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Carve spoons using seasoned timber with our woodwork short courses in Sydney! This is a one-day workshop for students who wish to learn how to carve spoons from seasoned timber. From learning how to prepare your materials, and carving out the bowl of the spoon to shaping the back and handle of the spoon blank. Included are detailed instructions on how to use a Carving Gouge, Hook Knife, Sloyd Knife and finishing techniques. Suitable for beginners with no experience up to...

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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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Delve into the creative world of watercolour with our painting short courses in Sydney! Join us for an engaging Introduction to Watercolour Workshop. In the morning, you’ll learn foundational wash techniques with a live demonstration and explore black -and-white tonal values through still-life painting. We’ll discuss shape and space in watercolour. In the afternoon, we’ll focus on colour-blending techniques to add depth to your work. You’ll practise using a reference image while...

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Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our Acting short course program in Sydney! Are you a complete beginner to acting? Have you always wanted to give it a go but never had the confidence to dive in? Are you ready to step into the world of acting and explore your creative potential and be part of a thriving community? Darlo Drama's 2 hour trial class is an intro to beginners acting and an opportunity for you to see if the classes at Darlo Drama are for you....

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Learn how to perform a scene with our acting short courses in Sydney! Sydney Community College is proud to present this acting course in partnership with Darlo Drama. Develop your acting skills, learn to connect with fellow actors on stage, and build your confidence! This acting course is designed to broaden your understanding of naturalistic acting and drama techniques to create convincing characters through performance. The first few weeks of the course will explore acting...

Learn more about Beginner's Acting Level 2: The Scene

Learn the art of performing a story with our acting courses in Sydney! Sydney Community College is proud to present this acting course in partnership with Darlo Drama. Improve your characterisation skills, become well-versed in establishing theatrical relationships, and build your confidence on stage by performing in front of an audience! This course will give you a fundamental understanding of the processes involved in staging a play, such as working as an ensemble, script...

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Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners at Darlo Drama, part of our Acting short course program in Sydney. Develop your creativity, learn acting techniques and exercises, and build your confidence on stage with this acting course for beginners!  This acting course for beginners at Darlo Drama starts gently, allowing a safe place for everyone to play and explore with fun acting and drama games, trust exercises and improvisation. During this initial exploration,...

Learn more about Beginner's Acting Level 1: The Monologue