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    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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    Learn to sketch urban street scenes with this pen and wash drawing short courses in Sydney! Join a professional artist as you embark on a journey to explore the neighbourhood, capturing its vibrant seasonal surroundings, stunning urban scenes, and inviting public spaces in beautifully sketched compositions. Then, breathe life into your artwork with the rich tones and textures of watercolour wash. Throughout the course, you'll not only hone your outdoor urban sketching skills but...

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    Urban Sketching: Pen & Wash Course

    <p>Learn to sketch urban street scenes with this pen and wash <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2024-10-05 Sat 5 Oct 2024 2024-10-05
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elinor Pickard
    $215 Limited inc GST / $172 / $182.70 / $193.49 / $193.50
    Paints provided - please see list for what else to bring

    Practice your life drawing skills with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Come and join this life drawing studio class to learn and practice how to draw the human body from life, investigating form, line, and expression through a variety of media and techniques. You will receive teaching and support from a practising artist, working with a professional life model to develop your drawing skills and better understand how to represent the human form in your artwork. Our life drawing...

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    Life Drawing Studio

    <p>Practice your life drawing skills with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Come and join this life

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    2024-10-05 Sat 5 Oct 2024 2024-10-05
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Anne Kwasner
    $110 Limited inc GST / $88 / $93.50 / $99
    Please check materials list for what to bring

    Broaden your skills and tonal expression with our Drawing Courses in Sydney! Elevate your artistic skills in this workshop led by watercolour artist Tony Belobrajdic, exploring the creation of studies and sketches using a combination of graphite and water wash. Through in-depth artist demonstrations and hands-on exercises, you'll learn the art of working with graphite sticks and pencils to craft a captivating black-and-white drawing. Witness the transformation of your creation into...

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    Graphite Wash: Sketching Workshop

    <p>Broaden your skills and tonal expression with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">Drawing Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Elevate your artistic skills

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    2024-10-10 Thu 10 Oct 2024 2024-10-10
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Tony Belobrajdic
    $210 Limited inc GST / $168 / $178.50 / $189

    Learn to use glass creatively and make a one-of-a-kind contemporary glass platter and a decorative object with our handcrafts courses in Sydney! In this glass art course, you will be introduced to the world of contemporary kiln-fired glass. You will learn how to design and create your own stunning glass platters and decorative objects to give as gifts, to sell at the markets or to have as a centrepiece in your home.  Discover your creative potential as you learn the skills required...

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    Glass Platters: Kiln Fired Course

    <p>Learn to use glass creatively and make a one-of-a-kind contemporary glass platter and a decorative object with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts">handcrafts

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    2024-10-12 Sat 12 Oct 2024 2024-10-12
    1 session, 7.5 hours total
    9am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Studio4
    Kate Baker
    $359 Limited inc GST / $323.09 / $323.10

    Learn the mindful art of Zentangle®️ with our drawing courses in Sydney! Say goodbye to stress and hello to artistic bliss! Join our Zentangle®️ workshop to embark on a journey of self-expression and mindfulness, tapping into the transformative power of this unique art form. Originating from the combination of "zen" and "tangle," Zentangle®️ isn't just about drawing—it's about discovering a whole new world of intricate patterns and designs that you can create with just a pen and...

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    Drawing Workshop: Zentangle® Introduction

    <p>Learn the mindful art of Zentangle®️ with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Say goodbye to stress and hello

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    2024-10-12 Sat 12 Oct 2024 2024-10-12
    1 session, 3 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Niki Lawrence
    $100 Limited inc GST / $80 / $85 / $90
    Remember to buy your official Zentangle®️ kit at the checkout.

    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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    2024-10-17 Thu 17 Oct 2024 - 2024-12-05 Thu 5 Dec 2024
    8 sessions, 24 hours total
    10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $449 Limited inc GST / $359.20 / $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 8: Royal Botanic Gardens- Meeting point Woolloomooloo Gates

    Learn art theory and history with our Art Courses in Sydney! Studying art history isn't just about brushstrokes and colour theory—it's a journey that enriches our understanding of different cultures and societies throughout time. This exploration helps us appreciate diversity and the various ways people express themselves.  By examining art from the past, we improve our critical thinking skills and learn to analyse complex visuals. Plus, we're inspired by the creativity and...

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    Introduction to Art History Course

    <p>Learn art theory and history with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">Art Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Studying art history isn't just about

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    2024-11-05 Tue 5 Nov 2024 - 2024-11-19 Tue 19 Nov 2024
    3 sessions, 7.5 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $200 Limited inc GST / $160 / $170 / $180

    Learn life drawing with our drawing short courses in Sydney! Life drawing is a great way to improve your drawing skills. It trains you to ‘see’ and react quickly to what’s in front of you, but there is also room for you to express your personal view of the subject. In this course, you will practice drawing the nude from life in a series of quick and long poses that allow you to record quickly and efficiently what you see and longer poses that allow you to really study the subject....

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    Life Drawing Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn life drawing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/drawing">drawing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Life drawing is a great way to improve your

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    2024-11-05 Tue 5 Nov 2024 - 2024-12-10 Tue 10 Dec 2024
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Anne Kwasner
    $470 Limited inc GST / $376 / $399.50 / $422.99 / $423

    Learn art theory and history with our Art Courses in Sydney! In a profession historically dominated by men, the contributions of women artists have often been overlooked despite their profound impact on the cultural direction of the visual arts. This exploration will delve into pivotal moments and figures such as the flourishing of women artists in the university town of Bologna, Rosalba Carriera's revolutionary work with pastels, Edmonia Lewis's groundbreaking career in Rome, and...

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    Women Artists: From Antiquity to the 20th Century

    <p>Learn art theory and history with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">Art Courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>In a profession historically dominated by

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    2024-11-07 Thu 7 Nov 2024 - 2024-11-28 Thu 28 Nov 2024
    4 sessions, 12 hours total
    6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Dominique Millar
    $249 Limited inc GST / $199.20 / $224.09 / $224.10

    Learn Chinese ink painting with our painting courses in Sydney! Chinese brush painting merges calligraphy and painting with ink and brush, rooted deeply in Chinese culture and history. This course invites you to explore this art form and understand the Four Gentlemen (or Four Noble Ones) in Chinese plant painting: Plum Blossom for Winter, Orchid for Spring, Bamboo for Summer, and Chrysanthemum for Autumn. Each plant symbolises a season and enriches your ability to capture seasonal...

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    Chinese Brush Painting Course

    <p>Learn Chinese ink painting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting">painting courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Chinese brush painting merges calligraphy

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    2024-11-07 Thu 7 Nov 2024 - 2024-12-12 Thu 12 Dec 2024
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Chi Lik Cheung
    $459 Limited inc GST / $367.20 / $390.20 / $413.09 / $413.10
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