Painting Courses

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 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 Course

    <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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    2025-08-06 Wed 6 Aug 2025 - 2025-09-17 Wed 17 Sep 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

    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 for Beginners
    • Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course for Beginners
    • Drawing with Traditional Mixed Media

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

    Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with our painting short courses in Sydney! Step into the creative and expressive world of oil painting. If you have always wanted to learn how to paint with oils, then this is the course for you. In this one-day workshop, you will be introduced to the basics of oil painting. You will explore factors of the medium to better understand techniques and possibilities and gain confidence in your approach to the oil painting process, and be...

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    Learn linocut printmaking with our Art Courses in Sydney! Explore the wonderful world of linocut printmaking. This art form involves carving intricate designs into linoleum blocks, applying ink to the carved surface, and then transferring the design onto paper or other mediums through a printing process. In a linocut class, students learn the fundamental techniques and skills needed to create their own linocut prints. Through expert instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on...

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    Learn to paint and sketch with our continuers watercolour painting course with our painting short courses in Sydney! In this continuers watercolour course, you will explore crucial aspects of watercolour painting, focusing on colour indicators such as Transparency, Lightfastness, and Staining. These properties play a significant role in understanding how colours interact and endure on paper, aiding artists in achieving desired effects while preserving the integrity of their...

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    Watercolour & Sketching Course: Continuers

    <p>Learn to paint and sketch with our continuers watercolour painting course with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in

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    2025-07-08 Tue 8 Jul 2025 - 2025-08-26 Tue 26 Aug 2025
    8 sessions, 16 hours total
    6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Saba Ghorbanimanesh
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10

    Learn how to make an abstract painting with our painting short courses in Sydney! This course is ideal for both beginners and those with some painting experience. Participants will explore various techniques of abstraction, drawing inspiration from organic forms found in flowers and plants. They will experiment with combinations of transparent and opaque paints to understand their distinct effects. The workshop starts with warm-up exercises conducted on paper. Discussions on...

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    Learn to paint and use watercolours with our painting short courses in Sydney! This watercolour painting course is designed for both absolute beginners and those with some experience looking to refine their skills. Whether you are new to watercolours or want to develop your technique further, this structured course will guide you step by step, helping you build confidence in your painting abilities. Starting with the fundamentals, you will learn essential techniques such as brush...

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    Watercolour Painting Course for Beginners

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

    <p>This watercolour painting

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    2025-09-22 Mon 22 Sep 2025 - 2025-09-25 Thu 25 Sep 2025
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Shipra Shah
    $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.

    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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    2025-07-22 Tue 22 Jul 2025 2025-07-22
    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
    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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    2025-07-29 Tue 29 Jul 2025 2025-07-29
    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
    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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    2025-08-05 Tue 5 Aug 2025 2025-08-05
    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
    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

    ...
    2025-08-12 Tue 12 Aug 2025 2025-08-12
    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
    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

    ...
    2025-08-19 Tue 19 Aug 2025 2025-08-19
    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
    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

    ...
    2025-08-26 Tue 26 Aug 2025 2025-08-26
    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

    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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    2025-07-15 Tue 15 Jul 2025 - 2025-07-29 Tue 29 Jul 2025
    3 sessions, 7.5 hours total
    2pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Bring flowers to life with watercolour – a beginner's floral painting workshop, part of the painting short courses in Sydney. Discover the beauty of floral watercolour painting in this relaxed, beginner-friendly watercolour workshop. Whether you're new to painting or looking to refine your skills, this class is the perfect introduction to essential watercolour techniques with a focus on painting delicate flowers. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to control your brush,...

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    Watercolour Floral Workshop for Beginners

    <p>Bring flowers to life with watercolour – a beginner's floral painting workshop, part of the <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</

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    2025-07-19 Sat 19 Jul 2025 2025-07-19
    1 session, 3 hours total
    9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Saba Ghorbanimanesh
    $169 Limited inc GST / $135.20 / $143.70 / $152.10

    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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    2025-07-23 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
    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.