City of Sydney: Art and maker classes online
Get creative at home
From drawing techniques to origami lampshades, learn new creative skills with this free series of step-by-step videos presented by experienced artists and makers. All videos have Auslan interpreting and closed captions. The projects are designed for complete beginners aged 15 years and over.
PRESENTED BY ARTIST ANNEY BOUNPRASEUTH
Self-portrait drawing techniques for beginners
Explore introductory techniques including proportion, mapping of the face, facial features, tone, and light and shadow to draw your own realistic portrait. Materials list, templates and instructions available to download below.
Instructions, materials and templates
An accessible PDF with the step-by-step instructions, materials list and any templates is available to download for each of the art and maker class videos below.
Make an easy origami lampshade PDF 875 KB
Self-portrait drawing techniques for beginners PDF 829 KB
Build a simple robotic hand using cardboard PDF 755 KB
Still-life drawing techniques for beginners PDF 785 KB
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