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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!

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    Learn to paint with acrylics with our painting workshops in Sydney! Come and join us for an enjoyable and hands-on introduction to the vibrant realm of acrylic painting. If you've always had a desire to learn the art of painting, this workshop is the perfect starting point. During this engaging one-day session, you'll delve into the fundamentals of painting landscapes with acrylics. We'll cover essential aspects such as composition and the utilisation of various acrylic mediums....

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    Acrylic Painting Workshop: Landscape

    <p>Learn to paint with acrylics with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting workshops</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Come and join us for an enjoyable and

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    2026-04-24 Fri 24 Apr 2026 2026-04-24
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10 / $179.10
    Most materials will be provided. Please bring along a landscape image to use as inspiration.

    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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    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 the materials list for what to bring.

    Enrol in two or more Urban Sketching sessions at the same time and enjoy a 10% saving.
    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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    2026-05-29 Fri 29 May 2026 2026-05-29
    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 the materials list for what to bring.

    Enrol in two or more Urban Sketching sessions at the same time and enjoy a 10% saving.
    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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    2026-06-26 Fri 26 Jun 2026 2026-06-26
    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 the materials list for what to bring.

    Enrol in two or more Urban Sketching sessions at the same time and enjoy a 10% saving.
    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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    2026-07-31 Fri 31 Jul 2026 2026-07-31
    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 the materials list for what to bring.

    Enrol in two or more Urban Sketching sessions at the same time and enjoy a 10% saving.

    Learn to draw and sketch with our drawing short courses in Sydney! The human face is endless in its variation and possibilities. When we look at each other, we see ourselves. We look, connect and understand. Artists have created portraits of bliss, anguish, hatred, hostility and happiness by representing the human head and this practice has continued through the many historical artistic movements. Whether you are drawing for the very first time or have some experience, this...

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    Portraiture Drawing Course: Beginners

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

    <p>The human face is endless in its

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    2026-04-27 Mon 27 Apr 2026 - 2026-05-25 Mon 25 May 2026
    5 sessions, 12.5 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $379.01 Limited inc GST / $303.20 / $322.20 / $341.10

    Please note: If you wish to purchase a kit at checkout, please allow a minimum of 1 week for delivery to SCC.  

    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 pastel nagomi art with our art short courses in Sydney! Discover a gentle, meditative way to create beautiful artwork through the soft, soothing techniques of Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art. This course offers a calm, supportive space where you can explore colour, composition, and mindful creativity. Join this class to learn how to blend soft pastels with your fingers to produce luminous pieces that evoke harmony, balance, and joy. Pastel Nagomi Art is known for its accessibility...

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    Pastel Nagomi Art: A Gentle Japanese Pastel Technique

    <p><strong>Learn pastel nagomi art with our art short courses in Sydney!</strong></p>

    <p>Discover a gentle, meditative way to create beautiful artwork through the soft, soothing techniques of Japanese

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    2026-04-29 Wed 29 Apr 2026 - 2026-05-20 Wed 20 May 2026
    4 sessions, 8 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Daphne Lim
    $229 Limited inc GST / $183.20 / $194.60 / $206.10 / $206.10
    Don't forget to purchase a kit at checkout for $35.

    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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    2026-05-01 Fri 1 May 2026 2026-05-01
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    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.

    Learn how to draw and paint on your iPad using the Procreate app with our Graphic Design Courses in Sydney! With Procreate, you can unleash your creativity by turning your iPad into a digital art studio. Procreate provides the opportunity to draw or paint using your iPad using its brush and shapes options, using your Apple pencil in combination with hand gesture control. You can also import your existing hand-drawn sketches or photographs and transform them into digital artwork....

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    Digital Art Course for Beginners: Procreate

    <p>Learn how to draw and paint on your iPad using the Procreate app with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/design-technology/graphic-design">Graphic Design Courses</a> in

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    2026-05-02 Sat 2 May 2026 - 2026-05-09 Sat 9 May 2026
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Jacqueline Curry
    $379.01 Limited inc GST / $303.20 / $322.20 / $341.10

    Please note, this is a 2-day weekend course, with a slightly altered structure. The total teaching time of 12 hours remains the same.

    Sessions 1 and 2, will be combined into a single 6 hour day, with a 30 minute lunch break. Sessions 3 and 4 will run the following Saturday, with a 30 minute lunch break.

    Learn art theory and history with our Art Courses in Sydney!  Studying art history isn't just about brushstrokes and colour theory—it's a journey that enriches our understanding of different cultures and societies throughout time. This exploration helps us appreciate diversity and the various ways people express themselves.  By examining art from the past, we improve our critical thinking skills and learn to analyse complex visuals. Plus, we're inspired by the creativity and...

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    Art History: An Introduction

    <p>Learn art theory and history with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">Art Courses</a> in Sydney! </p>

    <p>Studying art history isn't just about

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    2026-05-07 Thu 7 May 2026 - 2026-06-11 Thu 11 Jun 2026
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    11am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Georgina Kenyon
    $329 Limited inc GST / $263.20 / $279.60 / $296.10 / $296.10
    Apologies, this class is held on the 2nd floor with stair access only.

    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 & Comic Drawing for 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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    2026-05-07 Thu 7 May 2026 - 2026-06-11 Thu 11 Jun 2026
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (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 & Level 2
    • Graphite Portraiture for Beginners

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

    Learn the art of bronze-effect sculpture, part of our short course art program in Sydney. This hands-on course introduces students to the fundamentals of modelling for casting. Through demonstrations, guided practice and individual support, participants learn how to sculpt original works with clay and make silicone moulds suitable for a range of casting applications. Students will be guided in modelling a relief tile or miniature figurative sculpture, which will be used to explore...

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    Bronze Sculpture Course: Cold Casting

    <p>Learn the art of bronze-effect sculpture, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">short course art</a> program in Sydney.</p>

    <p>This hands-on course

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    2026-05-10 Sun 10 May 2026 - 2026-05-31 Sun 31 May 2026
    4 sessions, 24 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Rachel Ellison
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.60 / $404.10
    Enjoy added value with materials included as part of your enrolment, ready for you in class.

    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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    2026-05-16 Sat 16 May 2026 2026-05-16
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    10am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    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.