Visual Arts Courses
Visual Arts Courses

Visual Arts Courses

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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 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...

    Learn more about Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art
    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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    $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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    $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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    $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.

    Bring your floral watercolours to life – intermediate techniques to elevate your skills, part of the painting short courses in Sydney! Take your watercolour painting to the next level in this intermediate floral watercolour workshop, designed for those who have completed the Watercolour Flowers for Beginners class or have a basic understanding of watercolour techniques. This workshop will help you refine your skills while focusing on more advanced floral compositions. Build...

    Learn more about Watercolour Floral Workshop: Intermediate
    Watercolour Floral Workshop: Intermediate

    <p>Bring your floral watercolours to life – intermediate techniques to elevate your skills, part of the <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short

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    $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: Intermediate

    <p>Bring your floral watercolours to life – intermediate techniques to elevate your skills, part of the <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short

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    $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.

    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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    $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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    $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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    $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

    ...
    $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

    ...
    $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

    ...
    $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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    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10

    Learn art history and natural science with our art history short courses in Sydney! Botanical art is more than an artistic pursuit — it reflects exploration, science, and culture. This three-part series offers a detailed journey through the stories of pioneering botanical artists, their global travels, and their lasting influence on art and science. From Marianne North’s extraordinary journeys to the Australian pioneers Margaret Forrest and Louisa Atkinson, through to the Romantic...

    Learn more about Art History - Botanical Artists
    Art History - Botanical Artists

    <p>Learn art history and natural science with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/archaeology-history-travel">art history short courses in Sydney!</a></p>

    <p>Botanical art

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    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Learn papier-mâché art with our visual arts and craft short courses in Sydney! Papier-mâché is one of the world’s most accessible and eco-friendly artforms — transforming simple paper and paste into imaginative 3D sculptures and functional objects. This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the rich history and cultural traditions of papier-mâché, before guiding you step by step through the process of building, layering, and decorating your own creations. Across three...

    Learn more about Papier-Mâché Sculpture for Beginners
    Papier-Mâché Sculpture for Beginners

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

    <p>Papier-mâché is one of the world’s

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    $189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10
    Most materials are provided. Please refer to the “What to Bring” section of the course outline for further details.

    Learn to paint beautiful portraitures using oil paints with our painting short courses in Sydney! Portraiture is compelling, interesting, and commonly considered one of the most difficult aspects of oil painting. However, when employing practical steps and techniques, portrait painting can be a very rewarding activity. This course will cover the fundamentals of portrait painting such as proportion, skin tone, and general oil painting techniques to give students confidence and...

    Learn more about Portraiture Oil Painting Course
    Portraiture Oil Painting Course

    <p>Learn to paint beautiful portraitures using oil paints with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    $439 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.10 / $395.10
    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.
    Portraiture Oil Painting Course

    <p>Learn to paint beautiful portraitures using oil paints with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    $489.01 Limited inc GST / $391.20 / $415.70 / $440.10
     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 use glass creatively and make a one-of-a-kind contemporary glass platter and a decorative object with our handcrafts courses in Sydney! In this glass art course, you will be introduced to the world of contemporary kiln-fired glass. You will learn how to design and create your own stunning glass platters and decorative objects to give as gifts, to sell at the markets or to have as a centrepiece in your home.  Discover your creative potential as you learn the skills required...

    Learn more about Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course
    Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

    <p>Learn to use glass creatively and make a one-of-a-kind contemporary glass platter and a decorative object with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts

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    $359 Limited inc GST / $287.20 / $305.10 / $323.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

    <p>Learn to use glass creatively and make a one-of-a-kind contemporary glass platter and a decorative object with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts

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    $359 Limited inc GST / $287.20 / $305.10 / $323.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Learn to write in Copperplate script with our calligraphy short courses in Sydney! Copperplate calligraphy is a beautiful script, reflecting tradition, personality, style and creativity. This calligraphy course will give you an understanding of the rich history of calligraphy and the development of our modern alphabet. In addition to learning how to write with a pointed pen, this course will improve your design skills and spacial awareness. By combining the techniques you will be...

    Learn more about Copperplate Hand Calligraphy Workshop
    Copperplate Hand Calligraphy Workshop

    <p>Learn to write in Copperplate script with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/calligraphy">calligraphy short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Copperplate

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    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring

    Learn linocut printmaking as part of our Visual Arts and Handcrafts courses in Sydney. Explore the creative potential of layered lino printing in this hands-on intermediate workshop focused on vibrant, multi-colour work. You’ll learn how to design, carve, and print using the multi-block technique – a printmaking method that uses separate plates for each colour to achieve rich, layered compositions with precise alignment and bold visual impact. The workshop covers essential skills...

    Learn more about Linocut Printing Intermediate Course: Multi Colour
    Linocut Printing Intermediate Course: Multi Colour

    <p>Learn linocut printmaking as part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts">Visual Arts</a> and <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/

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    $289 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10
    All materials are included in the workshop fee.
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