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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 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...

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    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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    2025-11-28 Fri 28 Nov 2025 - 2025-11-29 Sat 29 Nov 2025
    2 sessions, 9 hours total
    10am - 2pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Rosemary Cook
    $289 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10
    All materials are included in the workshop fee.

    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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    2025-11-28 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 bookbinding fundamentals with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! For centuries, books were crafted entirely by hand — today, most are machine-made. This beginners bookbinding course invites you to rediscover the traditional art of hand bookbinding. If you love books or enjoy working with your hands, this is the perfect course for you. You’ll learn essential techniques, work with beautiful materials, and create your own hand-bound books to take home — all in a...

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    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>For centuries, books were crafted

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    2026-01-31 Sat 31 Jan 2026 - 2026-02-01 Sun 1 Feb 2026
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $271.20 / $287.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>For centuries, books were crafted

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    2026-02-28 Sat 28 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-01 Sun 1 Mar 2026
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $271.20 / $287.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.
    Bookbinding Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn bookbinding fundamentals with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>For centuries, books were crafted

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    2026-03-28 Sat 28 Mar 2026 - 2026-03-29 Sun 29 Mar 2026
    2 sessions, 13 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders
    Avril Makula
    $319 Limited inc GST / $255.20 / $271.20 / $287.10
    Important Note: Please note this course is exempt from all discounts including the learning membership. Please see terms and conditions.

    Learn to write in modern pointed pen script with our calligraphy short courses in Sydney! Calligraphy reflects tradition, personality, style and creativity – everyone can learn it! Come and learn the beautiful art of calligraphy to gain an understanding of its rich history and the development of our modern alphabet. Working with dip pen and ink, students will learn a modern script style of lettering. This is a more casual form of pointed pen and you will learn to add your own flair...

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    Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy Course

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

    <p>Calligraphy

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    2025-12-06 Sat 6 Dec 2025 2025-12-06
    1 session, 6.5 hours total
    9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sharon Baker
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring

    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 Course

    <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>

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    2025-12-06 Sat 6 Dec 2025 2025-12-06
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    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
    Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course

    <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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    2026-03-28 Sat 28 Mar 2026 2026-03-28
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    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 how to paint with a palette knife with our painting courses in Sydney! Explore the art of palette knife painting and take home at least one abstract canvas painting created by you! This painting workshop is designed for beginners, as you will learn the basics of how to use a palette knife for applying paint and create abstract paintings with acrylic colours. The palette knife painting workshop will begin with an introduction to what the palette knife is, and then a live...

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    Palette Knife Painting Workshop

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

    <p>Explore the art of palette

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    2025-12-06 Sat 6 Dec 2025 2025-12-06
    1 session, 3 hours total
    9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
    All materials provided

    Learn street mural painting with our visual art short courses in Sydney! Are you curious about the art of mural creation or keen to transform urban spaces with your creativity? Join this comprehensive one-day workshop to learn the fundamentals of street mural painting. Whether you’re an aspiring street artist or simply a beginner wanting to explore mural art, this course equips you with the skills, techniques, and confidence to design and paint your own mural. Explore the cultural...

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    Street Mural Painting: An Introduction

    <p>Learn street mural painting with our visual <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/subject">art short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Are you curious about the art of mural

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    2025-12-06 Sat 6 Dec 2025 2025-12-06
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
    The Summer Hill Workshop
    $199 Limited inc GST

    This class is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.

    Important Note: This course is exempt from the learning membership discount. For further details, please refer to the terms and conditions.

    Create your own origami Christmas cards with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! Get creative this Christmas and learn how to craft beautiful handmade cards and decorations using the timeless art of origami. In this joyful, hands-on class, you’ll fold, shape, and design a range of paper creations inspired by the holiday season. Guided step-by-step by your tutor, you’ll make two or three greeting cards — including a pop-up Christmas tree card and another featuring an elegant...

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    Handmade Origami Christmas Cards & Decorations Workshop

    <p>Create your own origami Christmas cards with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Get creative this Christmas

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    2025-12-06 Sat 6 Dec 2025 2025-12-06
    1 session, 2 hours total
    1pm - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Harumi Hayakawa
    $149.01 Limited inc GST / $119.20 / $126.60 / $134.10
    Enrol in 2 or more festive workshops and get 10% off! Discount applies automatically at checkout.

    Master the essentials of portrait art with our drawing and painting courses in Sydney! Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to drawing after time away, this structured 4-session course offers a bridge between casual sketching and formal studio training. Join this hands-on portrait drawing class to develop fundamentals of graphite drawing techniques, build observational skills, and gain confidence working from both life models and reference photographs.  You’ll explore...

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    Graphite Portraiture for Beginners

    <p>Master the essentials of portrait art with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts">drawing and painting courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Whether you’re a complete

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    2026-02-06 Fri 6 Feb 2026 - 2026-02-13 Fri 13 Feb 2026
    2 sessions, 10 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Darren Wells
    $299 Limited inc GST / $239.20 / $254.20 / $269.10

    Material Required

    1 x A3 sketchpad

    1 x Blackwing Matte pencil

    1 x kneadable eraser

    1 x large blending stump

    (Optional: 1 x small blending stump)

    1 x long lead pencil sharpener

    Learn to paint landscapes with our watercolour and sketching course for beginners, as part of our painting short courses in Sydney. Embark on a journey into the captivating realm of watercolour through this engaging and enjoyable sketching and watercolour course. Students will lightly outline their basic sketch using a pencil, ensuring the papers texture remains intact. Moving on to essential aspects of watercolour painting—Transparency, Lightfastness, and Staining—your tutor will...

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    Watercolour & Sketching Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn to paint landscapes with our watercolour and sketching course for beginners, as part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short

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    2026-02-09 Mon 9 Feb 2026 - 2026-03-30 Mon 30 Mar 2026
    8 sessions, 16 hours total
    6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Saba Ghorbanimanesh
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.10 / $413.10
    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.
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