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    Be Creative and Learn the Visual Arts with Our Short Courses in Sydney!

    Do you have a creative idea you want to bring to life? Whether you want to draw, paint, or sculpt, our visual arts short courses offer hands-on learning with expert guidance to help you develop your artistic skills. From beginner-friendly classes to specialty workshops and tutor-led studios, our courses allow you to explore different techniques, experiment with various mediums, and refine your creative practice. With options for weeknight, weekend, and specialty sessions, you can find a course that fits your schedule. Our classes are taught by enthusiastic and experienced artists, with sessions available at our Rozelle campus and at partner studios across Sydney.

    Why Choose Our Visual Arts Courses?

    • Learn from experienced artists who offer expert guidance and inspiration.
    • Small, interactive classes to ensure hands-on learning and personalised feedback.
    • A variety of courses for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists.
    • Explore different mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics.
    • Convenient locations – courses run in Rozelle and at partner studios across Sydney. Who Are These Courses For?

      • Complete beginners looking to learn the basics of drawing, painting, or sculpting.
      • Enthusists and creatives who want to explore new artistic techniques.
      • Aspiring artists who want to develop their skills with tutor-led guidance.
      • Anyone looking for a relaxing and expressive creative outlet.

      What Can You Learn?

      We offer a variety of visual arts short courses, including:

      Drawing & Painting

      Sculpture & Ceramics

      • Introduction to Clay & Hand-Built Ceramics – Create beautiful pottery pieces.
      • Sculpture for Beginners – Learn to shape and model using different materials.
      • Wheel-Thrown Pottery – Master the pottery wheel and create functional ceramic pieces.

      Specialty Workshops & Studio Practice

      • Life Drawing – Develop observational drawing skills with live models.
      • Abstract Painting Techniques – Experiment with textures and non-traditional approaches.
      • Tutor-Led Studio Sessions – Get personalised feedback and guidance to further your skills.

      Common Questions

      • Q: Do I need any prior experience?
      • A: Not at all! We offer beginner courses to help you build foundational skills, as well as advanced sessions for those looking to refine their craft.
      • Q: Will I need to bring my own materials?
      • A: Some courses provide materials, while others may require you to bring your own. Check the course details for specific requirements.
      • Q: Where are the classes held?
      • A: Courses take place at our Rozelle campus and at partner studios across Sydney, depending on the medium and workshop.
      • Q: What if I’m not confident in my artistic ability?
      • A: That’s completely fine! Our classes are supportive and designed to help you build confidence in your creative expression.

      Unleash Your Creativity – Enrol Today!

      Whether you want to sketch, paint, sculpt, or experiment with new artistic techniques, our visual arts courses provide the skills and inspiration to bring your creative vision to life. Join us in Rozelle or at a partner studio across Sydney and start your artistic journey today!
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    Learn life drawing with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Life drawing is a great way to improve your drawing skills. It trains you to ‘see’ and react quickly to what’s in front of you, but there is also room for you to express your personal view of the subject. In this course, you will practice drawing the nude from life in a series of quick and long poses that allow you to record quickly and efficiently what you see and longer poses that allow you to really study the subject....

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    Life Drawing Course: Beginners

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

    <p>Life drawing is a great way to improve your

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    2025-10-28 Tue 28 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-02 Tue 2 Dec 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Anne Kwasner
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10

    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
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.
    Life Drawing Course: Beginners

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

    <p>Life drawing is a great way to improve your

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    2026-02-09 Mon 9 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-16 Mon 16 Mar 2026
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Anne Kwasner
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10

    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: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

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

    Learn the graceful traditions of Chinese painting with our painting courses in Sydney! The orchid is one of the treasured “Four Gentlemen” plants in traditional Chinese painting, admired for its elegance, purity, and symbolic meaning. Representing resilience and the noble virtues of the Junzi (literati or gentleman), the orchid has long been a favourite subject in Chinese art. In this beginner-friendly course, you will be introduced to the beauty of Chinese orchid flower painting...

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    Chinese Brush Painting Course: Orchids

    <p>Learn the graceful traditions of Chinese painting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>The orchid is one

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    2025-10-30 Thu 30 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-04 Thu 4 Dec 2025
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Chi Lik Cheung
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.60 / $404.10

    Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Whether you’re an experienced urban sketcher or a drawing beginner, this regular meet-up class is an informal and low-cost way to learn and develop street sketching techniques. You will receive guidance and support from a practising artist tutor, as you spend a relaxing afternoon sketching the streets around Rozelle with a small, informal group. Step out with your...

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    Urban Sketching Group

    <p>Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in

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    2025-10-31 Fri 31 Oct 2025 2025-10-31
    1 session, 3 hours total
    12:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $79 Limited inc GST / $63.20 / $67.20 / $71.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring.
    Urban Sketching Group

    <p>Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in

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    2025-11-28 Fri 28 Nov 2025 2025-11-28
    1 session, 3 hours total
    12:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $79 Limited inc GST / $63.20 / $67.20 / $71.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring.
    Urban Sketching Group

    <p>Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in

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    2025-12-12 Fri 12 Dec 2025 2025-12-12
    1 session, 3 hours total
    12:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $79 Limited inc GST / $63.20 / $67.20 / $71.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring.
    Urban Sketching Group

    <p>Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in

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    2026-02-27 Fri 27 Feb 2026 2026-02-27
    1 session, 3 hours total
    12:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $79 Limited inc GST / $63.20 / $67.20 / $71.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring.
    Urban Sketching Group

    <p>Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in

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    2026-03-27 Fri 27 Mar 2026 2026-03-27
    1 session, 3 hours total
    12:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $79 Limited inc GST / $63.20 / $67.20 / $71.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring.
    Urban Sketching Group

    <p>Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in

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    2026-04-24 Fri 24 Apr 2026 2026-04-24
    1 session, 3 hours total
    12:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $79 Limited inc GST / $63.20 / $67.20 / $71.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring.

    Learn to draw street scenes that capture the energy of our urban environment with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Urban Sketching is a course for people who want to draw the world around them. No prior drawing experience is required to join this urban sketching course. Go on a journey with our professional artist to learn how to draw realistic street scenes and beautiful buildings. Visit cafes, parks and public spaces and work with a small group over two Saturdays. You will...

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    Urban Sketching: Drawing Course

    <p>Learn to draw street scenes that capture the energy of our urban environment with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in

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    2025-11-01 Sat 1 Nov 2025 - 2025-11-08 Sat 8 Nov 2025
    2 sessions, 7 hours total
    9am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $289 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10

    *Please check the web description for what to bring.

    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: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

    Discount applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are in your cart.
    Urban Sketching: Drawing Course

    <p>Learn to draw street scenes that capture the energy of our urban environment with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in

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    2026-03-07 Sat 7 Mar 2026 - 2026-03-14 Sat 14 Mar 2026
    2 sessions, 7 hours total
    9am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $289 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10

    *Please check the web description for what to bring.

    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: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

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

    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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    Linocut Printmaking Workshop: Beginners

    <p>Learn linocut printmaking with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts">Art Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Explore the wonderful world of linocut printmaking. This

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    2025-11-01 Sat 1 Nov 2025 2025-11-01
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    10am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Rosemary Cook
    $209 Limited inc GST / $167.20 / $177.70 / $188.10
    Please make sure to bring hardcopies of your images to use as the inspiration for your linocut project.

    Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our weaving short courses in Sydney. Join sculptor and fibre artist Cherry Corr for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn to twist and shape your own random weave creations using natural and garden-foraged materials. All materials for this class are sustainably collected from local plants, including palm inflorescence from the Bangalow Palm and Cocos Palm, along with other common garden waste. Using just a few simple tools,...

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    Sculptural Random Weaving Workshop

    <p>Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/weaving">weaving short courses</a> in Sydney.</p>

    <p>Join sculptor and

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    2025-11-01 Sat 1 Nov 2025 2025-11-01
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Cherry Corr
    $149.01 Limited inc GST / $119.20 / $126.60 / $134.10
    Materials are included in the class fee.
    Sculptural Random Weaving Workshop

    <p>Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/weaving">weaving short courses</a> in Sydney.</p>

    <p>Join sculptor and

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    2026-03-07 Sat 7 Mar 2026 2026-03-07
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Cherry Corr
    $149.01 Limited inc GST / $119.20 / $126.60 / $134.10
    Materials are included in the class fee.

    Unleash your inner artist with our painting short courses in Sydney! Ready to tap into your creativity and learn how to paint? This fun and practical Painting for Beginners course at Sydney Community College is the perfect place to start your artistic journey. In this course, you’ll choose to work in either acrylics or oil paints – whichever medium you’re most curious about or comfortable using. With guidance from professional artists, you’ll learn step-by-step how to use your...

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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>Ready to tap into your creativity

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    2025-11-03 Mon 3 Nov 2025 - 2025-11-24 Mon 24 Nov 2025
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $289 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10
    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.
    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>Ready to tap into your creativity

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    2026-02-27 Fri 27 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-20 Fri 20 Mar 2026
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    10am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Arafat Hosen
    $289 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10
    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.

    Learn drawing and cartooning with our drawing short courses in Sydney! From the single-panel editorial cartoons of the newspapers to the walls of city streets, cartoons are everywhere. This cartoon drawing course will instruct you on how to get started with drawing your own cartoons, helping you develop a range of different techniques. If you struggle with stick-people and haven't picked up a pencil since your school days, never fear- this class is not about virtuoso drawing...

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    Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

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

    <p>From the single-panel editorial

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    2025-11-06 Thu 6 Nov 2025 - 2025-12-11 Thu 11 Dec 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Luke Marcatili
    $439 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.10 / $395.10

    Don't forget your sketchbook!

    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: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners

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

    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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    Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art

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

    <p>This course is ideal

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    2025-11-07 Fri 7 Nov 2025 2025-11-07
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
    Please check the materials list for what to bring. An email with reference images for the class will be sent prior to the start date.

    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: 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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    2025-11-08 Sat 8 Nov 2025 2025-11-08
    1 session, 3 hours total
    9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Saba Ghorbanimanesh
    $169 Limited inc GST / $135.20 / $143.70 / $152.10
    Enrol in both the Watercolour Floral Workshop for Beginners and the Intermediate Workshop together to receive 15% off the total enrolment fee.
    Watercolour Floral Workshop: 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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    2026-03-07 Sat 7 Mar 2026 2026-03-07
    1 session, 3 hours total
    9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Saba Ghorbanimanesh
    $169 Limited inc GST / $135.20 / $143.70 / $152.10
    Enrol in both the Watercolour Floral Workshop for Beginners and the Intermediate Workshop together to receive 10% off the total enrolment fee.