Beginner's Guide to Drawing a Pet Portrait 3 Week Course

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Join us for a series of drawing tutorials, perfect for honing in on techniques needed to capture detail & depth



3 x 1 hour Class size 1 to 10 (public dates), 10 to 50 label £53

Looking to hone your drawing skills? Look no further! Join us for a drawing workshop series designed around helping you master the techniques required to capture your furry friends. You’ll learn key techniques while working from an adorable reference image, gaining skills you can transfer to capture the pets in your life.  

The workshops will be led by an expert Hobbycraft Artisan, with three weekly sessions that give you plenty of time to pick up the tips and techniques as you build up your portrait. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how each of the pencils in your kit can be used and how to pick the best one for each step of the drawing process.  

You’ll start with a thumbnail sketch, learning about composition for the portrait and how to prepare your image. You’ll then be shown how to use shading, plus experiment with different types of erasers to create highlights and shape as you bring the greyscale masterpiece to life. In the final session, you’ll discover how to add the final touches to complete your animal artwork.  

By the end of the workshop series, you’ll have grown your drawing confidence and be equipped with so many different techniques. You can continue to use the drawing materials included in the craft kit to further practice your new skills with pictures of your own pets.  

*Price includes £3 delivery. 


Knowledge required
    Designed for beginners.   
What you'll get in your craft kit
  • Artist pad 

  • Sketching set 

  • Pencil case 

  • Sketchbook 

  • Template  

What you'll need
    Some tissue or cloth.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Your teacher
Hobbycraft Artisan
Hobbycraft Artisan

4.8 (42,453)

Our expert Hobbycraft Artisans deliver our online workshops, each Artisan has their craft expertise and will be perfectly placed to help you start a completely new craft or advance your skills.

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Marilyn Price Nov 2023


I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learned a lot of new skills. Thanks for being such a great teacher.

Moira Ruby Bostanci Nov 2023


I thoroughly enjoyed my pet portrait workshop, Millie and Louise were great tutors, knowledgeable, friendly and gave lots of helpful tips. I really appreciated the videos that came with the lessons which I watched after each lesson. Happy to recommend to friends and family.

Beginner's Guide to Drawing a Pet Portrait 3 Week Course review by Moira Ruby Bostanci

Nicola Burton Nov 2023


I really enjoyed these classes and thought the teacher explained everything clearly. It was good to learn different techniques each week.

Carol Anne Warren Nov 2023


3 classes to draw a portrait of a puppy. The technique Rugilee used are easy to follow and because it's over 3 sessions you take a layer at a time. Everytime I went back to it, I could see an improving image finishing with shadows and texture. We'll done Rugilee for your easy approach and patience!

Beginner's Guide to Drawing a Pet Portrait 3 Week Course review by Carol Anne Warren

Anonymised ClassBento student Nov 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended


The tutor was very carm and relaxed made me feel at ease, her explanation of things is what kept me from panicking as I've never drew before with the encouragement I've achieved something im proud of

Beginner's Guide to Drawing a Pet Portrait 3 Week Course review by Anonymised ClassBento student

Prerna Bavaria Nov 2023


Excellent, thoroughly enjoyed the experience
Will definitely be trying out some other classes ????
Thank you

Drawing class review by Prerna Bavaria

Gary Jones Nov 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


What a fabulous course. Absolutely brilliant and great value for money. Well done to all the hobbycraft staff involved.
I will definitely be joining more. Thank you.

Alison Simpson Nov 2023


Great to be able to chat and ask questions, personalising the sessions, and yo be available for follow-up advice.

Heather Cherrie Oct 2023


I really enjoyed learning the drawing techniques. Rugilee was very patient and explained things well. Thank you. I did end up with a picture that I was very pleased with and surprised I could do.

Susan Boddy Oct 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The course tutor was very good but sadly it was the fact that I had a problem with the sound, which I stress was not your fault. However I was able to follow the instructions based on my knowledge to date. I was able to keep up with the lesson. She suggested that I could do the lessons again but I am happy with the improvement I have made. I missed the last few minutes today I am happy with the information she gave on drawing the eyes and the fur. Thank you for the pleasure you will have given me for my future projects.

Catherine Caple Oct 2023


Millie is such a lovely, gentle person and I really enjoyed all three classes. I found her drawing techniques interesting and easy to follow, consequently ended up with a drawing I feel quite pleased with! More than this, I now feel more confident in attempting further pet portraits and hope to develop a skill.

As well as the lessons, I found it very helpful to be sent recordings of each class so that I could rewatch them in my own time and catch up with my drawing between classes and at the end of the course.

I would recommend the course to anyone who feels like having a go and so easy in the comfort of your own home where no-one is watching! The equipment provided is sufficient, although I did purchase an eraser pencil which I found more useful than a putty eraser. I think the course is value for money.

Sarah Woolgar Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Loved this course. Learnt so much and it was great to share what we had all done. The course instructor was brilliant and very helpful.

Marian Lamport Aug 2023

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


The first 2 sessions were particularly good with the teacher explaining clearly and precisely. The thid session was not as useful.

Drawing class review by Marian Lamport

Sarah Tucker Aug 2023

24 ClassBento workshops attended • 21 reviews


Amazing - I’ve never been good at drawing but I am so pleased with my drawing. Could not be happier

Jenni Dewar Aug 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Great class, guidance at each stage was clear and if unsure about anything, you could ask questions.

Drawing class review by Jenni Dewar

Susan Chadwick Aug 2023


I learnt a lot, thanks. More in an hour than I ever did in school art lessons.

Anne Newton Aug 2023

67 ClassBento workshops attended • 85 reviews


it was great to have a longer workshop spread over 3 weeks a load of great tips from Millie a real in sight into the sketching off animals

Gerry Longstaff Aug 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Really good tutor, gave and demonstrated clear instructions, very helpful and cheerful. Kit was great would recommend to anyone regardless of skill level.

David Metcalfe Aug 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Very good value and excellent instruction from Millie. A most enjoyable experience I have signed up for another watercolour session.

Kathryn Lewis Aug 2023

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews


This was such a Iovely workshop, and Millie is a great teacher. I learned so many techniques I didn't know before and it has inspired me to keep drawing in pencil. I was pleased with what I produced. It was great getting all the tools you need before the class.

Livinia Cowell-Sherriff Aug 2023

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 16 reviews


Nice course enjoy it . Was fun and relaxed worth doing it . Have a go at at the class

Beginner's Guide to Drawing a Pet Portrait 3 Week Course review by Livinia Cowell-Sherriff

Kay Hope May 2023

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews


It was fantastic doing this portrait over three weeks so the tutor could slow things down. I learned a different technique than when I did the Easter bunny drawing, it was interesting how to do different shading. We had two different tutors over the three weeks they were both very good. I’m pleased with my progress as only the second picture I’ve drawn since my school days in the 70’s! I will definitely do more drawing courses with Hobbycraft.

Drawing class review by Kay Hope

Sandie Wingvist May 2023

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 13 reviews


I enjoyed learning how to draw pets, it was really detailed and the instructor was really knowledgeable. I had a problem with the second class and I had double booked, hobbycraft was really great and they allowed me to join in another group for the second week so I was still able to continue and finish my dashhound. I think the only downside was that the picture we were sent and the picture the instructor used was slightly different, it was slightly lighter than ours.

Sian Morgan May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The two workshop tutors were friendly and knowledgeable and their approach was encouraging and supportive. Initially I didn’t really hold out much hope of producing a competent piece of work but the drawing itself was approached in easy stages and I ended up surprising myself.
I would not hesitate in recommending this course because I have come to realise that drawing skills are essential and hope that there will be other drawing courses, for example intermediate and advanced.

Beginner's Guide to Drawing a Pet Portrait 3 Week Course review by Sian Morgan

Yvonne Shepherd May 2023

41 ClassBento workshops attended • 30 reviews


This was a really enjoyable set of classes. Louise and Millie taught some great techniques and there was obviously good communication between them as Millie knew where we were up to for the final class. I have learnt some great skills and techniques for drawing animals and I look forward to applying these to draw other animals in the future.

Beginner's Guide to Drawing a Pet Portrait 3 Week Course review by Yvonne Shepherd

Lucy Lewis May 2023

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


I really enjoyed the class and learnt a lot of new techniques. I feel confident now to draw my own dogs.

Drawing class review by Lucy Lewis

Jan Marston May 2023

16 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews


The course was great considering I always believed I couldn't draw a straight line with a ruler I am very impressed with the outcome.

Drawing class review by Jan Marston

Jacinta Tan May 2023

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Great course - the multiple week courses are always so much better for learning new skills! Louise and Millie both really friendly patient teachers. Highly recommend this.

Beginner's Guide to Drawing a Pet Portrait 3 Week Course review by Jacinta Tan

Jennifer Ryan May 2023

34 ClassBento workshops attended • 30 reviews


I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot, I feel confident enough to have a go at drawing pets on my own

Drawing class review by Jennifer Ryan

Michelle Moat May 2023


I loved this course. The teachers were very friendly and informative. I learned new techniques and loved how relaxing it was.

Vanessa Cumper Apr 2023

36 ClassBento workshops attended • 17 reviews


Really pleased to have taken part in this class, the tutor shared lots of tips and tricks to obtain a better likeness. Suitable for all drawing levels the class had a good pace.

Sarah Stanton Apr 2023

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


I loved the course of drawing your pet. The techniques taught were really interesting. It was good to be online and to be able to go at my own pace, but to have a tutor actually in the room with me would’ve been a bonus. Unfortunately I live too far From any hobby craft store to be able to participate in person thank you again

Drawing class review by Sarah Stanton

Chloe Byrne Apr 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


I could not make the third class so have not finished my drawing ( awaiting Hobbycraft to advise if I can join a third class)

Jann Heigh Apr 2023

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


I did not receive the link for the third class. The second teacher is the only one who deserves any praise for her time and interest in the participants as well as her skills. She explained things very clearly.

Julie Green Mar 2023

28 ClassBento workshops attended • 27 reviews


What an amazing class. Louise is a great tutor and the sessions were very relaxed. Although I didn’t complete my drawing during the sessions, Louise provided so much information and demonstrated so many techniques, I felt confident to complete the drawing on my own. I have struggled to learn how to draw for years and am thrilled with what I produced. Thank you so much.

Drawing class review by Julie Green

Jen Shepherd Mar 2023

76 ClassBento workshops attended • 31 reviews


This was a very relaxing, well paced class. Louise is an excellent tutor and gave lots of helpful tips which have inspired me to continue drawing!

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