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Stickman to Portrait with Claire Erica

Wednesday, 12:30pm to 3:15pm from 11 February to 1 April (8 Weeks)

Starts 11 Feb 2026
260 New Zealand dollars

Class Description

Drawing Journey : From Beginner to Portrait The 8 week Stickman to Portrait series with take you from stickman to being competent in drawing. That knowing you can draw anything. You are offered the choice of an animal or portrait as your final drawing of the 8 weeks which is great if you prefer one or the other. With Claire she will take you from beginner through the process of learning how to draw—starting from foundational skills and leading up to creating portraits—all within 8 weeks Whether you've never picked up a pencil or you're frustrated with your progress, this 8-week roadmap will take you from stick figures to stunning portraiture. Designed for total beginners, the plan breaks down the essentials of drawing into manageable weekly tasks. You'll build a solid foundation, master shading, and light, and confidently sketch realistic portraits by the end of the course. Each week targets specific skills that compound your growth, turning confusion into clarity—one pencil stroke at a time. Claire, with a teachers background in dance, has been teaching this course for many years with huge success after teaching herself to draw. This course ensures you build real drawing skill. Prerequisites: Beginners welcome. Supplies / What to bring: Fabriano Sketch Book (recommended) Pencil Set HB 2B 4B Mono Eraser Kneadable Eraser Blenders Ruler The Sketch book will become a record of your progress as will be amazing to look back on to see how far you have come! Current members will receive 5% members discount. Please use your membership number as the PROMO code to get this discount. Cost Breakdown Member: $247.00 Incl. GST = $30.88 per class ($11.23.06 per hour) Cost Breakdown Non Member: $260.00 Incl. GST = $32.50 per class ($11.82per hour).


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  • Estuary Arts Centre Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, New Zealand

    094265570

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