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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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    Learn how to paint with an impressionistic style, with our painting short courses in Sydney! Join this workshop to learn how to paint quick, expressive watercolours with fewer brush strokes. Through detailed artist demonstration of a four-step method, you'll discover how to create an atmosphere (rather than strictly copying the subject matter) by using a limited palette, simplifying shapes and avoiding too many details.  Working with large-size brushes - adding shape against shape,...

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    Watercolour Painting Workshop: Expressive Art

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

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    2024-06-20 Thu 20 Jun 2024 2024-06-20
    1 session, 6.5 hours total
    10am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Tony Belobrajdic
    $210 Limited inc GST / $168 / $178.50 / $189
    Please check materials list for what to bring

    Learn drawing and cartooning with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of advanced cartooning with our Level 2 course! This course is designed to build on your existing skills and take your cartooning abilities to new heights. Using the methods of professional cartoonists you’ll explore advanced techniques to enhance character designs, tell engaging stories, and master composition principles. Throughout the course, you’ll dive deep...

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    Cartoon Drawing Course: Level 2

    <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>Get ready for an exciting journey

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    2024-06-20 Thu 20 Jun 2024 - 2024-07-25 Thu 25 Jul 2024
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Luke Marcatili
    $439 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $395.10
    Don't forget your sketchbook!

    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 with Life Models

    <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>

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    2024-06-22 Sat 22 Jun 2024 - 2024-07-06 Sat 6 Jul 2024
    3 sessions, 15 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring.

    Learn Chinese ink painting with our painting courses in Sydney! Chinese brush painting is a captivating art form that combines calligraphy and painting techniques using ink and brush. It is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and has a rich history spanning centuries. By immersing yourself in this art form, you can explore the beauty of Chinese painting and develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between calligraphy and painting. In this course, you will have the...

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    Chinese Brush Painting Course

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

    <p>Chinese brush painting is a captivating

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    2024-07-11 Thu 11 Jul 2024 - 2024-08-15 Thu 15 Aug 2024
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Chi Lik Cheung
    $489 Limited inc GST / $391.20 / $415.70 / $440.10
    Materials are provided in class.

    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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    2024-07-13 Sat 13 Jul 2024 2024-07-13
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $215 Limited inc GST / $172 / $182.70 / $193.50
    Paints provided - please see list for what else to bring

    Learn to draw florals and foliage with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Capture the beauty of nature and learn the elegant art of drawing realistic flowers and plants in this Botanical Art Drawing workshop.  No matter what your drawing experience is, this drawing class will help you step-by-step to gain the confidence and skills to draw flowers, vegetables, fruits, and other plants.   Capture the colour, precision and detail of fruits, flowers, and foliage to realistically...

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    Drawing Workshop: Botanical Art

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

    <p>Capture the beauty of nature

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    2024-07-19 Fri 19 Jul 2024 2024-07-19
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $189 Limited inc GST / $151.20 / $160.70 / $170.10
    Please check materials list for what to bring

    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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    2024-07-20 Sat 20 Jul 2024 - 2024-08-03 Sat 3 Aug 2024
    3 sessions, 15 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $462 Limited inc GST / $369.60 / $392.70 / $415.80
     A materials kit can be purchased at checkout or if you prefer to bring your own simply uncheck the box.

    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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    2024-07-26 Fri 26 Jul 2024 2024-07-26
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $210 Limited inc GST / $168 / $178.50 / $189
    The enrolment fee includes one 12in. x 16in canvas.

    Learn to paint and sketch landscapes with our advanced watercolour painting course with our painting short courses in Sydney! In this advanced watercolour course, you will explore crucial aspects of watercolour painting, focusing on colour indicators such as Transparency, Lightfastness, and Staining. These properties play a significant role in understanding how colours interact and endure on paper, aiding artists in achieving desired effects while preserving the integrity of their...

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    Watercolour & Sketching Course: Advanced

    <p>Learn to paint and sketch landscapes with our advanced watercolour painting course with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short courses</

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    2024-07-29 Mon 29 Jul 2024 - 2024-09-16 Mon 16 Sep 2024
    8 sessions, 16 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Saba Ghorbanimanesh
    $465 Limited inc GST / $372 / $395.30 / $418.50
    No class on Monday 10 June due to a public holiday. A kit is available for purchase at the checkout or bring along your kit from the previous course.

    Learn to write in Italic 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. Italic script is a beautiful and elegant writing style using a broad edge pen. It is an adaptable contemporary script finding purpose in formal and informal designs. We will study...

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    Italic Script Calligraphy Workshop

    <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 reflects

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    2024-08-10 Sat 10 Aug 2024 2024-08-10
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sharon Baker
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
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