Visual Arts Courses - Short Courses Sydney

Visual Arts Courses

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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Drawing Workshop: Zentangle® Underwater World

Learn the mindful art of Zentangle®️ with our drawing courses in Sydney! Dive into the enchanting depths of creativity with our continuation of the Drawing Workshop: Zentangle - now with an underwater theme! Embark on a journey where the underwater world becomes your canvas, weaving mesmerising patterns that evoke tranquility and wonder. This immersive workshop is designed to infuse mindfulness and serenity into your day, showcasing how the art of Zentangle has blossomed into a...

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Drawing Workshop: Zentangle® Underwater World

Fri 8 Nov 2024

1 session, 3 hours total

10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)

Niki Lawrence

Remember to buy your official Zentangle®️ kit at the checkout.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 8 Nov 2024	10am - 1pm	C1-2: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Random Weave Sculpture Course

Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our weaving short courses in Sydney. Join sculptor Cherry Corr for a fun and relaxing class learning how to twist and form your own random weaving using only garden and natural materials. That's right - the materials for this class are entirely collected from plants in the area. You'll be using just a few simple tools, some easy-to-learn techniques - plus a little clever engineering - to create functional, sculptural forms...

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Random Weave Sculpture Course

Sat 9 Nov 2024

1 session, 5 hours total

10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)

Cherry Corr

All materials included

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 9 Nov 2024	10am - 3pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Watercolour Painting Workshop: Expressive Art

Learn how to paint with an impressionistic style, with our painting short courses in Sydney! Join this workshop to learn how to paint quick, expressive watercolours with fewer brush strokes. Through detailed artist demonstration of a four-step method, you'll discover how to create an atmosphere (rather than strictly copying the subject matter) by using a limited palette, simplifying shapes and avoiding too many details. Working with large-size brushes - adding shape against shape,...

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Watercolour Painting Workshop: Expressive Art

Thu 14 Nov 2024

1 session, 6.5 hours total

10am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)

Tony Belobrajdic

Please check materials list for what to bring

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 14 Nov 2024	10am - 4:30pm	A1-1: Visual Arts - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Urban Sketching: Drawing Course

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

Sat 16 Nov 2024 - Sat 23 Nov 2024

2 sessions, 7 hours total

9am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)

Elinor Pickard

Please check list for what to bring

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 16 Nov 2024	9am - 12:30pm	A1-1: Visual Arts - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Sat 23 Nov 2024	9am - 12:30pm

Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy Course

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

Sat 23 Nov 2024

1 session, 6.5 hours total

9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)

Sharon Baker

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 23 Nov 2024	9:30am - 4pm	C1-1: Training Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Copperplate Hand Calligraphy Workshop

Learn to write in Copperplate script with our calligraphy short courses in Sydney! Copperplate calligraphy is a beautiful script, reflecting tradition, personality, style and creativity. This calligraphy course will give you an understanding of the rich history of calligraphy and the development of our modern alphabet. In addition to learning how to write with a pointed pen, this course will improve your design skills and spacial awareness. By combining the techniques you will be...

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Copperplate Hand Calligraphy Workshop

Sat 30 Nov 2024

1 session, 6.5 hours total

9:30am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)

Sharon Baker

Please check materials list for what to bring

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 30 Nov 2024	9:30am - 4pm	A1-3: Visual Arts - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Ink Art Workshop

Learn to create ink art with our painting short courses in Sydney! Ink art is a popular technique using fast-drying alcohol inks to create abstract art pieces. With a wide range of colours available, you can create vibrant marbled effects, bold washes and ethereal details. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to paint with alcohol ink, this workshop will guide you through a series of structured exercises to introduce you to the basic techniques - including fading, whispy,...

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Ink Art Workshop

Sat 7 Dec 2024

1 session, 3 hours total

1pm - 4pm (UTC+11:00)

Monika Pawsey

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 7 Dec 2024	1pm - 4pm	A2-3: Arts Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Acrylic Painting Workshop

Learn to paint with acrylics with our painting workshops in Sydney! Join us for a fun and practical introduction to the colourful world of acrylic painting. If you have always wanted to learn how to paint, this is a great place to start. In this one-day workshop, you will be introduced to the basics of acrylic painting. You will explore composition, colour and the use of acrylic mediums to better understand the techniques and possibilities of painting with acrylic. Whether you're...

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Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art

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...

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Portraiture Drawing Course with Life Models

Learn to draw and sketch with our drawing short courses in Sydney! The human face is endless in its variation and possibilities. When we look at each other, we see ourselves. We look, connect and understand. Artists have created portraits of bliss, anguish, hatred, hostility and happiness by representing the human head and this practice has continued through the many historical artistic movements. Whether you are drawing for the very first time or have some experience, this...

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