One-Month Science of Sketching

The **One-Month Science of Sketching** is an intensive journey designed to take you from technical foundations to deeply expressive portrait drawing.

Over four weeks, you will develop the essential skills of observation, concentration, hand control, proportion, tonal understanding, and charcoal technique through the **Science of Sketching methodology**.

Beginning with technical training, you will progress through a **Technical Portrait, Personal Portrait, Self Portrait, and Easel Training**—gradually moving from learning how to draw to discovering how to truly observe and express.

Each stage builds upon the previous one, strengthening both your technical ability and your confidence. By the end of the program, you will have created multiple finished artworks and developed a deeper understanding of portrait drawing, observation, and your own artistic expression.

Duration: 1 Month
Total Sessions: 33
Total: ₹59,400/-
Includes: All art materials + Science of Sketching toolkit

The Journey
Technical Foundation → Personal Connection → Self Observation → Artistic Independence

How to Book

To secure your seat, you can either make a 20000/- advance payment or pay the full amount in advance. The remaining balance, if any, can be paid on arrival.

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Dates

  • Sep 01–28
  • Sep 02–29
  • Sep 03–30
  • Sep 04–Oct 01
  • Sep 05–Oct 02
  • Sep 06–Oct 03
  • Sep 07–Oct 04
  • Sep 08–Oct 05
  • Sep 09–Oct 06
  • Sep 10–Oct 07
  • Sep 11–Oct 08
  • Sep 12–Oct 09
  • Sep 13–Oct 10
  • Sep 14–Oct 11
  • Sep 15–Oct 12
  • Sep 16–Oct 13
  • Sep 17–Oct 14
  • Sep 18–Oct 15
  • Sep 19–Oct 16
  • Sep 20–Oct 17
  • Sep 21–Oct 18
  • Sep 22–Oct 19
  • Sep 23–Oct 20
  • Sep 24–Oct 21
  • Sep 25–Oct 22
  • Sep 26–Oct 23
  • Sep 27–Oct 24
  • Sep 28–Oct 25
  • Sep 29–Oct 26
  • Sep 30–Oct 27
  • Oct 01–28
  • Oct 02–29

What you’ll learn

Week 1 — Technical Foundation + Technical Portrait

6 Sessions

Begin with the Technical Class, your first step into Science of Sketching. Learn posture, hand control, observation and foundational techniques through guided exercises, drawing human features, and exploring the Science of Sketching tool order.

Then move into the Technical Portrait, where you’ll learn portrait proportions, facial structure, light, shadow, tonal values and charcoal technique while creating your first technical portrait.

Week 2 — Personal Portrait

9 Sessions

Now, bring someone meaningful to you onto the paper. Draw the portrait of someone you know and explore the connection you share with them.

As you observe their face closely, you may begin to notice emotions, memories and details you’ve never seen before. Through drawing, you learn to observe, understand and express what you feel—turning a portrait into a deeply personal experience of connection and expression.

Schedule: 2 sessions every alternate day.

Week 3 — Self Portrait

9 Sessions

For the first time, look at your own face with complete attention. Study your facial structure, proportions, asymmetry, expression and identity while creating a finished charcoal self-portrait.

This is more than drawing your face—it is an opportunity to look deeply at yourself, observe without judgment, and discover details you may have never noticed before.
Schedule: 2 sessions every alternate day.

Week 4 — Easel Training

9 Sessions

After three weeks of intensive training at the table, your hand is ready to move to the easel.
Learn easel setup, large-scale drawing, composition, scaling, tonal blocking and advanced tools. Experience greater freedom of expression as you work on a larger scale and develop your own artistic style with confidence and independence.

Schedule: 2 sessions every alternate day.

Who This Is For

This program is for anyone who wants to go beyond simply learning to draw.

  • Build a strong foundation in portrait sketching
  • Learn to see proportions, structure, light, and tonal values with greater clarity
  • Develop patience, concentration, and disciplined observation
  • Create realistic and expressive portraits
  • Experience a focused environment dedicated entirely to learning and making art
  • Gain the confidence to continue your practice independently

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, you are welcome.

What’s Included

* 33 Guided Studio Sessions (75 Hours)
* Science of Sketching Charcoal Toolkit
* Professional Drawing Book
* All Additional Art Materials
* One-on-One Guidance in a Group Setting
* Technical Foundations Training
* Technical Portrait
* Personal Portrait
* Self-Portrait
* Master portrait on easel
* Individual Feedback Throughout the Course
* Certificate of Completion

Note: During Weeks 2, 3, and 4, two days each week feature double sessions, giving students extended, uninterrupted studio time to develop and complete their portrait projects.

Cancellation & Rescheduling policy

  • All course payments are non-refundable once the booking is confirmed.
  • If you are unable to attend your scheduled course, you may reschedule to any available future dates, subject to seat availability.
  • Your course booking remains valid for one year from the date of payment.
  • Rescheduling must be completed within this one-year validity period.
  • Any rescheduling is subject to available seats and course schedules.

Student Takeaways

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with far more than just artwork — you’ll carry new skills, confidence, and a transformed way of seeing.*

● One completed Technical Portrait
A structured study designed to strengthen your understanding of facial anatomy, proportions, planes, values, and form.

● Two Completed Personal Portraits
Create two meaningful portraits under personalized guidance, applying the techniques and principles developed throughout the course.

● One Completed Self-Portrait
Learn to observe and interpret your own features while developing a deeper understanding of expression, structure, and likeness.

● One Final Master Portrait on Easel
Bring everything together in a final, fully developed portrait — working through the complete process from initial construction to refined details and finishing.

● A solid understanding of facial anatomy and structural form
Learn to see the face beyond individual features and understand the underlying structure that creates believable portraits.

● Sharpened eye-to-hand coordination, focus, and observational skills
Develop the ability to accurately observe, analyze, and translate what you see onto paper.

● The confidence to draw any face
Build a strong foundation that allows you to approach new subjects independently and with confidence.

● A transformed way of seeing
Most importantly, you’ll learn to notice light, form, proportion, texture, and expression in everything around you — changing not only how you draw, but how you see.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need any drawing experience to join?

Not at all. Our course is designed for complete beginners. We start with the fundamentals, teach you how to observe, and guide you step-by-step toward creating realistic portraits.

2. Will I finish portraits, and can they be of people I know?

Yes — you will complete five portraits during the course:

  • Portrait 1: Technical Portrait — learn the core techniques of portrait drawing.
  • Portraits 2 & 3: Personal Portraits — draw people who are meaningful to you.
  • Portrait 4: Self-Portrait — learn to observe and draw your own features.
  • Portrait 5: Final Master Portrait — complete a fully developed portrait on an easel.

3. How much personal guidance will I receive?

You’ll receive personalized 1-on-1 guidance throughout the course, with individual feedback and corrections in every session.**

4. Is accommodation and food included?

No. Accommodation and food are not included in the course fee. We’ll share recommendations for nearby places to stay and eat, all within easy reach of the studio.

5. What can I do after completing the course?

Once you complete the program, you’ll have the skills and confidence to continue drawing independently. You’ll also have the opportunity to join our Advanced Easel & Life Portrait Course. When the next program is announced, where you can take your portrait practice further.