Pencil Sketching with Zara

Schedule

Tue Feb 24 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Brahm Centre @ Newton L5 | Toa Payoh, SG

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[NEWTON] Participants will learn the basic techniques of observational drawing, attempting different subject matters with Zara Fong.
About this Event

Pencil Sketching with Zara

With a background in fashion design and a love for storytelling through art, Zara blends technical skill with a sense of the mystical. Through lines and shadows, you’ll create your own calming space where imagination leads the way and your unique voice unfolds. Enjoy the simple pleasure of putting pencil to paper and explore your inner world, one sketch at a time.


Course Outline

Contour drawing & Basic rendering approaches.

Breaking a scene from big shapes to small shapes to tiny details.

Capturing light, dark tonal values, & texture.

1 & 2 point perspective for contour drawing.


The artwork featured in this listing are examples of Pencil Sketching and are not indicative of the actual course work.


WHEN?

Tuesday, February 24 , 2pm - 4pm

Tuesday, March 3 , 2pm - 4pm

Tuesday, March 10 , 2pm - 4pm

Tuesday, March 17 , 2pm - 4pm

Tuesday, March 24 , 2pm - 4pm

Tuesday, March 31 , 2pm - 4pm

Tuesday, April 7 , 2pm - 4pm

Tuesday, April 14 , 2pm - 4pm

8 sessions totalling 16 hours.



WHERE?

Brahm Centre @ Newton L5

47 Scotts Road, #05-02, Goldbell Towers

S228233 (3 mins walk from Newton MRT-Exit A)


Bring Your Own Materials:

  • Mechanical Pencil 2B
  • Eraser
  • Ruler
  • Sharpener
  • 2b lead


Art Materials Provided:

  • Multi liner pens
  • Pencil stump
  • White pen
  • Pencil set
  • A4 watercolour paper
  • Pencil eraser




COURSE FEE:

$280.00 per person

$56 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy

National Silver Academy

  • NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.

SkillsFuture Credit

  • In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
  • All tickets purchased with the intent to use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee will be subject to a non-refundable $20 administrative fee.

Notes:

  • Course payments are non-refundable, non-transferable.
  • There are NO make-ups if you miss any of the art course sessions.
  • Missing a session does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.
  • Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to the use of photos and/or videos taken during activities for records and promotional purposes.

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EFFECTIVE 1ST JUNE 2025, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WITH INTENT TO USE SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT WILL HAVE A NON-REFUNDABLE, $20 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IMPOSED.


HOW? Do I begin the process of using my SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for course fees:


Step 1 (on Skillsfuture Website): Check your SkillsFuture credit balance.

Log into your SkillsFuture Portal to confirm you have sufficient SkillsFuture Credit balance (Take note: $4K SkillsFuture Career Transition Credits CANNOT be used for Brahm Centre courses).

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html


Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website): Securing your ticket.

On Eventbrite, search for the course you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/brahm-centre-4067900361


Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website): Select correct ticket type & complete registration.

Select the intended Ticket Type (either NSA+SkillsFuture or Individual+SkillsFuture) and complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about the course.

Save/Screenshot the confirmation. (you will use this in the following steps)


Step 4 (on Skillsfuture Website): Submit your SkillsFuture claim.

Go back to the SkillsFuture Portal to submit a claim under 'E-Services'.

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

click on the link below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:

Please submit your SkillsFuture credit claim 60 days BEFORE the course commencement, for it to be valid. Deadline to submit SFC Claim is one week prior to course commencement.


Step 5 (on Skillsfuture Website):

If your SFC submission was completed successfully, the status of your submission would reflect as "PENDING".

Your registration is confirmed after your SkillsFuture claim status reflect as "APPROVED".

*Should you choose to cancel your SFC claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the right to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.



Trainer Bio

Vanessa Zara Fong is a fashion design graduate with a deep-rooted passion for drawing and storytelling through art. Trained in traditional sketching techniques and design fundamentals, she brings a whimsical yet thoughtful approach to her work. With experience in both the fashion industry and art education, Zara is inspired by the mystical, the natural, and the emotional—using pencil and paper to help others reconnect with their inner world through art.

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Where is it happening?

Brahm Centre @ Newton L5, 47 Scotts Road, Toa Payoh, Singapore

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