Starting from scratch, discover essential drawing skills in an encouraging environment. Learn observation skills, basic drawing methods and how to use different materials through exercises and demonstrations under the expert tutelage of Sean Wain.

What to bring:-

• Pencils: 2B & 4B
• Hard eraser
• Kneadable eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• 2 x A1 cartridge paper
• A3 cartridge paper pad or 30 sheets
• Box thin or medium willow charcoal
• 1 x white pencil
• Small notebook
• 2 bulldog clips
• Masking tape
• Rags

Further materials may be required throughout the course (to be discussed in class in first few weeks):-

• Compressed charcoal
• Blackboard white chalk or white pastel sticks
• Glue stick
• Coloured pencils
• Coloured paper
• Watercolours - if you already have some
• Ink - if you already have some

COVID

Please note, COVID restrictions may apply at the time of this course. By enrolling, you agree to abide by the restrictions at all times while onsite. Please visit the COVID Safe page on our website to read the most up to date information or visit wa.gov.au.

Building Access:

FAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special access requirements, please contact reception on 9432 9555 before enrolling in a course.

Students with Special Requirements:

If you or the person you are wishing to enrol has special requirements, please contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email [email protected] to discuss suitability and how we can help.

Roof Works:

FAC are currently in the final stages of a long-term project to refurbish, repair and protect one of the City’s best loved heritage buildings. For more information, please head to: Roof Restoration - Fremantle Arts Centre Heritage Building (fac.org.au), please direct any questions about the roof works to: [email protected]