Sydney Community College

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]

This course is for those who have completed the Drawing Essentials course or an equivalent course, who want to move on another stage, continue in more depth or who have some experience and want to improve their drawing skills or try new subjects. Students will work on longer studies in a variety of media, pencil, charcoal, conte crayon and pen and ink, and will choose their own subject matter for many studies. Discover more about drawing a variety of subjects including still life, l... [More]

Human faces are so intriguing and make fantastic subjects for the creative mind. Everyone can learn to draw better faces with the right kind of knowledge. You will also discover some curious and amazing facts about our heads that you never knew. A different portrait model will pose for you each week. Your tutor will cater to all skill levels, giving students new ways to draw the face, demonstrating basic approaches for beginners and offering stimulating excercises for those with som... [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]

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 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. Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. ... [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]

Learn the essential elements of painting with a variety of practical exercises and take an exploratory approach to the elements of art through mixed media. This course is designed for absolute beginners or for people who wish to refamiliarise themselves with the basics. This painting course focuses on playing with a range of mediums such as gouache, acrylics, oil paints, charcoal and collage (all optional). As we progress through the course, students will embark on their own project... [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]