Courses

Upcoming courses

Discover the fun of wheel-throwing pottery these school holidays for kids in Sydney. Join us for a fun and creative school holiday wheel-throwing pottery class designed especially for kids, with the option for parents to join in too. In this two-hour workshop, students will be introduced to the pottery wheel with a demonstration before receiving step-by-step guidance to make their own creations. Participants will have the chance to create pieces such as cups, bowls, planters, or...

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Learn the tradition style of Chinese brush painting as part of our painting workshops in Sydney. Discover the beauty and expressive qualities of traditional Chinese brush painting in this one-day workshop at Sydney Community College. Guided by experienced tutor Franz, you will focus on the Xie-Yi style (freehand) approach, creating a lotus painting that brings together brush technique, ink control, colour use, and inscription. Franz has been teaching Chinese water ink painting to...

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Learn audio post-production with Audio Editing and Production with Fairlight in DaVinci Resolve, part of our music and sound short courses in Sydney. This practical course introduces you to Fairlight, the professional digital audio workstation (DAW) built directly into DaVinci Resolve, one of the world’s most powerful (and free) video editing platforms. Whether you’re creating YouTube videos, podcasts, online ads, eLearning content, or short films, strong audio editing skills are...

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Learn the graceful traditions of Chinese painting with our painting courses in Sydney! The orchid is one of the treasured “Four Gentlemen” plants in traditional Chinese painting, admired for its elegance, purity, and symbolic meaning. Representing resilience and the noble virtues of the Junzi (literati or gentleman), the orchid has long been a favourite subject in Chinese art. In this beginner-friendly course, you will be introduced to the beauty of Chinese orchid flower painting...

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Learn to etch designs into metal with our handcrafts courses in Sydney! Step into the exciting world where science meets art with Electro-Etching: Acid-Free Etching. This course introduces you to a safe and innovative alternative to traditional acid etching, using low-voltage electricity and a conductive solution to produce crisp lines, bold textures, deep reliefs, and intricate designs on metal. Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll learn how to set up your own electro-etching...

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Stitch and embroider your own personalised Christmas stocking with our handcrafts short courses in Sydney! Add a touch of handmade charm to your festive season in this joyful sewing and embroidery workshop. In this hands-on class, you’ll create a beautifully lined, personalised Christmas stocking – a keepsake to treasure for years to come. With your tutor’s guidance, you’ll combine simple sewing and embroidery techniques to design, stitch, and assemble a festive stocking that...

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Deck the halls with handmade Christmas decorations with our textiles & fashion short courses in Sydney! Stitch a little Christmas magic in this joyful, hands-on sewing workshop. Using your own festive fabrics and trims, you’ll spend most of the session at the sewing machine creating beautiful handmade decorations and reusable fabric wraps that will bring joy year after year. Whether you want to stitch beautiful ornaments for your tree, craft a decorative garland, or create...

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Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of crafting your unique, durable leather belt, as part of our DIY courses in Sydney! You'll explore the core techniques of leatherworking from cutting measuring to setting buckles and finishing with personal touch like dyeing or stamping. This short course is ideal for DIYers, tinkerers, and complete beginners who want to learn how to transform pre-loved leather into something functional, stylish, and truly your own. For more hands-on...

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Improve your work skills by learning to use Microsoft Excel with our online Microsoft Office training courses! If you’re new to Excel or want to strengthen your foundational Microsoft Office skills, this online Excel for beginners course is the perfect starting point. You’ll learn how to navigate spreadsheets, create formulas, apply formatting, and build charts to make data clear and professional. Whether you use Excel at work or for personal projects, these essential Excel skills...

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Advance your Microsoft Excel skills online and learn powerful data analysis tools with our Excel Intermediate course! This online Excel training course builds on your foundational knowledge and introduces essential business tools like PivotTables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and data validation. You’ll learn how to analyse, organise, and present information more effectively, perfect for professionals who want to boost productivity and master Excel for work.. This online...

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