Drawing with David Bongiorno

By the end of the workshop, you will have a toolkit of essential drawing techniques to build your confidence and expand your creative skills. You will:

• Learn contour, gesture and proportion techniques
• Dive into 1- and 2-point perspective
• Explore shading, light, and form
• Wrap up with a guided drawing session

Optional Day 2: Application & Expansion

For those keen to continue, an optional second day will be offered to deepen your learning and apply the techniques from Day 1. The focus will be on extended drawing exercises, working from life and imagination, as well as dedicated time for personal projects. You’ll also receive one-on-one feedback and tailored guidance from David to support your individual progress.

Running the second day will depend on interest. If you’re keen for more drawing time and individualised feedback, please let me know!

Bongiorno’s national art prize achievements include Emerging Wearable Artist – Winner at the Australian Wearable Art Festival 2022, Highly Commended at the Waterbrook Drawing Prize 2023, Highly Commended at the Lethbridge 20,000 Small Scale Art Award 2024, Finalist in the Kennedy Art Prize 2024, and ACB Selects, 2024, Michael Reid Northern Beaches.

He has participated in solo and group exhibitions in venues including Steps Gallery Carlton, The Cooroy Arts Centre, Manning Gallery, Maryborough Gallery, Caloundra Gallery, and Cardinia Cultural Centre, while also undertaking commissions, with works in private and public collections.

Learn more about David Bongiorno on his website at www.davidbongiorno.com.

Please bring the following materials with you to the workshop. Most items are readily available from local art supply stores. A limited supply of materials will also be available at the studio if you’re unable to source them in time:

• Pencils – HB and 2B
• Woodless graphite pencil – 6B
• Eraser – kneadable
• Ruler – 30cm
• Drawing paper or sketchpad – A4 and A3
• Blending stumps – tissues are a good substitute
• Willow charcoal – 2 sticks
• Compressed charcoal – ES (extra soft)
• A2 pad of newsprint
• Still life objects
• Images of a scene you may wish to draw

Lunch. You can pop into town to buy lunch, but it is a few minutes drive and parking can be difficult (Maleny is a popular weekend destination). Therefore I recommend you bring your lunch and maximise your time at the studio.

This workshop is structured so that students bring their own drawing materials, as listed in the “What to Bring” tab. All items are easily found at local art supply stores. Bringing your own kit is encouraged so you can continue your drawing practice after the workshop.

However, if you have difficulty sourcing materials, the following will be available for use at the studio:

• Unprinted newsprint sheets
• Drawing charcoal
• Drawing pencils
• Woodless pencils
• Blending stumps
• Still life objects
• Image references

Tea, coffee, and a light morning and afternoon tea are provided. Please bring your own lunch.

To book your place in this workshop, please complete the booking form below.

Full payment is required to secure your booking. Payment can be made via PayPal or direct deposit.

If you cancel your workshop booking, you may incur fees. Please read my cancellation policy here.

If a workshop does not reach the minimum numbers required, it may have to be cancelled. If this happens, you will receive a full refund or an option to reschedule.

Once your booking form and payment has been received I will contact you to confirm your place and advise any special instructions.