DRAWING CLASSES
Learn how to draw with drawing classes for beginners and improvers. Classes are designed to introduce you to fine art concepts as well as practical skills so that you understand what you are learning and why.
Maximum of 12 students per class. Classes cost between $40-$47 per week with ALL materials provided.
Spaces are limited and a minimum number of students is required to go ahead.
LEARN TO DRAW
BEGINNERS COURSE
MONDAYS 6.00-8.15PM | 10th Feb – 24th March | 7 weeks | $325/$336 (Credit/debit card payment incurs booking fee)
Tutor: Emily Armstrong (MA&D)
Held at Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron St, Napier
Have you always wanted to learn how to draw?
In this specialist drawing class we delve into the seemingly magical skills of drawing to learn how to really look at a subject and draw it accurately.
You’ll learn everything you need to practice drawing on your own including:
- practical skills for sketching and shading realistically
- how to accurately measure proportions
- how to see the way an artist sees
Over the first five classes, discover new techniques through a series of exercises and small projects. In the final two weeks you’ll be able to confidently draw a subject of your own choice with guidance from the tutor.
This course is suitable for complete beginners or for those people who want a refresher to get back into art. All students receive a start-up drawing materials pack including pencils and a sketchbook.
DRAWING PORTRAITS
PROGRESS COURSE WORKSHOPS
SATURDAYS 2025 DATES TBC
Tutor: Emily Armstrong (MA&D)
Held at Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron St, Napier
Take your drawing to the next level and start drawing people!
In this two day workshop Emily will introduce you to a variety of drawing approaches and techniques for drawing portraits.
You’ll learn:
• How to draw eyes, noses, mouths and hair
• Proportion and shading techniques
• How to draw a face from different viewpoints
No portrait drawing experience necessary. This workshop is suitable for people who are comfortable with basic sketching and shading or who have taken the Learn To Draw seven week course.
LIFE DRAWING
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
SELECTED EVENINGS 6-8PM 2025 TBC | $20 booking / $25 casual
Tutor: Emily Armstrong (MA&D)
Join Emily for two hour life drawing practice sessions during selected terms. Sessions include a variety of short and long poses and suggested techniques and tips.
Sessions may focus on drawing the nude figure, clothed figure or portrait, depending on model availability.
All levels welcome from practicing artists to those completely new to life drawing. Basic drawing experience recommended – you must be comfortable drawing on your own or just having a go.
Please note: This is a self-directed session and not a taught drawing class. You are welcome to follow the programme and drawing exercises suggested or do your own thing.
Basic drawing materials and paper are provided or bring your own.
Future sessions TBC. Please sign up to the waiting list if you would like to be notified.
Many thanks to Creative Communities Napier for providing funding for our life drawing sessions.
ALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS HELD IN THE MODERN AND SPACIOUS WORKSHOP ROOMS AT CREATIVE ARTS NAPIER, 16 BYRON ST, NAPIER
