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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.
    • Enthusiasts 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.

    Frequently Asked 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!

    Which visual arts subject are you interested in?

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    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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    2026-07-22 Wed 22 Jul 2026 - 2026-09-09 Wed 9 Sep 2026
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $539 Limited inc GST / $431.20 / $458.20 / $485.10

    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.

    Enrol in two or more painting or watercolour classes that are more than four sessions in length in a single transaction and receive 15% off your total course fees at checkout. The discount applies only when eligible classes are in your cart.

    Eligible courses:

    • Drawing & Painting Course: Beginners
    • Acrylic Painting Course: Beginners
    • Oil Painting Course
    • Portraiture Oil Painting Course
    • Painting Course for Beginners
    • Watercolour & Sketching Course: Beginners
    • Watercolour Painting Course: Botanical Art
    • Watercolour Painting Course: Beginners
    • Chinese Brush Painting Course: Beginners

    For more details and to browse all painting and watercolour courses, visit:
    https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting

    Learn to sketch urban street scenes with this pen and wash drawing short courses in Sydney! Join a professional artist as you embark on a journey to explore the neighbourhood, capturing its vibrant seasonal surroundings, stunning urban scenes, and inviting public spaces in beautifully sketched compositions. Then, breathe life into your artwork with the rich tones and textures of watercolour wash. Throughout the course, you'll not only hone your outdoor urban sketching skills but...

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    Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Workshop

    <p>Learn to sketch urban street scenes with this pen and wash <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Join a

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    2026-07-25 Sat 25 Jul 2026 2026-07-25
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    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
    • Drawing with Traditional Mixed Media Course

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

    *Paints provided - please see webpage outline for what else to bring

    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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    Perspective Drawing Workshop

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

    <p>In this perspective

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    2026-07-25 Sat 25 Jul 2026 2026-07-25
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Anne Kwasner
    $169 Limited inc GST / $135.20 / $143.70 / $152.10
    Don't forget your sketchbook!

    Explore the rich tradition of Chinese painting through our visual art courses in Sydney. San sui (literally means Mountain & Water) is a mainstream painting subject in Classical Chinese painting. It flourished alongside the birth of literati art in China during the Song dynasty (960~ 1279 CE). This visual journey also carries a symbolic meaning of human life. In classical landscape painting, we do not merely copy the physical outlook of nature. We regard it as a combination of our...

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    Chinese Landscape Painting for Beginners

    <p>Explore the rich tradition of Chinese painting through our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts">visual art courses</a> in Sydney.</p>

    <p>San sui (literally means

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    2026-07-30 Thu 30 Jul 2026 - 2026-09-03 Thu 3 Sep 2026
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Chi Lik Cheung
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.60 / $404.10 / $404.10

    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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    2026-08-01 Sat 1 Aug 2026 2026-08-01
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    10am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Rosemary Cook
    $219 Limited inc GST / $175.20 / $186.10 / $197.10
    Please make sure to bring hardcopies of your images to use as the inspiration for your linocut project.

    Learn to put pencil to paper with our drawing courses in Sydney! Anyone can learn how to draw, and our Drawing Course for Beginners will show you how! If you're an absolute beginner - or a bit of a doodler who wants to sharpen your pencil skills - this Drawing Course is a great opportunity to learn with a small group in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Drawing skills are a fundamental building block of various forms of art, such as illustration, fine art, or design. Join this...

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    Drawing Course for Beginners

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

    <p>Anyone can learn how to draw, and our

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    2026-08-03 Mon 3 Aug 2026 - 2026-08-24 Mon 24 Aug 2026
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Arafat Hosen
    $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.

    Please note: This course is held on weekdays.

    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 & Level 2
    • Graphite Portraiture for Beginners

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

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

    <p>Anyone can learn how to draw, and our

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    2026-08-06 Thu 6 Aug 2026 - 2026-09-24 Thu 24 Sep 2026
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $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: Beginners
    • Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners
    • Jewellery Design Drawing Course
    • Cartoon Drawing Course: Beginners & Level 2
    • Graphite Portraiture for Beginners

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

    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...

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    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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    2026-08-04 Tue 4 Aug 2026 - 2026-09-22 Tue 22 Sep 2026
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $499 Limited inc GST / $399.20 / $424.20 / $449.10

     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.

    Enrol in two or more painting or watercolour classes that are more than four sessions in length in a single transaction and receive 15% off your total course fees at checkout. The discount applies only when eligible classes are in your cart.

    Eligible courses:

    • Drawing & Painting Course: Beginners
    • Acrylic Painting Course: Beginners
    • Oil Painting Course
    • Portraiture Oil Painting Course
    • Painting Course for Beginners
    • Watercolour & Sketching Course: Beginners
    • Watercolour Painting Course: Botanical Art
    • Watercolour Painting Course: Beginners
    • Chinese Brush Painting Course: Beginners

    For more details and to browse all painting and watercolour courses, visit:
    https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting

    Learn cartooning, comic drawing, and visual storytelling with beginner-friendly drawing courses in Sydney. Cartoons and comics are everywhere, from the single panel editorial cartoons of newspapers to comic books, graphic novels, web comics, and the walls of city streets. This Cartoon and Comics for Beginners course will teach you how to get started creating your own cartoons and comics, while developing a range of fun and practical drawing and storytelling techniques. If you...

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    Cartoon & Comic Drawing for Beginners

    <p>Learn cartooning, comic drawing, and visual storytelling with beginner-friendly <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses in Sydney</a>.</p>

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    2026-08-06 Thu 6 Aug 2026 - 2026-09-10 Thu 10 Sep 2026
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Luke Marcatili
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.60 / $404.10

    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 & Level 2
    • Graphite Portraiture for 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>

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    2026-08-07 Fri 7 Aug 2026 2026-08-07
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $209 Limited inc GST / $167.20 / $177.70 / $188.10
    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.

    Learn to write in Italic script with our calligraphy short courses in Sydney! Calligraphy is a wonderful blend of tradition, creativity and personal expression, and it is a skill anyone can learn. In this relaxed, hands-on class, you will be introduced to the art of calligraphy while discovering how our alphabet developed and why handwritten lettering continues to feel so special in a digital world. This course focuses on italic script, a graceful and highly versatile style written...

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    Calligraphy Workshop: Italic Hand Lettering

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

    <p>Calligraphy is a

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    2026-08-08 Sat 8 Aug 2026 2026-08-08
    1 session, 6.5 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sharon Baker
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10 / $179.10