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    Be creative and learn the visual arts with our short courses in Sydney!

    What idea do you want to put to page or shape with clay? Draw, paint and sculpt to make your creative vision come to life with our visual arts courses. Taught by knowledgeable and enthusiastic artists, why not try a weeknight drawing class or learn to paint on the weekend?

    We offer beginners courses to set the foundation, specialty workshops to explore different techniques and mediums, as well as tutor-led studios to further develop your skills. Our visual arts courses take place at our campus in Rozelle and at our partner studios across Sydney.

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    Delve into the creative world of watercolour with our painting short courses in Sydney! Join us for an engaging Introduction to Watercolour Workshop. In the morning, you’ll learn foundational wash techniques with a live demonstration and explore black -and-white tonal values through still-life painting. We’ll discuss shape and space in watercolour. In the afternoon, we’ll focus on colour-blending techniques to add depth to your work. You’ll practise using a reference image while...

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    Learn to paint and use watercolours with our painting short courses in Sydney! This watercolour painting course is designed for both absolute beginners and experienced students. Starting from the basics, week by week this watercolour painting course will help you to develop your skills with drawing and watercolours, gaining the confidence to further challenge yourself. You'll have plenty of opportunities to practice, with exercises designed to introduce and develop the techniques....

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    Watercolour Painting Course

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

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    2024-12-09 Mon 9 Dec 2024 - 2024-12-12 Thu 12 Dec 2024
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Shipra Shah
    $449 $337 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10
    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.
    Watercolour Painting Course

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

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    2025-02-03 Mon 3 Feb 2025 - 2025-02-06 Thu 6 Feb 2025
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Shipra Shah
    $449 $337 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10
    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.
    Watercolour Painting Course

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

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    2025-06-30 Mon 30 Jun 2025 - 2025-07-03 Thu 3 Jul 2025
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Shipra Shah
    $449 $337 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10
    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.

    Learn the mindful art of Zentangle®️ with our drawing courses in Sydney! Dive into the enchanting depths of creativity with our continuation of the Drawing Workshop: Zentangle - now with an underwater theme! Embark on a journey where the underwater world becomes your canvas, weaving mesmerising patterns that evoke tranquility and wonder. This immersive workshop is designed to infuse mindfulness and serenity into your day, showcasing how the art of Zentangle has blossomed into a...

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    Drawing Workshop: Zentangle® Underwater World

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

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    2024-12-14 Sat 14 Dec 2024 2024-12-14
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Niki Lawrence
    $120 $90 Limited inc GST / $96 / $102 / $108
    Remember to buy your official Zentangle®️ kit at the checkout.

    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>

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    2024-12-18 Wed 18 Dec 2024 2024-12-18
    1 session, 4 hours total
    10am - 2pm (UTC+11:00)
    Venue TBA
    The Bower
    $199 $149 Limited inc GST / $159.20

    Unleash your inner artist with our painting short courses in Sydney! Have you been wanting to express yourself by learning a new creative skill? Are you looking for art classes in Sydney? Then this painting course for beginners is for you! Maybe you have never painted before, or you are looking to refresh your skills and knowledge. With this course, you will take home real painting experience and creative skills that will last you a lifetime. You will gain knowledge about the...

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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>

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    2025-02-03 Mon 3 Feb 2025 - 2025-02-24 Mon 24 Feb 2025
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $289 $217 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10 / $260.11
    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>

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    2025-05-05 Mon 5 May 2025 - 2025-05-26 Mon 26 May 2025
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $289 $217 Limited inc GST / $231.20 / $245.70 / $260.10 / $260.11
    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.

    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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    2025-02-04 Tue 4 Feb 2025 - 2025-03-11 Tue 11 Mar 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $439 $329 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.20 / $395.10
     You can buy a materials kit at checkout or bring your own by unchecking the box. Kits must be purchased at least one week before the class starts to ensure timely delivery.
    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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    2025-05-03 Sat 3 May 2025 - 2025-05-17 Sat 17 May 2025
    3 sessions, 15 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $439 $329 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.20 / $395.10
     A materials kit can be purchased at checkout or if you prefer to bring your own simply uncheck the box. Please note, that kits need to be purchased at least one week before the class starts so that there's enough time for delivery.

    Learn drawing and painting skills with our drawing courses and painting courses in Sydney! Discover an enriching daytime course offering a comprehensive introduction to observation-based drawing and acrylic painting. Your course fee covers artist-quality acrylic paint, brushes, palettes, and canvas paper. To participate, bring either an A3 pad, A3 spiral sketch pad or 4 sheets of A3 size cartridge paper per session, along with a lead pencil (B3 to B6 range) and a regular white...

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    Drawing & Painting Course: Introduction

    <p>Learn drawing and painting skills with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> and <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au

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    2025-02-05 Wed 5 Feb 2025 - 2025-04-02 Wed 2 Apr 2025
    8 sessions, 24 hours total
    1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $549 $412 Limited inc GST / $439.20 / $466.70 / $494.10
    Bring your sketchbook! Paints & brushes provided.
    Drawing & Painting Course: Introduction

    <p>Learn drawing and painting skills with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> and <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au

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    2025-04-30 Wed 30 Apr 2025 - 2025-06-25 Wed 25 Jun 2025
    8 sessions, 24 hours total
    1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $549 $412 Limited inc GST / $439.20 / $466.70 / $494.10
    Bring your sketchbook! Paints & brushes provided.

    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>

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    2025-02-05 Wed 5 Feb 2025 - 2025-03-26 Wed 26 Mar 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $479 $359 Limited inc GST / $383.20 / $407.10 / $431.09 / $431.10
     A materials kit can be purchased at checkout or if you prefer to bring your own simply uncheck the box.
    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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    2025-05-07 Wed 7 May 2025 - 2025-06-25 Wed 25 Jun 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $479 $359 Limited inc GST / $383.20 / $407.10 / $431.09 / $431.10
     A materials kit can be purchased at checkout or if you prefer to bring your own simply uncheck the box.

    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 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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    2025-02-06 Thu 6 Feb 2025 - 2025-03-13 Thu 13 Mar 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Luke Marcatili
    $439 $329 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.20 / $395.10
    Don't forget your sketchbook!
    Cartoon Drawing Course 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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    2025-05-15 Thu 15 May 2025 - 2025-06-19 Thu 19 Jun 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Luke Marcatili
    $439 $329 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.20 / $395.10
    Don't forget your sketchbook!

    Discover the inspiring world of art history through our art courses in Sydney! In a profession historically dominated by men, the contributions of women artists have often been overlooked despite their profound impact on the cultural direction of the visual arts. This exploration will delve into pivotal moments and figures such as the flourishing of women artists in the university town of Bologna, Rosalba Carriera's revolutionary work with pastels, Edmonia Lewis's groundbreaking...

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    Women Artists: From Antiquity to the 20th Century

    <p>Discover the inspiring world of art history through our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts">art courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>In a profession historically

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    2025-02-12 Wed 12 Feb 2025 - 2025-02-26 Wed 26 Feb 2025
    3 sessions, 9 hours total
    9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $199 $149 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $179.10
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