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Frequently Asked Questions

• What materials are included with graphic design courses?

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  Most courses provide all necessary materials. For example, Modern Calligraphy 101 includes a complete calligraphy kit to use in class and take home. Introduction to Brush Lettering provides brush pens and a workbook. Picture Book Illustration Workshop, Character Design and Layout Workshop, and Botanical Watercolours all include materials as part of the course. Riso printing courses include access to the printer and materials for creating your designs. Courses like Still Life/Life Drawing provide paper, pencils, charcoal, and pastels.

• Are there beginner-friendly graphic design courses available?

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  Yes. Most courses are designed for complete beginners. Modern Calligraphy 101 is explicitly designed for complete beginners with no prior experience required. Introduction to Brush Lettering teaches fundamentals before advancing techniques. Picture Book Illustration Workshop, Character Design and Layout Workshop, and Botanical Watercolours are all suitable for all skill levels including beginners. Realistic Portrait Illustration Drawing Workshop and Colour Portrait Illustration are designed to teach foundational techniques from the ground up.

• What printing techniques are taught in the courses?

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  Three main printing techniques are covered: Risograph printing is taught in Learn to Riso Print, Learn-to-Riso + Print Package, Riso Card Making, Learn-to-Riso + Make Creative Annual Planners, and Learn-to-Riso + Make Creative Annual Planners. Linocut printmaking is covered in Lino Printmaking Workshop and Linocut Printmaking. Zine making using risograph printing is taught in Zine Making and Zine Making PRIVATE USYD workshops.

• What lettering and calligraphy courses are offered?

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  Five hand lettering and calligraphy courses are available. Introduction to Brush Lettering teaches brush pen techniques with alphabet deconstruction. Modern Calligraphy 101 teaches ink and nib work for beginners. Creative Brush Lettering is an intermediate course for those with prior brush lettering experience. Mike Meyer Hand Lettering Workshop (offered in both Sydney and Melbourne) is an intensive single-day workshop covering Gothic, Casual, and Script letter forms. Brush Art & Lettering for Christmas Workshop covers brush lettering basics specifically for greeting cards.

• Are there illustration courses focused on specific subjects?

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  Yes. Specialized illustration courses include: Picture Book Illustration Workshop covering scene composition and illustration principles, Character Design and Layout Workshop teaching character creation for books and animation, Portrait Illustration Masterclass (4-week course) covering realistic portrait techniques, Floral Illustration focusing on detailed flower drawing, and Character Illustration for adults and teens. Additionally, Botanical Watercolours focuses on painting flowers and plants, For the Love of Gouache focuses on painting animals, and Drink & Draw teaches watercolour illustration techniques.

• What is the refund policy for graphic design courses?

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  Refund policies vary by course provider. Most riso printing and zine courses specify no refunds within 14 days of the event date, though classes can typically be swapped to upcoming dates with notice. Some courses allow ticket transfers to friends if you have COVID symptoms (with 48 hours notice). For courses with minimum participant requirements (such as Character Illustration for adults and teens which requires 6 minimum participants), cancellations result in full refunds or transfers to another date. Review individual course listings for specific refund terms.