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Find Your Flow: 6 Creative Courses to Spark Your Inner Artist this Term 2
Looking to reconnect with your creativity? Whether you’re completely new to the arts or returning to a much-loved hobby, Byron Community College has something for you. Our creative courses in Byron Bay are designed to inspire, relax, and help you learn new hands-on skills in a supportive environment.
This Term 2, we’re offering a variety of short courses that will boost your artistic confidence and spark your imagination. Best of all, you’ll be learning in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
Let’s take a look at six of our top creative courses you can join this term.
🌸 1. Floristry – Beginner to Advanced
If you love flowers, this course is a perfect match. Work with colour, texture, and form as you learn how to create beautiful floral designs. The course is offered in three levels:
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Beginner: Learn floral basics like simple bouquets and flower care.
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Intermediate: Move into themed floral styling for weddings and events.
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Advanced: Create large-scale installations for business or display.
This is a great way to grow a passion into a skill — or even a new career!
👉 Explore Floristry Courses
🎨 2. Art Therapy for Self-Discovery
This course is not just for artists. Through gentle creative activities, you’ll explore your emotions, reduce stress, and learn more about yourself. You’ll use different art materials in a safe and welcoming space. No experience needed — just a willingness to explore.
🖌 3. Oil Painting: From Canvas to Masterpiece
Let your ideas come to life with oil painting. You’ll learn how to mix colours, build texture, and paint with confidence. With expert guidance, you’ll finish the course with your own artwork to hang at home.
This course is suitable for beginners and those with some painting experience.
💍 4. Silver Jewellery Making
Design and create your own unique jewellery in this hands-on course. You’ll learn traditional metalworking skills like sawing, soldering, and setting. By the end, you’ll have made rings, pendants, or keepsakes — all from sterling silver.
👉 Browse Jewellery Courses
🧺 5. Basket Weaving with Natural Fibres
Take a break from the fast pace of life and enjoy the calming art of basket weaving. Using natural plant materials, you’ll learn traditional weaving techniques while creating something useful and beautiful. It’s a peaceful and grounding way to spend time with your hands.
📷 6. Photography: Capture the Moment
This is your chance to learn how to use your camera with confidence. You’ll discover how to compose photos, work with light, and use your camera settings properly. Whether you’re interested in nature, people, or everyday life, this course will help you take better photos.
Perfect for hobbyists, bloggers, and creatives of all kinds.
Smartphone photography for social media
Let Your Creativity Shine This Term
At Byron Community College, we believe everyone is creative — sometimes it just takes the right environment and guidance to bring it out. These creative courses in Byron Bay are your chance to relax, explore, and create something you’re proud of.
👉 See All Term 2 Creative Courses
👉 Visit the Byron College Homepage
Spots are limited and classes fill fast — don’t miss out!
