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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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2026-05-06 Wed 6 May 2026 - 2026-06-17 Wed 17 Jun 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!

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>

<p>In this comprehensive oil

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2026-07-22 Wed 22 Jul 2026 - 2026-09-09 Wed 9 Sep 2026
8 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Elinor Pickard
$539 Limited inc GST / $431.20 / $458.20 / $485.10

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.

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 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

Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney! Located at our Rozelle campus in the heart of the Inner West. In these piano lessons for beginners, you will improve your skills and learn some new skills. During this piano course, the tutor will take you on a musical journey with rewarding results that last a lifetime. The size of this class is kept smaller to ensure more individual lesson time for each student. Course content What will be covered in...

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Piano Lessons for Beginners: Level 3

<p>Learn how to play the piano with our <a href="/courses/music-singing-dancing">music &amp; singing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

<p>Located at our Rozelle campus in the heart of the Inner West.</

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2026-05-07 Thu 7 May 2026 - 2026-06-25 Thu 25 Jun 2026
8 sessions, 16 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Lucia Ko
$419 Limited inc GST / $335.20 / $356.20 / $377.10

Build your confidence in everyday English with our English language short courses online! Start your English learning journey with this beginner-level course designed to help you communicate more confidently in daily life. This course is ideal for learners who already have a basic understanding of English and want to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a supportive and practical environment. In each class, you’ll practise using English in real-life...

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English Course: Beginner English

<p>Build your confidence in everyday English with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/learn-language/english">English language short courses</a> online!</p>

<p>Start your

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2026-05-07 Thu 7 May 2026 - 2026-06-25 Thu 25 Jun 2026
8 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
Online via Zoom
Micheál Lovett
$390 Limited GST free / $312 / $331.50 / $351
Enrol in 3 English language courses and get automatically 15% off!
This course is open to everyone including international students, visitors, migrants or workers – no student visa required.

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles with our groovy music short courses in Sydney! Drumming goes beyond just maintaining a beat. These Drum Lessons for Beginners will help you get a feeling for rhythm and find out how you can execute the grooves as you gain a basic understanding of the instrument. Designed to help you develop the ability to keep solid time, this drumming course will help you get a grip of basic musical terms and develop hand and feet coordination....

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Drum Lessons for Beginners

<p>Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles with our groovy <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/music-singing-dancing">music short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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2026-05-07 Thu 7 May 2026 - 2026-06-25 Thu 25 Jun 2026
8 sessions, 16 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Claudio Russino
$409 Limited inc GST / $327.20 / $347.70 / $368.10
Drum Lessons for Beginners

<p>Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles with our groovy <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/music-singing-dancing">music short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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2026-08-06 Thu 6 Aug 2026 - 2026-09-24 Thu 24 Sep 2026
8 sessions, 16 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Claudio Russino
$419 Limited inc GST / $335.20 / $356.20 / $377.10

Build on your foundations and start communicating with greater confidence in Indonesian with our Bahasa Indonesian language short courses online! Continue your Indonesian learning journey with this Level 2 course, designed for students who have completed Beginners Level 1 or have equivalent experience. In this course, you’ll move beyond basic phrases and begin using Indonesian more actively in real-life situations. You’ll expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and develop...

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Indonesian Course: Beginners Level 2

<p>Build on your foundations and start communicating with greater confidence in Indonesian with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/learn-language/indonesian">Bahasa

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2026-05-07 Thu 7 May 2026 - 2026-07-09 Thu 9 Jul 2026
10 sessions, 20 hours total
7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
Online via Zoom
Marini Sari
$390 Limited GST free / $312 / $331.50 / $351
Indonesian Course: Beginners Level 2

<p>Build on your foundations and start communicating with greater confidence in Indonesian with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/learn-language/indonesian">Bahasa

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2026-10-14 Wed 14 Oct 2026 - 2026-12-16 Wed 16 Dec 2026
10 sessions, 20 hours total
7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
Online via Zoom
Marini Sari
$409 Limited GST free / $327.20 / $347.70 / $368.10

Learn the mindful art of Crochet with our handcraft short courses in Sydney! Crochet is one of the oldest crafts in the world, now having a huge resurgence in popularity because it's easy to learn, fun to do, and relaxing - all in one! Recent research shows that repetitive crafts such as Crochet have multiple health and wellbeing benefits. Crochet has been labelled the new 'mental yoga' due to its rhythmic motion which lulls the crocheter into a meditative state. The act of...

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Crochet Course for Beginners

<p>Learn the mindful art of Crochet with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcraft short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

<p>Crochet is one of the oldest crafts in

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2026-05-09 Sat 9 May 2026 - 2026-05-30 Sat 30 May 2026
4 sessions, 10 hours total
10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Payal Bhargava
$199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
All classes have limited spaces.
Crochet Course for Beginners

<p>Learn the mindful art of Crochet with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcraft short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

<p>Crochet is one of the oldest crafts in

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2026-07-03 Fri 3 Jul 2026 - 2026-07-24 Fri 24 Jul 2026
4 sessions, 10 hours total
10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Payal Bhargava
$199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10 / $179.10
Special theme: Celebrate 'Christmas in July' while learning to crochet! This festive winter edition of our Crochet for Beginners course includes seasonal crochet projects in the final class — perfect for handmade decorations and heartfelt gifts. Quality materials kit included.

Learn how to make leadlight panels with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! In this hands-on course, you will learn to construct your own leadlight glass panel by practising key techniques such as glass cutting, leading, soldering, and finishing through cementing and polishing. The course is designed to be practical, featuring numerous demonstrations alongside your hands-on practice to effectively teach each skill. Please note that the maximum size for panels is 450mm x 450mm...

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Build on your foundation and start communicating more confidently in Thai with our Thai language short courses online! Ready to take the next step in your Thai learning journey? This course is designed for students who have completed Beginners Level 1 or have a basic understanding of Thai and want to expand their skills. You’ll build on what you already know, developing your vocabulary, improving your pronunciation, and gaining confidence using Thai in a wider range of everyday...

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Thai Course: Beginners Level 2

<p>Build on your foundation and start communicating more confidently in Thai with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/learn-language/thai">Thai language short courses</a>

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2026-05-12 Tue 12 May 2026 - 2026-06-30 Tue 30 Jun 2026
8 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
Online via Zoom
Warren Chaisatien
$390 Limited GST free / $312 / $331.50 / $351
Enrol in 2 Thai language courses and get automatically 15% off!
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