Street Mural Painting Workshop
Learn street mural painting in this hands-on visual arts workshop in Sydney. Perfect for beginners and aspiring street artists, this one-day course introduces the fundamentals of designing and painting murals for public and urban spaces.
Explore the history and cultural significance of street art, understand the difference between public art and vandalism, and gain insight into the ethics and permissions required for mural work. You’ll experiment with professional tools and materials, develop your own mural concept, and bring your design to life on a prepared surface.
Course Content
- Introduction to Street Murals: History, cultural impact, ethics, and community engagement.
- Tools & Techniques: Working with acrylics or spray paint, brushes, stencils, masking, layering, and blending.
- Mural Design Fundamentals: Composition, colour theory, scaling methods, and developing a strong visual message.
- Painting the Mural: Surface preparation, base layers, adding texture and details.
- Finishing & Protection: Outlines, highlights, sealing techniques, and next steps in mural practice.
The session concludes with feedback, reflection, and guidance on pursuing mural opportunities, including local projects and street art festivals.
Schedule & Location
- One-day workshop (10:00am–3:00pm).
- Held at Sydney Community College, Summer Hill Campus.
- Full address provided upon enrolment.
Details
You will learn
- Understand the history and cultural significance of street murals
- Design and scale a mural for a public space
- Apply practical mural painting techniques using professional tools
You will get
- Access to acrylic or spray paints and brushes
- Use of stencils, sketching tools, and protective equipment
- A completed mural panel 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
- Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes suitable for painting
- Water bottle and snacks
- Your creative ideas and reference images (optional)
What to wear
Casual (clothes suitable for painting)
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
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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