big sketching course
OFFLINE IN BELGRADE
learn to draw everything from objects to people!
Hey-hey! My name is Sofia, I’m the founder of Woop Woop School and an illustrator who has been drawing every day for more than 11 years.
When I started drawing daily, everything began with simple sketches. I drew everything around me: people, landscapes, interiors. My sketchbook was always with me — from the subway to the theater. This habit of drawing everywhere is exactly what helped me quickly improve my skills and become an illustrator.
Sketching, quick studies, and drawing from life are the foundation of most courses and programs. But they’re often presented as something difficult that requires many years of intense practice. Because of that, many people find it hard to start making regular sketches — it feels too complicated and unclear where to begin. However, I’m convinced that learning to draw from life can be easy, fun, and doesn’t require 100 hours of academic drawing! I have plenty of tips and approaches that will help make the process easier, allow you to see observational drawing from a different perspective, and get used to sketching without fear in all kinds of situations.
When I started drawing daily, everything began with simple sketches. I drew everything around me: people, landscapes, interiors. My sketchbook was always with me — from the subway to the theater. This habit of drawing everywhere is exactly what helped me quickly improve my skills and become an illustrator.
Sketching, quick studies, and drawing from life are the foundation of most courses and programs. But they’re often presented as something difficult that requires many years of intense practice. Because of that, many people find it hard to start making regular sketches — it feels too complicated and unclear where to begin. However, I’m convinced that learning to draw from life can be easy, fun, and doesn’t require 100 hours of academic drawing! I have plenty of tips and approaches that will help make the process easier, allow you to see observational drawing from a different perspective, and get used to sketching without fear in all kinds of situations.
I divided the course into 4 modules that will allow us to cover all the most important aspects of sketching:
- environment / surroundingsWe will learn how to make sketches indoors and outdoors, talk about different types of perspective and what can be used instead of it, and discover tips on how to choose a successful composition
- objectsWe will learn how to sketch any objects, even the most complex ones, explore different approaches and techniques for drawing objects, work with still life compositions, and sketch various exhibits in a museum
- humanWe will talk about how important it is to know anatomy for drawing and how to achieve portrait likeness, explore ways to stylize portraits, and practice drawing the nude figure, we will try to overcome the fear of drawing people from life
- working with a sketchbookWe will explore different approaches to keeping a sketchbook, talk about spread and page composition, look at lots of inspiring examples, and create our own themed sketchbook
29/09/26 - 24/10/26
three times a week
in the center of Belgrade
three times a week
in the center of Belgrade
LOCATION
Woop Woop School
in the city center
Koče Popovića 8
in the city center
Koče Popovića 8
the course includes
12 classes, 3 times a week
(Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday),
materials for creating a sketchbook, a lot of drawing materials available at school,
museum tickets, and payment for the model
(Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday),
materials for creating a sketchbook, a lot of drawing materials available at school,
museum tickets, and payment for the model
PRICE
25 500 RSD
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:
- You want support and inspiration for drawing regularly — this course helps you build a sustainable habit of drawing consistently, with practical tips and approaches that inspire and motivate you
- You want to learn how to draw in any conditions — we will practice sketching both indoors and outdoors, learn to quickly capture the essence of objects and people, regardless of where you are
- You want to improve your skills in drawing people and anatomy — the course includes a module dedicated to figure and portrait drawing, where we will explore how to create recognizable images, work with proportions, and develop different style
- You want to master the basics of still life and object drawing — throughout the course, we will learn how to draw any objects, from simple everyday items to complex museum exhibits, opening up new horizons for your creativity
- You want to learn how to work with real models and live scenes — the course includes life drawing sessions, working with a model, and visiting a museum. All of this will help you expand your experience and notice details that usually escape attention
- You want to learn how to keep a sketchbook and create impressive spreads — in this course I will show you how to organize space in a sketchbook, make it not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, and create unique compositions for your pages
Week 1: Environment / Surroundings
- Tuesday, September 29
19.00-22.00introductory meetingWe will discuss all the necessary materials and key aspects of the course, get to know each other, and bind sketchbooks for our classes (materials are provided by the school) - Thursday, October 1
19.00 - 22.30sketching spaceWe will learn how to sketch interiors, attend a lecture 'How to Draw Space: Interiors,' complete in-class exercises plus homework, and feedback in class - Saturday, October 3
13.00 - 19.30urban sketchingLecture 'Easy Urban Sketching,' sketching in the city, lunch break, review of results, feedback
Week 2: Drawing Objects
- Tuesday, October 6
19.00-21.30sketching objectsLecture 'Drawing Objects: All the Tips and Tricks,' in-class sketching plus homework - Thursday, October 8
19.00 - 22.30still life drawingLecture 'From Classical to Contemporary: Still Life and Its Secrets,' still life drawing, homework review, feedback - Saturday, October 10
13.00 - 20.00museum visitSketching in a museum, review of results and homework, feedback
Week 3: Life Drawing (Figure)
- Tuesday, October 13
19.00-22.30portraitLecture 'The Art of Portraiture: Secrets of Creating Lifelike Images, from Classical to Contemporary,' in-class portrait drawing assignment plus homework - Thursday, October 15
19.00 - 22.30figure stylizationLecture 'Figure Stylization in Drawing,' stylization and character exploration assignment, homework review, feedback - Saturday, October 17
13.00 - 20.30life drawingLecture 'Non-scary Anatomy: Secrets of Drawing the Human Body,' life drawing of a nude model, review of results, feedback
Week 4: Working with a Sketchbook
- Tuesday, October 20
19.00-22.00working with a sketchbook / page spread compositionLecture: 'Sketchbook as a Project' — discussion, Q&A, final course assignment plus homework (starting work on the final sketchbook) - Thursday, October 22
19.00 - 22.30работа со скетчбукомReview of progress on the final project, discussion, feedback, advice, and working on the sketchbook in class - Saturday, October 24
12.00 - 21.30Final presentations
Individual consultationsIndividual consultations, final project review and presentation, feedback, course completion, graduation, hugs and joy 🖤
feedback from participants of previous courses
I will provide a list of recommended materials before the start of the course, but there are actually no strict limitations — draw with whatever feels right for you!
Yes! It doesn’t matter whether you plan to become an illustrator professionally or just want to improve your sketching skills — this course is for you. You will definitely be drawing a lot and there will be homework, but there will also be an atmosphere of support, creativity, and non-judgment. My courses are about inspiration and love, not grades
You can pay in cash in dinars. I will contact you after registration regarding the prepayment and reserving your place on the course
This course will help you build confidence in drawing from life and turn daily sketching into an engaging and creative process. You will not only learn the basics of sketching, but also master essential techniques for drawing people, objects, and environments, as well as learn how to work with a sketchbook that will become your personal artistic journal. The course will help you understand key drawing principles faster and improve your skills, making the learning process easy and accessible for everyone.
course registration
To sign up for the course, please fill out the form below. I will contact you within a week so you can confirm your participation and make a prepayment. I see all messages and will definitely reply to you :)
контакты:
tg: @woopschool
woop.woop.school@gmail.com
woop.woop.school@gmail.com
© ИП Коловская София Захаровна
ИНН 784003307573 ОГРН 320784700093348
ИНН 784003307573 ОГРН 320784700093348
