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Drawing and Painting Courses | WEA Sydney

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Drawing and Painting Courses

Drawing and Painting Courses

Develop confidence through drawing and painting practice.

Build foundational and advanced skills in drawing and painting through guided exercises and practical techniques. These courses support learners at all levels in developing observation, composition, and personal style.


Drawing the Nude - One Day Sustained Pose

Drawing the Nude - One Day Sustained Pose

Drawing and Painting Courses
Study the human figure, while using sanguine red, black and white chalk pencils. Discover a sensual medium used by Michelangelo, Raphael and Rembrandt.
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$155 Limited inc GST / $139

Drawing the Nude - One Day Sustained Pose

<p>Before the invention of the graphite pencil, the most common dry medium employed by artists to draw with was chalk. A material used by Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Rubens and Rembrandt. In

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Whispers of Light in Hyde Park: Plein Air Watercolour

Whispers of Light in Hyde Park: Plein Air Watercolour

Drawing and Painting Courses
Explore the beauty of Sydney through plein air watercolour painting. Join us as we take strategies we learn in the classroom to the beautiful Hyde Park and harmonise with our surroundings onto paper.
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$244 Limited inc GST / $220

Whispers of Light in Hyde Park: Plein Air Watercolour

<p>Practice the art of painting directly from observation in outdoor environments, while developing the ability to see, simplify, and respond creatively to the landscape. Participants will learn how

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Still Life and the Art of Composition

Still Life and the Art of Composition

Drawing and Painting Courses
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to compose simple objects for drawing and other media. Construct a still life with lessons spanning Ancient Roman wall paintings of fruit to 18th century depictions of pantry items.
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$373 Limited inc GST / $336

Still Life and the Art of Composition

<p>An understanding of composition is essential for anyone wishing to compose an image that both functions visually as a whole and that captivates an audience. We will apply a visual analysis of the

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Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate / Old Master Copy for Advanced Students

Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate / Old Master Copy for Advanced Students

Drawing and Painting Courses
Contrary to popular myth, oil painting – like drawing and watercolour - is a medium that anyone can gain proficiency at. Build oil painting skills incrementally from week to week.
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$373 Limited inc GST / $336

Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate / Old Master Copy for Advanced Students

<p>Contrary to popular myth, oil painting (much like drawing and watercolour) is a medium that anyone can gain proficiency at. Gain confidence by being initially introduced to a very limited number of

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Observational Drawing - The Essentials

Observational Drawing - The Essentials

Drawing and Painting Courses
Unlock your artistic potential through observational drawing. Learn tone, line, perspective, and form as you progress from beginner to confident artist, mastering techniques used by the greats.
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$311 Limited inc GST / $280

Observational Drawing - The Essentials

<p>In this course you will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. You will be taken from a beginner or hobbyist to a high level of proficiency learning concepts and skills that can be used

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Painting Essentials

Painting Essentials

Drawing and Painting Courses
Learn to paint accurately and effectively, from still life to landscape, using colour to create harmonious pictures.
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$373 Limited inc GST / $336

Painting Essentials

<p>Join us in this course to greatly improve your painting skills! Every 1-2 weeks we progress through beginner to intermediate paintings. Learn effective brushwork techniques and memorable concepts

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Foundations of Watercolour Painting - Techniques, Composition, and Creative Expression

Foundations of Watercolour Painting - Techniques, Composition, and Creative Expression

Drawing and Painting Courses
Learn essential watercolour techniques, colour mixing, composition, and expressive painting skills to build confidence and create captivating watercolour artworks.
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$300 Limited inc GST / $270

Foundations of Watercolour Painting - Techniques, Composition, and Creative Expression

<p>Unleash your creativity with this beginner-friendly watercolour painting course. Learn the essentials of colour theory, blending techniques, layering, and creating textures, all while developing

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This course will now be starting Wed 22 July by request of the tutor.
Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal

Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal

Drawing and Painting Courses
Discover the foundations of portrait sketching using pencil and charcoal, focusing on structure, proportion, and expression to help capture both likeness and emotion.
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$373 Limited inc GST / $336

Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal

<p>Many beginners believe portrait drawing is the most challenging part of sketching... but it doesn’t have to be. With regular practice and a solid understanding of fundamental techniques, anyone can

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This course will now be starting Wed 22 July by request of the tutor.
Modern Chinese Landscape Painting

Modern Chinese Landscape Painting

Drawing and Painting Courses
Explore how Chinese landscape painting changed after 1949, blending classical traditions with Western techniques and modern artistic ideas.
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$311 Limited inc GST / $280

Modern Chinese Landscape Painting

<p>This course traces the development of Chinese landscape painting from the late 19th century into the modern era, with a focus on changes after 1949. You’ll see how artists worked between continuity

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Learn to Draw & Paint Birds, Plants & Nature Using Watercolour & Gouache

Learn to Draw & Paint Birds, Plants & Nature Using Watercolour & Gouache

Drawing and Painting Courses
Discover the art of illustration using pen, watercolour, and gouache. Capture the beauty of birds, botanicals, and nature through inspiring projects.
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$417 Limited inc GST / $375

Learn to Draw & Paint Birds, Plants & Nature Using Watercolour & Gouache

<p>Explore the broad and numerous areas of Illustration: Birds, Fauna, Natural History and Botanicals using pen, watercolour and gouache to draw and paint subjects. The course will reference past and

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