Painting Courses

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    Brush up on your art skills with our painting short courses in Sydney!

    Is there a landscape, still life image or photograph you've been inspired to capture on canvas? Perhaps you want to get creative and messy with an abstract painting workshop? With our painting courses, you can develop observational skills and paint handling techniques using oils, acrylics or watercolours.

    We offer beginner and specialty short courses or workshops led by passionate artists at our campus in Rozelle.

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    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

    <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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    2025-05-02 Fri 2 May 2025 - 2025-05-23 Fri 23 May 2025
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10
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    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

    <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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    2025-07-31 Thu 31 Jul 2025 - 2025-09-18 Thu 18 Sep 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10
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    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 beautiful portraitures using oil paints with our painting short courses in Sydney! Portraiture is compelling, interesting, and commonly considered one of the most difficult aspects of oil painting. However, when employing practical steps and techniques, portrait painting can be a very rewarding activity. This course will cover the fundamentals of portrait painting such as proportion, skin tone, and general oil painting techniques to give students confidence and...

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    Portraiture Oil Painting Course

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

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    2025-09-02 Tue 2 Sep 2025 - 2025-10-21 Tue 21 Oct 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $489 Limited inc GST / $391.20 / $415.70 / $440.10
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     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 art theory and history with our Art Courses in Sydney! Studying art history isn't just about brushstrokes and colour theory—it's a journey that enriches our understanding of different cultures and societies throughout time. This exploration helps us appreciate diversity and the various ways people express themselves.  By examining art from the past, we improve our critical thinking skills and learn to analyse complex visuals. Plus, we're inspired by the creativity and...

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    Introduction to Art History Course

    <p>Learn art theory and history with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">Art Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Studying art history isn't just about

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    2025-05-07 Wed 7 May 2025 - 2025-05-28 Wed 28 May 2025
    3 sessions, 7.5 hours total
    10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
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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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    2025-05-07 Wed 7 May 2025 - 2025-06-25 Wed 25 Jun 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $479 Limited inc GST / $383.20 / $407.10 / $431.10
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    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.
    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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    2025-07-23 Wed 23 Jul 2025 - 2025-09-10 Wed 10 Sep 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $529 Limited inc GST / $423.20 / $449.70 / $476.10
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    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.

    Unleash your inner artist with our painting short courses in Sydney! Have you been wanting to express yourself by learning a new creative skill? Are you looking for art classes in Sydney? Then this painting course for beginners is for you! Maybe you have never painted before, or you are looking to refresh your skills and knowledge. With this course, you will take home real painting experience and creative skills that will last you a lifetime. You will gain knowledge about the...

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    Painting Course for Beginners

    <p>Unleash your inner artist with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Have you been wanting to express

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    2025-05-12 Mon 12 May 2025 - 2025-06-02 Mon 2 Jun 2025
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $289 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10
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    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.

    Unleash your creativity and explore the art of mural painting with our Street Mural Painting Workshop in Sydney. Learn techniques, tools, and tips to design and create vibrant, large-scale artworks.

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    Street Mural Painting: An Introduction

    <p>Learn street mural painting with our visual <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/subject">art short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Are you curious about the art of mural

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    2025-05-24 Sat 24 May 2025 2025-05-24
    1 session, 4 hours total
    10am - 2pm (UTC+10:00)
    The Bower Summer Hill
    The Bower
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
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    Important: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within five (5) business days of the class start date. 

    This class is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.

    Learn to properly paint furniture with our woodwork courses in Sydney! Learn how to restore wooden furniture pieces to recreate your favourite circa look, be it shabby chic, French provincial, retro, or industrial. This workshop will help you to transform your old or new furniture into unique pieces. Learning outcomes By the end of this furniture painting workshop, you should be able to: Recall the different types of paint and how to apply them to furniture Take home your...

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    Furniture Painting & Finishing Workshop

    <p>Learn to properly paint furniture with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/woodwork">woodwork courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Learn how to restore wooden

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    2025-05-25 Sun 25 May 2025 2025-05-25
    1 session, 4 hours total
    10am - 2pm (UTC+10:00)
    The Bower Redfern
    The Bower
    $189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10
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    Learn to develop your drawing and painting skills with our visual arts short courses in Sydney! Take your drawing or painting skills to a higher level in these combined Drawing and Painting Studio Sessions. Designed for use of the studio space, these sessions provide a dedicated environment for artists of all levels—from beginners to more advanced artists—to develop and refine their work. Under the guidance of an experienced tutor and practising visual artist, you’ll have the...

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    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-05-27 Tue 27 May 2025 2025-05-27
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
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    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-06-03 Tue 3 Jun 2025 2025-06-03
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
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    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-06-10 Tue 10 Jun 2025 2025-06-10
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
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    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-06-17 Tue 17 Jun 2025 2025-06-17
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
    • TBA
    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-06-24 Tue 24 Jun 2025 2025-06-24
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
    • TBA
    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-07-01 Tue 1 Jul 2025 2025-07-01
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
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    Learn to draw using mixed media with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Unlock your creative potential with our Drawing with Traditional Mixed Media course in Sydney. Discover how to use an exciting range of materials to create dynamic and expressive drawings. You’ll work with black, sanguine red, and white chalk pastel pencils, pen and ink, ink wash, gouache, and a variety of coloured papers. Through this hands-on course, you’ll explore various techniques to convey form, tone,...

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    Drawing with Traditional Mixed Media

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

    <p>Unlock your creative potential

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    2025-05-28 Wed 28 May 2025 - 2025-07-09 Wed 9 Jul 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.60 / $404.10
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    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 how to paint with an impressionistic style, with our painting short courses in Sydney! Join this workshop to learn how to paint quick, expressive watercolours with fewer brush strokes. Through detailed artist demonstration of a four-step method, you'll discover how to create an atmosphere (rather than strictly copying the subject matter) by using a limited palette, simplifying shapes and avoiding too many details.  Working with large-size brushes - adding shape against shape,...

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    Watercolour Painting Workshop: Expressive Art

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

    <p>Join this

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    2025-05-29 Thu 29 May 2025 2025-05-29
    1 session, 6.5 hours total
    10am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Tony Belobrajdic
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
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