Introduction to Portrait Drawing Course

Five-session introductory course



5 x 2.5 hours Location Mudgeeraba Class size 1 to 5 guests   $240 (Afterpay available)

This five-session introductory course offers a focused approach to portrait drawing by dedicating each session to mastering a specific facial feature. Designed for beginners, the course breaks down complex portraiture into manageable parts, helping you gain confidence and accuracy in drawing each feature before combining them into a full portrait.
You'll learn how to draw
  • Eyes – Understanding eye anatomy, shape, symmetry, and capturing the “window to the soul.”
  • Nose – Learning about planes, proportions, and shading to create depth and realism.
  • Mouth and Lips – Techniques for portraying volume, expression, and subtle texture.
  • Ears – Simplifying complex shapes and understanding placement and proportion.
  • Face Structure and Combining Features – Bringing all elements together, covering facial proportions, alignment, and finishing techniques for a unified portrait.
Please note:
This is a course that runs for 5 weeks; you are booking for all 5 sessions.
Session dates and times
  • Friday, 16th Oct 2026, 9:45 am - 12:15 pm
  • Friday, 23rd Oct 2026, 9:45 am - 12:15 pm
  • Friday, 30th Oct 2026, 9:45 am - 12:15 pm
  • Friday, 6th Nov 2026, 9:45 am - 12:15 pm
  • Friday, 13th Nov 2026, 9:45 am - 12:15 pm
What you'll get
Through hands-on practice, you'll develop a solid understanding of structure, proportion, shading, and detail for each element. By the end of the course, you'll have gained the skills to create realistic, expressive portraits.
Knowledge required
No prior experience is needed. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore the art of portraiture!
What to bring
You will need to bring your own materials to classes.
  • A set of graphite pencils: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B (For example: Staedtler Tradition pencils or Staedtler Mars Lumograph)
  • Putty eraser, normal eraser, and Mono Zero from Tombow
  • Quill sketchpad (A4 or A3)
  • Derwent Superpoint metal pencil sharpener
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Mudgeeraba Old Post Office, Railway Street, Mudgeeraba QLD

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Rain Shi
Rain Shi

female Women-owned

In 2020, I rediscovered my love for drawing and painting, and it quickly became much more than a hobby. I became fascinated by realistic art and the process of turning what I see into something on paper. I spent countless hours learning, practising and experimenting, constantly looking for ways to improve and understand the techniques behind realistic artwork.
As my passion for art grew, I realised how much I enjoyed sharing what I had learnt with others. I began teaching art in 2022, initially with children, and later expanded my classes to adults.
I believe anyone, with the right guidance and practice, can learn to draw. I enjoy breaking down complex subjects into simple, achievable steps and helping students learn to really observe, understand what they see and build confidence in their skills.
For me, art is also about slowing down and enjoying the process. In our busy lives, sitting down with a pencil or brush and focusing on the little details can be a wonderful way to relax, be present and spend some creative time with yourself.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, my classes are designed to be relaxed, supportive and enjoyable — a place to learn new skills, build confidence and simply enjoy creating.

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2026-11-06 15:00:00
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