Painting Course for Beginners
Learn how to paint with our Painting courses in Sydney.
If you’ve never painted before, or maybe you are looking to refresh your skills and knowledge, this course is for you. Join this course to learn to paint and gain real painting experience that will last a lifetime.
Gain knowledge about the different painting mediums, tools and applications. We provide well-structured lessons and a series of exercises how to paint from still life, self-portrait and more while you are developing your own style and creative potential.
You may choose to paint either in acrylics or oil. The material list has been kept simple with the view that students can upgrade their materials as the course progresses should they wish.
This course is designed to be ongoing, with students to encouraged to re-enrol as many times as they like to continue their painting learning. Your tutor will structure each session to suit all levels of experience in the group.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will have:
- acquired basic painting ability
- practised in recognizing and organizing good composition
- an understanding of tone
- experience with colour mixing and ability to perceive and name warm/cool, transparent/opaque colours
Ideal for…
Anyone can join! This course is designed for beginners as well as experienced students.
Course content
- Observation of still life to make representational imagery
- Composition and formatting
- Colour theory
- Palette layout
- Types of paints, mediums and brushes
- Types of application and support
- Setting a painting out from start to finish
Online course
Please note: The online course is a modified version of the full course, using only Acrylics. Content and learning outcomes will be reduced to suit online delivery and the shorter course duration.
Please come prepared
Please click here for material list...
Other information
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Students are eligible for a 10% discount at:
- Tillys Art Supplies, 661 Darling St, Rozelle ph. 9810 8309
- Newtown Art Supplies, 15 Wilson St, Newtown ph. 9516 2339
- Eckersley’s Art Supplies, 93 York Street, Sydney ph 9299 4151
Just show a copy of your course enrolment confirmation.
Avoid disappointment. Enrol early.
Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as all course changes will be communicated via SMS or email.
Classes
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...<p><strong>Learn how to paint with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/art-classes-sydney/painting-classes-sydney-courses-workshops">Painting courses</a> in Sydney.</strong>
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Course testimonials:
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Nicola said: Our teacher Nadia was excellent, one of the best teachers I've ever had. Lessons were instructive while fun, perfect for beginners.
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Sukadev said: I loved how attentive Elinor was to each student, and her passion for teaching painting! Would love to see her doing more painting courses in the future!
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Jackeline said: Gained the confidence to get started and keep going. I wish I’d Received a little more theory up front about how to work with oil paints, cleaning techniques, brush stroke technique etc. Overall, a good course
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Dorothy said: The course was enjoyable, but I would have liked a little more variety than still life as shown in your Video.
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Sahba said: the instructor/teacher was very patient, encouraging and attentive at all times, which made the whole experience very enjoyable and relaxing
