3-Day Sketching Workshop for Beginners

Sketch, Sip & Unwind — enjoy a relaxing pencil sketching session in a warm and creative studio space.



3 x 2 hours

Class size 1 to 2 (public classes), 1 to 8
  $195 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Learn how to sketch with confidence in this fun and beginner-friendly 3-day workshop designed for teens and adults who want to improve their drawing skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Over three sessions, students will explore the foundations of sketching step-by-step, from simple shapes and shading techniques to drawing objects, textures, and composition. Perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their skills.
By the end of the course, students will have completed a collection of practice sketches and a final finished drawing to take home.
What you'll learn:
  • How to break down objects into simple shapes
  • Basic line drawing and sketching techniques
  • Shading and tonal value
  • Creating depth and texture
  • Perspective basics
  • Composition and observational drawing
  • Building confidence with freehand sketching
What we will cover each day:
Day 1 – Sketching Foundations:
  • Introduction to sketching tools
  • Line control exercises
  • Drawing simple forms and everyday objects
  • Understanding light and shadow
  • Basic shading techniques
Day 2 – Texture & Perspective:
  • Cross-hatching and blending
  • Drawing textures such as wood, fabric, and glass
  • Introduction to one-point perspective
  • Composition practice
  • Still life sketching
Day 3 – Final Artwork:
  • Planning a complete sketch
  • Applying shading and texture techniques
  • Creating depth and contrast
  • Final detailed drawing project
  • Review and guidance from the instructor
For the schedule, we can do Thursday 10-12n, Friday 10-12n, Saturday 9:30am, or weekends by appointment only.
What you'll get
Step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor
A completed final sketch artwork
Practice worksheets and exercises
A relaxed and creative studio environment
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
All materials are provided.
Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Artkookoo Art Studio (Art School, Workshops, Kids And Teens Art Classes, Art Party, School Holiday)

This venue is a short walk from Eastwood station (424m). 2-hour parking available at: Eastside gardens (62-80 Rowe St) or Council parking (71 Rowe St)

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Art is a creative way to tell stories. We believe that everyone is an artist, and art making is an activity to be enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Our vision is to create a space to encourage art making, experiment different art forms, and to inspire, to connect with one another, and to discover oneself and the world.

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