Foundations in Drawing for Beginners

Gold Coast - RQAS • July 18, 2026 • 2 Days

Join awardwinning portrait artist Manuela Pilz for a 2day weekend workshop designed to introduce you to the essential tools and techniques that will help you draw anything.

Perfect for beginners, this workshop is ideal if you’re curious about developing your drawing skills—whether your interests lie in landscapes, still life, birds, portraits, or even mastering the details of a single eye. ALL MATERIALS ARE SUPPLIED, so you can simply arrive and enjoy the creative process.


Teacher

Manuela Pilz

Manuela has been a practising artist and teacher for more than thirty years working and exhibiting in the UK, Spain, and Australia. Her field of interest is life drawing and portraiture using oil o...
Manuela Pilz Profile
Manuela Pilz

Materials List

All art materials are supplied.

Location

RQAS, 25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218
The workshop is held upstairs and there is a lift if you have mobility issues.

Over two relaxed and supportive days, you’ll explore the foundations of drawing, including:

•           Understanding and choosing the right drawing material

•           Shading techniques to create depth

•           How to see and interpret form and shadow

•           Tips for drawing accurate proportions

•           Practical exercises to build confidence and skill

By the end of the weekend, you’ll walk away with new techniques, fresh inspiration, and the excitement to continue your artistic journey.

LEVEL

This class is appropriate for beginners and those who would like to go back to the basics to build up their confidence.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Please note that Artable does not provide refunds for workshops under any circumstances. If you provide more than 7 days notice, you can apply for a credit to another workshop. Check our refunds page for further details and COVID-19 related policies.

Please note that if a workshop is sold out a sold out sign will appear on the listing and you will be unable to book in. If a workshop does not have the number or spots that you require, a note will pop up saying 'out of stock'.

LUNCH
There are several options in walking distance and a fridge on site if you'd prefer to bring your own.

PARKING
You can park in the surrounding streets or in the carpark behind the venue. Please allow time for parking as it can get very busy in the area.

IMPORTANT NOTE

From time to time, we have to cancel workshops for reasons well outside of our control.  We try very hard to limit this.  Artable will give you a confirmation 21 days in advance.  Please make sure that you book accommodation that is flexible if you are travelling to us and we recommend travel insurance.