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    Handcraft Courses in Sydney

    Of course you can learn to be crafty with our arts short courses in Sydney!

    Ever thought about learning a new craft? Learn with us to gain skills, be creative and enjoy that “I made it myself" moment!

    We offer hands-on practical learning experiences, in small groups, led by enthusiastic and experienced tutors. Most art and craft classes are run at our Rozelle Campus - just 10 minutes by bus from Town Hall Station, and with parking available.

    As a charity and not-for-profit education provider with 30 years of experience in adult education, we offer high-quality courses, workshops, and studios to help you gain new knowledge and skills you can put into practice right away.

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    Online Brush Pen Course for Beginners

    Stay creative from home with an online calligraphy short course from Sydney! Sign up for this self-paced online course to learn the basics of contemporary hand lettering using brush pens. You will receive a home-delivered basics kit and access to 16 quality pre-recorded video lessons. With the lessons and loads of practical exercises to practise, you can experience the calming art of lettering as you learn at your own pace. Also included are 10 weeks of access to the Creative Club...
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    Online Brush Pen Course for Beginners

    <p>Stay creative from home with an online <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/calligraphy">calligraphy short course</a> from Sydney!</p>

    <p>Sign up for this self-paced

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    Self paced
    Approximately 2.5 hours
    2022-08-10 2022-08-10
    Online
    Alena Tsarkova
    $210 Limited inc GST / $0 / $168 / $189
    Please allow 5 working days for kit delivery

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    • Bookbinding Course for Beginners at NSW Guild

      Learn the alchemy of bookbinding fundamentals with our handcrafts short courses at the NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders in Sydney! For hundreds of years, books were made by hand. Now you rarely handle a book that isn’t made by a machine. This bookbinding course intends to re-introduce you to the ancient craft of hand bookbinding. If you have a love for books, you will love this course. This bookbinding course is the official introductory course of the NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders....
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    • Copperplate Hand Calligraphy Course

      Learn to write in Copperplate 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. Learning outcomes By the end of this copperplate hand calligraphy course, you should be able to apply: letters and numerals of the Copperplate script spacial awareness...
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    • Hand Lettering: Brush Pen Course for Beginners

      Learn to write, the right way, with our calligraphy short courses in Sydney! Join this class to learn the basics of contemporary hand lettering using brush pens. In this fun and hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of brush lettering using a brush pen. The class will begin with an introduction to this form of modern calligraphy and will quickly progress into a fun and practical workshop where you will learn how to create different pressures and strokes with your brush...
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    • Online Drawing Course for Beginners

      Learn to put pencil to paper with our online drawing courses from Sydney! Anyone can learn how to draw and our online Drawing for Beginners course will show you how! If you're an absolute beginner - or a bit of a doodler who wants to sharpen your pencil skills - this course is an opportunity to learn with a small group in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Learn over 3 Zoom sessions, with exercises, demonstrations and discussion throughout, as you gain an understanding of the basics...
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    • Online Watercolour Class

      Learn watercolour painting with our online painting short courses from Sydney! This online painting course is an introduction to the gentle art of watercolour painting. Learn from your home over 4 calming sessions to gain the basic techniques for the watercolour medium. You will learn and build on skills in drawing and watercolour painting, with exercises to introduce and develop the techniques, plus plenty of opportunities to practice. This course is designed to be ongoing, with...
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    Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy Course

    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/arts/calligraphy">calligraphy short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Calligraphy

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    2022-08-13 Sat 13 Aug 2022 2022-08-13
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sharon Baker
    $179 Limited inc GST / $0 / $143.20 / $161.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring

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    • Italic Script Calligraphy Course

      Learn to write in Italic 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. Italic script is a beautiful and elegant writing style using a broad edge pen. It is an adaptable contemporary script finding purpose in formal and informal designs. We will study...
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    Woodwork: Spoon Carving Course for Beginners

    Learn to hand-carve wooden spoons with our DIY Woodwork Courses in Sydney! Spoon carving is a meditative practice that provides a break from the busy, screen-focused lives many of us lead. In this spoon carving course in Sydney, you will learn to carve wooden spoons from locally sourced green timber. Our expert tutors will teach you how to correctly use green woodworking tools, including a: froe and maul to split the initial logs into more manageable pieces hatchet and hatchet...
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    Woodwork: Spoon Carving Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn to hand-carve wooden spoons with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY Woodwork Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Spoon carving is a meditative

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    2022-08-14 Sun 14 Aug 2022 2022-08-14
    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    Among The Trees Workshop
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    $269 Limited inc GST / $0 / $215.20 / $242.10
    Woodwork: Spoon Carving Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn to hand-carve wooden spoons with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/lifestyle/woodwork">DIY Woodwork Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Spoon carving is a meditative

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    1 session, 7 hours total
    9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    Among The Trees Workshop
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    $269 Limited inc GST / $0 / $215.20 / $242.10

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    Woodwork Course for Beginners: Build a Saw Bench

    Learn basic woodworking skills with our DIY woodwork short courses in Sydney! Through the construction of a simple low saw bench you will be introduced to the basics of working with reclaimed wood and using simple hand tools. This course is great for people with little woodworking experience and those that have no access to a well appointed workshop. The saw bench itself is designed as a mini workbench that can offer a variety of work holding and tool storage solutions for...
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      Learn how to upcycle vintage furniture to shabby chic style at this woodwork short course in Sydney! Discover how easy and affordable it is to acquire and restore period furniture pieces in this popular decorator style. You’ll learn what kind of items to look out for and how to buy, prepare, finish and sell ‘upcycled’ furniture. It’s a great way to save decorating dollars, reduce landfill – and even make money from your garage. This shabby chic furniture restoration course looks at...
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    <p>Create wire portraits with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/sculpture">sculpture short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    $199 Limited inc GST / $0 / $159.20 / $179.10
    All materials included. Take home 2 complete mounted sculptures

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    $449 Limited inc GST / $0 / $359.20 / $404.10
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    $449 Limited inc GST / $0 / $359.20 / $404.10
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    $449 Limited inc GST / $0 / $359.20 / $404.10

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    Resin Jewellery Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn to make your own resin jewellery with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/resin">resin art short courses</a>, part of our <a href="https://

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    2 sessions, 4 hours total
    10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Monika Pawsey
    $239 Limited inc GST / $0 / $191.20 / $215.10
    The course fee includes materials valued at $85 and you will take your work home.
    Resin Jewellery Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn to make your own resin jewellery with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/resin">resin art short courses</a>, part of our <a href="https://

    ...
    2022-10-31 Mon 31 Oct 2022 - 2022-11-07 Mon 7 Nov 2022
    2 sessions, 4 hours total
    6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Monika Pawsey
    $239 Limited inc GST / $0 / $191.20 / $215.10
    The course fee includes materials valued at $85 and you will take your work home.

    If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist

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