Art Courses for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started
Starting with Art courses for Beginners
If you're new to art, starting can feel a little overwhelming. What materials do you need? Where should you begin? What if you’re “not creative”? We hear these questions all the time and we’re here to tell you that yes, you absolutely can learn and enjoy art at any age or stage. That’s why we’ve created our art courses for beginners, to take the stress out of getting started and turn that first step into something exciting. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help you ease into your creative journey with confidence.
Step 1: Let Go of the Pressure
First things first, forget perfection! The goal at this stage is not to produce something gallery-worthy, but to explore and enjoy the process. Art is meant to be freeing, not stressful. So take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and give yourself permission to make a mess. Our art courses for beginners are designed to help you shake off the pressure and embrace creativity as a practice, not a performance.
Step 2: Choose Your Medium
You don’t need to invest in fancy tools straight away. Start with something simple that feels approachable, like pencil drawing, watercolours, or collage. Our beginner lessons introduce you to a few different mediums so you can experiment and see what sparks your interest. The only supplies you really need to start - A willingness to try, a bit of curiosity, and your favourite colour!
Step 3: Learn the Fundamental Techniques
Step 4: Keep It Fun and Consistent
The more you show up for yourself creatively, the more confident you’ll feel. We recommend setting aside small pockets of time each week to explore art. Even just 15–20 minutes can make a big difference in your growth. If you need some extra inspiration visit the Artists Network to see a wide range of beautiful creative pieces.
Start Your Creative Journey with Our Art Courses for Beginners
If you’ve been searching for art courses for beginners that are warm, flexible, and truly supportive, we’d love to welcome you into Creative Barn. Our courses are built to help you grow, learn, and express yourself. Come see what’s possible when you give art a go.
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Kerri Dixon
Founder, The Creative Barn
Award winning wildlife artist with a love for animals and nature. Lifetime learner of art and all mediums and mother of three. Had a tree change and went from a sign writer in the city to a farmer in rural Queensland, giving me more time to create and teach my love of art to others.
"I love the way you teach, it's clear and easy to follow. I particularly like the variety of platforms
ie. The 'Live tutorials that we can look back over because you record them, the Drink and Draw sessions, Facebook Q & A's and The Barn'
"The membership is a group of like minded people who love art and nature and who are supportive. I have already gained confidence and there are so many ways to learn in the membership"
"The membership helps with confidence, great group of people with encouragement and ideas. Kerri is a great teacher, the tasks help practicing different techniques"
"I absolutely recommend The Creative Barn Membership and plan to spread the news far and wide"
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