Led by an artist-facilitator, these guided sessions introduce participants to selected vantage points across the Gallery. With a balance of structured guidance and independent sketching, you’ll develop both observational skills and personal drawing style at your own pace.
Whether you are just beginning or looking to refine your practice, First Marks provides a supportive and enriching environment to grow.
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When: 27 Jun 2026 | 5 Sep 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | 13 Mar 2027, 4–7pm - Suitable For: Adults, Families, Visitors with accessibility needs, Students and Educators
- Where: City Hall Wing, Level 5, Rooftop Studios 3 & 4
- Ticket Information: $35 per person, Gallery Insiders enjoy 15% off
Outcome:
Synthesise techniques learned across all sessions
Develop a personal approach to interpreting artworks
Gain deeper understanding of Singaporean artists, their works, and historical context
Develop sensitivity to tone, light, and composition from master artworks
Strengthen confidence in figure and gesture-based drawing
Begin interpreting artworks through personal visual response
Workshop Outline
27 Jun 2026
Artwork based learning:
- Perspective and Structure
- Architectural drawing studies
Techniques Covered:
- Hatching, cross-hatching, and texture rendering
- Integrating observation, gesture, and tonal control
- Linear Perspective
5 Sep 2026
Artwork based learning:
- Gestures and Portraits
- Architectural drawing studies
Techniques Covered:
- Gestural sketching from Artworks
- Tonal value studies (light, shadow, contrast)
- Composition basics through figure interpretation
21 Nov 2026
Artwork-based learning:
- Light, Shadow and Atmosphere
- Architectural drawing studies
Techniques Covered:
- Composition building from reference artworks
- Tonal Value Studies (Light, Shadow and Contrast)
- Integrating observation, composition, and tonal control
- Linear Perspective & Structure
31 Mar 2027
Artwork-based learning:
- Interpretation and Composition
- Responses to SEA Artworks (Synthesis & Selected Singaporean Artists)
Techniques Covered:
- Integrating observation, gesture, and tonal control
- Composition building from reference artworks
- Translating colour into monochrome studies
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