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Private Drawing Lessons for Children, Teens, and Beginners
200+ artist tutors from ISI Yogyakarta, IKJ, and ITB Fine Arts alumni ready to guide students from their first pencil sketches to a personal portfolio. Medium options: pencil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, and anime/manga. Tutors train the eye to read shapes and shadows first, then the hand follows. In-person across 35 cities or online through a document camera, from Rp 65,000 per session.
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What is Drawing Lessons?
are private drawing tutoring programs with professional artist or fine-arts teacher tutors. Open to all ages from 6 — from kids picking up a pencil for the first time, to teens preparing for art high schools, to adult beginners wanting a creative hobby. The curriculum adjusts to the chosen medium (pencil sketching, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, anime/manga) and to each student's starting level.
- Active artist tutors & art school alumni
- Full medium options: pencil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, anime
- Child-friendly — patient approach starting at age 6
- Real portfolio output at the end of each program
- In-home, partner studio, or online
Services
Drawing Lessons at Home or Through a Document Camera
In-Home Drawing Lessons
Artist tutor visits with references and supplies
Rp 85.000/session
60-90 minutes
- 1-on-1 or small groups of 2-3 children
- Tutor brings sample works + references
- Output can be displayed immediately
- Familiar environment for shy children
Online Drawing Lessons
Via Zoom with document camera + pen tablet (optional)
Rp 65.000/session
60-90 minutes
- Live tutor demo via document camera
- Tutor access from any city
- Session recordings to replay
- Cost-effective for families outside major cities
Learning Levels
Tailored to age and starting experience
Beginner (Kids 6-9 Years)
Exploration & Fine Motor SkillsFocus on building confidence through doodles, basic shapes, and color exploration
Subjects:
Basic lines & shapesIntroduction to primary & secondary colorsFree-theme doodlingColored pencils & crayons
Focus Areas:
- Build fine motor skills
- Drawing confidence
- Regular creative habit
- Exploration without fear of mistakes
Intermediate (Kids 10-13 + Teen Beginners)
Proportion, Shading & CompositionStart with structure — simple body proportions, 1-point perspective, basic shading
Subjects:
Proportion & symmetry1-2 point perspectiveShading & value scaleStill-life composition
Focus Areas:
- Foundation drawing techniques
- Real-object observation
- Medium experimentation (watercolor, acrylic)
- Discovering personal style
Advanced (Teens 14+ & Adults)
Anatomy, Portfolio & Personal StyleDeeper anatomy of the human figure, realistic rendering, and personal portfolio assembly
Subjects:
Human figure anatomyComplex 2-3 point perspectiveRealistic lighting renderingPortfolio assembly
Focus Areas:
- Advanced technique mastery
- Develop a signature style
- Prep for art high schools/universities
- Competition & exhibition preparation
Curriculum & Mediums Taught
Modular curriculum — students may focus on one medium or explore several
Pencil Sketching & Basics
The foundation of every drawing medium
- Basic lines (contour, hatching, cross-hatching)
- Simple composition & framing
- Pencil shading HB-6B
- Quick gesture drawing
Watercolor
An expressive, beginner-friendly liquid medium
- Wet-on-wet & wet-on-dry
- Basic color mixing (primary → secondary)
- Washes & gradients
- Landscapes & simple subjects
Acrylic Paint
A flexible medium — fast-drying and layer-friendly
- Canvas and media preparation
- Acrylic layering & blending
- Impasto texture
- Still life and basic portraits
Charcoal
A dramatic medium for portraits and value studies
- Using vine vs compressed charcoal
- 9-tone value scale
- Smudging and lifting
- Monochrome portraits
Anime / Manga Style (Entry)
A popular style among teens
- Chibi & semi-realistic face proportions
- Expressions & anime iconography
- Inking with drawing pens
- Introduction to Copic marker coloring
Color Theory & Composition
Color theory foundations used in every medium
- Color wheel & color relationships
- Warm vs cool palette
- Rule of thirds & golden ratio
- Compositional harmony
Who It Is For
Four Learner Profiles Who Fit These Drawing Lessons
Elementary Kids Who Love to Doodle
Children 6-12 years old who love drawing but have never had structured lessons
Recommended:
Beginner LevelPencil Sketching + Colored Pencils
Teen Anime/Manga Fans
Teens 12-17 years old who want to draw their own anime/manga OCs (original characters)
Recommended:
Intermediate LevelAnime/Manga Style
Students Preparing for Art Schools
Students aiming for art-focused high schools (SMK Seni, SMSR) or universities like ISI Yogyakarta, IKJ Jakarta, or ITB Fine Arts
Recommended:
Advanced LevelCharcoal + RealismPortfolio prep
Adult Beginners Seeking a Hobby
Working professionals starting a creative hobby — weekend stress relief
Recommended:
Beginner-Intermediate LevelWatercolor (most beginner-friendly for adults)
From the Drawing Studio
The Drawing Mistakes We See Most Often
What holds drawing back is usually not talent but wrong habits in how we observe and stroke. Here are five of them.
Drawing what you know, not what you see
Why it happens
Students draw the symbol in their head, not the real shape in front of them.
How we fix it
We train the eye to observe the real shapes, shadows, and proportions before the hand draws.
Pressing the pencil too hard from the start
Why it happens
Students draw bold lines that are hard to erase.
How we fix it
Start with light, thin lines as a sketch, then darken once the shape is right.
Guessing facial proportions
Why it happens
Students place the eyes too high on the head.
How we fix it
We use proportion guides: the eye line sits roughly in the middle of the head, not near the top.
Ignoring perspective
Why it happens
Students draw far and near objects at the same size.
How we fix it
Objects that recede look smaller and their lines head toward a vanishing point. We train this with simple sketches.
Fearing mistakes and erasing constantly
Why it happens
Students stall because every line must be perfect.
How we fix it
A sketch is exploration. Construction lines are normal and helpful, so there is no need to fear mistakes.
Drawing is the skill of seeing. Train the eye, and the hand follows.
Why Us
Six Things That Make EduPoint Drawing Lessons Feel Different
Artist tutors with real bodies of work, a curriculum that bends to the chosen medium, and a child-friendly room from age six onward.
Tutors Who Are Practicing Artists
Our 200+ tutors are alumni of formal art schools who are also active artists. They have real portfolios that go well beyond basic drawing ability.
Modular Curriculum per Medium
Students can focus on one medium (e.g. watercolor only) or explore several. No forced standard curriculum.
Child-Friendly from Age 6
Tutors pass child-interaction screening. Pressure-free approach focused on exploration and confidence.
Real Artwork Output
At the end of every program, students go home with finished works ready to display. Advanced students build a portfolio for competitions or art-school applications.
Flexible at Home or Online
In-person across 35 partner cities or online via Zoom with a document camera + session recordings. Broad options for every family.
Hobby or Career Preparation
Suits students wanting a destressing hobby and those seriously aiming for art school. Tutors matched to your goal.
EduPoint Drawing Tutors
Active artists and professional fine-arts school alumni
Tutor Qualifications
- Alumni of ISI Yogyakarta, IKJ, ITB Fine Arts, or equivalent art schools
- Active artists with real portfolios (exhibitions/commissions)
- At least 2 years teaching children or teens
- Patient and child-friendly — passed child-interaction screening
- Completed EduPoint teaching methodology training
Nani N.
Fine Arts Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Proportions that fit“Nani starts by training proportion, because an object with the right proportions already makes a drawing look convincing.”
Rayhan R.
Fine Arts Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Quick, loose sketching“Rayhan gets students sketching quickly and loosely first, so the hand loosens up before moving into detail.”
Umay Y.
Fine Arts Education, Universitas Negeri Medan
Light, shadow, and dimension“Umay trains the play of light and shadow, the key that makes a flat drawing look like it has form and depth.”
Celia F.
Fine Arts, ISI Yogyakarta
Observing before drawing“With her ISI fine-arts background, Celia stresses the habit of observing closely, because good drawing is born from careful observation.”
Aghnia A.
Fine Arts, ISBI Bandung
Confident lines“Aghnia trains students to draw lines with confidence, so the strokes look sure and alive.”
Nabilah N.
Fine Arts Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Perspective that makes sense“Nabilah helps students understand perspective, so space and distance in a drawing feel believable.”
Testimonials
Voices of Parents and Students in EduPoint Drawing Lessons
From elementary kids who now draw regularly to teens admitted to art school, here is what families who guided their children's work have to say.
Drawing Lessons Pricing
Packages by age, duration, and artwork goals
Starting from
Rp 54.000 / hour
Final price is set at registration.
Flexible payment — QRIS, Virtual Account, Alfamart, Indomaret, transfer & e-wallets.
Price includes tutor coaching + basic supplies (paper, starter pencils). Watercolor/acrylic/charcoal can be supplied by tutor or purchased independently.
Drawing Lessons Availability
Online Tutoring
Online WorldwideOnline drawing lessons via Zoom with document camera, available for students across Indonesia and abroad
In-Person Tutoring
All CitiesIn-person drawing lessons at home or partner studios in these cities
Yogyakarta45+ tutorsBandung38+ tutorsJakarta50+ tutorsSurabaya22+ tutorsSemarang18+ tutorsDenpasar15+ tutorsMalang14+ tutorsSolo12+ tutors
+2 more citiesStudent Achievements
Success Stories from Drawing Lesson Students
Real achievements from EduPoint students
Success
From Doodles to a National Illustration Award
Janeeta D.
SD Negeri 03 Jakarta
Challenge
Loved doodling but had never had structured lessons
“From doodling in her notebook, Janeeta now has her own work shelf. The tutor built her habits and technique from nothing.”
Tutors:
Kak Annisa V. (Pencil Sketching & Watercolor)
Success
Shy Teen Who Got Admitted to IKJ
Reviano W.
SMA Negeri 7 Bogor
Challenge
Had drawing talent but no idea how to assemble a portfolio
“Without Kak Benediktus, I wouldn't have known what should go into a portfolio for IKJ. He curated from start to submission-ready.”
Tutors:
Kak Benediktus S. (Charcoal, Anatomy, Portfolio Prep)
Success
Adult Beginner Who Opened Her Own Watercolor Workshop
Putra W.
32-year-old professional
Challenge
Wanted to pivot from corporate to creative career, starting from zero
“24 months ago I couldn't hold a brush. Now I'm the one teaching weekend workshops. Kak Sharleen played a huge role in this transformation.”
Tutors:
Kak Sharleen A. (Watercolor & Mixed Media)
FAQ
Parents' Concerns About Drawing Lessons
Complete Guide
Complete Guide to Drawing Lessons for Kids & Beginners
Guides & Tips
Supporting articles to help you decide and maximize learning outcomes.
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Pencil Shading Techniques: How to Shade Light and Dark
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