Learn the art of interior design and styling with this in-depth beginners course in Sydney. You’ll explore decorating fundamentals, design theories and practical exercises to transform spaces into expressive environments. Guided by the Eight Golden Rules of Decorating—Colour, Contrast, Warmth, Balance, Scale, Detail, Surprise, and Personality—this course equips learners to style and decorate homes with confidence.
Engage hands-on with colour wheels, mood boards, furnishings, lighting concepts, and accessorising. Every lesson features visual aids, real-world case studies and Q&A sessions to enhance your creativity and interior styling expertise.
Course Outline
- Colour & Home Concept: Define your style, understand colour theory, and create room-specific colour schemes.
- Texture & Pattern: Learn how texture and pattern contribute to visual interest using magazine tear-sheets and samples.
- Window Dressing: Explore how curtains, shutters and blinds balance your space.
- Furniture & Scale: Learn to choose furniture suited to room proportions using drawing/planning techniques.
- Lighting Principles: Understand lighting styles—task, ambient, accent—and plan lighting for various settings.
- Detailing & Accessories: Discover the impact of fine elements including hardware, cushions and artwork.
- The Surprise Element: Add originality and an unexpected flair to your decorating plan.
- Personality: Inject your character into a space using personal artefacts and visual storytelling.
Schedule & Pricing
- Duration: 5 sessions over 5 weeks
- Time: Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Upcoming Dates: Starts 10 February 2026
- Cost: $429
Course Materials & Discounts
- Receive printed and digital notes with tips, design references and sample materials
- Discounts at Art on King and Eckersley’s Art & Craft stores (10% off)
You will learn
- Apply interior design principles using the Eight Golden Rules
- Create cohesive colour schemes and mood boards
- Incorporate lighting, texture, and furnishing into home styling
You will get
- Comprehensive course notes in print and digital format
- Statement of Completion
- Access to styling and design reference books
Appropriate for
Aspiring interior decorators, hobbyists, and professionals looking to enhance their styling and design skills. Suitable for all experience levels.
What to bring
- Ten magazine tear-outs of interior design inspiration
- Colour wheel, scissors, glue stick, and markers
- A3 boxboard and closed-in shoes
What to wear
Casual
Sydney Community College
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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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