Drawing
How to Draw - Beginners
A structured introduction to observational drawing for complete beginners, using still-life exercises and pencil, charcoal, graphite and pastel.
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Upcoming classes
38 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Oct 2026 Wednesdays | 18:15 - 20:45 | Short course5 weeks | DominicKennedy | City AcademyFarringdon | £225.00 | Book now |
17 Oct 2026 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | StephenNicholas | City AcademyFarringdon | £110.00 | |
21 Oct 2026 Wednesday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | TimSanders | City AcademyFarringdon | £110.00 | |
23 Oct 2026 Fridays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | DominicKennedy | City AcademyFarringdon | £225.00 | |
9 Nov 2026 Mondays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | StephenNicholas | City AcademyFarringdon | £225.00 | |
19 Nov 2026 Thursdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | TimSanders | City AcademyFarringdon | £225.00 | |
28 Nov 2026 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | TommyRamsay | City AcademyFarringdon | £110.00 | |
10 Dec 2026 Thursdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | KhaoulaKaraweigh | City AcademyFarringdon | £225.00 | |
14 Dec 2026 Monday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | LawrenceFrancisCrane | City AcademyFarringdon | £110.00 | |
20 Dec 2026 Sunday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | StephenNicholas | City AcademyFarringdon | £110.00 |
Sat 17 Oct, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySat 10:30£110StephenNicholasCity AcademyWed 21 Oct, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 dayWed 10:30£110TimSandersCity AcademyFri 23 Oct, 18:30 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksFri 18:30£225DominicKennedyCity AcademyMon 9 Nov, 18:30 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksMon 18:30£225StephenNicholasCity AcademyThu 19 Nov, 18:30 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksThu 18:30£225TimSandersCity AcademySat 28 Nov, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySat 10:30£110TommyRamsayCity AcademyThu 10 Dec, 18:30 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksThu 18:30£225KhaoulaKaraweighCity AcademyMon 14 Dec, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 dayMon 10:30£110LawrenceFrancisCraneCity AcademySun 20 Dec, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySun 10:30£110StephenNicholasCity Academy
About this course
The course introduces drawing through warm-up sketches, mark-making and observation of simple still-life arrangements. Participants develop their understanding of proportion, perspective, light, shadow, tone and texture while working with pencil, charcoal, graphite and pastels. Teaching combines step-by-step exercises with ongoing individual feedback. Sessions explore how different materials respond to pressure and paper, and how techniques such as shading and tonal contrast can describe form.
What you'll learn
- Use warm-up exercises to explore mark-making
- Draw simple still-life subjects from observation
- Apply basic proportion and perspective
- Use light, shadow, tone and shading to represent form
- Experiment with pencil, charcoal, graphite and pastel techniques
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners and for learners revisiting fundamental drawing skills. No previous experience is required. Participation involves structured individual drawing exercises from still-life set-ups, with guidance and feedback from the tutor.
Before you go
- Paper, charcoal, pastels and pencils are provided.
- Charcoal and pastel can be messy, so washable clothing is recommended.
- Protective aprons are available.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG
Farringdon, London
Nearest station: Farringdon
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