
Drawing and Painting Courses
Whether you are experienced or a novice you are welcome in one of our practical art classes. Paint with a brush, draw with chalk or a pencil, write calligraphy with a pen or print in linocut. We have every art form to suit you from acrylics to watercolours to pastels and from still life to portraits and landscapes. Come to WEA and explore the artist in you.
Stepping into Leonardo da Vinci's Shoes - Drawing Human Cadavers at the UNSW
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Stepping into Leonardo da Vinci's Shoes - Drawing Human Cadavers at the UNSW
<p>Via an empirical analysis of donor cadavers, learn how artist-anatomists of the late 15th and 16th centuries - such as Leonardo of Vinci - pioneered a new found applied knowledge of the human body,
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Botanical Art in Watercolour: A Creative Painting Journey
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Botanical Art in Watercolour: A Creative Painting Journey
<p>Discover the beauty of Botanical Art in this watercolor painting course. Learn to paint plants and flowers while exploring essential techniques such as watercolor washes, fluidity, texture creation
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The Fundamentals of Drawing for Beginners
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The Fundamentals of Drawing for Beginners
<p>This two-day workshop aims to systematically set out the basic principles of drawing for either the very beginner or lay intermediate student. Each exercise will progressively build upon the last.
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Observational Drawing - The Essentials
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Observational Drawing - The Essentials
<p>In this course you will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. You will be taken from a beginner or hobbyist to a high level of proficiency learning concepts and skills that can be used
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Foundations of Watercolour Painting - Techniques, Composition, and Creative Expression
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Foundations of Watercolour Painting - Techniques, Composition, and Creative Expression
<p>Unleash your creativity with this 8-week beginner-friendly watercolour painting course. Learn the essentials of colour theory, blending techniques, layering, and creating textures, all while
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Chinese Horse Painting in Water Ink
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Chinese Horse Painting in Water Ink
<p>Discover the expressive beauty of Chinese water ink painting through the powerful symbol of the Horse. Linked to the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar, this course invites you to
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Painting Essentials
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Painting Essentials
<p>Join us in this course to greatly improve your painting skills! Every 1-2 weeks we progress through beginner to intermediate paintings. Learn effective brushwork techniques and memorable concepts
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Learn to Draw & Paint Birds, Plants & Nature Using Watercolour & Gouache
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Learn to Draw & Paint Birds, Plants & Nature Using Watercolour & Gouache
<p>Explore the broad and numerous areas of Illustration - Birds, Fauna,Natural History and Botanicals using pen, watercolour and gouache to draw and paint subjects. The course, will referencing past
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Intermediate Watercolour Techniques - Enhancing Skills, Composition, and Expressive Application
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Intermediate Watercolour Techniques - Enhancing Skills, Composition, and Expressive Application
<p>Take your watercolour skills to the next level with this 8-week intermediate course. Designed for learners with basic experience, this program delves into advanced techniques like colour blending,
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Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal
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Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal
<p>Many beginners believe portrait drawing is the most challenging part of sketching—but it doesn’t have to be. With regular practice and a solid understanding of fundamental techniques, anyone can
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