Courses

Certificate III in Visual Arts

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are developing a range of visual art skills and who may take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning. It applies to work in different visual arts, craft and design environments. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of introductory art theory and history.

Certificate IV in Visual Arts

The studio-based “hands on” learning model follows the classical atelier tradition of teaching art. Specialised studio sessions will develop your skills in the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking and jewellery making.

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

The studio-based “hands on” learning model follows the classical atelier tradition of teaching art. Specialised studio sessions will develop your skills in the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking and jewellery making.

Diploma of Visual Arts

The studio-based “hands on” learning model follows the classical atelier tradition of teaching art. Specialised studio sessions will develop your skills in the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking and jewellery making.

Mini Monet Art Classes – Ages 5 to 7

Sydney Art School’s Mini Monet classes are for our youngest students, providing them with an engaging starting point for learning art and creativity.

Intermediate Art Classes – Ages 8 to 10

Students will refine and extend their artistic skills, all whilst developing right brain cognitive abilities.

Senior Art Classes – Ages 11-13

These classes are designed to extend and develop the artistic skills of students prior to entering the Senior Transition level.

Senior Transition Art Classes – Ages 13+

Students will continue to develop excellence in artistic skills in preparation for HSC Visual Arts or transition to adult classes

Essential Drawing Skills – Beginner to Intermediate

Proven techniques in mastering essential drawing and observation skills.

Drawing Portraiture Beginner to Intermediate

Learn and develop the fundamental skills in portrait drawing.

Life Drawing Beginner to Intermediate

Extend your drawing skills to capture the human figure in varied poses from life.

Painting and Drawing Skills Beginner to Intermediate

A foundation course in drawing and painting skills for beginners.

Painting Skills Intermediate to Advanced

Learn painting techniques through studying the Old Masters.

Painting – Plein Air Landscape

Experience the immediacy of painting “en plein air” (outdoors) and capture the ever-changing landscape.

Painting Skills Beginner to Intermediate

Sydney Art School’s most popular class. Our Award Winning Tutors provide structured progression tailored to your personal abilities.

Figure Painting

Integrating study of master figure artists approaches, students learn to paint the human form using a live model and photographic references.

Painting – Portraiture – Intermediate to Advanced

This class is for students currently producing works of a high observational standard to develop further skills by working with a live sitter.

Painting in Watercolours

Master the unique and sometimes challenging medium of watercolours to achieve effects ranging from powerful to soft and subtle.

HSC Visual Arts Tutoring

This course is for students preparing for the NSW HSC Visual Arts Course. and gain advice on the development and refinement of your major project from a tutor who knows what it takes to get a Band 6.

Silversmithing

Learn to master the essential skills of jewellery making and how to utilise various jewellery materials, tools and equipment. Fundamental concepts of design are taught so that students can develop their own range of jewellery pieces.

Jewellery Drawing and Design

Jewellery drawing is an essential skill for jewellery designers and artists, both working independantly or within a jewellery company.

Metal Clay Jewellery

Discover the possibilities of the revolutionary medium that is Art Clay Silver. Learn how to craft metal jewellery using precious metal clay in a fraction of the time of traditional techniques.

Printmaking Beginners to Intermediate

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of the world of printmaking.