Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College Learn something new by selecting from our range of short courses delivered in person or online. (RTO 90054)

Community college in Rozelle offering practical learning experiences to the Sydney community since 1986. We are a charity and social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

Ever wish you could shape your brows like a pro, apply false lashes without the morning panic, or actually pick a lip co...
25/08/2026

Ever wish you could shape your brows like a pro, apply false lashes without the morning panic, or actually pick a lip colour that suits you (not just what's trending on your feed)?

Our Makeup for Beginners: Brows, Lashes & Lips Workshop is designed to give you exactly that confidence.

Held at our Rozelle Campus, this hands-on workshop is guided by an ABIA award-winning makeup artist (Top 10 Makeup Artist Australia-wide) who'll help you master:

🎯 Brow shaping and defining techniques suited to your face
🎯 Confident false lash application
🎯 Lip colours and products that complement your complexion
🎯 Simple tricks to enhance or balance your lip shape
🎯 Personalised advice tailored to your features and style

Whether you're a total beginner or just want to refresh your everyday routine, you'll leave with practical skills you can use every single day, plus a few new tips your mirror will thank you for.

Bring along your own makeup bag for hands-on practice, and enjoy learning in a relaxed, supportive small-group setting.

Love this one? We've got more Makeup for Beginners workshops covering Foundation & Concealer, Contour, Blush & Bronzer, and Eyeshadow, perfect for building your skills step by step.

As a not-for-profit community college, we've been helping Sydneysiders learn practical, everyday skills for over 37 years, and we believe great education should be accessible to everyone.

✨ Ready to feel more confident with your makeup routine? Enrol now and secure your spot before classes fill up!

📍 Rozelle Campus, Sydney
👩‍🎓 Beginners welcome, no experience needed

Learn how to enhance your brows, lashes, and lips with our makeup & personal presentation short courses in Sydney! Well-shaped brows, defined lashes, and the right lip colour can instantly elevate your look and bring balance to your features. In t...

Selling your home? The way you present it could mean thousands of dollars difference in your final sale price! 🏡✨Buyers ...
24/08/2026

Selling your home? The way you present it could mean thousands of dollars difference in your final sale price! 🏡✨

Buyers make up their minds within moments of walking through the door — and most simply can't see past clutter or an unstyled space to imagine the potential. That's where property styling comes in.

Our Property Styling for Sale Workshop will teach you how to transform any property into a buyer magnet, without the cost of a renovation or hiring a professional stylist. You'll learn tried-and-tested techniques used by industry professionals, including:

🛋️ Decluttering and depersonalising like a pro
💡 Using lighting, colour and furniture placement to create warmth and flow
📸 Preparing your home for photography, inspections and open homes
🌿 Boosting kerb appeal from the moment buyers arrive
💰 Budget-friendly styling tricks that avoid unnecessary overspending
🧠 Understanding buyer psychology to appeal to your target market

Guided by expert stylist Ingrid Glatz, who brings over 20 years of industry experience, this hands-on workshop is perfect for homeowners preparing to sell, property investors wanting to maximise returns, real estate professionals, or anyone curious about a future in styling.

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
🕘 9am–1pm
📍 Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle

Spaces are limited, so don't wait until it's time to sell to learn these game-changing skills. Enrol now and get your property sale-ready with confidence!

As a not-for-profit organisation, Sydney Community College has been delivering affordable, high-quality education to the Sydney community for over 37 years. With more than 1,200 classes a year, there's something for everyone.

👉 Head to our website to secure your spot today!

Learn how to style and prepare a property for sale with our interior design short courses in Sydney! When selling a property, first impressions matter. Buyers often form an opinion within the first moments of walking through the door — and only a ...

Got a favourite dress, top or pair of trousers that fits you perfectly? Imagine being able to recreate it in a new fabri...
24/08/2026

Got a favourite dress, top or pair of trousers that fits you perfectly? Imagine being able to recreate it in a new fabric, colour or print—without unpicking a single stitch!

In our one-day Pattern Making from a Garment Workshop, you'll learn professional pattern-making techniques to trace your favourite garment and turn it into a reusable cardboard block pattern for future sewing projects. No sewing and no prior experience required—just bring a garment you love and leave with the skills (and pattern!) to make it again and again.

You'll learn how to:

✂️ Trace a pattern from an existing garment while preserving its original shape
✂️ Apply key techniques like grain lines and seam allowances
✂️ Adjust fit, length and design details such as sleeves
✂️ Create a reusable cardboard block pattern
✂️ Confidently reproduce your favourite garments over and over

Guided by industry expert Nola Dennis, who brings over three decades of experience in Australian fashion design, production and pattern-making, this hands-on workshop is perfect for home sewists, dressmakers and anyone keen to build practical, lifelong skills.

📍 Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle
🗓️ Wednesday 23 September 2026 or Saturday 3 October 2026
🕘 9am–4pm

Please note: this class is held in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only, as the lift is currently out of service.

Spaces are limited—enrol now to secure your spot and start creating patterns from the clothes you love!

For over 37 years, Sydney Community College has been helping Sydneysiders learn practical, affordable skills for life. As a not-for-profit charity, we believe education should be accessible to everyone in our community.

Learn how to recreate your favourite clothing with our Textile & Fashion short courses in Sydney! Do you have a well-loved dress, top, skirt, or pair of trousers that you wish you could replicate in a different fabric or colour? In this one-day, ...

Ever picked up your DSLR or mirrorless camera hoping to capture something cinematic, only to end up with footage that ju...
23/08/2026

Ever picked up your DSLR or mirrorless camera hoping to capture something cinematic, only to end up with footage that just doesn't look "right"? You're not alone, and you don't need endless YouTube tutorials to fix it.

Our Videography with DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras course will take you off auto mode for good. Over six hands-on sessions at our Rozelle campus, you'll learn how to confidently control exposure, lighting, focus and sound, then bring it all together by editing your footage in DaVinci Resolve.

You'll practise on real-world scenarios like interviews, product shots and outdoor shoots, building the kind of visual storytelling and production skills used by professional videographers. Whether you're a complete beginner, a content creator wanting sharper skills, or a business owner keen to produce your own polished video content, this course meets you where you're at.

Past students say it best:

"This course has a good mix of theoretical and practical learning... Leo is a patient tutor and is highly skilled at translating complex concepts into simple chunks of information that a beginner can understand." – Paige

"I learnt photography class before but I'm finding that if you want to make videos, you have to take this course so you can understand how the same camera settings apply differently in filmmaking." – Adrian

Sessions run Fridays, 9am–12pm, from 30 October to 11 December 2026, at 2A Gordon St, Rozelle.

As a not-for-profit community college, we've spent over 37 years helping Sydneysiders access affordable, high-quality education, from filmmaking to photography, languages, wellbeing and more. Small classes, expert instructors, and a genuine passion for helping you grow.

Ready to finally understand your camera and start creating video you're proud of? Enrol now and secure your spot before classes fill up.

Sydney Community College – Real skills. Real people. Real results.

Learn DSLR videography with our DSLR and mirrorless video-making short course in Sydney. Have you ever picked up your DSLR or mirrorless camera, excited to create cinematic video, only to be disappointed with the results? Or spent hours watching o...

Ever wish you had a quiet space, dedicated time, and expert guidance to actually finish that painting you started months...
23/08/2026

Ever wish you had a quiet space, dedicated time, and expert guidance to actually finish that painting you started months ago?

Our Drawing & Painting Studio sessions at Rozelle Campus give you exactly that. It's an open, supervised studio where artists of all levels come to work on their own projects, whether that's drawing, acrylics or oils, with practising visual artist Sally Mowbray on hand for personalised feedback and technical advice.

No set curriculum, no pressure to keep up with the group. Just a relaxed, supportive space to develop your skills, explore your ideas, and enjoy the company of fellow creatives who are just as passionate about art as you are.

As one of our students, Tove, shared: "The venue is beautiful and calming and the tutor is great at teaching and letting everyone do their own thing, assisting every individual to reach their goals!"

Sessions run for 3 hours on selected Tuesday mornings at our Rozelle Campus. Bring your own materials and choose your medium, Sally will help you find the right fit if you're not sure where to start.

Bonus: Book five sessions in one transaction and your fifth session is free, saving you $89!

For over 37 years, Sydney Community College has been helping Sydneysiders of all backgrounds and abilities access affordable, high-quality education. As a not-for-profit, we believe learning (and creativity) should be available to everyone.

Ready to make space for your art? Enrol now and secure your spot in our next Drawing & Painting Studio session.

Learn to develop your drawing and painting skills with our visual arts short courses in Sydney! Take your drawing or painting skills to the next level in these Drawing and Painting Studio Sessions. Designed as a supervised open studio, these sessi...

🎧 Ever wanted to turn the music in your head into a real, finished track? Now's your chance.Sydney Community College's M...
22/08/2026

🎧 Ever wanted to turn the music in your head into a real, finished track? Now's your chance.

Sydney Community College's Music Production with Ableton Live: Beginners Course is your fast track from "I have no idea what I'm doing" to walking away with your own arranged and mixed piece of music, ready to share with the world.

Guided by local artist and Ableton Certified Trainer Ed Rollo (aka mredrollo), you'll spend 5 hands-on sessions learning how to:

🎹 Navigate Ableton Live like a pro
🥁 Build beats and layer percussion with Drum Racks
🎶 Understand the basics of music theory and synthesis
✂️ Edit and process audio with confidence
🎚️ Arrange, mix and export a polished final track

No prior experience needed, just bring your laptop, wired headphones, and enthusiasm. Whether you're dreaming of becoming a producer, DJ, or content creator, this course gives you real, practical skills you can build on.

Here's what past students had to say:

"I really enjoyed the course... I feel way more comfortable using Ableton." – Bonnie

"Loved the course and learnt a lot, I can now navigate through the software." – Clint

"The teacher was very enthusiastic and encouraging... the skills we were taught were much easier to apply than I had anticipated." – Robina

As a not-for-profit community college, we've spent over 37 years helping Sydneysiders learn new skills in a supportive, small-class environment, because we believe great education should be accessible to everyone.

🎵 Ready to start creating? Enrol now and secure your spot at our Rozelle campus before classes fill up!

Learn to use Ableton Live for music production with our music short courses in Sydney! Embark on an immersive journey into the world of music production, guided by local artist and Ableton Certified Trainer, Ed Rollo (aka mredrollo), with this Beg...

Ever stared at a wonky shelf, a leaking tap, or a cracked tile and thought "I really should call someone"? What if you d...
22/08/2026

Ever stared at a wonky shelf, a leaking tap, or a cracked tile and thought "I really should call someone"? What if you didn't have to?

Our Home DIY: Basics Workshop is here to turn "I'll get someone in" into "I've got this." Over two hands-on days at our Summer Hill campus, you'll build real, practical skills that pay off for years to come:

🔧 Confidently use drills and drivers
🧱 Understand timber-framed and gyprock walls
📐 Hang shelves properly (no more wobbly disasters)
🚿 Fix a leaking tap and change a washer
🎨 Cut, glue, and grout your very own tiled pot coaster to take home

No experience needed—just bring your curiosity (and closed-in shoes!). One of our graduates, Mary, is now confidently replacing ceiling boards in her laundry, while Siew Ling told us it's "the best course I've taken... I use the learnings the next day."

This is about more than tools—it's about independence, confidence, and saving real money on home repairs.

📅 Sessions running September 2026 at our Summer Hill Workshop
💲 $399 (discounts available for Learning Members and Seniors Card holders)

Spaces are limited, so don't wait until you're mid-repair to wish you'd booked! Enrol now and start building skills that last a lifetime.

For over 37 years, Sydney Community College has been helping Sydneysiders learn practical, affordable skills across hundreds of courses—from home and garden to arts, languages, and professional development. As a not-for-profit, every course you take supports accessible education for our whole community.

Ready to become your own handyperson? Search "Home DIY: Basics Workshop" on our website to secure your spot today.

Do it yourself! Learn the skills and secrets of Home DIY with this workshop, as part of our Woodwork courses in Sydney! Don’t call in the experts—become one yourself! This hands-on 2-day Home DIY workshop is designed to empower you with the essent...

📸 Your iPhone can do more than you think.That perfect food shot, the stunning sunset, the portrait that actually looks l...
21/08/2026

📸 Your iPhone can do more than you think.

That perfect food shot, the stunning sunset, the portrait that actually looks like a portrait mode masterpiece — it's all sitting in your pocket, waiting for you to unlock it.

Our iPhone Photography Workshop takes you from "just another phone photo" to images that stop the scroll. In one hands-on day at our Rozelle Campus, you'll learn how to master exposure and focus, use composition techniques that add instant polish, work with natural light like a pro, and edit your shots using tools already on your phone.

No fancy gear. No prior experience needed. Just your iPhone, some fresh knowledge, and a lot of creative confidence by the end of the day.

Past students say it best:
"Fantastic course, tutor was fantastic... brilliant course." – Jennifer
"What an amazing course, and a great teacher... I'm really excited to keep using these skills." – Erica

📅 Upcoming sessions: Thu 29 Oct 2026 and Tue 8 Dec 2026
📍 Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street
⏰ 9am–3:30pm

Bring your iPhone, bring your curiosity, and leave with skills you'll use every single day.

Enrolling in more than one photography course? Bundle up and save 15% off your total fees.

As a not-for-profit registered charity, Sydney Community College has been helping Sydneysiders learn practical, real-world skills for over 37 years. With small class sizes and expert instructors, we make quality education accessible and genuinely enjoyable.

Ready to become the friend who always nails the shot? Enrol today and start seeing your everyday moments differently.

Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with our photography short courses in Sydney! iPhone's have revolutionised consumer photography. We have the ability to create professional-looking photos using a device that fits in the palm of...

That wobbly chair in the garage isn't rubbish, it's a project waiting to happen! 🪑✨Instead of tossing out your tired or ...
21/08/2026

That wobbly chair in the garage isn't rubbish, it's a project waiting to happen! 🪑✨

Instead of tossing out your tired or broken furniture, why not learn how to bring it back to life? Our Furniture Repair & Restoration Workshop at Sydney Community College teaches you the practical skills to fix loose joints, replace worn parts, and refresh old finishes, so your favourite pieces get a second chance.

This hands-on workshop is perfect for absolute beginners, DIY lovers, renters and upcyclers alike. Guided by an experienced tutor from The Bower, you'll work on your own piece (yes, bring along that op-shop find or roadside rescue!) and leave with a fully restored item you'll be proud to use again.

You'll learn how to:
🔧 Repair and stabilise timber furniture
🔩 Fix loose or damaged joints
🪵 Replace missing or worn parts
🧰 Use hand tools and power equipment safely
✨ Restore finishes with glues, waxes and polishes

Held at our Summer Hill campus, this small-group workshop means plenty of one-on-one guidance and hands-on learning.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Sydney Community College has been helping Sydneysiders build real-life skills for over 37 years, through affordable, practical, and high-quality courses for every stage of life.

Ready to give your furniture (and your skills) a new lease on life? Enrol now and save something special from the scrap heap.

Learn how to Repair and Restore Furniture with one of our Woodwork Courses in Sydney. In this practical short course, you'll learn how to repair, restore, and revitalise your favourite timber pieces. From fixing wobbly chairs and replacing missing...

Does the thought of a maths problem make your palms sweat? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to stay that way! 🔢Whe...
20/08/2026

Does the thought of a maths problem make your palms sweat? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to stay that way! 🔢

Whether you're budgeting for the household, trying to make sense of interest rates, or just want to understand statistics in the news without your eyes glazing over, our Master Your Maths Skills course is here to help.

This isn't about sitting exams or memorising formulas. It's about building real, practical confidence with numbers so you can navigate everyday life with ease. Over 6 supportive sessions online via Zoom, you'll revisit the maths basics at your own pace, ask as many questions as you like, and finally make sense of the concepts that may have left you scratching your head at school.

Here's what past students have said:

"I have learnt and understood more maths in 6 x 2hr sessions than in most of my high school lessons." – Priscilla

"The tutor's energy and passion for the subject was infectious." – Phil

"I enjoyed discovering maths again, the tutor was very knowledgeable and made the course very interesting." – Scott

No advanced knowledge required — just bring a calculator, some paper, and an open mind. Perfect if you're brushing up for further study, sharpening your workplace skills, or simply want to give your brain a good workout in a relaxed, judgement-free environment.

📅 Classes start Tuesday 27 October 2026, running online for 6 weeks.

As a not-for-profit community college, Sydney Community College has spent over 37 years making quality education accessible and affordable for everyone in our community. From maths to money matters, languages to visual arts, we've got a course for every curious mind.

✨ Ready to make friends with numbers again? Enrol now and secure your spot before classes fill up!

Learn practical mathematics with our business & career development short courses online! Build confidence with numbers and discover how maths can make everyday life easier. Whether you're managing a household budget, calculating interest, interpre...

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2A Gordon Street
Sydney, NSW
2039

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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