Street Mural Painting: An Introduction
Learn street mural painting with this hands-on visual arts workshop in Sydney. Curious about mural creation or keen to transform urban spaces with your creativity? This comprehensive one-day course introduces the fundamentals of street mural painting, giving you the skills and confidence to design and paint your own mural.
Explore the history and cultural significance of street art, discover professional tools and materials, and experiment with practical techniques in a supportive studio environment. You’ll design, sketch and paint your own mural on a prepared surface while learning about ethics, permissions and community engagement in public art.
Course Content
- Introduction to the history, evolution and cultural impact of street murals.
- Tools, materials and techniques including acrylics, spray paint, blocking, layering and detailing.
- Mural design fundamentals: composition, colour theory, scale and proportion.
- Surface preparation, painting processes, finishing touches and protecting your work.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop (10:00am–3:00pm).
- Delivered at Sydney Community College campuses (see enrolment confirmation for location).
- Full fee: $199.
Feedback & Next Steps
The session concludes with group feedback, reflections and guidance on pursuing mural art, including local projects and street art festivals.
Details
You will learn
- Understand the history and cultural significance of street murals
- Use professional mural painting tools and materials confidently
- Design and paint a mural using foundational techniques
You will get
- Access to acrylic paints, brushes and mixing trays
- Sketching tools, stencils, tape and protective equipment
- A prepared painting surface and drop sheets
Appropriate for
Beginners, aspiring street artists, and anyone interested in mural creation or urban art. No prior experience required.
Preparation
What to bring
- An image idea suited to a portrait wall composition
- Smartphone or tablet with design apps for references
- Reference images of murals that inspire you
What to wear
Casual, wear 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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