Course Prices
Inside UK
£165.00
Outside UK
£190.00
Instalments UK & International
£165.00 in 3 instalments at £55.00 each
International students will not be supplied with a paper copy
Drawing for Children Online Art Course Part 1
Tutored by John Byrne
Inspire a love of drawing in your child with our beginner-friendly online course, designed for ages 7–12. Step by step, your child will learn the basics of drawing — shapes, lines, and simple figures — while building confidence and creativity. Developing these skills early is a wonderful foundation for a lifetime of artistic enjoyment.
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for children aged 7–12 who are new to drawing or looking to gain more confidence. It is especially suited for home-educated children or as an after-school creative activity.
- Young beginners eager to start drawing
- Children who enjoy creative activities and want to build confidence
- Families looking for a structured, enjoyable home learning activity
What your child will learn
- Basic lines, shapes, and simple 3D forms
- Drawing simple objects, animals, and characters
- How to use pencil and basic art materials effectively
- Confidence and enjoyment in creating their own drawings
Why parents love this course
- Easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons - Encouraging tutor feedback tailored to each child - Flexible study schedule — complete in weeks or take up to 2 years - Builds the essential skills for future creative confidence
Meet your tutor
John Byrne is a professional cartoonist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience teaching children. He specialises in nurturing creativity and has successfully taught children with a wide range of abilities, including those with special needs.
🖼️ Student Gallery
See the creativity of our young learners: View the Drawing for Children Student Gallery →
❤️ Parent Feedback
“Thank you for an interesting course, brilliant teacher and support!” – ED Krasnauskaite
“I found the steps easy to draw.” – D Copeland
“You did an amazing job!” – H Brooks
“Many thanks for your thoughtful and encouraging feedback, my daughter was absolutely delighted with your comments.” – C Henderson
❓ FAQs
What age group is this course suitable for?
The course is designed for children aged 7–12 and assumes no prior drawing experience.
Do we need any special materials?
No — basic pencils, an eraser, sharpener, and plain drawing paper are enough to start.
How long does the course take?
Most children complete the course in a few weeks, but you have up to 2 years to finish at your own pace.
Is the course suitable for children with special needs?
Yes. John Byrne has experience teaching children with a variety of special needs and works with parents to ensure the course is enjoyable and accessible.
Do parents need to supervise their child?
Light supervision is recommended for younger children, particularly to help with setup and submissions.
Students are able to upload their artwork to the 'The Art Room' on our website. Each student is
given a unique username and password on enrolment for their own private area in
The Art Room.
Students can upload their artwork for the tutor to collect and
critique. The tutor will then upload feedback for the student to download. If
you do not have facilities to upload your artwork, you can mail your artwork to
the tutors centre and receive your artwork back with your critique.
It is essential you label all
packages/artwork with your student number.
All our courses are written to be your comprehensive guide into
each of their subject matters. We understand that students appreciate
clarification about various aspects of their work from a course tutor, whom
provide reassurance that techniques are put into practice effectively.
Each courses has its own dedicated Tutor. The tutor keeps the
course up to date and relevant to today's students. They are available to the
individual student for advice and encouragement. Each course has regular
exercises and assignments that are constructed in such a way as to give the
student the opportunity to practice the techniques learnt on the course and to
test themselves as they go along. Students are encouraged to submit the
assignment work to the college for the tutor to critique.
Coursework can be submitted online, as digital photographs, in your individual art room account and the tutor will upload their critique for you to download and retain forever.
On successful completion of this course you will have studied new skills and gained knowledge for your own enjoyment and development.
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Below are a few images from the course itself illustrated by artist Melanie Phillips.
Thank you very much! It was a great course and we intend to move on to Drawing for Children 2.
I really enjoyed this course because it was interactive and fun!
Thank you for an interesting course, brilliant teacher and support!
I found the steps easy to draw.
You did an amazing job!
Many thanks for your thoughtful and encouraging feedback, my daughter was absolutely delighted with your comments.