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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 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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    2024-10-16 Wed 16 Oct 2024 - 2024-12-11 Wed 11 Dec 2024
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $489 Limited inc GST / $391.20 / $415.70 / $440.10
     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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    2024-10-22 Tue 22 Oct 2024 - 2024-12-10 Tue 10 Dec 2024
    7 sessions, 19.5 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $489 Limited inc GST / $391.20 / $415.70 / $440.10
     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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    2025-02-05 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 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 to put pencil to paper with our drawing courses in Sydney! Anyone can learn how to draw and our Drawing Course for Beginners will show you how! If you're an absolute beginner - or a bit of a doodler who wants to sharpen your pencil skills - this Drawing Course is a great opportunity to learn with a small group in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Drawing skills are a fundamental building block of various forms of art such as illustration, fine art, or designs. Join this...

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    Drawing Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn to put pencil to paper with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Anyone can learn how to draw and our

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    2024-10-17 Thu 17 Oct 2024 - 2024-12-05 Thu 5 Dec 2024
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $415 Limited inc GST / $332 / $352.80 / $373.49 / $373.50
    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.
    Drawing Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn to put pencil to paper with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Anyone can learn how to draw and our

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    2025-02-06 Thu 6 Feb 2025 - 2025-03-27 Thu 27 Mar 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Anne Kwasner
    $409 Limited inc GST / $327.20 / $347.70 / $368.10
    To ensure your kit arrives on time, Please order at least 5 business days before class begins.
    Drawing Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn to put pencil to paper with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Anyone can learn how to draw and our

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    2025-02-17 Mon 17 Feb 2025 - 2025-03-10 Mon 10 Mar 2025
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Arafat Hosen
    $409 Limited inc GST / $327.20 / $347.70 / $368.10
    Materials kit can be purchased at checkout - or uncheck it to bring your own.

    Learn to paint botanical art using watercolour with our painting short courses in Sydney! Botanical art is a unique and specialised art form that captures the colour, precision and detail of plants to realistically represent their natural beauty. Starting with a brief introduction, you will discover or deepen your understanding of watercolour application, as you learn new watercolour techniques and develop the skills to prepare and complete a beautifully detailed artwork. With...

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    Watercolour Painting Course: Botanical Art

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

    <p>Botanical art

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    2024-10-23 Wed 23 Oct 2024 - 2024-12-07 Sat 7 Dec 2024
    6 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Shipra Shah
    $449 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: Botanical Art

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

    <p>Botanical art

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    2025-02-05 Wed 5 Feb 2025 - 2025-03-19 Wed 19 Mar 2025
    7 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Shipra Shah
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10
    Be sure to order your art kit at the checkout or at least one week before your class starts to allow time for delivery.

    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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    Introduction to Art History Course

    <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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    2024-11-05 Tue 5 Nov 2024 - 2024-11-26 Tue 26 Nov 2024
    3 sessions, 7.5 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $200 Limited inc GST / $160 / $170 / $180
    Introduction to Art History Course

    <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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    2025-02-12 Wed 12 Feb 2025 - 2025-02-26 Wed 26 Feb 2025
    3 sessions, 7.5 hours total
    2pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Learn Chinese ink 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 to capture seasonal...

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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 merges calligraphy

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    2024-11-07 Thu 7 Nov 2024 - 2024-12-12 Thu 12 Dec 2024
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Chi Lik Cheung
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.20 / $413.09 / $413.10

    Learn to paint using acrylics with our painting short courses in Sydney! We will explore various subject techniques and cover the fundamentals of tone, colour, form, and perspective through Still Life, Portrait, the Human Figure, and Landscape. Suitable for beginners to intermediate levels, the course is intended to help you develop your own personal style. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have some painting experience, you will enjoy our structured acrylic painting course...

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    Acrylic Painting Course

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

    <p>We will explore various subject

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    2024-11-15 Fri 15 Nov 2024 - 2024-12-06 Fri 6 Dec 2024
    4 sessions, 20 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $469 Limited inc GST / $375.20 / $398.70 / $422.09 / $422.10
     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.
    Acrylic Painting Course

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

    <p>We will explore various subject

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    2025-02-06 Thu 6 Feb 2025 - 2025-03-27 Thu 27 Mar 2025
    8 sessions, 20 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.20 / $413.09 / $413.10
    Be sure to order your art kit at the checkout or at least one week before your class starts to allow time for delivery.

    Learn to draw street scenes that capture the energy of our urban environment with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Urban Sketching is a course for people who want to draw the world around them. No prior drawing experience is required to join this urban sketching course. Go on a journey with our professional artist to learn how to draw realistic street scenes and beautiful buildings. Visit cafes, parks and public spaces and work with a small group over two Saturdays. You will...

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    Urban Sketching: Drawing Course

    <p>Learn to draw street scenes that capture the energy of 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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    2024-11-16 Sat 16 Nov 2024 - 2024-11-23 Sat 23 Nov 2024
    2 sessions, 7 hours total
    9am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $265 Limited inc GST / $212 / $225.30 / $238.50
    Please check list for what to bring
    Urban Sketching: Drawing Course

    <p>Learn to draw street scenes that capture the energy of 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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    2025-03-22 Sat 22 Mar 2025 - 2025-03-29 Sat 29 Mar 2025
    2 sessions, 7 hours total
    9am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $259 Limited inc GST / $207.20 / $220.10 / $233.09 / $233.10
    Please check list for what 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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    2025-02-08 Sat 8 Feb 2025 2025-02-08
    1 session, 3 hours total
    9am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Pavich
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
    All materials provided

    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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    2024-11-23 Sat 23 Nov 2024 2024-11-23
    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 develop your drawing and painting skills with our visual arts short courses in Sydney! Take your drawing or painting skills to a higher level in these combined Drawing and Painting Studio Sessions. Designed for use of the studio space, these sessions provide a dedicated environment for artists of all levels—from beginners to more advanced artists—to develop and refine their work. Under the guidance of an experienced tutor and practising visual artist, you’ll have the...

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    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2024-11-26 Tue 26 Nov 2024 2024-11-26
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2024-12-03 Tue 3 Dec 2024 2024-12-03
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2024-12-10 Tue 10 Dec 2024 2024-12-10
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-02-04 Tue 4 Feb 2025 2025-02-04
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-02-11 Tue 11 Feb 2025 2025-02-11
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-02-18 Tue 18 Feb 2025 2025-02-18
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10
    Drawing & Painting Studio

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

    <p>Take your drawing

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    2025-02-25 Tue 25 Feb 2025 2025-02-25
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Sally Mowbray
    $89 Limited inc GST / $71.20 / $75.70 / $80.10