Visual Arts, Handcrafts and Photography
Unleash your inner artist and creative genius with our Visual Arts, Handcrafts and Photography courses
Photography: Capture the perfect sunset, paint with your camera, and master both traditional and digital photography techniques with Byron Community College. If you have an eye for stunning images, you’ll discover the perfect course to frame your creativity and produce breathtaking photographs. Let your visual storytelling skills shine!
Visual Arts: Become a visual artist or designer, or simply explore your creativity through our engaging and fun courses in painting, drawing, screen printing, art history and Floristry
Handcrafts: Discover the beauty of crafting as you explore various mediums, from fabric to clay, metal to mosaic. Our hands-on courses include pottery, sculpture, knitting, crochet, basket weaving, sewing, jewellery making, welding and sooo many more.
At Byron Community College, we’re all about nurturing your creative spirit, no matter where you are on your artistic journey.
Our experienced tutors will guide you through key techniques that unlock your artistic potential. Plus, these some of these courses are nationally-recognised and fee-free and can be your stepping stone to further professional training in visual art.
Advanced Floristry
3 x Fri, 13th Jun - 27th Jun 2025 9.30am - 2.30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create a different floral design ranging from professionally wired flower crowns to stunning modern bouquets and unique statement arrangements‚ all of which are yours to take home and enjoy for the remainder of the week.
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Art Therapy as a Self-Help Tool
8 x Thu, 8 May - 26 June,10am - 12.30pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*
Have you heard about the benefits of Art therapy and would like to experience the joy of art therapy for yourself? Are you wanting to explore your inner and outer world through delving into creative and healing processes?
Basket Weaving with Ella Galea
3 x Fri, 13 - 27 June,9.30am - 2.30pm, Mullum, $280
Learn how to create beautiful baskets using natural fibres from plants that grow around us. You will learn how to recognise, gather and prepare local plants for weaving then be shown basic weaving techniques. This is a great way for people to come together and share their creative ideas. It's fun and very relaxing, but be warned, it's addictive! Additional materials $20.
Colour Theory Level 1
4 x Mon, 5 - 26 May,9.30am - 3,30pm, Mullum, $350
Have you ever wondered why some colours look great together while others clash?
Couture Beading & Embellishment Introduction
Sat & Sun, 21 & 22 June,9.30am - 4pm, Mullum, $295
Improve your creative skills and enhance your professional skillset by learning haute couture beading & embellishment through our textile and fashion courses in Byron Bay!
Crochet For Beginners
2 x Sat, 17 - 24 May10am - 2pm, Mullum, $170
Crochet is meditative, relaxing and lots of fun. Use basic crochet stitches and different textured yarns to create a beautiful scarf and another simple garment to take home. When you get hooked you can't stop.
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CUA31120 - Certificate III in Visual Arts
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING 13 May to 5 November 2025
Are you ready to unleash your artistic potential? Dive into the vibrant world of visual arts with our nationally-recognised qualification.
With a focus on developing a diverse range of visual art skills, you'll have the opportunity to take charge of your own creative journey while receiving expert guidance and support from industry professionals. From mastering drawing techniques to exploring the fascinating realms of art theory and history, you'll gain the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic arts industry.
Discover the joy of producing stunning paintings, sculptures, prints, and textiles while honing your creativity and expression. Our hands-on approach ensures that you not only learn the fundamentals of artistry but also cultivate your unique style and vision.
Join us and embark on a transformative learning experience where you'll contribute to the health and safety of yourself and others, document your creative progress, and unleash your boundless imagination. Enrol now and let your artistic journey begin!
Exploring Printmaking
Mullum, $450Dive into the foundational techniques of lino and etching, learning what makes these two printmaking methods so captivating. The linocut process of revealing an image as you carve deeper into the material, teaches you the beauty of simplicity and the power of negative space.
Floristry Intermediate
3 x Fri, 23rd May - 6th June 2025 9:30am - 2:30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create a different floral design ranging from professionally wired flower crowns to stunning modern bouquets and unique statement arrangements
Get Your Camera Off Auto!
4 x Tue, 3 - 24 June, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Byron $240Do you own an amazing DSLR and it's still on Auto? Let me teach you how to use your DSLR camera to its full potential. We will work with aperture and exposure going beyond auto or program mode. Based on weekly theory classes and fun assignments, you will learn how to capture better images, improve week by week, and end up with great shots that you are happy to share with others as you become more confident with your camera. This course is suited to introductory/intermediate DSLR users.
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Inspirational Sewing
6 x Wed, 21 May - 25 June,6pm - 8.30pm, Byron, $295
Be Inspired and learn lots of sewing techniques to take your sewing to the next level!! Learn how to sew in a zip, make buttonholes and sew buttons, shirring, appliqué, rouching, piping, roule and use of overlocker. Students can then apply techniques to a garment. Students must have some sewing skill or have completed Sewing for Beginners.
Introduction to Floristry with Leena Martens
3 x Fri, 2nd May - 16th May 2025 9:30am - 2:30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Paint The Head
2 x Sat, 17 - 24 May,9.30am - 4.30pm, Byron, $310
You need to be able to paint a head before you can paint a portrait! Making the head look three dimensional, solid and bathed in light, is more than just sticking facial details (eyes, nose, mouth and ears etc) together.
Printmaking Introduction
This course provides an introduction to printmaking with a focus on two popular techniques: monoprint and linocut. Students will explore the basic principles, tools, materials, and methods of these printmaking processes, developing their skills through hands-on practice and creative experimentation.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, this course offers a hands-on, immersive experience that will ignite your artistic passion.
Repair and Rewear
3 x Sat, 10 May - 24 May, 9am - 1pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*
Learning to Mend is a fun and creative way to reduce our impact on the Earth. Learn hand repairs including visible mending using sashiko (a traditional Japanese technique), patching, hems, buttons, how to repair torn seams, darning, minor alternations and a touch of embroidery.
Screenprinting for Beginners
Sat & Sun, 3 & 4 May,10am - 4pm, Mullum, $295
Ever wanted to make your own T-shirt or poster? In this two day intensive you will be learn the in's and outs of screen printing, utilizing professional grade equipment.
Sewing For Beginners
6 x Tue, 20 May - 24 June, 6.00pm - 8.30pm, Byron, $295For the complete beginner to gain confidence and learn all the sewing basics e.g. patterns, cutting, machines and overlockers. Make a simple garment in a fun, stimulating and creative environment. You will need to phone the tutor on enrolment to discuss pattern and material choice.
Silver Jewellery - An Introduction
Sat & Sun, 17 & 18 May,9am - 5pm, Mullum, $320
Learn the fundamentals of making silver jewellery with this weekend workshop. This introductory course covers the key skills you need for precious metal work; perfect for anyone keen to start the journey of jewellery design and making. You can expect to complete two or three pieces of finished jewellery. Additional materials fee $90.
Stone Setting for Jewellery
Sat & Sun, 31 May - 1 June,9am-5pm, Mullum Campus $320
This course covers an introduction to stone setting for jewellery using cabochon stones. Perfect for anyone who has had some previous experience with metal work or jewellery design and would like to explore their interest in stone setting. You will make one or two pieces to wear home.
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Welding & Metal Fabrication with Nyree Smith
Sat & Sun, 5 & 6 July,9am - 4pm, Mullum, $470
Learn to build and repair tubular steel frames with a MIG welder! Experienced welders and novices alike have the opportunity to learn and practice welding tubular steel, both painted and galvanised. Also included is an introduction to techniques and tricks of the trade needed to construct in tubular steel, so you can start planning your own projects for furniture, gates, railings, or repairing the trailer etc.
Welding Introduction with Nyree Smith
Sat & Sun, 19 & 20 July,9am - 4pm, Mullum, $470
If you’ve always wanted to learn electric welding but have never had the opportunity, or you may simply want to hone your welding skills, then here’s your chance. Let metal artisan / fabricator, Nyree, take you on a journey to greater independence and practical, creative empowerment through the amazing world of metalwork!
