ALYNAILS ACADEMY · LONDON
Cartoon Drafts Nail Art Course in London
Bring your favourite character-inspired designs to life with thoughtful sketching, accurate proportions and expressive nail-art details.
Tuesday 5 January 2027 · £249
In-person training · 68 Nile Street, London N1 7SR · Basic nail-art experience required
What you’ll learn
Develop the drawing and painting skills behind character-inspired nail art.
Planning your design
Choose a suitable cartoon reference, create a guide grid and adapt the character to fit the nail.
Drawing & proportions
Learn draft-style sketching, character placement and how to keep the proportions balanced.
Painting the details
Transfer sketches onto nails, develop expressive details and practise confident character painting.
CREATIVE SKILLS · HANDS-ON PRACTICE
From reference to finished nail
Learn how to break down a character image into manageable shapes, adapt the composition for a small nail surface and build your design step by step.
This class is designed for nail artists with a foundation in basic nail art who are ready to explore more detailed character work.
Cartoon Drafts gallery
Explore examples of detailed, character-inspired nail art.
Ready to get creative?
Join our Cartoon Drafts training on Tuesday 5 January 2027 and take your nail-art skills further.
Please check the booking page for current availability.
Questions? Get in touch
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cartoon Drafts course for?
This course is for nail artists who already have basic nail-art knowledge and want to develop character-based designs.
Do I need previous nail-art experience?
Yes, basic nail-art skills are recommended before taking Cartoon Drafts. If you are new to nail art, explore our Base Nail Art course first.
What will I learn?
Reference selection, guide grids, resizing characters for nails, sketching proportions, transferring designs and painting expressive details.
Where is the course held?
AlyNails Academy, 68 Nile Street, London N1 7SR, near Old Street.
Will I receive a certificate?
The course includes an ABT-accredited certificate, separate from our VTCT Level 3 Diploma.
How can I book?
Use the booking button to see the course details and current availability.