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Are you a budding gourmet or someone moving out of home and wanting to boil your first egg? At Macarthur, you can choose from a large range of classes in various types of cooking, including beginners classes, cake decorating, piping, sugar flowers, fast cooking or cooking with asian flavours. So get ready for your next dinner party with us!
Our classes can take you from an absolute beginner to a masterchef contestant so you can reach your full potential.
So if you are near Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden or Picton, we have a course for you.

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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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:
- CT4007-12X
- Price:
- $155.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Campbelltown HS
- Tutor:
- Maree Cullinan
- Sessions:
- 5 sessions of 2 hours
- Time:
- 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Starts:
- Tuesday, 04 November 2025
- Finishes:
- Tuesday, 02 December 2025
Cake Decorating - Intermediate
This course is for those who have completed at least one term of a beginner's cake decorating course. Develop your experience further while working on your own project/s. Bring requirements listed on Confirmation/website first session. No concession. Read On
- Course ID:
- CT4001-12X
- Price:
- $155.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Campbelltown HS
- Tutor:
- Maree Cullinan
- Sessions:
- 5 sessions of 2 hours
- Time:
- 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Starts:
- Wednesday, 05 November 2025
- Finishes:
- Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Cheesemaking
Do you love cheese? Have you ever wondered how you make it? Have you ever considered making it at home, using equipment you already own? This course might be for you if you answered yes to some or all of these questions! This course will take you on a deep dive into the cheese-making process, where you will learn about the physical and chemical changes that take place in the milk to turn it into cheese. You will learn about the equipment and ingredients needed to make it and the steps to create ... Read On
- Course ID:
- CT4410-10
- Price:
- $149.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Campbelltown HS
- Tutor:
- Brendan Heffernan
- Sessions:
- 4 sessions of 2 hours
- Time:
- 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Starts:
- Monday, 13 October 2025
- Finishes:
- Monday, 03 November 2025
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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
English Reading and Writing - Introductory/Intermediate
- Based on the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Please refer to the Learner Information Pack located at http://www.macarthurcc.com.au/Reports/lip.pdf
For participants with basic to good English skills who wish to improve their comprehension, reading and writing skills. The course will also cover mathematical concepts to help you with everyday activities such as following directions and calculating costs. This course is conducted by distance with weekly telephone support from ... Read on
Painting Workshop for Teenagers - Beginners
- In this session teenagers will learn how to paint a fun and vibrant painting using both acrylic and oil paint. We will explore different artistic techniques and produce a piece of work to take home. All levels of artistic talent are most welcomed. Course will be held in the highlands at my studio. No concession. Read on

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