SHAPEPRAC Shape Your Creative Practice
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| October 29, 2026 | Byron Community College - Mullum Campus - 6-8 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby 2482 |
Take your artwork to the next level in this 8-week course designed for artists who already have some experience and want to develop their skills, ideas and creative practice.
Through studio practice, experimentation and feedback, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new techniques, develop your ideas and build a stronger body of work. You’ll be encouraged to experiment, take creative risks and refine your work in a supportive studio environment.
You’ll also learn simple ways to talk about your artwork, document your creative process and organise your work, giving you practical skills you can continue to use in your art practice.
What you will learn:
- Develop and refine your own creative ideas
- Experiment with materials, techniques and approaches
- Build a collection of finished and developing artworks
- Explore ways to strengthen your artistic style and practice
- Respond to feedback and make changes to your work
- Develop confidence talking about your artwork and creative ideas
- Learn simple ways to document and organise your artwork
- Explore ways to continue developing your art practice beyond the course
Course duration and delivery
- This 8 day course is delivered over 8 weeks, 22 Oct - 10 Dec 2026
- Face-to-face learning is delivered at the Mullum campus, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Thursdays
- Assessments are conducted in a supervised online format
To enhance your learning outcomes, this course includes nationally accredited training units of competency that have been carefully designed and contextualised specifically for this course.
These units will provide you with valuable knowledge and practical skills, helping you build a strong foundation in Studio Practice and confidently explore your growing potential.
There will be 2 units of competency included in this course:
- CUADES201 - Follow a design process
- FSKOCM005 - Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentation
Course completion
Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for these units of competency.
Entry requirements
- Participants should have some previous experience creating visual art and a basic understanding of their chosen materials or techniques. This course is suited to artists who have completed an introductory art course or have developed their skills through personal practice.
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, students must not have previously completed the units of competency listed.
- Students are permitted to enrol in only one funded course at a time. Additionally, each funded course can be undertaken only once.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
What to bring
- pen and paper
- water bottle and refreshments
- laptop
- clothing that you don't mind getting marked or stained
- Enclosed shoes
Full fee $800
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for fee-free training under this program.^
To be eligible for ACE funding, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
- Live or work in New South Wales; and
- Be aged 15 years or older; and
- No longer be at school or equivalent; and
- Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI); and
- Have not previously completed the units of competency listed.
^Please be aware that participation in fee-free courses will not be possible if assessments from previous fee-free courses are outstanding.
Student Support
Our student support team is here to support you in your learning. Read more here. Or contact studentsupport@byroncollege.org.au
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
We keep our class sized small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
Student Policies and Procedures
Please review our Student Handbook for information regarding student policies, procedures and responsibilities.
USI
From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking accredited training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This requirement applies to all nationally recognised training, from full qualifications to single-unit courses.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don't already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this. Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy/privacy-policy
We're here to help. If you have any trouble completing the online application form, please don't hesitate to call our customer care team on 02 6684 3374 or visit our Mullumbimby office during opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am - 4pm.
Trainer Profile
Ree Hegh
Growing up in the Byron Shire, Ree discovered her love of the creative process during her senior years at Mullumbimby High School. It wasn’t until she returned to the area many years later, with her young family, that she pursued formal education in visual arts.
Ree began her studies at Byron Community College, completing a Certificate III in Visual Arts. Inspired by her teacher, Virginia Reid, she went on to complete a Certificate IV in Visual Arts at Murwillumbah TAFE.
She then studied a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) at the Queensland College of Art (QCA) in Brisbane and, in 2025, was awarded a Doctor of Visual Arts. Her doctoral research explored the role of everyday objects in contemporary sculpture, with a particular focus on their materiality and transformative potential.
Throughout her studies, Ree has exhibited her work across Australia and participated in artist residencies. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience and enjoys teaching within the region’s thriving visual arts community.
