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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 workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as: Recall the different types of paint and how to apply them to furniture Take home...

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Learn about Ancient Egypt and uncover how one of the world’s earliest and most influential civilisations was formed, with our history short courses in Sydney. Step back more than 4,500 years to a time when the Nile River sustained a thriving culture of kings, builders and storytellers. In this engaging introductory course, you will explore how Ancient Egypt emerged from early settlements into a powerful and highly organised civilisation. From the rise of the first pharaohs to the...

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Learn about Ancient Egypt’s belief systems, rulers and cultural achievements with our history short courses in Sydney. Delve deeper into the world of Ancient Egypt and uncover the ideas, rituals and individuals that shaped one of history’s most fascinating civilisations. In this course, you will explore the powerful role of religion, the complexity of Egyptian writing, and the dramatic stories of rulers who defined Egypt’s golden age. Join this class to gain a richer understanding...

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Learn the principles of perspective drawing with our drawing short courses in Sydney! In this perspective drawing workshop, you will learn the process of how perspective works and how to translate it into your artwork. Understanding and applying the principles of perspective drawing is a crucial skill in various creative disciplines, including sketching, painting, technical drawing such as architecture and drafting, and urban design. Perspective drawing involves representing...

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Intermediate watercolour landscape painting workshops in Sydney, designed for students with prior experience. This intermediate watercolour landscape workshop is designed for students who already have a basic understanding of watercolour and are ready to develop their landscape painting further. It is ideal for those who have completed the Watercolour Landscape for Beginners workshop or have equivalent experience. In this hands-on session, you will work more deeply with...

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Learn to draw and sketch with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Come and join this portraiture drawing studio class to learn and practice how to draw the human face from life with its endless variation and possibilities. Each session a new life model will be in class so that you can continue to practise your portraiture drawing skills and expression through a variety of media and techniques. You will receive teaching and support from a practising artist, working with a...

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Learn basic woodturning skills with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! If you want to learn and develop your woodturning skills, this course is for you! In this woodturning course, you will learn the correct traditional skills and tools to learn how to turn between centres using faceplates, mount timber onto a chuck for turning, and turn that timber into different items. While working on your projects, you will receive detailed instructions on using rough gouges, spindle gouges,...

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Learn drawing and painting skills with our drawing courses and painting courses in Sydney! Continue developing and refining your drawing and painting skills in our Drawing & Painting Course: Continuers. This course is designed as a follow-on from the Drawing & Painting Introduction course, providing a solid foundation in working from observation in drawing and acrylic painting.  Overall, the continuers class aims to further develop students' technical skills, creativity, critical...

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Learn how to provide effective mental health first aid with our communication short courses in Sydney! This accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course will give you the confidence and skills to support someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis — whether it's a friend, colleague, or family member. One in five Australians experiences a mental health problem each year, yet many people feel unsure how to offer support. This course helps you recognise the signs of...

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Learn how to draw and paint on your iPad using the Procreate app with our Graphic Design Courses in Sydney! Extend your knowledge of the Procreate app with this fun and creative Level 2 course. Students will learn a mixture of new techniques including how to replicate traditional Painting styles in addition to being introduced to a range of even more new tools and general techniques that will allow them to have a wider knowledge of the programme and all of its amazing design...

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