Drawing for Beginners

Tools｜Students need to prepare their own basic tools. More details will be explained by the trainer during the first lesson.
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Professional Trainer｜Chow LEE

Chow is a Hong Kong-based illustrator. In the 1990s, he established Chow Lee Illustration Studio and has been participating in illustration teaching in Hong Kong and Macau, promoting cultural and creative industries.
In 2010, Chow won the Gold Award in the 1st Greater China Illustration Awards - The Best Illustration (Advertising). He has also organized numerous joint illustration exhibitions as a curator and exhibitor.
Since 2012, he has co-organized the Professional Diploma in Creative Multimedia Illustration with the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI). In 2014, he was a winner of the "Ten Outstanding Designers Award".
Chow's illustration works cover different creative media, including print advertising, film, TV programme illustrations, stamp illustrations, animation and outdoor murals.

Chow LEE｜Website

Drawing for Beginners: Dry Media (67173M)

[Drawings by the trainer]

Course Outline

Teaching fundamental drawing techniques using pencils and coloured pencils, including composition, shading, values and light, and texture.

Introduction to Drawing
Pencil Techniques
Understanding Composition
Introduction to Coloured Pencils
Coloured Pencil Techniques
Drawing with Coloured Pencils
Creating Different Textures with Coloured Pencils
Final Project and Portfolio Development

Upon completion of this course, students will:

Understand fundamental drawing techniques with pencils and coloured pencils.
Effectively create compositions.
Develop personal drawing style and portfolio.

This course includes 8 sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours. It is suitable for beginners or anyone interested in drawing with dry media.

Note
Students need to prepare their own basic materials, including pencils, coloured pencils, paper, etc. More details will be explained by the trainer during the first lesson.

Drawing for Beginners: Wet Media (67174M)

[Paintings by the trainer]

Course Outline

Teaching painting techniques using watercolour and gouache, composition, colour theory, textures, and exploring various painting styles.

Introduction to Watercolour
Watercolour Techniques
Composition and Colour Theory
Introduction to Gouache
Gouache Techniques
Painting with Gouache
Exploring Various Styles with Gouache
Final Project and Portfolio Development

Upon completion of this course, students will:

Understand basic watercolour and gouache painting techniques.
Effectively create compositions and use colour.
Develop personal painting style and portfolio.

This course includes 8 sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours. It is suitable for beginners or anyone interested in painting with wet media.

Note

Students need to provide their own basic materials, including paints, brushes, paper, etc. More details will be explained by the instructor during the first lesson.

Youth Classes

Class Details

Dry Media

Dates: 2026 Jul 20, 23, 27, 30, Aug 3, 6, 10, 13
Time: Mon & Thur, 14:00-16:30 (2.5 hrs)
Venue: HKDI

Wet Media

Dates: 2026 Jul 18, 21, 25, 28, Aug 1, 4, 8, 1
Time: Tue & Sat, 14:00-16:30 (2.5 hrs)
Venue: HKDI

Eligibility
Form 1 to Form 6

Adult Classes

Class Details

Dry Media

Dates: To be advised
Venue: HKDI

Wet Media

Dates: To be advised
Venue: HKDI

Course Fee

Full Fee	HK$3,300
2 Accompany Discount (10% off)	HK$2,970
VTC Full Time Student (40% off)	HK$1,980

➞ Payment Methods
Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.

School Group Booking

Secondary schools and international schools are welcome to arrange group bookings. Please get in touch with us for more information.

Enquiry

3928 2777 hkdi.ca@vtc.edu.hk

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HKDI reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, course content and advertised course information.
HKDI保留修改課程內容、上課日期、或其他課程資料的權利。

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