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Practical Arts and Crafts Courses

Work hands-on with materials to create practical and creative projects. Develop techniques across a range of crafts while building confidence in making. Ideal for those who enjoy learning by doing.

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Stitch by Stitch: Continental Knitting for Beginners

An introduction to continental knitting for beginners, focusing on essential skills and confident foundations through clear, step-by-step guidance.

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Stitch by Stitch: Continental Knitting for Beginners

Fri 8 May - Fri 5 Jun 2026

2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

5 Weeks

Hanna Zyryanova

When	Where
Fri 8 May 2026 2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 101 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Fri 15 May 2026 2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 101 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Fri 22 May 2026 2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 101 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Fri 29 May 2026 2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 101 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Fri 5 Jun 2026 2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 101 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney

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Introduction to Tunisian Crochet

Tunisian crochet is often referred to as a marriage of knitting and crochet but the fabric created and the stitches used are unique and fascinating.

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Introduction to Tunisian Crochet

Tue 12 May - Tue 26 May 2026

2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

3 Weeks

Payal Bhargava

When	Where
Tue 12 May 2026 2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 106 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Tue 19 May 2026 2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 106 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Tue 26 May 2026 2pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 106 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney

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Calligraphy for Beginners: Humanist Script

Discover the elegance of Renaissance calligraphy. Learn the Humanist Script using a chisel-shaped nib, exploring letter construction, spacing, pen angles and classic white vine decoration in a relaxed beginners’ course.

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Calligraphy for Beginners: Humanist Script

Wed 13 May - Wed 17 Jun 2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)

6 Weeks

Sharon Baker

When	Where
Wed 13 May 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 107 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Wed 20 May 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 107 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Wed 27 May 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 107 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Wed 3 Jun 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 107 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Wed 10 Jun 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 107 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney
Wed 17 Jun 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 107 (Level 1) - WEA Sydney

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Colour and Collage: Beginners and Continuers

A creative and engaging course with hands-on activities that will develop an open-minded and liberating approach to colour and collage in art and design.

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Colour and Collage: Beginners and Continuers

Fri 12 Jun - Fri 3 Jul 2026

9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)

4 Weeks

Brendan Smith

When	Where
Fri 12 Jun 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney
Fri 19 Jun 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney
Fri 26 Jun 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney
Fri 3 Jul 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney

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Advanced Colour and Collage Artist Studio

Continue with the highly creative realm of collage and the art of visual composition. Examine a wide range of approaches and styles to this art form, stimulating your imagination to continue discovering creative possibilities.

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Advanced Colour and Collage Artist Studio

Fri 12 Jun - Fri 3 Jul 2026

1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)

4 Weeks

Brendan Smith

When	Where
Fri 12 Jun 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney
Fri 19 Jun 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney
Fri 26 Jun 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney
Fri 3 Jul 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney

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WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2026

This special exhibition showcases the extraordinary work of WEA Sydney students and tutors, highlighting artworks created through our Visual Arts courses during the first half of 2026.

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WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2026

Wed 1 Jul

5pm - 7pm (UTC+10:00)

1 Day

Workers' Educational Association Sydney

When	Where
Wed 1 Jul 2026 5pm - 7pm (UTC+10:00)	Level 2 - WEA Sydney

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Christmas Crochet for Beginners: Create Festive Designs

Learn to crochet from scratch and create festive decorations. Build skills step by step and make unique handmade Christmas designs.

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Intermediate Calligraphy: Exploring Circular Forms

Learn how to vary circular forms so that they can be used in conjunction with a calligraphic script. Use these designs to create a small project. You just need broad-edged nib experience.

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Stitch by Stitch: Continental Knitting for Continuers

Continue developing your continental knitting skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. This course is designed for students who already know the basics of knitting and would like more guided practice, confidence and creativity in their work. Students will explore simple textured stitch patterns, shaping techniques, ribbing and lace details while improving tension, consistency and pattern reading skills. The course will also cover practical finishing techniques and helpful... [More]

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Paper Art for Beginners: Papier-Mâché, Decoupage and Origami

Step into the creative world of paper art and make sculptural, decorative and journal-based projects while learning core techniques.

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