Short art courses for adults in Baulkham Hills and Hornsby
Discover adult art classes in Sydney for every stage of your creative journey. Our short art courses run over 8-week terms at our Baulkham Hills and Hornsby studios, taught by award-winning, professionally qualified tutors.
Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or refining your skills, you’ll find beginner art classes and more advanced options across seven creative disciplines.
Explore our short art courses
Drawing
Learn to draw what you see, from line, form, perspective and shading to still life, portraiture and the figure, using pencil, charcoal, ink and pastels. Courses include Essential Drawing Skills, Painting & Drawing, Life Drawing and Drawing Portraiture.
Levels: Beginner to Intermediate
Painting
Explore oil, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media, with options in portraiture, figure painting and plein air landscape. Suits first-timers keen to pick up a brush as well as practising painters refining their skills.
Levels: Beginner to Intermediate; Intermediate to Advanced
Jewellery & Silversmithing
Master the essential skills of jewellery making with materials, tools and equipment, and learn design fundamentals so you can develop your own range of pieces. Choose from Jewellery & Silversmithing, Metal Clay Jewellery, and Jewellery Drawing and Design.
Levels: See each course page
Printmaking
Discover traditional printmaking techniques with a contemporary twist, from linocut and etching to screen printing and monotype. Suits beginners and seasoned printmakers alike.
Levels: Beginners to Intermediate; workshop option
Illustration – Anime & Manga
An 8-week course in character design, expressive figure drawing, inking, dynamic posing and narrative storytelling, combining traditional and digital techniques. No prior anime experience needed, just enthusiasm.
Levels: Beginner; Intermediate
Digital Art & Photography
Bring your drawing and composition skills into digital work: tablets and editing software in Essential Skills for Digital Artists, and photographing your art with professional impact in Essential Photography Skills.
Levels: See each course page
Sculpture
Learn clay hand-building, shaping 3D forms and using sculpting tools to create figurines or torsos, with small classes that are perfect for beginners. The course fee includes life model fees; materials are extra.
Levels: Beginner to Intermediate; Intermediate to Advanced
Not sure where to start?
Most of our courses start at beginner level, so it’s easy to jump in. Browse the Drawing or Painting beginner courses, check every class time across both studios on the Master Timetable, or send us an enquiry and we’ll help you find the right fit.
Frequently asked questions
Are beginners welcome?
Yes. Most courses are offered at Beginner to Intermediate level, and courses such as Sculpture are run in small classes that the course page describes as perfect for beginners.
Do I need to bring my own materials?
It depends on the course. Your tutor will let you know what you need, and if you already have materials, bring them to your first class. For example, Essential Drawing Skills suggests a few pencils (HB, 2B, 4B), a kneadable eraser and an A3 visual diary. Sculpture fees don’t include materials, but the school provides basic tools, stands and turntables to use in class. Check each course page for details.
Where are classes held?
At our Baulkham Hills and Hornsby studios. Some courses run at only one studio, so check the course page or the Master Timetable.
How long is a term?
Adult art courses run for 8 weeks each term. Classes aren’t held on public holidays or from Good Friday through Easter Monday. See Term Dates for the current calendar.
How do I enrol?
Choose a course, then select a class time on its course page or the Master Timetable and enrol online. If the class you want isn’t showing, it may be full, so call 1300 278 252 to ask about the waitlist. Late enrolments may also be available, and you only pay for the remaining classes.
Ready to start creating?
Pick a course, choose a class time that suits you and enrol online. New terms start each school term, so check the Term Dates and save your spot.
