
Drawing and Painting
Whether you are experienced or a novice you are welcome in one of our practical art classes. Paint with a brush, draw with chalk or a pencil, write calligraphy with a pen or print in linocut. We have every art form to suit you from acrylics to watercolours to pastels and from still life to portraits and landscapes. Come to WEA and explore the artist in you.
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WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025
<p><strong>Discover. Connect. Be Inspired.</strong></p>
<p>Step into a celebration of creativity at the WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025. This annual event showcases the remarkable talent of our
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The Fundamentals of Drawing for Beginners
<p>This two-day workshop aims to systematically set out the basic principles of drawing for either the very beginner or lay intermediate student. Each exercise will progressively build upon the last.
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Botanical Art in Watercolour: A Creative Painting Journey
<p>Discover the beauty of Botanical Art in this watercolor painting course. Learn to paint plants and flowers while exploring essential techniques such as watercolor washes, fluidity, texture creation
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Observational Drawing - The Essentials
<p>In this course you will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. You will be taken from a beginner or hobbyist to a high level of proficiency learning concepts and skills that can be used
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Chinese Horse Painting in Water Ink
<p>Chinese astrology attributes certain aspects to the temperament and behavior of people born at specific years. In 2026, the Chinese lunar calendar falls on Year of the Horse. The Horse is ever
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Learn to Draw & Paint Birds, Plants & Nature Using Watercolour & Gouache
<p>Explore the broad and numerous areas of Illustration - Birds, Fauna,Natural History and Botanicals using pen, watercolour and gouache to draw and paint subjects. The course, will referencing past
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Intermediate Watercolour Techniques - Enhancing Skills, Composition, and Expressive Application
<p>Take your watercolour skills to the next level with this 8-week intermediate course. Designed for learners with basic experience, this program delves into advanced techniques like colour blending,
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Drawing for Beginners
<p>In an easy-to-grasp step-by-step manner, this course seeks to systematically outline and guide you through some of the fundamental principles that lead to a comprehensive proficiency in drawing. We
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Still Life and the Art of Composition
<p>An understanding of composition is essential for anyone wishing to compose an image that both functions visually as a whole and that captivates an audience. We will apply a visual analysis of the
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Animal Comparative Anatomy and Composition
<p>Explore the works of renowned Italian animal painters, Jacopo Bassano and Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione. Learn how to draw and compose animals in a work of art. Gain a knowledge of the anatomy of
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