Photo of a man drawing.

Drawing

Drawing is a perfect pastime. Not only is it fun and simple to do, but it also helps enhance your wellbeing. It is a great way to practice mindfulness while improving your concentration and ability to focus. It also lets you be creative and explore your emotions or ideas. 

Our drawing courses at Continuing Studies are designed to be engaging and fun. All skill levels are welcome from total beginner to advanced. 


Upcoming drawing courses:

A vibrant, cubist-inspired artwork is displayed. The image is divided into a grid, with each section featuring a stylized, abstract face or figure. Bold, dark outlines define features like large eyes, exaggerated noses, and prominent lips. A rich color palette includes shades of green, red, yellow, blue, and pink, often used in unexpected ways—like green skin or blue hair—and contrasted with patterned backgrounds. Overall impression is one of expressive freedom and unconventional artistic interpretation

Drawing outside the lines

ASVA211

Let go of perfection and dive into playful, pressure-free drawing. This course is about experimenting, exploring and finding joy in the creative process.

A close-up of a hand using a red coloured pencil to draw and colour detailed floral patterns on a large sheet of paper. The artwork features vibrant flowers, leaves, and stems in shades of red, blue, green, yellow and pink. The person is wearing a red plaid shirt with gold trim on the sleeve

Introduction to Drawing with Colour

ASVA210

Discover the art of drawing with coloured pencils in this hands-on workshop. Learn essential techniques like blending, layering and shading to create vibrant, realistic artwork.

Photo of artist workspace with sketchbook, pencils and paints.

Drawing and Painting for Beginners 

ASVA189

Acquire essential skills in the foundational components of drawing and painting such as line, form, space and colour.

Hand drawing with charcoal on large paper covered in expressive black and white sketches and circular forms, demonstrating the emotional depth and technical range of monochromatic drawing

Drawing in Black and White

ASVA212

Explore the expressive and emotional potential of black and white images through drawing with graphite and charcoal. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of these fundamental materials, including basic applications, using different surfaces, and erasing techniques.