Sydney Community College

Modern life sees us becoming more and more busy. Our time seems no longer our own, as demands are put upon us from all sides. Silence is virtually unknown, particularly if we don’t know how to turn off the mobile phone. But it is possible, within this busy, noisy world, to create a space for our self. A place where we can rebuild and re-energize our life. The tool to do this is meditation. The style of meditation employed in this program is that of Zen Buddhism. This meditation trad... [More]

German is an important lingua franca throughout much of Europe. If you would like to polish your existing knowledge of the German language in Sydney, then this course is for you. Expand your horizons, enrich your life and understand some of the cultures around you. Extend your skills to a higher plane with a Level 2 course. Develop your fluency and conversation skills in a range of contexts, and build your vocabulary to levels which will allow you greater experience and appreciation... [More]

Jewellery is a foremost form of personal adornment, but within the production of such work lies a wealth of history, meaning, technique and creation that makes this intimate craft an intriguing journey of exploration. Handbowls © Sarah Whitlock If you want to learn Silver Jewellery in Sydney, then this course is for you. Students will learn basic silver working techniques whilst designing and producing their own items of silver jewellery. Agenda During this course the intention is t... [More]

Tap dancing is rhythmic, precise and habit-forming – our popular continuing class attracts a happy friendly crowd who keep coming back for more. This is a great chance to refine your technique, learn new steps and explore rhythms. Suitable for those who have attended classes run over the previous terms or those wanting to brush up on their skills. Students need to have completed Tap Dancing or have some experience in tap dancing. If you want to further your tap dancing skills in Syd... [More]

Learn to paint with fast-drying vivid acrylic paints and mediums. Realism or abstraction, anyone can learn to paint. Beginners welcome. The course will be structured to suit the needs of student. It is recommended (but not compulsory) that students complete the Drawing Essentials and/or the Painting Essentials courses before enrolling in this course. If you want to learn about Acrylic Painting in Sydney, then this course is for you. © Wendy Shortland Need: See Materials List below N... [More]

Doing business in Hong Kong? Or simply want to communicate with your neighbours and colleagues in multicultural Sydney? If you want to learn Cantonese in Sydney, then this course is for you. Expand your horizons, enrich your life and understand some of the cultures around you. Discover how the language of Cantonese works Learn the foundations of Cantonese – solid foundations make it easier to build later No prior knowledge of Cantonese is assumed This level will offer you a basic la... [More]

Drawing from the human form provides an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the visual artist. It is highly recommended (but not compulsory) that students complete a Drawing Essentials class before enrolling in this course. Learn to draw using a variety of exercises, drawing techniques and materials, which will enable you to see as an artist and develop your self-expression. This program is designed for students to engage in a number of different ways to draw the human figure. E... [More]

In this hands-on course you will explore a variety of printing and colour application techniques and create your own fabulous designs on fabric. No previous design or printing experience required. Printing inks and most equipment supplied. If you want to learn to hand print fabric in Sydney, then this course is for you. © Ro Cook Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of... [More]

You can already walk, but running, now there’s a challenge! Enjoy two evenings a week on the Bay (Iron Cove) with a group of fun people and a motivating coach, learning how to gradually increase your pace. After eight weeks, you’ll be jogging or running the whole distance of over seven kilometres. This is a great course to do to start preparation for the City to Surf. There are 2 sessions per week Tuesday and Thursday for the duration of the course. You need to be able to walk for a... [More]

Learn the timeless art of mosaics. Traditional and modern mosaic techniques will be taught. In a surprisingly short time you could be decorating your house and garden with beautiful mosaics. © Cynthia Turner If you want to learn about Mosaics in Sydney, then this course is for you. During this course you can decorate a table, a mirror surround, a garden pot or any other object you wish to mosaic. Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, b... [More]