Hunter Community College

For beginners & advanced students. Discover art is fun! Build your confidence, let loose your imagination and develop your own creative style. Experiment with new techniques and subject matter or try new mediums. Have fun and enjoy the social interaction with other artists. Please note: Additional $2 each week is payable to Tutor for materials supplied. What to bring: If this is the first time you have attended this course please bring the following – 2B & 4B pencils, eraser, sketch... [More]

Arrange flowers like a florist. Join in a friendly group to learn techniques of arranging flowers, bowls and vases for home or gifts. Wiring techniques for flowers and foliage will be demonstrated. Individual requests catered for. Approx $3 payable to tutor for wires. What to bring: Please phone the College on 49529115 to receive the tutors phone number. She will then let you know of the requirements. Please note: Do not purchase any items until the class has been confirmed to go ah... [More]

Learn how to write about yourself and your life. Develop your writing skills in a supportive environment, creating and sharing your life stories using genre of your choice (memoir, autobiographical fiction, poetry, personal essay, character sketches, filmscript, autobiography) and get started on your own masterpiece. What to bring: Notebook and pens. [More]

Become proficient in working with clay as a medium of expression or simply have fun making things out of clay. Fee is inclusive of 12.5kg clay. What to bring: Pen, paper and an A4 binder with sleeves to hold information sheets provided. Tool kits are available from cheap shops for about $10 Please wear old clothes covered in shoes and bring an old towel. [More]

Create your own designs and adjust your pattern to suit you. Each week you will be guided by your tutor to complete samples such as zips, pockets, buttonholes and hems. Incorporate all this into your garment of choice, home furnishing or craft project. Please note: Additional $10 payable to tutor for samples supplied. What to bring: Own fabrics, pattern and sewing machine. The College has two sewing machines for hire at a cost of $15. [More]

This course is for students who have experience in working with clay or those who have completed the Beginners course. Fee is inclusive of 12.5kg of clay. What to bring: Pen, paper, an A4 folder with sleeves to hold information sheets provided by the tutor and utensils suitable for the item you are working on. Please wear old clothes and covered in shoes. [More]

Create your own inspiring and imaginative ideas, complete simple or complex designs using henna paste guided by an experienced tutor. You will come away with the skills to apply henna on yourself and friends. And learn both traditional and modern designs. Please note: Additional $10 payable to tutor for materials supplied. What to bring: Pen, pencil, rubber, sharpener, paper & sketch book. [More]

What better way to kick-start the year than a class in the popular and versatile Italic script. We will study the techniques and letterforms, and then create personalised greeting cards. Suitable for beginners or continuing students. Bring your own calligraphy gear or dip-in pen and nibs may be purchased in class (approx cost $20) What to bring: A4 computer printing paper or calligraphy paper. Calligraphy pens if you have them: either -dip-ins (with a braod and medium to fine nib) o... [More]