Courses

Upcoming courses

Learn how to work with coloured clay in our new Nerikomi pottery course in Sydney! If you are bored with glazing, working with coloured clay can help you to get colour and pattern on your ceramics without glazing. No experience is necessary. Nerikomi is a decorative process established in Japan, which involves arranging coloured clay in a block and then slicing through the cross-section to reveal a pattern. These slices are used to create beautiful ceramics. Everything made in this...

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Learn how to decorate your pottery, then our new pottery Surface Decoration course in Sydney. If you are tired of just glazing and are looking for ways to add more interest to the surface of your pottery & ceramics items, then this course is for you. No experience is necessary. In this 3 hour course, you will learn a variety of surface decoration techniques that will elevate your ceramics to new heights. You will learn how to combine and layer various techniques to enhance your...

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Learn creative pottery techniques in our pottery short courses in Sydney. In this 3 hour course, you will learn and master two different hand-building techniques: slab and coil. You will make a slab box with a lid and a coil vase or a pot of your own design. No previous experience is necessary. All of your materials for this class are included in the course fee, but please note, it does not include glazing. Glazing can be done in an additional returning student class after your...

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Learn the basic skills of Upholstery and more with our Woodwork courses in Sydney. Got a tired chair or stool that needs new life? Join this fun and hands-on introduction to upholstery and learn how to bring furniture back to life—starting with a simple, practical project you can take home. In this 5-hour workshop, you’ll learn the foundational skills, tools, and materials used in upholstery while creating your own milk crate topper. With expert guidance, you'll walk away with the...

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Make sense of Spanish and speak with greater accuracy and confidence with our Spanish language short courses online! If you’ve started learning Spanish but feel unsure about how it all fits together, this course is designed to give you clarity. Spanish Grammar focuses on helping you understand the structure behind the language, so you can communicate more accurately and confidently. Rather than introducing large amounts of new vocabulary, this course helps you consolidate what you...

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Learn simple, proven knife sharpening from a specialist in Sydney. Whether you're a home cook, a culinary enthusiast, or a chef, mastering the art of freehand whetstone sharpening is a fundamental skill that will transform your experience in the kitchen. While various modern sharpening tools and machines exist, freehand waterstone sharpening remains the gold standard in the culinary world. Often considered a Japanese tradition, freehand waterstone sharpening reflects centuries of...

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Learn children’s fashion design with our sewing short courses in Sydney! If you’ve ever wished you could design and sew beautiful, practical clothes for children, this course will give you the skills and confidence to bring your ideas to life. From cosy baby swaddles and beanies through to playful dresses, shirts, and pants for toddlers and young teens, you’ll discover how to create garments that are comfortable, stylish, and safe for growing kids. This course is perfect for...

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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 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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