Sharpen Your Skills and Explore The Art of Drawing
Enjoy the Creative Power of Pencil and Paper!
Join our engaging 10-week drawing program where you’ll explore new techniques, develop your artistic eye, and grow more confident with each drawing.
Dates: 16th October – 18th December 2025
When: Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 pm OR 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Cost: Only $30 per class
Suitable for: Beginners to Intermediate
Location: Art on Main Studio, 225 Main Road, Toukley NSW
Book any class, anytime. Places are limited, so reserve your spot today:
What Makes This Class So Special
Every week you’ll complete a finished drawing — no long projects, no pressure, no experience needed.
It’s a friendly, relaxed class where you can develop your drawing skills, enjoy creative conversation, and take a peaceful break from the busy week.
“I absolutely love Art on Main! The classes are fantastic, and Beverley is a truly exceptional teacher — incredibly talented, patient, and inspiring. Every session is not only informative but also so much fun.” — Robyn C.
What You’ll Experience Each Week
You'll learn the essential foundations of drawing, sharpen your observation skills, and gain the confidence to draw anything you can imagine.
Choose your preference from the range of fun classes below.
2 Easy Ways to Book
We offer two ways to join our 10-Week Drawing Course, so you can choose between the best value or the most flexibility.
Book the Full 10-Week Term-1 2026 & Save 20%
Commit to your creativity and save big with our Early Bird Special!
When you book the full 10-weeks in advance, you not only guarantee your spot every week, but you also receive a 20% DISCOUNT on the total price. It's like getting TWO classes absolutely FREE!
This is the perfect option for those ready to dive deep, build their skills consistently, and be part of our creative community all term long.
Book Individual Classes & Enjoy Flexibility
Not sure if you can make it every week? No problem at all.
You can book any class individually to fit your schedule.
Simply scroll down, choose a class, then click on the date you prefer.
This "drop-in" option is perfect for trying out a class, or joining us when it's convenient for you.
Please note: You must provide 48 hours’ notice if you cannot attend a class to receive a credit for another class. Missed term classes will only be credited with Beverley’s personal agreement. All credits need to be used up in the term they were booked for. Thank you.
Term-4 16th October - 18th December 2025
Week 9
Drawing the Figure
Let's capture the energy and movement of the human form! Using a simple stick-and-shape method, you'll learn the basic proportions of the body.
We'll then explore dynamic gesture drawing to capture the essence of a pose in just a few quick lines. You’ll practice drawing clothed figures, focusing on creating art that is full of life and motion.
Week 10
Final Project & Showcase
It’s time to celebrate your journey and create your final masterpiece! For our last class, you'll choose your own subject.
This can be a portrait, a still life, or anything you desire. Then you’ll apply all the amazing skills you've learned, from proportion and shading to texture and composition. We'll end with a supportive group showcase, sharing our incredible progress and celebrating our newfound confidence as artists.
What’s Included
All pens, pencils, papers, and materials
Apron, tea, coffee & biscuits
Step-by-step tuition from our friendly instructors
Support for all skill levels
A completed drawing at the end of every session
Just bring yourself (and maybe a snack). Everything else is ready for you when you arrive.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of 10 weeks, you’ll have the confidence and skills to:
This class is open to everyone. No experience required — just a willingness to explore and enjoy the process.
Why Our Students Love It
Relaxing
Your weekly creative reset — leave stress at the door.
Rewarding
See progress every session with tangible results.
Friendly
A supportive community of fellow creators.
Flexible
Book full term or individual classes.
Oh, and you’re sure to have lots of fun, too! Make new friends and while creating a ‘masterpiece’ to be proud of.
“A friend of mine recommended signing up for art lessons and I’ve never looked back. Beverley is a fantastic teacher. Very knowledgeable and positive." — Linda B.
Book Your Easel Before The Term Fills Up
Each class is limited to keep things personal and hands-on.
Places fill quickly, so don’t wait — secure your spot now and start your drawing journey with us.
P.S. Bring your friends or family members, too. Enjoy some creative fun together…everyone is welcome!
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Connect With Us
Art on Main is a Central Coast art studio that offers art classes, pottery classes, and much more. Join us in Toukley for Paint and Sip classes and workshops with acrylics and water colours. We’re specialists in face painting, sewing, kids parties and more. From Lakehaven to Bateau Bay, and from The Entrance to Wyong, local art enthusiasts love our classes! Get in touch to make the most of arts and crafts in NSW, Australia!
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Week 1: Getting Started
Lines, Marks & Shapes
Our journey begins with the building blocks of all art: lines, marks, and shapes! After getting to know our materials, we’ll jump into fun warm-up exercises, like continuous line and blind contour drawing. These will help to awaken your inner artist.
You’ll learn the secret to drawing anything by seeing and breaking down complex objects into simple shapes. Then we’ll put it all together to create your first still life.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 2: Proportion & Measuring Made Easy
This week, we demystify proportion and learn the artists' tricks for drawing things accurately. You'll discover how to measure with your pencil and use the power of 'negative space' to see relationships between objects.
We'll put these new skills to the test by drawing everyday items like a chair, mug, or shoe, ensuring they look just right on the page.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 3: Light & Shadow
Tonal Values
Prepare to make your drawings pop off the page as we dive into the magic of light and shadow! You’ll learn to understand a light source and master shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, and blending.
By creating value scales and applying realistic shading to simple forms like spheres and cubes, you'll learn how to give your subjects incredible depth and dimension.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 4: Perspective Basics
Let's create believable three-dimensional worlds! This week is all about mastering the basics of perspective.
You'll learn the rules of one-point perspective to create the illusion of depth, making it possible to draw a convincing road disappearing into the distance or the inside of a room. We'll practice with simple boxes and buildings before applying your new knowledge to a simple interior scene.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 5: Composition & Balance
Learn to think like a director and compose your drawings for maximum impact. This week, we explore the secrets of great composition. These include the rule of thirds, creating focal points, and using leading lines to guide the viewer's eye.
You'll rearrange a still life to find its most powerful arrangement and practice a series of quick thumbnail sketches to plan your masterpiece.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 6: Drawing Textures
It's time to make your drawings feel real enough to touch! We'll explore the art of creating convincing textures with just a pencil.
You'll learn how to use different marks and strokes to suggest a wide range of surfaces—from the rough grain of wood and the soft feel of fur to the smooth shine of metal and glass. Get ready to draw a collection of objects that are a feast for the eyes and the imagination.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 7: Portraits
The Basics of the Face
This week, we tackle one of art's most fascinating subjects: the human face. You'll learn the foundational proportions of the head, demystifying how to correctly place the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
We’ll practice simple front-view and profile sketches, focusing on the joy of observation rather than perfection, giving you the basic structure to draw any face you see.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 8: Portraits
Expression & Personality
Now that we have the structure, let's bring our portraits to life! Building on last week's lesson, you’ll learn to add tone and shadow to give faces real depth and form.
Through a series of quick sketching exercises and working from photo references, we'll explore how to capture different expressions and infuse your portraits with personality and emotion.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 9: Drawing the Figure
Let's capture the energy and movement of the human form! Using a simple stick-and-shape method, you'll learn the basic proportions of the body.
We'll then explore dynamic gesture drawing to capture the essence of a pose in just a few quick lines. You’ll practice drawing clothed figures, focusing on creating art that is full of life and motion.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
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Week 10: Drawing the Figure
It’s time to celebrate your journey and create your final masterpiece! For our last class, you'll choose your own subject.
This can be a portrait, a still life, or anything you desire. Then you’ll apply all the amazing skills you've learned, from proportion and shading to texture and composition. We'll end with a supportive group showcase, sharing our incredible progress and celebrating our newfound confidence as artists.
$30 PP
225 Main Road Toukley NSW
