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Sketching Basics | 9-11 years

Lines & Strokes

Sketching begins with training the mind to observe the details in the world around us. In these sessions we shall be exploring, studying and sketching nature and still objects in graphite, charcoal and colour pencils. This course is suitable for beginners and encompasses a wide variety of drawing styles. With step-by-step guidance we aim to help you explore various techniques of drawing and shading and find your own style.

Portrait Beginners

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Drawing living creatures and still objects
  • Relating and looking for proportions for drawing.
  • Creating an interesting composition.
  • Different styles of shading, with graphite, charcoal and color pencils
  • The importance of tonal values in creating a captivating sketch.

* All supplies provided in class.

* Course duration: minimum 12 sessions, 60 mins each.

* Fee $30 per session.

Portrait Intermediate
Sketching Basics | 9-11 years

Portrait Drawing for Beginners

This portrait drawing course is specially curated for children who love to draw faces. Through fun exercises and step-by-step guidance, they’ll explore the intriguing proportions, and expressions of the human face. We encourage them to explore different drawing styles and use different mediums to convert their sketches to works of art. This fosters confidence and encourages the budding artists to bring their portraits to life!

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Drawing faces with basic shapes to understand their structure.
  • Studying proportions and placements of facial features.
  • Encouraging observation and drawing from photographs
  • Exploring expressions, moods and emotions of the human face.
  • Shading with graphite, charcoal pencils and using colors for rendering.

* All supplies provided in class.

* Course duration: minimum 12 sessions, 60 mins each.

* Fee $30 per session.

Sketching | 12+ years

The Art & Science of Sketching

Sketching encompasses a wide variety of drawing styles. From casual loose sketches for depicting ideas, fleeting moments to refined sketches for those who enjoy the beauty in details. Whatever your style, we work on it together to level up your skills. With better understanding of the basics of composition, perspective, and tonal values your sketches will come to life. We shall be sketching a variety of subjects in graphite, charcoal and colour pencils.

Portrait Beginners

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Choosing right supplies and a good reference for sketching
  • Relating and looking for basic shapes and proportions for drawing.
  • The role of light and shadows in making ordinary things extraordinary.
  • Creating a focal point and interesting composition.
  • Different styles of shading with graphite, charcoal, and color pencils.

* All supplies provided in class.

* Course duration: minimum 12 sessions, 60 mins each.

* Fee $30 per session.

Portrait Intermediate
Sketching | 12+ years

Portrait Drawing Intermediate

If you are intrigued by the differences and similarities of human faces, and how a slight change of expression or a certain angle of light can completely change the mood and make them even more interesting. If you have been trying your hand at sketching faces and struggling with how to get it right, these sessions are perfect for you. We shall be sketching faces from photographs, with pencils and charcoal. Starting from the basics, it will be a mix of lectures, explanations and demonstrations, as we sketch together step by step.

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Choosing right supplies and a good reference for sketching.
  • Relating and looking for basic shapes and proportions for drawing a face.
  • Drawing different profiles of the Human face.
  • The role of light and shadows in making ordinary faces extraordinary.
  • Creating a focal point and interesting composition.
  • Different styles of shading Graphite, Charcoal, and Ink/pen.

* All supplies provided in class.

* Course duration: minimum 12 sessions, 60 mins each.

* Fee $30 per session.

Sketching | Adults

The Art & Science of Sketching

Sketching encompasses a wide variety of drawing styles. From casual loose sketches for depicting ideas, fleeting moments to refined sketches for those who enjoy the beauty in details. Whatever your style, we work on it together to level up your skills. With better understanding of the basics of composition, perspective, and tonal values your sketches will come to life. We shall be, sketching a variety of subjects in graphite, charcoal and colour pencils.

Portrait Beginners

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Choosing right supplies and a good reference for sketching
  • Relating and looking for basic shapes and proportions for drawing.
  • The role of light and shadows in making ordinary things extraordinary.
  • Creating a focal point and interesting composition.
  • Different styles of shading with graphite, charcoal, and color pencils.

* All supplies provided in class.

* Course duration: minimum 12 sessions, 60 mins each.

* Fee $30 per session.

Portrait Intermediate
Sketching | Adults

Portrait Drawing

If you are intrigued by the differences and similarities of human faces, and how a slight change of expression or a certain angle of light can completely change the mood of an image. If you have been trying your hand at sketching faces and struggling with how to get it right, these sessions are perfect for you. We shall be sketching faces from photographs, with pencils and charcoal. Starting from the basics, it will be a mix of lectures, explanations and demonstrations, as we sketch together step by step.

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Choosing right supplies and a good reference for sketching.
  • Relating and looking for basic shapes and proportions for drawing a face.
  • Drawing different profiles of the Human face.
  • The role of light and shadows in making ordinary faces extraordinary.
  • Creating a focal point and interesting composition.
  • Different styles of shading Graphite, Charcoal, and Ink/pen.

* All supplies provided in class.

* Course duration: minimum 12 sessions, 60 mins each.

* Fee $30 per session.

Portfolio Mentoring for University admissions

There are limited spots for portfolio mentoring for students seeking advice with their art portfolios for high school and university admissions. We offer personalised guidance by reviewing existing artworks, then conceptualising the presentation. We may even assign a specialised instructor for specific needs of each student or provide step-by-step guidance where required.