DRAWING I: The Elements of Drawing
Visual Art Foundations
Level: Absolute Beginners
SOLD OUT
Runs 21 February – 18 April 2026 (we have two weekends off – 7 March & 4 April)
Saturdays 1 – 4pm
$620 includes all materials
$600 if you make a direct transfer into our business account. Email for the account details.
Limited to 9 students
Storage for drawings available onsite for the run of the course
This course runs only once a year
Includes all materials
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We begin our annual program for adult beginners with DRAW I / Elements of Drawing.
Our beginner courses weave psychological approaches that help integrate creative thought with body memory and the development of skills. Students will have a full understanding of how artists use specific approaches to refine observation in drawing and how to refine motor skills to push creative ideas and techniques.
A solid beginning to learn the foundations of drawing concepts & techniques, this 7 week drawing course is designed for beginners.
We begin each class with formal handouts and that gently segue into creative exercises that rewire your brain to see the world around you in a different light. Artist Carmel Francesca Byrne has developed simple but effective drawing exercises & techniques that engage and challenge students for very satisfying results.
Perfect for beginners or anyone that needs to fill some gaps in their knowledge and techniques.
Tutor: Award winning Artist Carmel Byrne
This course is followed up by weekly Saturday life drawing and a series of monthly workshops or drawing excursions.
We begin with line, and work through different approaches to value, tone, form, texture, and an introduction to colour.
Week 1: Line
Week 2 Value
Week 3: Tone
Week 4: Form & Line
Week 5: Form & Tone
Week 6: Texture
Week 7: Colour Collage
We also recommend taking our one-day workshop Colour Startup.
Below is the progression of past students that have taken this course.
March – April 2026
February – March 2025
February – March 2024
February – March 2023
February – March 2019
July – September 2018
October – November, 2017
Below is a mix of students works over a number of sessions.
