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Artwork by Alec Anderson

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 1

Tutored by John Byrne

Give Your Child a Creative Edge with Our Drawing for Children Course!

Unlock your child's artistic potential with our Drawing for Children (part 1) course at London Art College. Designed to enhance drawing skills and boost confidence before secondary school, this engaging course provides a solid foundation in form, shade, and composition.

Why Our Drawing for Children Course is Perfect for Your Child:

  1. Advanced Learning for Young Artists: This course is tailored for children ages 7 and up, introducing them to essential drawing techniques and color usage in a fun and captivating way. It's an excellent head start for those aiming to excel in art.

  2. Interactive and Supportive: With hands-on exercises and richly illustrated guides, your child will have the opportunity to explore various drawing methods and color techniques. Each exercise can be submitted for personalized feedback from our experienced tutors, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

  3. Engaging Materials: Our course is visually stimulating, featuring step-by-step instructions and clear explanations. This approach helps children easily follow along, track their progress, and enjoy the process of learning to draw.

  4. Flexible Learning Schedule: Designed to be completed in approximately 15 hours, the course can be spread over several weeks or completed during school holidays. We offer up to 2 years to complete the course, allowing for a flexible learning experience that fits your family’s schedule.

  5. Certificate of Achievement: At the end of the course, your child will receive a certificate to proudly display their new drawing and sketching skills. It’s a great way to celebrate their accomplishments and motivate them to continue exploring art.

  6. Future Opportunities: Our introductory course lays the groundwork for further artistic development. Upon completion, your child can progress to the Drawing for Children (2) course to refine their skills and learn more advanced techniques.

Perfect for Home Education and Beyond: In today’s educational landscape, many parents are seeking enriching activities for their children. Our course is ideal for home education or as a supplement to traditional schooling, fostering a lifelong interest in the arts.

Explore the world of creativity and give your child a valuable artistic experience with our Drawing for Children course.

Ready to start? Enroll now and watch your child’s artistic journey begin!

For more information on home education and young artist courses, visit our Home Education page.

We look forward to nurturing your child's creativity!


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.

Student Artwork (detail) by Talitha Young

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.

Student Artwork by Katrin Burnside
Media: Equipment used Subject: Areas covered Techniques: Skills developed
  • Graphite Pencils
  • Coloured Pencils
  • Drawing / Shading Objects
  • Light and Shade
  • Creating Shadows
  • 3D Shapes and Text
  • Observation
  • Shading
  • Tonal Strips
  • Perspective

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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.

R Kohomban

I really enjoyed this course because it was interactive and fun!

I López Velarde Bugallo

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