Pencil Sketching Course by Zara Fong - NT20250801PSC

WHAT?

In this basic drawing course, participants will learn the basic techniques of observational drawing, attempting different subject matters, so they can draw with confidence and enjoy drawing.

Learning Outcome:

• Contour drawing & basic rendering approaches.
• Breaking a scene from big shapes to small shapes to tiny details.
• Capturing light, dark tonal values, & texture.
• 1 & 2 point perspective for contour drawing.

The artwork featured in this listing are examples of Pencil Sketching and are not indicative of the actual course work.

WHEN?

Friday, August 1, 2pm - 4pm

Friday, August 8, 2pm - 4pm

Friday, August 15, 2pm - 4pm

Friday, August 22, 2pm - 4pm

Friday, August 29, 2pm - 4pm

Friday, September 5, 2pm - 4pm

Friday, September 12, 2pm - 4pm

Friday, September 19, 2pm - 4pm

8 sessions totalling 16 hours.

WHERE?

Brahm Carers Centre @Newton

47 Scotts Road, #05-02, Goldbell Towers

228233 (3 mins walk from Newton MRT-Exit A)

Art materials provided:

1. Pencils
2. Eraser
3. Blender
4. Paper

Tools for Participants to Bring from Home:

1. Ruler

COURSE FEE:

$280.00 per person

$56 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy

National Silver Academy

• NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.

SkillsFuture Credit

• In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
• All tickets purchased with the intent to use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee will be subject to a non-refundable $20 administrative fee.

EFFECTIVE 1ST JUNE 2025, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WITH INTENT TO USE SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT WILL HAVE A NON-REFUNDABLE, $20 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IMPOSED.

HOW? Do I begin the process of using my SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for course fees:

Step 1 (on Skillsfuture Website): Check your SkillsFuture credit balance.

Log into your SkillsFuture Portal to confirm you have sufficient SkillsFuture Credit balance (Take note: $4K SkillsFuture Career Transition Credits CANNOT be used for Brahm Centre courses).

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website): Securing your ticket.

On Eventbrite, search for the course you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/brahm-centre-4067900361

Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website): Select correct ticket type & complete registration.

Select the intended Ticket Type (either NSA+SkillsFuture or Individual+SkillsFuture) and complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about the course.

Save/Screenshot the confirmation. (you will use this in the following steps)

Step 4 (on Skillsfuture Website): Submit your SkillsFuture claim.

Go back to the SkillsFuture Portal to submit a claim under 'E-Services'.

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

click on the link below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:

https://youtu.be/6OjU5_eGGQY?si=1YYMfgzS97OAk6kx

Please submit your SkillsFuture credit claim 60 days BEFORE the course commencement, for it to be valid. Deadline to submit SFC Claim is one week prior to course commencement.

Step 5 (on Skillsfuture Website):

If your SFC submission was completed successfully, the status of your submission would reflect as "PENDING".

Your registration is confirmed after your SkillsFuture claim status reflect as "APPROVED".

*Should you choose to cancel your SFC claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the right to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.

Notes:

• There are NO make-ups if you miss any of the art sessions.
• Missing a session does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.
• Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.

• By registering for classes at Brahm Centre, you consent to Brahm Centre and AIC collecting, using and disclosing your personal data, as declared in the registration form and in accordance with Brahm Centre’s Data Protection Policy found at: https://www.brahmcentre.com/data-protection-policy/, as well as AIChttps://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy’s Data Protection Policy found at https://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy.

Do note that photographs and videos may be taken during the course for publicity purposes.

Trainer Bio:

Vanessa Zara Fong is a fashion design graduate with a deep-rooted passion for drawing and storytelling through art. Trained in traditional sketching techniques and design fundamentals, she brings a whimsical yet thoughtful approach to her work. With experience in both the fashion industry and art education, Zara is inspired by the mystical, the natural, and the emotional—using pencil and paper to help others reconnect with their inner world through art.