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Learn to answer fundamental questions about life with our philosophy short courses online & in Sydney. Philosophy means 'the love of wisdom' and the search for knowledge. Philosophy concerns itself with the fundamental questions of our existence and the nature of the universe as a whole. This course focuses on the nature of consciousness or mind and its relation to the human body, the nature of the material and biological universe, whether human beings have a soul, whether there is...

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Philosophy Course: The Great Philosophers

<p>Learn to answer fundamental questions about life with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/philosophy-psychology/philosophy">philosophy short courses</a> online &amp; in

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2026-04-08 Wed 8 Apr 2026 - 2026-05-27 Wed 27 May 2026
7 sessions, 14 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
Online via Zoom
Andrew Theophanous
$269 Limited inc GST / $215.20 / $228.70 / $242.10
Enrol in 3 philosophy courses and get 15% off!

Discover the elegance of Chinese brush painting with our painting courses in Sydney! Chinese brush painting merges calligraphy and painting with ink and brush, rooted deeply in Chinese culture and history. This course invites you to explore this art form and understand the Four Gentlemen (or Four Noble Ones) in Chinese plant painting: Plum Blossom for Winter, Orchid for Spring, Bamboo for Summer, and Chrysanthemum for Autumn. Each plant symbolises a season and enriches your ability...

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Chinese Brush Painting Course: Beginners

<p>Discover the elegance of Chinese brush painting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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2026-04-09 Thu 9 Apr 2026 - 2026-05-14 Thu 14 May 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

All materials are provided. 

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 how to stylishly edit photographic images using your smartphone or tablet with our photography short courses in Sydney! Get started with professional-level photo editing using Lightroom Mobile, Adobe’s powerful and flexible editing app designed for fast, high-quality results on the go. Lightroom Mobile is perfect for photographers, creatives, and content makers who want polished images without the complexity of desktop software. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to...

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Lightroom Mobile Photo Editing Course

<p>Learn how to stylishly edit photographic images using your smartphone or tablet with our photography short courses in Sydney!</p>

<p>Get started with professional-level photo editing using

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2026-04-10 Fri 10 Apr 2026 2026-04-10
1 session, 3 hours total
12pm - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Richard Lynch
$129 Limited inc GST / $103.20 / $109.60 / $116.10

Please note: This class is held upstairs with no lift access. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Enrol in two or more photography courses in a single transaction and receive 15% off your total course fees at checkout.
The discount applies only when eligible courses are added to your cart.

Eligible courses:

  • iPhone Photography Course
  • iPhone Photo Editing Course
  • Smartphone Photography: Composition
  • Creative Smartphone Photography
  • Wildlife Photography
  • Black & White Photography Workshop
  • Photography: Composition Skills Workshop
  • Photography: Technical Skills Workshop
  • Lightroom Mobile Photo Editing Course

For more details and to browse all photography courses, visit the photography section on our website.

https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/audio-video-photography/photography

Learn essential skills and insider tips with our Home DIY courses, part of the Woodwork program in Sydney! This hands-on workshop introduces the foundational skills of soldering and brazing with a focus on electronics repair and small-scale metal joining. Participants will learn how to solder circuit boards, repair broken wires, and explore brazing for structural and creative applications. No prior experience is required.   Learning outcomes By the end of this workshop, you will...

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Introduction to Soldering & Brazing Workshop

<p>Learn essential skills and insider tips with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/home-garden-cooking/diy">Home DIY</a> courses, part of the <a href="https://

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2026-04-10 Fri 10 Apr 2026 2026-04-10
1 session, 3 hours total
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
The Summer Hill Workshop
$149 Limited inc GST

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

Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within ten (10) business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.
Introduction to Soldering & Brazing Workshop

<p>Learn essential skills and insider tips with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/home-garden-cooking/diy">Home DIY</a> courses, part of the <a href="https://

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2026-06-12 Fri 12 Jun 2026 2026-06-12
1 session, 3 hours total
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
The Summer Hill Workshop
The Bower
$149 Limited inc GST / $119.20 / $126.60 / $134.10 / $134.10

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

Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within ten (10) business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.

Learn how to stylishly edit photographic images with our photography short courses in Sydney! This Lightroom Classic Advanced Photo Editing Course covers all of the advanced technical skills and knowledge required for sophisticated photo-editing, and incorporates all of the recent and new advanced tools and techniques in Lightroom Classic. Lightroom Classic power tools consist of the world’s best precision editing techniques. Learn about some of the most incredible Advanced Editing...

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Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Course: Advanced

<p>Learn how to stylishly edit photographic images with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses?s=photography">photography short courses in Sydney</a>!</p>

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2026-04-11 Sat 11 Apr 2026 2026-04-11
1 session, 2 hours total
9am - 11am (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Richard Lynch
$129 Limited GST free / $103.20 / $109.70 / $116.10

Design your own tiny house in our Sydney property investment courses! This Tiny House workshop will cover everything you need to know about designing, planning and building a Tiny House. You will learn about the benefits of the Tiny House Movement, including sustainability, minimalism, financial considerations and a preference for simplicity. You will also learn about legal and regulatory requirements, design techniques, and practical applications such as utilities and budgeting....

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How to Design & Develop a Tiny House Course

<p>Design your own tiny house in our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/finance-investment/property-investment">Sydney property investment courses</a>!</p>

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2026-04-11 Sat 11 Apr 2026 2026-04-11
1 session, 6 hours total
9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
David Cullen
$349 Limited GST free / $279.20 / $296.70 / $314.10

Learn the basics of beekeeping with our home, garden & cooking short courses in Sydney! Are you a backyard beekeeper, an urban beehive enthusiast, or an amateur who wants to learn more about our precious pollinators? Join us for our Urban Beekeeping for Beginners Workshop hosted on the rooftop of Sydney Community College! We are proud to contribute to the biodiversity of our local neighbourhood by keeping buzzing beehives on our inner-city rooftop. You too can play your part in...

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Urban Beekeeping for Beginners Workshop

<p>Learn the basics of beekeeping with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/home-garden-cooking">home, garden &amp; cooking short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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2026-04-11 Sat 11 Apr 2026 2026-04-11
1 session, 6 hours total
9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Geoff Begg
$249 Limited inc GST / $199.20 / $211.60 / $224.10
Includes a visit to our rooftop hives!
Urban Beekeeping for Beginners Workshop

<p>Learn the basics of beekeeping with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/home-garden-cooking">home, garden &amp; cooking short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

<p>Are you a

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2026-09-12 Sat 12 Sep 2026 2026-09-12
1 session, 6 hours total
9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Geoff Begg
$249 Limited inc GST / $199.20 / $211.60 / $224.10
Includes a visit to our rooftop hives!

Explore the art of Ikebana in Sydney. A serene and elegant Japanese flower arranging workshop. Part of our floristry short courses in Sydney! Experience the timeless beauty of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese flower arranging art, in this hands-on, 5-hour workshop. Led by one of Australia’s most experienced and certified Ohara School Ikebana instructors, this immersive class blends mindfulness with creativity, offering a unique opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature....

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Ikebana Masterclass: Japanese Flower Arrangement

<p>Explore the art of Ikebana in Sydney. A serene and elegant Japanese flower arranging workshop. Part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/home-garden-cooking/floral">

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2026-04-11 Sat 11 Apr 2026 2026-04-11
1 session, 5 hours total
10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Peggy Tang
$259 $220 Limited inc GST / $207.20 / $220.10 / $233.10

The course fee includes a materials pack valued at $80. You will be able to take home your flowers and branches.

Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our Handcrafts courses in Sydney! Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese craft where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust. It’s based on the philosophy of Wabi Sabi — finding beauty in imperfection. The process transforms much-loved, broken items into beautifully crafted new works of art. It’s a chance to live more sustainably and rescue objects...

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Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

<p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

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2026-04-11 Sat 11 Apr 2026 2026-04-11
1 session, 4 hours total
10am - 2pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Yoko Kawada
$179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10

This workshop runs continuously and does not include a substantial break. We recommend eating beforehand or bringing a light snack to enjoy during a brief 10-minute pause.

Enrolments close four days prior to the workshop start date.

Please note: Personal repair projects are not undertaken in this introductory class. A suitable broken dish will be provided, and all materials are included in the course fee.
Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

<p>Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending and give new life to a damaged piece with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">Handcrafts courses</a>

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2026-06-06 Sat 6 Jun 2026 2026-06-06
1 session, 4 hours total
10am - 2pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Yoko Kawada
$179 Limited inc GST / $143.20 / $152.20 / $161.10

This workshop runs continuously and does not include a substantial break. We recommend eating beforehand or bringing a light snack to enjoy during a brief 10-minute pause.

Enrolments close four days prior to the workshop start date.

Please note: Personal repair projects are not undertaken in this introductory class. A suitable broken dish will be provided, and all materials are included in the course fee.

Power up your skills! Learn the secrets of cordless tools with this hands-on Introduction to Power Tools workshop, part of our DIY and Woodwork courses in Sydney.  Whether you're starting your home improvement journey or looking to sharpen your skills, join this workshop to gain the confidence and know-how to safely cut, drill, sand, and grind like a pro. Through a combination of expert demonstrations and hands-on practice, you'll become familiar with a range of essential cordless...

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Introduction to Power Tools Workshop

<p>Power up your skills! Learn the secrets of cordless tools with this hands-on Introduction to Power Tools workshop, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/

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2026-04-11 Sat 11 Apr 2026 2026-04-11
1 session, 5 hours total
10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
The Summer Hill Workshop
$169 Limited inc GST
Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within ten (10) business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.
Introduction to Power Tools Workshop

<p>Power up your skills! Learn the secrets of cordless tools with this hands-on Introduction to Power Tools workshop, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/

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2026-05-09 Sat 9 May 2026 2026-05-09
1 session, 5 hours total
10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
The Summer Hill Workshop
The Bower
$169 Limited inc GST / $135.20 / $143.70 / $152.10 / $152.10
Important Note: Please note that cancellations, refunds, or transfers will not be accepted within ten (10) business days of the class start date. Additionally, this course is exempt from all discounts, including those provided through the learning membership. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.
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