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    Be Creative and Learn the Visual Arts with Our Short Courses in Sydney!

    Do you have a creative idea you want to bring to life? Whether you want to draw, paint, or sculpt, our visual arts short courses offer hands-on learning with expert guidance to help you develop your artistic skills. From beginner-friendly classes to specialty workshops and tutor-led studios, our courses allow you to explore different techniques, experiment with various mediums, and refine your creative practice. With options for weeknight, weekend, and specialty sessions, you can find a course that fits your schedule. Our classes are taught by enthusiastic and experienced artists, with sessions available at our Rozelle campus and at partner studios across Sydney.

    Why Choose Our Visual Arts Courses?

    • Learn from experienced artists who offer expert guidance and inspiration.
    • Small, interactive classes to ensure hands-on learning and personalised feedback.
    • A variety of courses for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists.
    • Explore different mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics.
    • Convenient locations – courses run in Rozelle and at partner studios across Sydney. Who Are These Courses For?

      • Complete beginners looking to learn the basics of drawing, painting, or sculpting.
      • Enthusists and creatives who want to explore new artistic techniques.
      • Aspiring artists who want to develop their skills with tutor-led guidance.
      • Anyone looking for a relaxing and expressive creative outlet.

      What Can You Learn?

      We offer a variety of visual arts short courses, including:

      Drawing & Painting

      Sculpture & Ceramics

      • Introduction to Clay & Hand-Built Ceramics – Create beautiful pottery pieces.
      • Sculpture for Beginners – Learn to shape and model using different materials.
      • Wheel-Thrown Pottery – Master the pottery wheel and create functional ceramic pieces.

      Specialty Workshops & Studio Practice

      • Life Drawing – Develop observational drawing skills with live models.
      • Abstract Painting Techniques – Experiment with textures and non-traditional approaches.
      • Tutor-Led Studio Sessions – Get personalised feedback and guidance to further your skills.

      Common Questions

      • Q: Do I need any prior experience?
      • A: Not at all! We offer beginner courses to help you build foundational skills, as well as advanced sessions for those looking to refine their craft.
      • Q: Will I need to bring my own materials?
      • A: Some courses provide materials, while others may require you to bring your own. Check the course details for specific requirements.
      • Q: Where are the classes held?
      • A: Courses take place at our Rozelle campus and at partner studios across Sydney, depending on the medium and workshop.
      • Q: What if I’m not confident in my artistic ability?
      • A: That’s completely fine! Our classes are supportive and designed to help you build confidence in your creative expression.

      Unleash Your Creativity – Enrol Today!

      Whether you want to sketch, paint, sculpt, or experiment with new artistic techniques, our visual arts courses provide the skills and inspiration to bring your creative vision to life. Join us in Rozelle or at a partner studio across Sydney and start your artistic journey today!
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    Learn to work with oil paints with our painting short courses in Sydney! In this comprehensive oil painting course, you will learn the techniques and benefits of working with the oil paint medium.  Suitable for both beginners and those with some painting experience, you will be guided through structured exercises to create paintings with beautiful texture and finish – even without any prior painting experience.  In this oil painting course, you will learn how to prepare your...

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    Oil Painting Course

    <p>Learn to work with oil paints with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>In this comprehensive oil

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    2026-02-11 Wed 11 Feb 2026 - 2026-04-01 Wed 1 Apr 2026
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $529 Limited inc GST / $423.20 / $449.70 / $476.10
    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.

    Learn to paint using acrylics with our painting short courses in Sydney! We will explore various subject techniques and cover the fundamentals of tone, colour, form, and perspective through Still Life, Portrait, the Human Figure, and Landscape. Suitable for beginners to intermediate levels, the course is intended to help you develop your own personal style. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have some painting experience, you will enjoy our structured acrylic painting course...

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    Acrylic Painting Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn to paint using acrylics with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>We will explore various subject

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    2025-10-23 Thu 23 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-11 Thu 11 Dec 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10
    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.
    Acrylic Painting Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn to paint using acrylics with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>We will explore various subject

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    2025-11-21 Fri 21 Nov 2025 - 2025-12-12 Fri 12 Dec 2025
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10
    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.
    Acrylic Painting Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn to paint using acrylics with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>We will explore various subject

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    2026-02-12 Thu 12 Feb 2026 - 2026-04-02 Thu 2 Apr 2026
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10
    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.
    Acrylic Painting Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn to paint using acrylics with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>We will explore various subject

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    2026-03-06 Fri 6 Mar 2026 - 2026-03-27 Fri 27 Mar 2026
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10
    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.

    Learn to put pencil to paper with our drawing courses in Sydney! Anyone can learn how to draw, and our Drawing Course for Beginners will show you how! If you're an absolute beginner - or a bit of a doodler who wants to sharpen your pencil skills - this Drawing Course is a great opportunity to learn with a small group in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Drawing skills are a fundamental building block of various forms of art, such as illustration, fine art, or design. Join this...

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    Drawing Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn to put pencil to paper with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Anyone can learn how to draw, and our

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    2026-02-09 Mon 9 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-02 Mon 2 Mar 2026
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Arafat Hosen
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.60 / $404.10

    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.

    Please note: This course is held on weekdays.

    Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment? These courses are part of the bundle deal:

    • Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
    • Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
    • Life Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.
    Drawing Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn to put pencil to paper with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Anyone can learn how to draw, and our

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    2026-02-12 Thu 12 Feb 2026 - 2026-04-02 Thu 2 Apr 2026
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.60 / $404.10

    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.

    Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment? These courses are part of the bundle deal:

    • Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
    • Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
    • Life Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.

    Learn to paint botanical art using watercolour with our painting short courses in Sydney! Botanical art is a specialised form of painting that captures the beauty, detail, and precision of plants, bringing them to life through realistic watercolour techniques. This botanical watercolour course is ideal for both beginners and experienced artists looking to develop their skills in botanical illustration. The course begins with an introduction to watercolour application, where you...

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    Watercolour Painting Course: Botanical Art

    <p>Learn to paint botanical art using watercolour with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Botanical art

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    2025-10-27 Mon 27 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-08 Mon 8 Dec 2025
    7 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Arafat Hosen
    $469 Limited inc GST / $375.20 / $398.60 / $422.10
    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.
    Watercolour Painting Course: Botanical Art

    <p>Learn to paint botanical art using watercolour with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Botanical art

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    2026-02-18 Wed 18 Feb 2026 - 2026-04-01 Wed 1 Apr 2026
    7 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Arafat Hosen
    $469 Limited inc GST / $375.20 / $398.60 / $422.10
    Materials Kit: Kits must be ordered at least one week before the class starts to allow time for delivery. You can purchase a kit at checkout or bring your own—just uncheck the box.

    Learn the graceful traditions of Chinese painting with our painting courses in Sydney! The orchid is one of the treasured “Four Gentlemen” plants in traditional Chinese painting, admired for its elegance, purity, and symbolic meaning. Representing resilience and the noble virtues of the Junzi (literati or gentleman), the orchid has long been a favourite subject in Chinese art. In this beginner-friendly course, you will be introduced to the beauty of Chinese orchid flower painting...

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    Chinese Brush Painting Course: Orchids

    <p>Learn the graceful traditions of Chinese painting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>The orchid is one

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    2025-10-30 Thu 30 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-04 Thu 4 Dec 2025
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Chi Lik Cheung
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.60 / $404.10

    Learn life drawing with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Life drawing is a great way to improve your drawing skills. It trains you to ‘see’ and react quickly to what’s in front of you, but there is also room for you to express your personal view of the subject. In this course, you will practice drawing the nude from life in a series of quick and long poses that allow you to record quickly and efficiently what you see and longer poses that allow you to really study the subject....

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    Life Drawing Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn life drawing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Life drawing is a great way to improve your

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    2025-11-04 Tue 4 Nov 2025 - 2025-12-09 Tue 9 Dec 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10

    Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment? These courses are part of the bundle deal:

    • Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
    • Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
    • Life Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.
    Life Drawing Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn life drawing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Life drawing is a great way to improve your

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    2026-02-09 Mon 9 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-16 Mon 16 Mar 2026
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Anne Kwasner
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10

    Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment? These courses are part of the bundle deal:

    • Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
    • Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
    • Life Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.

    Learn drawing and cartooning with our drawing short courses in Sydney! From the single-panel editorial cartoons of the newspapers to the walls of city streets, cartoons are everywhere. This cartoon drawing course will instruct you on how to get started with drawing your own cartoons, helping you develop a range of different techniques. If you struggle with stick-people and haven't picked up a pencil since your school days, never fear- this class is not about virtuoso drawing...

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    Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn drawing and cartooning with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>From the single-panel editorial

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    2025-11-06 Thu 6 Nov 2025 - 2025-12-11 Thu 11 Dec 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Luke Marcatili
    $439 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.10 / $395.10

    Don't forget your sketchbook!

    Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment? These courses are part of the bundle deal:

    • Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
    • Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
    • Life Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.

    Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! For centuries, books were crafted entirely by hand — today, most are machine-made. This beginners bookbinding course invites you to rediscover the traditional art of hand bookbinding. If you love books or enjoy working with your hands, this is the perfect course for you. You’ll learn essential techniques, work with beautiful materials, and create your own hand-bound books to take home — all in a...

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    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>For centuries, books were crafted

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    2026-02-28 Sat 28 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-01 Sun 1 Mar 2026
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $271.20 / $287.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>For centuries, books were crafted

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    2026-03-28 Sat 28 Mar 2026 - 2026-03-29 Sun 29 Mar 2026
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $271.20 / $287.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>For centuries, books were crafted

    ...
    2026-05-02 Sat 2 May 2026 - 2026-05-03 Sun 3 May 2026
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $271.20 / $287.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>For centuries, books were crafted

    ...
    2026-05-23 Sat 23 May 2026 - 2026-05-24 Sun 24 May 2026
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $271.20 / $287.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Learn to write in modern pointed pen script with our calligraphy short courses in Sydney! Calligraphy reflects tradition, personality, style and creativity – everyone can learn it! Come and learn the beautiful art of calligraphy to gain an understanding of its rich history and the development of our modern alphabet. Working with dip pen and ink, students will learn a modern script style of lettering. This is a more casual form of pointed pen and you will learn to add your own flair...

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    Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy Course

    <p>Learn to write in modern pointed pen script with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/calligraphy">calligraphy short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Calligraphy

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    2025-12-06 Sat 6 Dec 2025 2025-12-06
    1 session, 6.5 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sharon Baker
    $199.00 $140 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    This class is part of the Black Friday sale. Please visit the Black Friday page for more details

    Please check the materials list for what to bring

    Learn to sketch urban street scenes with this pen and wash drawing short courses in Sydney! Join a professional artist as you embark on a journey to explore the neighbourhood, capturing its vibrant seasonal surroundings, stunning urban scenes, and inviting public spaces in beautifully sketched compositions. Then, breathe life into your artwork with the rich tones and textures of watercolour wash. Throughout the course, you'll not only hone your outdoor urban sketching skills but...

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    Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course

    <p>Learn to sketch urban street scenes with this pen and wash <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Join a

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    2025-12-06 Sat 6 Dec 2025 2025-12-06
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment. These courses are part of the bundle deal:

    • Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
    • Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
    • Life Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Drawing with Traditional Mixed Media Course

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.

    *Paints provided - please see webpage outline for what else to bring
    Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course

    <p>Learn to sketch urban street scenes with this pen and wash <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Join a

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    2026-03-28 Sat 28 Mar 2026 2026-03-28
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Why not enrol in two or more drawing courses at checkout and save 15% on your enrolment. These courses are part of the bundle deal:

    • Urban Sketching: Drawing Course
    • Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course
    • Life Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Drawing with Traditional Mixed Media Course

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.

    *Paints provided - please see webpage outline for what else to bring