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:
Drawing and Painting for Beginners
ASVA189
Acquire essential skills in the foundational components of drawing and painting such as line, form, space and colour.
Drawing as Meditation
ASVA289
This course offers drawing as a tool for calming the mind, cultivating awareness and connecting with the present moment. Drawing as Meditation provides space to slow down, reflect, and restore creativity through the practice of drawing.
Drawing for All
ASVA205
A back-to-basics course for those who have not drawn in a while and aren't sure where to start. We will look at still life and landscape compositions, and sharpen our observational drawing skills in a range of drawing media—pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and watercolour.
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.
Drawing with Confidence
ASVA288
Develop consistent drawing habits through challenging work. Practice observation, shading, line and wash, perspective, and proportion. All levels welcome.
Sketching Blossoms and Birds
ASVA287
Sketch blooming flowers and birds using pencil or graphite. Learn line drawing, shading, and composition inspired by nature. All skill levels welcome.
Urban Sketching
ASVA188
Celebrate spring in Victoria with on-location drawing. You will learn some basic drawing techniques and ways to approach drawing on location.