Courses

Drawing and Painting Courses
Develop confidence through drawing and painting practice.
Build foundational and advanced skills in drawing and painting through guided exercises and practical techniques. These courses support learners at all levels in developing observation, composition, and personal style.
Gathering Light in Observatory Hill: Plein Air Watercolour
Gathering Light in Observatory Hill: Plein Air Watercolour
<p>Set within the gorgeous landscape of Observatory Hill Park, this two-day plein air course invites participants to observe, feel, and respond to the atmosphere of one of Sydney’s most iconic views.<
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Beyond the Face: Expressive Portraiture in Acrylic
Beyond the Face: Expressive Portraiture in Acrylic
<p>Portrait painting is far more than capturing a person's physical appearance... it is the art of revealing character, emotion and presence. Through the dynamic qualities of acrylic paint, students
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Drawing the Nude - One Day Sustained Pose
Drawing the Nude - One Day Sustained Pose
<p>Before the invention of the graphite pencil, the most common dry medium employed by artists to draw with was chalk. A material used by Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Rubens and Rembrandt. In
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Portraiture and the Passions
Portraiture and the Passions
<p>Have you ever wanted to draw someone’s portrait? This introduction to the art of portraiture aims to expand your understanding of the portrait beyond that of a well observed and static reproduction
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Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate: Dutch Flower Still Life
Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate: Dutch Flower Still Life
<p>Oil painting is an enjoyable and rewarding medium to learn, and with the right guidance anyone can develop the skills and confidence to create beautiful artwork. Using the rich tradition of Dutch
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Anyone Can Learn to Draw! A Course for Beginners
Anyone Can Learn to Draw! A Course for Beginners
<p>Starting with the most elementary geometric shapes, the course aims to gradually introduce the student to more challenges within the process of learning to draw; thus giving the beginner the
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Drawing Flower Still Life in Mixed Media
Drawing Flower Still Life in Mixed Media
<p>This practical course introduces participants to the expressive possibilities of mixed-media drawing through the timeless subject of floral still life. Working with materials including pen and ink,
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Creative Geometry: Drawing with Hand, Heart and Mind
Creative Geometry: Drawing with Hand, Heart and Mind
<p>Explore geometry as a creative and visual art form through guided drawing activities and hands-on exploration. Discover how geometry shapes patterns, design, architecture and the natural world
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Painting and Sketching in the Botanic Gardens
Painting and Sketching in the Botanic Gardens
<p>Enjoy a gentle, creative walk through the Botanic Gardens while developing your sketching skills in a supportive group. This course introduces a range of materials and approaches, including pen and
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Painting Essentials
Painting Essentials
<p>Join us in this course to greatly improve your painting skills! Every 1-2 weeks we progress through beginner to intermediate paintings. Learn effective brushwork techniques and memorable concepts
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