Sydney Community College

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]

From the single panel editorial cartoons of the newspaper to 3D animated feature films to the walls of city streets, cartoons are everywhere. Most of us begin watching cartoons at an early age, but these days there are cartoons for just about anyone. In this course we’ll be crossing over from being people who watch cartoons, to people who draw them. Whatever your current skill level, in this course you will develop your cartooning ability to the next level. You will begin to develop... [More]

This course is for students who want to develop their existing oil or acrylic painting practice in an informative but non-prescriptive setting. The tutor will support individual projects through discussion addressing form, technique and content. There will also be optional projects designed to help students move their work forward and to challenge patterns. If you want to learn about painting in Sydney, then this course is for you. Need: Drawing Essentials or equivalent Painting Ess... [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]

Discover the exciting and creative world of woodwork in this beginners course. Learn basic sketching, how to read drawings, correct use of hand tools and some electric tools. The course will include woodwork theory and jointing methods and participants will undertake small projects under the supervision of a qualified tutor. Some examples of projects include boxes, chopping boards, serving trays, insect houses and bird feeders. If you want to learn Woodwork in Sydney, then this cour... [More]

Make a range of interesting notebooks and learn the basic skills necessary to create or rebind a hard cover book. If you want to learn Bookbinding in Sydney, then this course is for you. This course explores the techniques of paper folding, cover making and design, the process of stitching sections and explains basic bookbinding structures. Examples made will include soft and hard covered notebooks and the rebinding of a novel into a hard cover case. Inspiration will be drawn from E... [More]

In this class you will learn to bezel set cabachon stones. You can use this technique to incorporate stones into rings, brooches, pendants or earrings. This technique can also be used to set other materials such as enamel, bone or found objects. Your tutor will provide a selection of stones and silver for purchase in the first class. If additional materials are needed, we will discuss it at the first class. Please bring $40.00 for materials. Not for beginners. Peruvian Opal Ring © S... [More]

Develop drawing skills and explore your own expressive ideas as you learn about composition, line, tone, perspective, texture and proportion with a variety of subject matter. Drawing is a type of imagery expression which is the foundation form of visual art. Drawing is fundamentally exploratory, with significant importance on examination, problem solving and creativity. Anyone can draw or sketch but there are skills and techniques that can aid in dramatically lifting the quality of ... [More]

Are you ready to move from autopilot to total control? This Course teaches you how to use your Digital or Film SLR camera manually, with skill and confidence. Using a mix of technical theory, practical assignments, looking at Photographer’s work and feedback from your tutor and fellow students, by the end of this course you will understand the manual functions of your camera and how to apply them effectively. This course is designed to teach you the fundamental principles of Photogr... [More]

Learn how to take more creative, dynamic photos and see with new eyes. This course covers the fundamentals of Light and Composition, and explores the creative opportunities available. This is a great course for those wishing to build on their basic SLR camera skills. Prerequisite: Camera Skills. Using a mix of creative techniques, practical assignments and feedback from your tutor and fellow students, by the end of this course you will understand how to use light and composition eff... [More]