line, basic shapes
• Still life
• Figures
• Landscapes
• Composition and scale
• Mixing colours
• Working outdoors

Course Outcome

By the end of the course students will have completed a number of drawings and paintings and will have gained skills in handling a number of different subjects.

The group setting allows students to enjoy the pleasure of the creative process and the companionship of fellow students, whilst improving skills in drawing and painting. There is no pass or fail in art – and taking time out for yourself on a regular basis and applying your creative eye is invariably good for the soul!

What to Bring

• Sketchbook of cartridge drawing paper (A3 or A4)
• A range of pencils, eg: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
• Ruler, eraser
• Art materials used/collected at home; ie: paints, brushes, pastels
• Cloth to protect the work table is recommended

Note: No textbook required.

Painting materials required will be discussed in this first class. Students who already have painting materials should bring them along as it may not be necessary for them to obtain any other materials.

Prerequisite: Desirable

• Beginners welcome, as well as experienced artists.

Important Information

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Delivery Mode

• We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
• To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Livestream video classes online
• Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!