VICTORIA / MAKE SOMETHING / DRAWINGUpdated 2026-08-11
Drawing classes in Victoria
6 places researched17 current offeringsFrom $325
Every studio below has been checked against its own website this month. Community notes come from local discussion, kept separate from provider facts.
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| Studio | From | Area | Beginner | Try once | Format | ||
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| Aethereal Moods | $60 | — | — | ✓ | — | private | Book → |
| North Park Art Studio Laura Bonnie | $325 | North Park | ★ 5 22 | ✓ | — | course | Book → |
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Personalized Oil Painting & Drawing Sessions
$60 · 2 hrs · 1
BeginnerMaterials included
Customized scheduling
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Oil Painting & Drawing Package - 3 sessions
$340 · 2 hrs · 1
BeginnerMaterials included
Customized scheduling
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Oil Painting & Drawing Package - 5 sessions
$550 · 2 hrs · 1
BeginnerMaterials included
Customized scheduling
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Oil Painting & Drawing Package - 10 sessions
$1080 · 2 hrs · 1
BeginnerMaterials included
Customized scheduling
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Continuing Studies at UVic
Gordon Head (UVic) · ★ 4.2 (46)
Adult visual art courses (drawing, watercolour, mixed media, collage, calligraphy, sculpture)
Price on request
Beginner
Hands-on non-credit classes, beginner to advanced
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Continuing Studies at UVic
Gordon Head (UVic) · ★ 4.2 (46)
Basic Observational Drawing with Graphite
Price on request
Beginner
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Continuing Studies at UVic
Gordon Head (UVic) · ★ 4.2 (46)
Drawing and Painting for Beginners
Price on request
Beginner
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Continuing Studies at UVic
Gordon Head (UVic) · ★ 4.2 (46)
Drawing for All
Price on request
Beginner
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Continuing Studies at UVic
Gordon Head (UVic) · ★ 4.2 (46)
Foundations of Drawing
Price on request
Beginner
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Continuing Studies at UVic
Gordon Head (UVic) · ★ 4.2 (46)
Introduction to Portrait Drawing with Graphite
Price on request
Beginner
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Continuing Studies at UVic
Gordon Head (UVic) · ★ 4.2 (46)
Introduction to Drawing with Colour
Price on request
Beginner
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Continuing Studies at UVic
Gordon Head (UVic) · ★ 4.2 (46)
Watercolour for Beginners Workshop
Price on request
Beginner
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Noah Layne
Downtown · ★ 4.8 (5)
Cast Drawing Atelier
Price on request · 3 hrs
Beginner
Mondays 6-9pm, ~12 weeks (e.g. Sept 14-Dec 7)
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Noah Layne
Downtown · ★ 4.8 (5)
Portrait Drawing Class (Long Pose)
Price on request · 3 hrs
Beginner
Thursdays 6:15-9:15pm, ~5 weeks (e.g. Sept 10-Oct 15)
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Noah Layne
Downtown · ★ 4.8 (5)
Portrait Painting Class
Price on request · 3 hrs
Beginner
Sundays 1:30-4:30pm, ~8-12 weeks (e.g. Sept 13-Dec 6)
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Noah Layne
Downtown · ★ 4.8 (5)
Online one-on-one Portrait Painting/Drawing
Price on request · 2.5 hrs · 1-on-1
Beginner
Tuesdays 2-4:30pm PST; flexible scheduling
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Noah Layne
Downtown · ★ 4.8 (5)
Portrait Drawing Class (Long Pose)
Price on request · 3 hrs
Beginner
Thursdays 6:15-9:15pm
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Noah Layne
Downtown · ★ 4.8 (5)
Block-in Figure Drawing Class
Price on request · 3 hrs
Beginner
Sundays 6:15-9:15pm
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Noah Layne
Downtown · ★ 4.8 (5)
Cast Drawing Atelier Class
Price on request · 3 hrs
Beginner
Mondays 6-9pm
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Noah Layne
Downtown · ★ 4.8 (5)
Short Pose Figure Drawing Class
Price on request · 3 hrs
Beginner
Sundays 6:15-9:15pm
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North Park Art Studio Laura Bonnie
North Park · ★ 5 (22)
Acrylic Painting Workshop
$350 · 2 hrs · Small ratios (studio caps classes at 7 or fewer)
BeginnerMaterials included
Mondays 7-9pm, Sept 14-Oct 19, 2026 (no session Oct 12)
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North Park Art Studio Laura Bonnie
North Park · ★ 5 (22)
Drawing and Sketchbook Art Workshop
$325 · 2 hrs · Small ratios (studio caps classes at 7 or fewer)
BeginnerMaterials included
Tuesdays 7-9pm, Sept 15-Oct 13, 2026
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North Park Art Studio Laura Bonnie
North Park · ★ 5 (22)
Mixed Media / Acrylic themed workshops (Mixed Media and Acrylic Portrait, Acrylic Landscape, Pet Portrait, Painting Plants and Flowers, Colour Mixing & Still Life, Acrylic Painting Level 2)
Price on request · Small ratios (7 or fewer)
BeginnerMaterials included
Upcoming, dates TBD; register at least 3 days before a workshop begins
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North Park Art Studio Laura Bonnie
North Park · ★ 5 (22)
Acrylic Painting Workshop
$350 · 2 hrs
BeginnerMaterials included
Mondays 7-9pm, September 14 – October 19, 2026
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North Park Art Studio Laura Bonnie
North Park · ★ 5 (22)
Drawing and Sketchbook Art Workshop
$325 · 2 hrs
BeginnerMaterials included
Tuesdays 7-9pm, September 15 – October 13, 2026
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Poppet Creative
Harris Green / Cook Street · ★ 5 (18)
Adult one-day and workshop classes (watercolour, drawing, acrylic, mixed media, printmaking)
Price on request · 3 hrs
BeginnerTry once
One-day adult classes and workshops, e.g. 'Watercolour Abstracts One Day Adult Class' (Sun 1-4pm); rotating schedule
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The Paint Box School of Art
Oaklands / Hillside area · ★ 4.5 (16)
Adult 6-week classes (drawing, watercolour & acrylic painting)
Price on request
Beginner
6-week adult classes run every season; occasional pop-up workshops
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What locals say about drawing here
Multiple Victoria art studios emphasize welcoming beginners and all skill levels, with both group and private instruction options available
Synthesised from community discussion · separate from provider facts
Common questions
How much is a first drawing session in Victoria?
Most first sessions we checked run $60–$180. The cheapest way in right now is $60.
Which places let you try once?
1 of 6 run a one-off or drop-in session, so you can try drawing without committing to a course: Poppet Creative.
Do you need to bring anything?
Not to start. 2 of the places listed include materials or equipment in the price of a beginner session, so you can turn up empty-handed.
Can you do drawing on a weekday evening?
Yes — 3 list evening sessions. Check the schedule note on each card below, since exact nights shift term to term.
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