Watercolour painting in sydney

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Do you have a passion to explore your artistic side? At Macarthur, you can choose from art classes in charcoal, soft pastels, watercolour, illustrations, oils and portraits.

Our classes can take you from an absolute beginner to an advanced artist exploring your full potential.

We even have specialist classes for children and youth running in the school holidays.

So if you are near Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden or Picton, we have a course for you.


art classes in sydney with watercolour, oils, pottery, mosaics

Classes are organised into 4 terms each year, with speciality workshops running throughout the year.


Explore our exciting range of courses below


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Aerated Concrete Garden Lantern - Make Your Own!

In this workshop we will carve out an outdoor garden lantern made of aerated concrete which will house one or more tea lights. It will be a workshop where you will discover your hidden sculptural talents.
We will make this durable outdoor 30cm by 20cm lantern with a variety of chisels, large files and saw. These lanterns will look magical in your garden and your friends and family will be impressed with your artistic skills! All materials will be provided for. Bring requirements listed on ... Read On

Course ID:
WSW1815
Price:
$119.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Welby Private Studio
Tutor:
Johanna Leglise
Sessions:
1 session of 6 hours
Time:
9:30am-3:30pm
Starts:
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 21 March 2026

Art - Botanical Drawing for Beginners

Come along and explore different aspects of drawing botanical flowers. This genre is a particular love of mine, it always gives me great pleasure drawing flowers (especially roses) in pencil, charcoal, conte and pastels.
We will study the shape, contour of each botanical item whilst learning the different uses of pencil, charcoal, conte in the use of constructing each piece. We will also look at different shading techniques, the importance of lighting, proportion and sizing, space, depth, ... Read On

Course ID:
WC1814-8
Price:
$119.00 (GST included)
Status:
CANCELLED
Location:
Campbelltown HS
Tutor:
Johanna Leglise
Sessions:
1 session of 6 hours
Time:
9:30am-3:30pm
Starts:
Saturday, 07 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 07 March 2026

Art - Botanical Drawing for Beginners

Come along and explore different aspects of drawing botanical flowers. This genre is a particular love of mine, it always gives me great pleasure drawing flowers (especially roses) in pencil, charcoal, conte and pastels.
We will study the shape, contour of each botanical item whilst learning the different uses of pencil, charcoal, conte in the use of constructing each piece. We will also look at different shading techniques, the importance of lighting, proportion and sizing, space, depth, ... Read On

Course ID:
WSW1800
Price:
$119.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Welby Private Studio
Tutor:
Johanna Leglise
Sessions:
1 session of 6 hours
Time:
9:30am-3:30pm
Starts:
Saturday, 04 April 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 04 April 2026

Art - Create Your Own Jewellery

Want to learn about resin jewellery? Come along to make your own selection of resin earrings, pendants and bracelet using UV resin!

During this workshop, I'll guide you step by step through the basics of UV resin so you leave with beautiful pieces of jewellery to show off. You will choose your bezelss, glitter or colours to bring your designs to life! You'll have access to a wide range of bezel shapes & colours embellishments and pigments.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a completed ... Read On

Course ID:
RB1808-12
Price:
$96.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Razorback
Tutor:
Sonja Ractivand
Sessions:
1 session of 3 hours
Time:
1:00pm-4:00pm
Starts:
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 21 March 2026

Art - Introduction to Alcohol Ink Art

Join this alcohol ink course and dive into the wonderful world of alcohol ink art!

In this course, you'll learn how to create mesmerising abstract masterpieces with alcohol ink. Perfect for beginners like yourself, you will discover different techniques and tips to craft your own stunning artworks in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Explore a wide range of vibrant colours and high-quality materials to bring your creations to life. The class will be a hands-on experience to get you ... Read On

Course ID:
RB1815-12
Price:
$96.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Razorback
Tutor:
Sonja Ractivand
Sessions:
1 session of 3 hours
Time:
9:00am-12:00pm
Starts:
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 21 March 2026

Art Studio - An ABC Guide to Painting

You might admire magnificent painters from days long gone, or be inspired by contemporary creators of modern times. This progressive course is especially designed by Tutor Jo to walk you through the basic start up stages and must-know components of producing amazing paintings using easy to work with, acrylic paint. This course is perfect for absolute beginners wanting to learn something new, as well as for those with a desire to pick up their brushes from a painting past. Within each ... Read On

Course ID:
WL1261-6
Price:
$254.00 (GST included)
Status:
CANCELLED
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
4 sessions of 5 hours
Time:
9:30am-2:30pm
Starts:
Saturday, 07 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 28 March 2026

Art Studio - Palette Knife Painting

It's time to eagerly explore some brilliant and beautiful palette knife creativity. For lovers of painting with sensational texture, impressionist inspiration, dimensional divineness and bold expression, this workshop is certainly for you. Fine detail is left at the doorway for a while, giving way to painting with rustic enthusiasm as well as painting with developed structure. You may appreciate the magnificent work of the masters such as Vincent Van Gogh or perhaps you are drawn to modern / ... Read On

Course ID:
WL1929-6A
Price:
$129.00 (GST included)
Status:
5 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
1 session of 6.5 hours
Time:
9:30am-4:00pm
Starts:
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Finishes:
Sunday, 22 March 2026

Art Studio - Portraits in Pencil

To capture a person's face on paper is truly an exquisite artform. This expressive drawing workshop is designed for those who have always admired portrait creations, and would enjoy the opportunity to learn how to develop your own portrait drawing skills. Whether you are an absolute drawing beginner or have some experience, Jo will take you step-by-step, starting from basic construction through to creative execution. You will be introduced to the traditional approach of portrait sketching from ... Read On

Course ID:
WL1444-6
Price:
$129.00 (GST included)
Status:
Module is full.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
1 session of 6.5 hours
Time:
9:30am-4:00pm
Starts:
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Finishes:
Sunday, 29 March 2026

Art Studio - Sketching Landscapes

Free flowing lines, and an array of effective pencil sketching techniques will most definitely bring to life the beauty of wonderful landscapes. The relaxing and artistic process of re-creating landscape scenes has been a classic art form from times long gone. With the use of simple pencil tools, this workshop's focus will be on capturing and combining landscape elements including trees, rock formations, mountain ranges, rivers and so much more. You will learn how to compose easy design layouts ... Read On

Course ID:
WL1041-6
Price:
$129.00 (GST included)
Status:
Module is full.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
1 session of 6.5 hours
Time:
9:30am-4:00pm
Starts:
Sunday, 08 March 2026
Finishes:
Sunday, 08 March 2026

Art Studio Z - Kids‘ Zone Express (Creative Minds Program)

It's our super zone of ultimate expression! A fun art-based school holiday program designed especially for our young creatives aged 8-12 (adaptable to participant). Brilliantly structured to unleash their individual and expressive qualities with the use of stimulating art tasks and projects as well as with guided topics and thinking skills. Developed in a structured format based on Jo's background in creative arts and psychology. Each class session is theme-based and age appropriate, and will ... Read On

Course ID:
SH1005-6
Price:
$93.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
2 sessions of 3 hours
Time:
9:30am-12:30pm
Starts:
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Finishes:
Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Art Studio Z - Teens‘ Art Action (Interactive Workshop)

Action ready! This art action-packed workshop is created especially for our teens aged 13 -15 (adaptable to participant) and is aimed at enabling them to individually express their thoughts and opinions through discussion as well as in their super creative artwork. A brilliant space to interact, express and create with their peers. Developed in a structured format based on Jo's background in creative arts and psychology. Each school holiday 'Art Action' workshop will focus on a stimulating ... Read On

Course ID:
SH1006-6
Price:
$72.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
1 session of 4 hours
Time:
9:30am-1:30pm
Starts:
Friday, 10 April 2026
Finishes:
Friday, 10 April 2026

Cake Decorating - Beginners

This course will introduce participants to the basic skills of cake decorating and sugar art. You will be shown techniques related to tools and equipment, covering a cake using icing, use of modelling paste and basic piping with royal icing. Learn how to make some sugar flowers (including Waratah, Carnations, Frangipanis and filling flowers) and then put the finished product together. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Please note that the cost of materials for ... Read On

Course ID:
CT1007-12X
Price:
$262.00 (GST included)
Status:
4 places are available.
Location:
Campbelltown HS
Tutor:
Maree Cullinan
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Starts:
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Finishes:
Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Canva - An Introduction for business (One-to-one training)

***Tech Savvy Small Business Program places available for qualifying applicants. Please contact College office for more information.

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. In this hands-on series of sessions, you'll learn the basics of graphic design using free, easy to use software.
Our tutor will guide you as you work on projects of your choice. You can make your own business cards, promotional flyers, event invitations, brochures, newsletters, logos, advertisements, videos and ... Read On

Course ID:
OL1CANB
Price:
$260.00 (GST exempt)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Elizabeth Paine
Sessions:
4 sessions of 1 hour
Time:
Flexible: See Description
Starts:
Flexible: See Description
Finishes:
Flexible: See Description

Crochet Lace

An introduction to the basic stitches of foundational chain, treble and double and the methods of increasing and decreasing to produce a basic motif using mercer thread. Learn to read patterns and various methods of patterns today with the different terminology used in these altered methods, through discussion of problems encountered.
This workshop's aim is to learn how to make a simple motif and then progress to more complex forms of crochet, by learning the different joining methods for ... Read On

Course ID:
WC1872-8
Price:
$133.00 (GST included)
Status:
CANCELLED
Location:
Campbelltown HS
Tutor:
Pauline Garland
Sessions:
2 sessions of 4 hours
Time:
10:00am-2:00pm
Starts:
Saturday, 07 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 14 March 2026

Dressmaking

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments for yourself or family using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Includes sewing with stretch fabrics. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Your sewing machine will be required from Week 2. Read On

Course ID:
CT1388-10
Price:
$242.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Campbelltown HS
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Starts:
Monday, 09 February 2026
Finishes:
Monday, 30 March 2026

Dressmaking - Sewing Circle

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments or projects for yourself, family or home using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. Read On

Course ID:
DA1003-10
Price:
$242.00 (GST included)
Status:
1 place is available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2.5 hours
Time:
9:30am-12:00pm
Starts:
Monday, 09 February 2026
Finishes:
Monday, 30 March 2026

Dressmaking on the Weekend

A course for the beginner or more advanced sewer. Learn to make garments for yourself or family using a commercial pattern. Individual guidance given by the tutor will give you a professional look and fit. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. You will need your own sewing machine. Consecutive weeks from start date. Read On

Course ID:
WL1323-8
Price:
$225.00 (GST included)
Status:
5 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
2 sessions of 6.5 hours
Time:
9:30am-4:00pm
Starts:
Saturday, 14 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 21 March 2026

Guitar - Beginners

Discover simple techniques, basic chord structures, riffs and scales in a relaxed learning environment. We will learn to play songs for beginners and build up skills as we go. Bring an acoustic or electric guitar (headphones if electric). Read On

Course ID:
SJ1219-16
Price:
$253.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
St Johns Park HS
Tutor:
Francis Rodr
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
6:30pm-8:30pm
Starts:
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Finishes:
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Hair Studio - Hyped Up About Hair

Perhaps it's time for a brand-new look or some much needed hair care pampering. Take a little bit of time out and come along to this info-enriched, super sleek, full of body and bounce hair workshop. Absolutely designed to detangle some hair myths, provide you with some easy-care steps, style tips and techniques to help you improve and manage your hair. Your general health, the way you treat your hair, your care routine, your hair type and style cut will all play a part in your hair's overall ... Read On

Course ID:
DA1010-6
Price:
$67.00 (GST included)
Status:
2 places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
1 session of 3 hours
Time:
10:00am-1:00pm
Starts:
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
Finishes:
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Make-up Studio - Private Make-up Session

If you are seeking some one-on-one beauty attention, take some time out just for yourself in your own private/personal make-up session. Jo will professionally design and apply your make-up working with you in the design stages, addressing any special needs to create a look perfectly suited to you. The step by step process will allow you to pick up technique by seeing your own make-up progression in the making and you will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns, chat about products, etc. ... Read On

Course ID:
DA1437
Price:
$267.00 (GST included)
Status:
1 place is available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
1 session of 2.5 hours
Time:
10:00am-12:30pm
Starts:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Finishes:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Make-up Studio - Special FX Creations

A super make-up workshop for admirers of all things 'creepily cool' and 'creatively concocted'! If you have liking for, or a burning curiosity for make-up creations that you see in horror, science fiction, fantasy movies and theatrical productions, this workshop is one to totally jump into! Professional Make-up Artist Jo brings you this workshop to share with you some brilliant make-up tricks and techniques that you can try for yourself... on yourself and on others!
You will learn how to apply ... Read On

Course ID:
SH1196-6
Price:
$67.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jo Spinoglio
Sessions:
1 session of 3 hours
Time:
9:30am-12:30pm
Starts:
Friday, 17 April 2026
Finishes:
Friday, 17 April 2026

Polymer Clay Workshop

Come along to my artist studio in the southern highlands where we will have an enjoyable day sculpting with polymer clay. This class is for anyone with a sense of fun making a wine bottle decorative with polymer clay. This finished product will be the envy of all your friends. It can then house a candle which will be the centre point of your house. It will light up your night. No Concession. Read On

Course ID:
WSW1109
Price:
$119.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Welby Private Studio
Tutor:
Johanna Leglise
Sessions:
1 session of 6 hours
Time:
9:30am-3:30pm
Starts:
Sunday, 05 April 2026
Finishes:
Sunday, 05 April 2026

Pottery

This course is designed for beginners and those with some experience. You will learn to construct small items from slabs and coils as well as wheel work and glazing techniques. Continuing participants welcome - work on your own project with tutor guidance. An additional $25 is payable first session for clay and glazes. Please note that the cost of materials for this course is payable to the tutor during the course, in addition to the course fee paid to the College. For more details, please ... Read On

Course ID:
CT1024-14
Price:
$263.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Campbelltown HS
Tutor:
Peter Hendy
Sessions:
8 sessions of 2 hours
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Starts:
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Finishes:
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Sewing - Completing Unfinished and Clothing Alterations

Ever thought about altering your own clothes? There are many things you can do yourself with little sewing knowledge and also save money! In this course you can learn to hem pants, jeans, skirts, adjust shirt and dress hems, sew on buttons or replace a zipper. Perhaps you have garments that need some changes or repairs. Machine and hand sewing finishes will be taught...so have your questions ready. Bring in your garments that you would like advice with. Bring requirements listed on ... Read On

Course ID:
DA1446-10
Price:
$160.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
403 Hume Highway Liverpool
Tutor:
Jeanice Barnes
Sessions:
1 session of 5 hours
Time:
9:30am-2:30pm
Starts:
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Finishes:
Saturday, 28 March 2026

Still Life Painting - Beginners

In this session we will be exploring different painting techniques useful to execute a still life painting. We will explore acrylic and oil paints and how they play out of a canvas. We will then produce a piece of art work which will be front and centre on our parlour wall. The workshop will be held in the highlands in my studio at my home. No Concession. Read On

Course ID:
WSW1100
Price:
$119.00 (GST included)
Status:
Places are available.
Location:
Welby Private Studio
Tutor:
Johanna Leglise
Sessions:
1 session of 6 hours
Time:
10:00am-4:00pm
Starts:
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Finishes:
Sunday, 22 March 2026

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  • An introduction to the basic stitches of foundational chain, treble and double and the methods of increasing and decreasing to produce a basic motif using mercer thread. Learn to read patterns and various methods of patterns today with the different terminology used in these altered methods, through discussion of problems encountered.
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