The Pencil Room will be on hiatus throughout 2026. You’re welcome to register your interest in specific classes or workshops using the Waiting List button under each workshop. I will be in contact if the workshop is offered again in the future. Thanks for all your support over the past 10 years! Emily
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.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
3RD THURSDAYS 5.30-7.30PM | $25 per session
Tutor: Emily Armstrong (MA&D
Join Emily for two hour drawing sessions on the third Thursday of the month.
Sessions will vary to focus on drawing the nude figure, clothed figure or portrait, check details of each session below.
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.
PROGRESS COURSE WORKSHOPS
TWO SATURDAYS TBC
Tutor: Emily Armstrong (MA&D)
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.
BEGINNERS COURSE
Finished 24th March 2025. Dates for 2026 TBC
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.
