Sydney Community College

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]

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]

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]

In a relaxed and informal atmosphere, enjoy learning about mixing colour, composition, exploring techniques and discover the flexibility of the medium of oil paint. Initially there is a strong emphasis on working from observation, which is then broadened to encourage expressive and individual styles. Discover the flexibility of the medium in a range of subjects, including still life, life model and special exercises. This course is geared towards beginnners but intermediate students... [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]

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]

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]

Learn clay sculpture techniques and/or mould-making processes. Work on your own project at your own pace. Learn clay techniques in hand building, slab building and clay modelling. Students may choose to create one off pieces for kiln firing or to create multiples through mould making processes. Moulds can be made of clay, latex or silicon, with plaster mother moulds, depending on the desired casting material. If you want to learn about Sculpture in Sydney, then this course is for yo... [More]

This course is a practical workshop where students are exposed to techniques and skills through demonstration and then practicing example with one-on-one guidance and tuition. Subjects covered range from basic fashion head and body, through to fabric rendering and presentation. If you want to learn Fashion Illustration in Sydney, then this course is for you. © Michelle Ker Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in th... [More]

This course will explore and develop knowledge of colour and will practice various watercolour techniques. It is recommended (but not compulsory) that students complete a drawing class before enrolling in this course. Subject matter will be chosen by individual student,so it is recommended to bring photographs of things you would like to paint. This course is designed for beginners. However it is highly recommended that you complete the Drawing Essentials course prior to enrolling i... [More]