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Visual Arts Courses

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    Be Creative and Learn the Visual Arts with Our Short Courses in Sydney!

    Do you have a creative idea you want to bring to life? Whether you want to draw, paint, or sculpt, our visual arts short courses offer hands-on learning with expert guidance to help you develop your artistic skills. From beginner-friendly classes to specialty workshops and tutor-led studios, our courses allow you to explore different techniques, experiment with various mediums, and refine your creative practice. With options for weeknight, weekend, and specialty sessions, you can find a course that fits your schedule. Our classes are taught by enthusiastic and experienced artists, with sessions available at our Rozelle campus and at partner studios across Sydney.

    Why Choose Our Visual Arts Courses?

    • Learn from experienced artists who offer expert guidance and inspiration.
    • Small, interactive classes to ensure hands-on learning and personalised feedback.
    • A variety of courses for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists.
    • Explore different mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics.
    • Convenient locations – courses run in Rozelle and at partner studios across Sydney. Who Are These Courses For?

      • Complete beginners looking to learn the basics of drawing, painting, or sculpting.
      • Enthusists and creatives who want to explore new artistic techniques.
      • Aspiring artists who want to develop their skills with tutor-led guidance.
      • Anyone looking for a relaxing and expressive creative outlet.

      What Can You Learn?

      We offer a variety of visual arts short courses, including:

      Drawing & Painting

      Sculpture & Ceramics

      • Introduction to Clay & Hand-Built Ceramics – Create beautiful pottery pieces.
      • Sculpture for Beginners – Learn to shape and model using different materials.
      • Wheel-Thrown Pottery – Master the pottery wheel and create functional ceramic pieces.

      Specialty Workshops & Studio Practice

      • Life Drawing – Develop observational drawing skills with live models.
      • Abstract Painting Techniques – Experiment with textures and non-traditional approaches.
      • Tutor-Led Studio Sessions – Get personalised feedback and guidance to further your skills.

      Common Questions

      • Q: Do I need any prior experience?
      • A: Not at all! We offer beginner courses to help you build foundational skills, as well as advanced sessions for those looking to refine their craft.
      • Q: Will I need to bring my own materials?
      • A: Some courses provide materials, while others may require you to bring your own. Check the course details for specific requirements.
      • Q: Where are the classes held?
      • A: Courses take place at our Rozelle campus and at partner studios across Sydney, depending on the medium and workshop.
      • Q: What if I’m not confident in my artistic ability?
      • A: That’s completely fine! Our classes are supportive and designed to help you build confidence in your creative expression.

      Unleash Your Creativity – Enrol Today!

      Whether you want to sketch, paint, sculpt, or experiment with new artistic techniques, our visual arts courses provide the skills and inspiration to bring your creative vision to life. Join us in Rozelle or at a partner studio across Sydney and start your artistic journey today!
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    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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    $439 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.20 / $395.10
    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.

    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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    $549 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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    $549 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>

    <p>In this comprehensive oil

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    $479 Limited inc GST / $383.20 / $407.10 / $431.10
    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.
    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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    $479 Limited inc GST / $383.20 / $407.10 / $431.10
    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.

    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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    $409 Limited inc GST / $327.20 / $347.70 / $368.10
    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.
    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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    $409 Limited inc GST / $327.20 / $347.70 / $368.10
    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.

    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...

    Learn more about Cartoon Drawing Course for Beginners
    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>

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    $439 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.20 / $395.10
    Remember to bring your sketchbook and pencils!
    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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    $439 Limited inc GST / $351.20 / $373.20 / $395.10
    Remember to bring your sketchbook and pencils!

    Learn to paint botanical art using watercolour with our painting short courses in Sydney! Botanical art is a specialised form of painting that captures the beauty, detail, and precision of plants, bringing them to life through realistic watercolour techniques. This botanical watercolour course is ideal for both beginners and experienced artists looking to develop their skills in botanical illustration. The course begins with an introduction to watercolour application, where you...

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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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    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10
    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.
    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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    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10
    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.
    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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    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10
    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.

    Learn to draw landscapes using pastels with our short art courses in Sydney! In this Pastel Landscape Course, you will learn to use colour grounds, broken strokes of pastel, and stumped blending techniques to depict both detailed objects and expansive vistas in your artwork. We will explore pastel techniques employed by French artists Eugène Delacroix, Jean-François Millet, and Edgar Degas, focusing on their methods for capturing small natural objects and broader landscapes. You...

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    Pastel Landscape Course

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

    <p>In this Pastel Landscape

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    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $381.70 / $404.10

    Please note that the following classes will take place at the excursion locations:

    • Week 5: Thornton Park in East Balmain- Meeting point Thornton Park
    • Week 7: Royal Botanic Gardens- Meeting point Woolloomooloo Gates

    Learn to paint landscapes with our watercolour and sketching course for beginners, as part of our painting short courses in Sydney. Embark on a journey into the captivating realm of watercolour through this engaging and enjoyable sketching and watercolour course. Students will lightly outline their basic sketch using a pencil, ensuring the papers texture remains intact. Moving on to essential aspects of watercolour painting—Transparency, Lightfastness, and Staining—your tutor will...

    Learn more about Watercolour & Sketching Course: Beginners
    Watercolour & Sketching Course: Beginners

    <p>Learn to paint landscapes with our watercolour and sketching course for beginners, as part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting short

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    $465 Limited inc GST / $372 / $395.30 / $418.50
    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.

    Learn how to draw and paint on your iPad using the Procreate app with our Graphic Design Courses in Sydney! With Procreate, you can unleash your creativity by turning your iPad into a digital art studio. Procreate provides the opportunity to draw or paint using your iPad using its brush and shapes options, using your Apple pencil in combination with hand gesture control. You can also import your existing hand-drawn sketches or photographs and transform them into digital artwork....

    Learn more about Digital Art Course for Beginners: Procreate
    Digital Art Course for Beginners: Procreate

    <p>Learn how to draw and paint on your iPad using the Procreate app with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/design-technology/graphic-design">Graphic Design Courses</a> in

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    $379 Limited inc GST / $303.20 / $322.20 / $341.10

    Learn how to make an abstract painting with our painting short courses in Sydney! This course is ideal for both beginners and those with some painting experience. Participants will explore various techniques of abstraction, drawing inspiration from organic forms found in flowers and plants. They will experiment with combinations of transparent and opaque paints to understand their distinct effects. The workshop starts with warm-up exercises conducted on paper. Discussions on...

    Learn more about Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art
    Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art

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

    <p>This course is ideal

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    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
    Please check the materials list for what to bring. An email with reference images for the class will be sent prior to the start date.