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Learn to paint in oils, acrylics or watercolours with our arts courses in Sydney.

Ever thought about learning or improving your painting skills?

The classes are available from beginner to advanced levels where you will learn a variety of guided practical exercises to develop observational skills and paint handling techniques. You will gain the skills needed to produce a lovely landscape, still life, figure drawing and more. It’s fun and relaxing!

We offer hands-on practical learning experiences, in small groups, led by enthusiastic and experienced tutors. Our painting classes are run at our own campus in Rozelle – just 5 minutes by bus from Town Hall Station, and with parking available.

As a not-for-profit education provider with 30 years 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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Painting: Capturing Light Watercolour Workshop

Learn how to paint with an impressionistic style, at a painting course 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 you can create 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, stroke by...

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Painting: Capturing Light Watercolour Workshop

<p><strong>Learn how to paint with an impressionistic style, at a <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/Arts/painting-classes-sydney-courses-workshops">painting course</a> in

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2021-06-18 Fri 18 Jun 2021 2021-06-18
1 session, 6 hours total
10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tony Belobrajdic
$169 Limited inc GST / $135.20 / $152.10
Please check materials list for what to bring
Painting: Capturing Light Watercolour Workshop

<p><strong>Learn how to paint with an impressionistic style, at a <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/Arts/painting-classes-sydney-courses-workshops">painting course</a> in

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2021-10-14 Thu 14 Oct 2021 2021-10-14
1 session, 6 hours total
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Tony Belobrajdic
$169 Limited inc GST / $135.20 / $152.10
Please check materials list for what to bring

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

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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  • Painting: Watercolours Course

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Painting: Abstract Art Workshop

Learn to paint abstract art with a painting course in Sydney. Join this fun and colourful abstract art workshop to learn the skills and techniques to create your own abstract artwork. No previous art skills are required. This workshop explores the major themes in abstract painting. Learn everything about colour, using texture, making effective composition and how to finish your artwork off. Bring along your canvas in the size you wish to paint on and your brushes. Acrylic paints...

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<p><strong>Learn to paint abstract art with a</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/painting"><strong>painting course</strong></a> <strong>in Sydney.</strong></p>

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2021-06-19 Sat 19 Jun 2021 2021-06-19
1 session, 6 hours total
10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Sally Mowbray
$189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $170.10
Please check materials list for what to bring. Includes a 30 minute break.
Painting: Abstract Art Workshop

<p><strong>Learn to paint abstract art with a</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/painting"><strong>painting course</strong></a> <strong>in Sydney.</strong></p>

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2021-11-13 Sat 13 Nov 2021 2021-11-13
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Sally Mowbray
$189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $170.10
Please check materials list for what to bring. Includes a 30 minute break.

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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Decorate with Resin: Introduction Workshop

Be introduced to working with Resin with our new Decorate with Resin Workshop, part of our Arts short course program in Sydney. This new short Resin workshop is ideal for anyone curious about the medium resin and would like to learn more about it. Our new Decorate with Resin: Introduction Workshop offers you the opportunity to work with resin while you learn how to add your personal touch to a small object. Our professional tutor will guide you step by step on how to work with the...

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2021-06-21 Mon 21 Jun 2021 2021-06-21
1 session, 2 hours total
9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
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$99 Limited inc GST / $79.20 / $89.10
The course fee includes all materials.
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2021-08-17 Tue 17 Aug 2021 2021-08-17
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$99 Limited inc GST / $79.20 / $89.10

The course fee includes materials valued at $85.

Resin needs to dry for 48hrs. Please collect your artwork two days after your class.

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