graphite Pencil Drawing Fundamentals Workshop (Facial Features)

Build confidence in drawing through graphite techniques, tone, and observation in relation to the human face.

📍 Reservoir, Vic, Australia 🗓️ Days vary 🕰️ 2hrs &10mins 🎟️ Couples & Groups discounts available

Slow down and reconnect with the foundations of drawing in this three-hour guided graphite workshop designed to strengthen your observational skills and build confidence with tone, texture, and proportion. Perfect for beginners as well as emerging artists wanting to refine their technique, this class explores the versatility of graphite in a relaxed and supportive environment. You’ll learn how different pencil grades (HB–12B) affect your marks, how to control pressure for subtle tonal shifts, and how erasers and blending tools can be used intentionally as part of the drawing process rather than just for corrections.

Through structured warm-up exercises, you’ll practise line control, build value scales from light to dark, and experiment with texture-making techniques. These foundational drills prepare you for a guided observational drawing where you’ll focus on seeing accurately — breaking subjects down into simple shapes, understanding proportion, and translating light and shadow into convincing form. As your drawing develops, you’ll learn how to build mid-tones and contrast, refine edges, create depth, and add detail without overworking the surface.

Individual guidance and feedback are provided throughout the session, helping you adjust technique, strengthen composition, and know when your artwork feels resolved. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a finished or near-finished graphite drawing of various facial features, a stronger understanding of tone and form, and practical skills you can continue developing at home.

All materials are provided, and no prior drawing experience is required. This workshop is suitable for teens, young adults, mature-age learners, and emerging or intermediate artists seeking to deepen their graphite drawing practice.

    • Note paper and pen.

    • Professional quality artist papers to use during class.

    • Sharpener to use during class.

    • White Eraser to use during class.

    • Blending tools to use during class and at home.

    • Kneadable Eraser to use during class.

    • Experience using various graphite pencils.

    • Understanding of the English language (deaf students may bring a sign language interpreter if needed - you must purchase an additional ticket for the interpreter).

    • Must be between 17 and 90 years old.

    Please note: Due to the leader of the workshop being hard of hearing (hearing aids), translators that need to speak during lecture sessions are not permitted to allow the workshop leader to communicate effectively with minimal background noise. Therefore, for any individual who cannot speak/understand English, this class is not for you.

  • Optional:

    • Notebook & writing materials (please note that note paper and pen will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own)

    • Your own refreshments (no alcohol permitted)

    • A disability support person if needed (you must purchase an extra ticket for the support person)

    • Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old).

    • Adult accompaniment is not required.

    • Suitable for teens, young adults, mature-age learners, and emerging or intermediate artists.

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  • Customers can cancel/reschedule up to seven days before the date of the workshop. After seven days no cancellation or rescheduling is permitted and no refund will be given.

    If there are extenuating circumstances, please reach out as I would love to find a suitable solution!

$40pp

Hi, I'm Cristina, the artist behind Broomstick & Brush Studio. As an award-winning artist and educator, I'm passionate about making art accessible to everyone. My small-group workshops are designed to be welcoming, relaxed and inspiring, helping you build confidence, learn new skills and leave with a piece of art you'll be proud of.

To learn more about me, please see my about page.