Complete Drawing & Painting Course

If your ultimate goal is to create original harmonious balanced artwork that will capture your viewer’s attention and retain their interest, then this complete course is for you.

This course consists of 6 individual units interlinking to form a complete solid foundation of art skills and consists of traditional and contemporary knowledge.  

Learn outline Drawing, Shading & Tone, folds and fabric, Chiaroscuro, Portraiture Foundations (in pencil & charcoal), how to draw  different hairstyles, Perspective & Proportion so you can realistically represent the 3D world on your flat surface, the excitement of Painting and understanding Colour, and finally your ultimate goal, Composing your own Original Art.  

The exercises in this course have been carefully designed to  start you off slowly, develop and refine individual techniques as we go, and  then combine them into carefully chosen applicable artworks.  Most people are able to draw to a very high standard within just a few months. 

Upon the completion of each unit you will create a substantial final artwork which you will find worthy of framing and sharing with family and friends.  You may choose  to start your portfolio.  Many students choose to create commission worthy  portraits and you can see our Before and After Portraits in “Student  Artworks” This  course opens a whole new world of freedom and expression allowing you to make your own personal artwork.  During this course we are using the mediums of  graphite, charcoal and acrylic paint.

   Who is the Course For?

  Adults  and Children 12 years and over.
  Complete Beginners or those seeking to advance their current skill level.
  Those  seeking a solid foundation in art skills.
  Those seeking to do quality artwork for pleasure including Hobby Artists, students who intend 

   to enter into formal studies e.g. Illustration,  animation, graphic design, visual arts or art therapy.

  Sessions & Fees

  Study  in a real-life class situation in Bli Bli
  1 full  year – approx. 46 weeks (6 units)
  Classroom Tuition – 3 hours per week
  Includes Extensive Notes
  $350.00 per unit x 6 units or $1750.00 (Discount of 1 unit free) if paid before the first day of term 1
  Classes  start at the beginning of each calendar year

Would you like to master Coloured Pencil and create inspiring rich and vibrant Coloured Pencil Paintings? Unlike  most other mediums which require lots of preparation and clean up after each  time you work, Coloured Pencil is very clean and very portable. No mess! No fuss! With just a few supplies, versatile and affordable. 

You will learn to master all techniques of coloured pencil through unique step-by  step exercises and hands on learning to allow you to create wonderful realism in  your artwork, rich with colour and texture to create desirable works of art.  Techniques such as layering, shading, blending, burnishing, Composition, Colour Theory and many other topics such as importance of light, and creating 3D  objects in colour. 

The exercises presented to you in this course have been carefully designed to develop and refine individual techniques at first and then combine them into quality artworks. These techniques allow you to achieve great results and create desirable painterly quality artwork. This helps valuable skills to develop in a very short period of time opening a whole new world of colour and  freedom. 

The course includes detailed course notes, full step-by step images, clear instructions, photos and exercises. This unique course consists of 16 Weeks. 

Here is a brief outline of techniques the course covers: Firstly, we will guide you through the basic coloured pencil techniques. Learn how to apply the basic pencil strokes, use and mix colours so  you’re not compelled to buy dozens of different pencils to achieve the desired colour. Experience layering, transparency, values to create depth, texture, and create the painterly look through burnishing and solvents. Understand colour mixing, warm and cool colours and how to use them to your advantage. 

In the final 2 weeks we will bring together every aspect of the course as a whole and you will learn how to take a simple thought or idea and bring it into a completed artwork. You will learn how and where to position all the different elements on your canvas (or page) for a strong balanced and harmonious composition. This enables you to create original art that you might either consider entering into competitions, selling or decorating your own home  with.


  Who Is This Course For?

  Complete Beginners or those seeking additional skills of a new  medium.
  Those  wishing to create quality painterly artworks rich with colour and fine detail without 

   all the prep and clean-up of painting.
  Those seeking a very portable art form, which allows you to stop and start at a moment’s notice.

  Sessions & Fees

  16  weeks – (2 units)
  Classroom Tuition – 3 hours per week
  Includes Extensive Notes
  $350.00  per unit x 2 units Totalling $700.00
  Classes start at various times  throughout the year  

                                                                 Suitable for School Age Children 

This unique step-by-step course is perfect for your budding young artist (no previous experience necessary). It’s also ideal if your child is showing natural ability and you want to give them the very best opportunity to develop their drawing skills to the next level. 

Every exercise and project in this course is especially designed to build your child’s skills in logical and easy to  understand steps. A Firm Foundation for your Child’s Creative Future Mastery of the solid drawing fundamentals presented in this course will set a great foundation for your child’s creative future. 

By applying a combination of  traditional techniques with drawing exercises that will help your child grow in skill and confidence. This will enable your child to create unique and original artworks.  

Every project and exercise will be kept in your child’s personal workbook. As your  child progresses through their course this workbook will develop into a valuable resource which they can refer to throughout their creative life. 

Here is a brief outline of the techniques offered in each of the 6 units:

   Unit 1: Outline Drawing – Outline  Drawing is one of the most important foundation skills in drawing and art. Your child will discover drawing techniques based on methods the professionals use.

  Unit 2: Shading and Form –  Kids often ask “How can I make my drawings look more real?”.  In this unit, your  child’s drawings will transform from simple outlines and begin to show the illusion of depth.

  Unit 3- Portraiture Foundations – Your child will develop the skills necessary to create their very own portrait using graphite pencil, charcoal, and white Conte. 

    Unit 4: Perspective & Proportion – Kids’ have great imaginations. When your child learns simple rules of perspective and methods for achieving correct proportions, they will find it easier to draw the things they dream up.

  Unit 5: Colour Pencil & Colour Theory – The Simple rules of colour theory and colour pencil techniques are revealed to your child so they can create vibrant colour pencil artworks.

  Unit 6: Compose Original  Art – This unit brings together everything your child has  learned during the entire course.  Your child will discover how to transform their ideas into completely original artworks through a three-stage  process. 

  Who is the Course For?

  Any child showing an interest in drawing .
  A complete beginner or a child who seeks to advance their current drawing skills.
  A child seeking to do quality artwork. 

  Sessions & Fees

  Six individual units of study
  8 classroom lessons per unit
  One classroom attendance per week
  Includes Workbooks
  $350 per school term + material costs
  Classroom lessons are 2 hours in duration (4.00pm - 6.00pm).
  Held at Bli Bli, Sunshine Coast
  Small classes