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What you’ll learn in the adults beginner drawing class:
How to draw what you actually see, not what you think you see (the #1 reason drawings fail!)
How to create large drawings from small references
How to get the right tones (dark vs light)
How to blend (so that your drawings have that perfect photo finish)
How to create texture (like hair and fur)
What tools are important and how to use them
The difference between working realistically and working creatively and finding where you fit
The confidence to move to painting or more advanced drawing once you have finished your term.
Here’s what students have said about Artory’s Beginner Drawing classes:
FAQ’S about the adults beginner drawing class:
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Drawing classes are 2 hours long and are held on Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm at Kakes and Biscuits, Casuarina (behind Lolita’s Cantina). Our terms are loosely based on the NSW school term (8 - 10 weeks).
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There are two payment options: Pay for the term up-front to receive a discount ($55 per class) OR pay each week casually for $65 per class (this option is only available when there's spare spots in class).
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You’ll be taught by one of our Artory artists. Usually you’ll find the teachers name next to the block of dates on the booking page.
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Students BYO materials to class. Please view the drawing material list.
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Absolutely! Even if you can “only draw stick-figures” we will have you sketching and shading with confidence in no time! If you’re okay with drawing but want a little extra guidance and theory, this course is for you too. We cover all bases with this in-depth drawing course.
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Absolutely! You can never stop learning about drawing. Each term we focus on similar principles but with different artwork references. So you’ll never be drawing the same artwork twice. For example, for our class focused on “blending” we may teach pencil blending techniques one term and then charcoal techniques the next. For our module on “texture” we may focus on human hair one term, but fur, bark or glass the next terms. There’s a never-ending supply of things to learn when it comes to drawing!
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If you can’t attend your class, don’t worry. You won’t miss out! Class notes will be emailed to you with photos of each of the steps and detailed instructions, so you can create your artwork at home.
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Your health and safety is of utmost importance. We follow all NSW government advice and guidelines.
By attending our classes you agree to abide by the current local government mandates and regulations, including mask-wearing, hand sanitising, vaccination status, checking-in using the covid-safe QR code and physical distancing. You agree to not attend classes if you show any signs of sickness.
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If classes cannot run in-person due to government restrictions or lockdowns, classes will be run online via zoom. The zoom class may be scheduled for a different day and time than your usual class time that week, to accommodate our teachers working from home. Recordings will be kept for 7 days for those that cannot make the new class time.
Can’t make the class time? Try our Adults Creative Class in Kingscliff or our Online Drawing Course for adults:
This is the perfect place to start if you have always wanted to try art or if it has been some time since you did anything and you feel like you need some added confidence. It's a structured 6-class course for beginners to take you through all you need to know to draw with confidence. Drawing is the foundation of all good art, so it’s a great place to start! (NOTE: this course is now available as part of the Artory Academy membership)
Thursdays 9:45-11:45am (NSW time) in Murwillumbah
NEXT DATES:
23 July - 20 August 2026 (5 weeks) with Janet Halliday
Enjoy the gentle medium of watercolour which helps you to slow down and relax with paint. You’ll learn how to paint any subject, how to loosen up, find your style and most importantly, have FUN with your art.
In this class you will learn:
Watercolour painting for beginners
How to make a picture 'look good'
How to unlock your creativity and discover your own style
Anne’s unique system for watercolour painting (including wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, feathering and glazing)