Learn life drawing with our drawing short courses in Sydney. Life drawing is a powerful way to improve your drawing skills, training you to truly ‘see’ and respond quickly to what’s in front of you while developing your own personal interpretation of the subject.
This course begins with two sessions focused on the fundamentals of life drawing, including proportion, gesture and form. You’ll explore essential drawing techniques and materials to build a strong foundation before progressing to more advanced studies.
In the remaining sessions, you will work with professional life models in both short and long poses. Quick poses will help you capture movement and gesture efficiently, while extended poses allow deeper study of anatomy, tone and structure. You’ll experiment with a range of media, explore the figure in space, incorporate props and varied lighting, and develop your understanding of composition and expression.
Throughout the course, you will also look at artists who work with the human form for inspiration, receive guidance from a practising artist, and gain confidence in your drawing practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and measure the proportions of the human figure.
- Apply tone, structure and perspective to create volume and form.
- Experiment with expressive approaches using varied media and techniques.
Course Content
- Basic principles of drawing from life.
- Structure, form and perspective in the figure.
- Use of tone, expression and the figure in space.
Schedule & Pricing
- 6-week course, 6:30pm–9:00pm.
- Course fee: $459.
- Enrol in two or more drawing courses to receive 15% off total enrolment.
Additional Information
- Participants must be over 18 years of age.
- Closed-in shoes required; wear old clothes and tie back long hair.
- Content may vary depending on class pace and interests.
Details
You will learn
- Understand and measure human figure proportions
- Use tone and perspective to create volume
- Develop expressive techniques with varied media
You will get
- Guidance from a practising artist
- Work with a professional life model
- Easels provided in class
Appropriate for
Adults 18+; suitable for all levels, some drawing experience recommended.
Preparation
What to bring
- A3 cartridge paper pad and A2 sheets
- Willow charcoal, 2B & 4B pencils, white eraser
- Black drawing ink and round watercolour brush
What to wear
Closed-in shoes; wear old clothes
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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