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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 get the right tones (dark vs light)
How to know which colours to use
How to draw different textures (like glossy fruit or hairy fur) and create that perfect realistic photo finish
Here’s what previous students have said about Artory art classes:
There’s a relaxed, giggly atmosphere in our Colour Drawing Class:
FAQ’S about the adults beginner drawing class:
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Drawing classes are 2 hours long and are held on Fridays 9:45-11:45am at The Artists Apothecary, 110 Murwillumbah St, Murwillumbah NSW
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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 professional artist Laura J Stratton. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s best coloured pencil artists.
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Students BYO materials to class. Please view the colour 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, when drawing “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 that class time? Check out our online drawing course or Kingscliff Watercolour Class:
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:
29 Jan - 26 Feb (5 weeks) with Anne Smerdon [SOLD OUT]
14-28 May 2026 (3 weeks) with Janet Halliday
23 July - 20 August 2026 (5 weeks)
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)