Visual Arts
At WEA Sydney our art classes are available from beginner to advanced levels where you can learn a variety of different artistic skills. Our art courses run daytime, evenings and weekends, and we offer everything from drawing and painting to photography and practical art. Even a childhood passion for art can fall to the wayside in adulthood. Sign up for one of our courses and see how art classes for adults can bring your passion back to life. Located in Sydney's Central Business District, every art course is accessible to everyone with public transport nearby and a building that is disabled friendly.
Acrylic Painting: An Introduction
<p>Acrylic painting has some of the features of both oil painting and watercolours. It is therefore an ideal medium for those people wishing to explore traditional painting or more modern mixed-media
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The Huguenots throughout Europe - Craftsmanship & Consummate Style-makers
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The Superb English Landscapes of John Constable
<p><em>The Hay Wain</em> (1821) and <em>Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop’s Grounds</em> (c.1825) are two much-loved art works by the English Romantic painter, John Constable. This talk will draw on
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Great Artworks of Japan: A trip to the Yoshiwara Courtesan District with Hokusai
<p>In 2008 a long-lost scroll by Hokusai was discovered in Paris. It describes both banks of the Sumida River in Tokyo and the journey to the Yoshiwara Courtesan district of old Tokyo by boat. The
...<p>In 2008 a long-lost scroll by Hokusai was discovered in Paris. It describes both banks of the Sumida River in Tokyo and the journey to the Yoshiwara Courtesan district of old Tokyo by boat. The
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Calligraphy for Beginners: Modern Pointed Pen
<p>This course is designed to introduce people to the Art of Calligraphy, its rich history and an understanding of the development of our Modern Alphabet. This workshop the focus will be on Modern
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The Superb Silver in Austen's England
<p>Antique Silver gives us a window into the society of their original owners with silversmiths making both practical and decorative pieces. Explore the enticing silver of Jane Austen’s time (1775 –
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The Principles of Life Drawing - Beginners to Intermediate
<p>This course seeks to systematically outline and guide you through some of the fundamental principles that lead to a comprehensive proficiency for drawing the human figure. Each week introduces the
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Buddhist Art and the Silk Road
<p>Buddhism was established along the trade route of the Silk Road and in the city of Changan (currently Xi’an) where the Tang Dynasty (618-907) flourished. This period can be regarded as the
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The Magnificence of William & Mary’s Reign - Sumptuous Palaces of England & Holland
<p>The Glorious Revolution in 1689 resulted in William III of Holland & his English consort Mary becoming joint Monarchs of England whilst retaining their position in Holland. Their Palais Het Loo
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The Principles of Drawing for Beginners: Basic Geometric Shapes to Living Forms
<p>A systematic guide to some of the fundamental principles that lead to a comprehensive proficiency in drawing. In the space of eight weeks, we will summarise skills that can be repetitiously applied
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