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 simply 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.
By the end of this street mural painting workshop, you should be able to:
- Understand the history and cultural significance of street murals.
- Identify and use tools and materials for mural painting.
- Design and sketch a mural suitable for public spaces.
- Apply techniques to paint a mural on a temporary surface.
- Recognise ethical considerations and permissions required for public art.
This basics-to-street mural painting workshop covers:
- Explore the history and evolution of street art, from ancient murals to contemporary movements.
- Discuss the cultural impact of murals and the distinction between public art and vandalism.
- Learn the importance of ethics, permissions, and community engagement.
- Discover the pros and cons of paints (acrylics, spray paint) and tools like brushes, stencils, and masking materials.
- Practise fundamental techniques such as blocking, layering, blending, and detailing.
- Understand mural composition, focal points, and colour theory for large-scale art.
- Learn design methods using grids, projectors, or freehand sketching.
- Emphasise scale, proportion, and the intended message of your mural.
- Prepare surfaces, mark out designs, and arrange tools.
- Develop skills in laying base colours, building layers, and adding texture and details.
- Work on a designated space or panel to create your own mural.
Final Touches and Wrap-Up
- Add outlines, highlights, and finishing touches to your mural.
- Learn about sealing and protecting murals for longevity.
- Recap workshop highlights and explore further resources.
The session concludes with feedback, reflections, and guidance on pursuing mural art, including local mural projects and street art festivals.
This course is ideal for beginners, aspiring street artists, or anyone with an interest in mural creation and urban art. Whether you’re new to painting or looking to expand your artistic practice into large-scale works, this hands-on workshop provides the foundational skills and confidence needed to start your mural journey. No previous experience in mural painting is required.
The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre Workshop
Summer Hill: 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131
Redfern: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016
- The entrance to the Bower workshop is at the rear of 107 Redfern Street and is opposite no. 23 Turner Street. You will see a hand-painted sign "The Bower Woodworks". If the door is locked, please press the doorbell on the left-hand side of the garage door. Please note, the doors for the venue at the rear will be open and not the front. If you have trouble locating the entrance or encounter any emergencies, please contact the workshop manager at 0422 840 471.
- Public transport is the best way to get to the workshop space. The space is located close to Redfern Train Station, a local transport hub.
- Most nearby parking is 2-hour-timed (including some paid parking on Redfern St) though it is untimed after 8 pm. Untimed parking is available on Pitt St between Phillip and Wellington St.
Participants will have access to:
- Acrylics or spray paint (depending on the technique).
- Brushes (various sizes), spray bottles, mixing trays.
- Sketching tools like pencils, markers, or chalk.
- Stencils, tape, and protective equipment (gloves, masks).
- Drop cloths, easels, and a prepared surface for painting.
