Street Mural Painting: An Introduction
Learn street mural painting with our visual art short courses in Sydney!
Are you curious about the art of mural creation or keen to transform urban spaces with your creativity? Join this comprehensive one-day workshop to learn the fundamentals of street mural painting. Whether you’re an aspiring street artist or a beginner wanting to explore mural art, this course equips you with the skills, techniques and confidence to design and paint your own mural. Explore the cultural significance of street art, discover professional tools and materials, and unleash your artistic expression in a practical, hands-on environment.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the history, cultural significance and ethics of street murals.
- Design and sketch a mural suitable for public spaces using effective composition and colour.
- Apply fundamental painting techniques to create a mural on a prepared surface.
Course Content
- Introduction to Street Murals: Explore the evolution of street art, its cultural impact, and the distinction between public art and vandalism.
- Tools, Materials and Techniques: Learn the pros and cons of acrylics and spray paint, and practise blocking, layering, blending and detailing.
- Mural Design Fundamentals: Develop skills in composition, scaling, focal points and transferring designs using grids or freehand methods.
- Painting the Mural: Prepare surfaces, lay base colours, build layers and add texture and detail to your work.
- Final Touches: Add highlights and outlines, and learn how to seal and protect murals for longevity.
The session concludes with feedback, reflection and guidance on pursuing mural art, including insights into local mural projects and street art festivals.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Location: 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131
- Full fee: $199
Details
You will learn
- History and cultural context of street murals
- Mural design and large-scale composition techniques
- Practical skills for painting and finishing a mural
You will get
- Access to acrylic or spray paints and professional tools
- Prepared mural surface and protective equipment
- Expert guidance and personalised feedback
Appropriate for
Beginners, aspiring street artists, and anyone interested in mural creation and urban art. No prior mural experience required.
Preparation
What to bring
- Clothes suitable for painting
- Closed-toe shoes
- Water bottle and lunch
What to wear
Casual, suitable for painting activities
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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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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