Term Three Short Courses 2020
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Term Three Short Courses 2020
Our exciting short courses return to the NAS campus and continue online
The National Art School is thrilled to re-open the gates of its Darlinghurst campus to resume the Short Courses from 1 August, as well as continue the popular Online Short Courses in the new Term Three Public Programs.
Study at NAS to gain the confidence and skills you desire to express your unique visual language. The Short Courses are suitable for students of all levels – whether you are a starting out as a beginner, furthering your studies, refreshing your teaching skills, practicing as an artist, or contemplating a full-time fine arts degree. At NAS you will experience our studio-based arts education with hands-on, technical and theoretical approaches to learning; you’ll be taught by professional artist educators, receive one-to-one tuition and rigorous critiques in small groups.
Select from a range of on-campus and online courses and book today.
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