Visual Arts courses available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby
Become a visual artist or designer, or simply explore your own creativity through our engaging, informative and enjoyable Visual Arts courses.
Study design and visual art through one of our nationally-recognised short courses and workshops. You’ll learn key techniques with experienced tutors that will help you to realise your artistic potential. Our courses are also the perfect launchpad for further professional training in visual art.
Our short courses cover a diverse range of arts and design subjects, including:
Painting
Drawing
Journaling
Screen Printing
Art History
Pottery
Design
Courses are hosted at both our Byron Bay and Mullumbimby campuses. Learn more through the individual course outlines below.
In this sculpture class you’ll explore different metalworking techniques in a safe and fun environment. These include, cutting, fixing (including welding) and forming metal, depending on the design you choose. This class is a logical choice if you are a previous welding student or existing hobbyist who wants to expand your artistic and practical skill base. Also, novices who want a safe “taste” of metalwork, are also encouraged to participate. The focus will be on creating your own...
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$275Limited
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$248
Sculptural Metalwork
<p>In this sculpture class you’ll explore different metalworking techniques in a safe and fun environment. These include, cutting, fixing (including welding) and forming metal, depending on the design
<p>In this sculpture class you’ll explore different metalworking techniques in a safe and fun environment. These include, cutting, fixing (including welding) and forming metal, depending on the design
Expressive painting class for beginners as well as advanced students, delving into figure painting in an abstract background. We'll focus on sketching, composition and colour mixing, taking a journey together to create a large scale nude figure painting with acrylic on canvas, using the layering technique of concealing and revealing in painting. Learn to paint with expressive brush marks and freedom! In this course we will learn sketching the figure and proportions, working from...
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$360Limited
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$324
Abstraction and Figurative Painting
<p>Expressive painting class for beginners as well as advanced students, delving into figure painting in an abstract background. We'll focus on sketching, composition and colour mixing, taking a
Interested in learning about floristry? This 4 week introduction course will step you through the process of creating a variety of floristry designs. You will gain hands on experience with practical lessons in flower arranging, hand tied bouquets, wiring fresh blooms, gift wrapping and bow construction. Each week you will learn a new design, which once completed is yours to take home. What you will learn: How to prepare and care for fresh flowers and plant materials Correct storage...
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Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures (FSKRDG005)
Introduction to Floristry
<p>Interested in learning about floristry? This 4 week introduction course will step you through the process of creating a variety of floristry designs. You will gain hands on experience with
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
Are you interested in exploring painting in a style between realism and abstraction? This 8-week immersion into collage, colour and painting will draw inspiration from a range of expressionist painters who were more concerned with their emotional responses than an objective reality. Drawing on memory, imagination, dreams and collage this class will step you through a process to help you draw and paint expressively with your own painting signature. This class continues to develop...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to short and simple workplace information (FSKRDG004)
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
The Art of Juxtaposition 2 will extend the 2D graphic collage explorations of The Art of Juxtaposition 1 and provide an opportunity to consider collage as the basis for making paintings and sculptures. During this course we will look at the work of various artists known for their use of Collage and gain inspiration to construct new images for ourselves. It is not necessary to do The Art of Juxtaposition 1 and 2 courses in chronological order. Collage is easy and relies only on a...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to simple workplace information (FSKRDG007)
Write short and simple workplace information (FSKWTG003)
Use short and simple strategies for work-related learning (FSKLRG004)
Visual Art - The Art of Juxtaposition 2
<p>The Art of Juxtaposition 2 will extend the 2D graphic collage explorations of The Art of Juxtaposition 1 and provide an opportunity to consider collage as the basis for making paintings and
Breathing the Land 2 is an invitation to begin or to continue an experiential research project focusing on deepening our relationship to the landscape we inhabit. This 8 week art practice will incorporate a range of modalities including meditation, walking, observation, drawing, painting and assemblage. We will make use of materials from the landscape to respond to country, drawing with local ochres, dyeing paper with local botanicals, fueling our visual responses with local...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations (FSKOCM005)
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks (FSKDIG001)
<p>Breathing the Land 2 is an invitation to begin or to continue an experiential research project focusing on deepening our relationship to the landscape we inhabit.</p>
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
Ochre’s hand building workshop is a beautiful ‘entree’ into the world of clay. Hosted in Ochre’s beautiful light filled studio in Mullumbimby, come and sip tea and coffee while being guided through all the basics of hand building over four morning classes. You will be taught how to make a pinch pot, how to coil, how to slab build, how to attach handles, legs, etc...even how to glaze and decorate your beautiful pieces. These classes are for those who have ‘wanted to try pottery for...
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$399Limited
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$359
Hand Building Ceramics Introduction
<p>Ochre’s hand building workshop is a beautiful ‘entree’ into the world of clay. Hosted in Ochre’s beautiful light filled studio in Mullumbimby, come and sip tea and coffee while being guided through
Take a trip to a tropical paradise with this fun, step by step workshop that teaches you how to paint with oils. We will use close up images of foliage and wild flowers for creating an expressive artwork with attention to details. Suitable for beginners and advanced students. What to Bring Apron if you like Refreshments/lunch Tutor will provide all other materials Important information Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will be your...
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$230Limited
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$207
Tropical Painting with oils
<p>Take a trip to a tropical paradise with this fun, step by step workshop that teaches you how to paint with oils. We will use close up images of foliage and wild flowers for creating an expressive
Join the movement to change the way we make and buy clothes. With guests from industry who are already doing it, learn about recycling, upcycling, bespoke and slow fashion, sourcing materials and makers. Reduce the mountain of ‘fast’ fashion and learn how to start to produce clothing that doesn’t exploit people or cost the earth. What you will learn: Zero waste and closed loop making Textiles, dying and making Ethical business and fair trade Resourcing and supply chains Bespoke,...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks (FSKDIG003)
You are NOT ENROLLED until we receive a completed application form & payment. Click APPLY NOW which starts the enrolment process, by requesting an Application Form for this course.
There will be dancing, splashing, spraying, scraping, dripping, laughing and a head-over-heels love affair with colour. Each of us will be painting on a large canvas, adding new layers, in a fun and encouraging environment. Rediscover your enthusiasm for life and uncover painting talents you never knew you had. What to bring: Glass or plastic jar for water Large sheet/drop cloth Hairdryer Water spray bottle Paper towels and Chux super wipe Acrylic paint palette or a pack of cheap...
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$210Limited
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$189
Playful Painting Weekend
<p>There will be dancing, splashing, spraying, scraping, dripping, laughing and a head-over-heels love affair with colour. Each of us will be painting on a large canvas, adding new layers, in a fun
