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 (Part 2) Online Art Course
Tutored by John Byrne
Help your child take the next step in their artistic journey. This advanced course builds on the skills from Drawing for Children (Part 1) and introduces new techniques to make drawing fun, engaging, and confidence-boosting. Learning to draw well at a young age lays the foundation for a lifetime of creative enjoyment and self-expression.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for children aged 7–14 who have completed Part 1 or already have basic drawing skills. It is perfect for young artists who want to expand their abilities with new challenges.
- Young artists ready for more advanced techniques
- Children who want to learn how to draw realistic shapes, faces, and 3D objects
- Home-educated children or those seeking an after-school creative activity
What your child will learn
- Creating 3D objects with depth and perspective
- Drawing faces, expressions, and imaginative characters
- Adding texture and detail to make drawings come alive
- Using grids to improve accuracy and proportions
- Confidence in drawing that will last a lifetime
Why parents love this course
- Structured, step-by-step lessons that children can follow independently - Tutor feedback that is encouraging, positive, and tailored to each child - Flexible study schedule — complete in weeks or take up to 2 years - Builds fundamental drawing skills that support future art education
Meet your tutor
John Byrne is a professional cartoonist, illustrator, and the author of the long-running book Learn to Draw Cartoons. He has over 20 years of experience teaching children and is particularly skilled at helping young learners — including those with special needs — gain confidence and enjoy drawing.
🖼️ Student Gallery
See what our students have created: 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
“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?
This course is ideal for children aged 7–14 who have completed Drawing for Children (Part 1) or have some basic drawing skills.
Do we need special materials for the course?
No special equipment is required. Standard drawing pencils, paper, and colouring materials are enough. A full materials list is provided at the start of the course.
How long will the course take?
The course is designed to take around 15 hours. Students can complete it in a few weeks or take up to 2 years to finish at their own pace.
Is the course suitable for children with special needs?
Yes. John Byrne is an experienced tutor who has successfully worked with children with a variety of special needs. He will liaise with parents to ensure the learning experience is supportive and enjoyable for the child.
Do parents need to supervise their child during the course?
We recommend light supervision for younger students to help with setup and submissions. Parents often enjoy watching their child’s progress and can provide encouragement during exercises.
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.
John Byrne has been consistently positive and encouraging in his feedback while also giving clear areas for development. I have particularly appreciated his approach to giving feedback when my daughter was struggling during lockdown, and this has made a difference to not only her art but also to her overall health and wellbeing.
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.