Arts & Craft
Learn creative skills, explore new hobbies and express yourself through Arts and Crafts classes in Sydney for adults. Macquarie Community College offers hands-on short courses in drawing, painting, calligraphy, crochet, gemstones & jewellery and more.
Our courses are ideal for beginners, creative hobbyists, retirees, aspiring artists and adults looking to relax, learn new skills and connect with like-minded people. Learn at your own pace in a supportive adult learning environment with guidance from experienced tutors.
Classes are available at selected Sydney venues and online via Zoom, with flexible evening and weekend options available.
Abstract and Contemporary Landscape Painting
Are you interested in exploring your creative side and building on your painting skills? Do you want to create stunning abstract landscape paintings using acrylic paint on canvas and ink on paper? If
1 class available
Acrylic Pouring Introduction
Join us for this fun filled hands on workshop. Learn how to create your very own fluid acrylic pouring masterpieces. This art form is very popular and the course will provide you with everything you n
4 classes available
Basic Drawing Techniques
Explore the basics of drawing in this comprehensive course designed for individuals starting their artistic journey. Drawing is a valuable preparation skill for all arts and crafts as well as an artfo
1 class available
Botanical Art in Watercolours
Learn the art of botanical painting using watercolour techniques in this relaxing and creative short course for adults. Botanical art combines careful observation with artistic expression, helping par
2 classes available
Calligraphy – Intermediate
If you are looking to improve your calligraphy skills or need a refresher, this course is for you! Aimed at calligraphy students who have completed a Calligraphy Introductory course or have some prior
1 class available
Celtic Art Miniatures
Celtic Art Miniatures is a short four-session course designed to spark your interest in Celtic art patterns and designs. A miniature artwork is defined as any piece no larger than 10 cm x 10 cm.
In th
1 class available
Celtic Zoomorphic Art – Birds
Celtic Zoomorphic Art is a distinctive style that weaves living forms—such as animals, birds, insects, and plants—into traditional Celtic knots and spirals.
In this course, you will be gu
1 class available
Crochet – Beginners
Learn a new skill and join the crafting craze with Crochet Beginners!
Crochet is the new ‘mental yoga’. It has been proven to aid mindfulness, release stress and increase concentration. Le
2 classes available
Drawing – Beginners
Join us in Drawing for Beginners and discover the basic guiding principles of drawing!
This simple step-by-step program will teach you how to really see your subject correctly, how to portray them on
1 class available
Drawing and Painting – All Levels
Learn Drawing and Painting techniques with our all levels course!
Using a variety of media such as pencil, acrylics or watercolour paints, your observation and artistic self-expression will be strengt
1 class available
Drawing and Painting – Beginners and Beyond
Learn Drawing and Painting techniques with our Beginners and Beyond course!
Using a variety of drawing and painting techniques such as pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels, acrylic and watercolour paints, y
3 classes available
Exploring Gemstones
Explore the fascinating world of gemstones through mythology, cultural history and mindful wellbeing practices in this beginner-friendly short course for adults. Learn how gemstones have been used acr
1 class available