Arts & Craft
Discover arts and crafts classes in Sydney for adults of all skill levels. Macquarie Community College offers hands-on short courses in drawing, painting, calligraphy, crochet, dressmaking, 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 our Carlingford, Epping and Chatswood campuses, other Sydney venues including Richmond and Eastwood, and online via Zoom. Flexible evening and weekend options are 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
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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
1 class 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
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 – Design with Native Trees
Learn to draw & design your own Native Tree of Life artworks intertwined with Celtic Knots and Spirals. You will be shown how to look at the trees around you to identify potential design ideas. Th
1 class available
Celtic Art – Tree of Life
This course combines the use of Celtic knot patterns and drawings of plants to create interconnected Celtic designs.
Learn to draw your own Celtic Tree of Life design with step-by-step guidance using
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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. Learn to u
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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
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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
Dressmaking – Basic Sewing
Jump into the world of dressmaking with our Sewing Basics for Dressmaking course! Tailored for beginners and those looking to develop dressmaking skills, this course is a comprehensive exploration of
1 class available
Embroidery, Stitching and Needlecraft Classes
Have you ever wanted to learn hand embroidery skills, a new stitch technique or perhaps finish off an old craft project? With this comprehensive course into Embroidery, Stitching, and Needlecraft will
1 class available