Courses
Art and Craft Courses
Explore art through observation, practice, and creative expression.
Visual Arts courses at WEA Sydney combine appreciation, technique, and contemporary creative practice. Whether you are interested in understanding artworks, developing drawing and painting skills, or exploring digital and mixed media approaches, these courses offer a flexible and supportive environment for all experience levels.
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The Golden Age of British Landscape Painting (c.1750-1850)
The Golden Age of British Landscape Painting (c.1750-1850)
<p>No genre of art has defined Britain like landscape. Emerging at the very dawn of the Industrial Revolution, British landscape painters not only integrated the earlier stylistic conventions of the
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Christmas Crochet for Beginners: Create Festive Designs
Christmas Crochet for Beginners: Create Festive Designs
<p>Get started with crochet and create your own festive decorations in this beginner-friendly course. You’ll learn essential techniques step by step, building confidence from the very first stitch.
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Create Tessellated Art: Inspired by M.C. Escher
Create Tessellated Art: Inspired by M.C. Escher
<p>Step into the fascinating world of tessellation and discover how artists create intricate, repeating patterns that transform across a surface. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the core
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Scandals, Intrigue and Rivalry in Renaissance Rome: the Re-making of the Vatican
Scandals, Intrigue and Rivalry in Renaissance Rome: the Re-making of the Vatican
<p>This course takes you behind the scenes to witness the scandals, intrigues and rivalries at the heart of three masterpieces of Western Art: the Sistine Chapel, Jullius II”s private apartments (aka
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Scandals, Intrigue and Rivalry in Renaissance Rome: the Re-making of the Vatican
<p>This course takes you behind the scenes to witness the scandals, intrigues and rivalries at the heart of three masterpieces of Western Art: the Sistine Chapel, Jullius II”s private apartments (aka
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Paper Art for Beginners: Papier-Mâché, Decoupage and Origami
Paper Art for Beginners: Papier-Mâché, Decoupage and Origami
<p>Discover the versatility of paper in this beginner-friendly creative course. You’ll try a range of techniques including papier-mâché, decoupage, art books and origami, making projects such as birds
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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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After the War: Australian Soldiers Who Became Artists
After the War: Australian Soldiers Who Became Artists
<p>What happens after war ends? This course explores the lives of three Australian World War I veterans: Rex Batterbee, Napier Waller and Penleigh Boyd, who became significant artists. We examine how
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The Unexpected Talents of Salvador Dalí
The Unexpected Talents of Salvador Dalí
<p>Salvador Dalí is best known for The Persistence of Memory, but his creativity extended far beyond painting. This course explores the surprising breadth of his work, from fashion and jewellery to
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8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
<p>This visually rich course offers a chronological journey through the major traditions of Chinese art, from prehistoric cultures to the final imperial era of the Qing dynasty. Set against the
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Slow Crochet: A Mindful Introduction for Beginners
Slow Crochet: A Mindful Introduction for Beginners
<p>Slow down and discover the calming rhythm of crochet in this beginner-friendly course. Designed as both a creative practice and a form of mindfulness, sessions focus on learning at a gentle,
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