Are you curious about the art of mural creation or keen to transform urban spaces with your creativity? This comprehensive one-day workshop introduces the fundamentals of street mural painting in a practical, hands-on environment. Perfect for aspiring street artists and beginners alike, you’ll gain the skills, techniques and confidence to design and paint your own mural.
Explore the cultural significance of street art, understand the difference between public art and vandalism, and learn about ethical considerations and permissions required for public works. Through guided exercises, you’ll experiment with professional tools and materials while developing your own mural concept.
Course Content
- Introduction to Street Murals: History, cultural impact, ethics and community engagement.
- Tools & Techniques: Working with acrylics and spray paint, brushes, stencils, blocking, layering and detailing.
- Mural Design Fundamentals: Composition, colour theory, scaling methods and communicating your message.
- Painting the Mural: Surface preparation, base layers, textures, outlines and finishing touches.
- Wrap-Up: Sealing techniques, feedback and guidance on next steps in mural art.
Schedule & Venue
- One-day workshop (10:00am–3:00pm).
- Held at Sydney Community College campuses in Rozelle or Summer Hill (venue confirmed upon enrolment).
Materials Provided
- Acrylic paints and assorted brushes.
- Sketching tools, stencils, tape and protective equipment.
- Prepared painting surfaces and drop sheets.
The session concludes with group feedback, reflections and advice on pursuing mural opportunities, including local projects and street art festivals. Leave with practical experience and the confidence to transform blank walls into vibrant, meaningful art.
Details
You will learn
- Understand the history, culture and ethics of street mural art
- Use professional mural tools, paints and techniques effectively
- Design and paint a mural on a prepared surface
You will get
- All paints, brushes and mural materials provided
- Hands-on guidance from an experienced tutor
- Feedback and advice on pursuing future mural projects
Appropriate for
Beginners, aspiring street artists and anyone interested in mural creation and urban art. No prior experience required.
Preparation
What to bring
- An image or concept idea for your mural (portrait format preferred)
- Smartphone or tablet with design app for references
- Reference images of murals you like for inspiration
What to wear
Casual (wear clothes suitable for painting)
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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