Tutored Drawing Program: All Things Drawing with Saffron Newey
Mondays
29 September - 27 October 2025
(5 sessions)
9:30am - 12:00pm
Union Studio
Learn Drawing Fundamentals
This course combines both formal and informal approaches to drawing. Each week, Saffron will guide the class through a unique drawing experience. Participants will work observationally from life in various contexts and settings, including studio-based work and street drawing. The course will emphasise drawing as both a skill and a tool for self-expression, helping participants discover and develop their personal style. Designed as a rolling program, participants will journey with Saffron as their guide, exploring a range of drawing techniques and materials.
$395
Description
Learn Drawing Fundamentals in Saffron’s Tutored Drawing Program
Level: Beginner / Intermediate/Experienced
Ages: This course is designed for adults
5 week Workshop, Mondays – UNION STUDIO
- Dates: Mondays, 29 September – 27 October 2025 (5 sessions)
- Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (2.5 hours)
- Location: MAC Union Studio, 85 Union St, Armadale
- Materials: All provided (included in cost)
Drawing serves as the cornerstone of artistic expression. In this course, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of drawing, with a strong emphasis on mastering its fundamental principles.
Led by Saffron Newey, each class offers an immersive drawing experience. Participants engage in observational drawing exercises that span diverse contexts, from studio settings to still-life scenes. Saffron acts as a consistent guide throughout the program, supporting participants as they explore a range of drawing techniques and experiment with various materials.
To ensure personalised tuition, class sizes are intentionally kept small. This intimate setting fosters one-on-one guidance, allowing Saffron to provide individualised teaching and support to each participant as they progress on their drawing journey.
This course will be taught by experienced Artist and Teacher Saffron Newey. Saffron Newey is a Melbourne based artist who has exhibited widely, both in Australia and internationally for over 25 years. Working predominantly in the fields of painting and drawing, Saffron has been a finalist in multiple painting prizes for, including the John Leslie Art Prize and the Paddington Art Prize.
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Union Studio
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