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Online smart phones and tablets with IT specialist Leo
Learn free online basic skills for smartphones and tablets
WORKSHOPPED20: Celebrating 20 years of design
Australian Design Centre presents WORKSHOPPED20
Online beginners improv class
Find fun, easy ways to access free flow of thought, trust and active listening from the comfort of your own home
Online private photography tuition
Learn online with Australian Centre for Photography
‘A/US’: by contemporary jeweller Melissa Cameron
Melissa Cameron re-imagines the discarded steel detritus of suburbia, to reconnect and re-make her experience of place.
Arja Välimäki: Woven Ocean
An exhibition of paintings depicting schools of fish and underwater scenes
Baroque Banter - Pinchgut Opera's new podcast series
Baroque Banter is Pinchgut Opera's new podcast series diving deep into the world of baroque music.
Beginners improv class
Find easy ways to access free flow of thought, trust and hone your story-telling intuition.
Borrowed Time art exhibition
An exhibition of portraits by Keroshin Govender exploring the creative’s futile search for immortality
Collection Conversations: Sydney 2000 Games
Join Powerhouse volunteers for a virtual tour of the Museum's Sydney 2000 collection
Experimental and Exploration of Wax
A fun exploration in using wax to create wearable and none wearable objects
Free creative business advice through NSW Business Connect
Confidential and independent business advice and skills training for creatives
Free Paint and Sip Classes for Frontline Workers
Cork and Canvas says thanks to our hardworking frontline workers
Fun flower crown workshop
Make your own flower crown and be a queen on your special day
Lunchtime Conversation with artist Cat Jones
Join us to hear about Medicament for Your Predicament, a unique new work by one of Sydney’s talented artists.
nbn free 1-to-1 information sessions
Get free information and education guidance around the nbn
Private Virtual Watercolour Sip & Paint Class
Learn to paint online with a virtual sip n' paint class led by one of Australia's best live performance artists
Free Spanish level test
Check your level. You will be assessed by one of our teachers during a 15 min video conference call.
Free online acting class with Suzi Dougherty
Learn ways to improve acting skills and practice with other actors
Free online kung fu classes
Open to all Sydney residents to help people stay fit during quarantine
Online life internet skills classes with IT specialist Leo
City Spaces offer a range of free online basic computer skill courses
Singing lessons with Sharon on Tuesdays
Would you like to learn how to sing?
StudioRCC singing group free online course
Free group singing classes facilitated by Asahi Takahasi
Art of influence: Shaun Gladwell
Shaun Gladwell’s work tackles, stretches and tears at the fringes of society and reality.
Camera Craft 1: Online course
Learn the basics of shooting and editing video
Entre Todo, Todxs (Between Everything, Everyone)
Articulates the intersection between hope and conflict
NAS online short course: Drawing the life model
Are you keen to improve your ability to see and draw the human body?
NAS online short course: Painting a room with a view
Fran O’Neill invites you to look for the possibilities of landscape from within your own reality.
Observational drawing short course
Discover the power of simple line and tone using basic drawing mediums
Still life painting short course
Learn to paint from real life compositions
Art Somewhere | Art at Home Round #2
Fortnightly surprise craft boxes featuring our favourite local artists!
普通话乙肝预防讲座 Hepatitis B prevention in Mandarin
Hepatitis B Prevention in Mandarin
Assertiveness class: How to say no and not feel guilty
Learn how to say no (or yes) and not feel bad, guilty or anxious
Online sketch comedy class
Learn how to build sketches from the ground up and get to the heart of the sketch; the joke.
StudioRCC Ableton online free course
Ableton live 9 and 10 facilitated by @Morphingaz
Free online qigong classes
Open to all Sydney residents to help people's health during the quarantine
Character and dialogue intensive
Discover authentic characters and how they're the ultimate storytellers in writing for performance or text.
Hacking services: supporting online accessibility
Optimise your content for accessibility
Lunchbox science with Associate Professor Tanya Latty
Join Associate Professor Tanya Latty to find out how urban communities can contribute to protecting our pollinators
MQ Incubator - Latest advances in AI with Richard Kimber
The future is here – it is just not evenly distributed.
NAS online short course: Photography & the digital darkroom
Learn about the SLR camera and the digital darkroom
Online stand up comedy class
Put together your stand-up comedy toolbox using improvisation, storytelling, clown and writing workshops.
Stories and Projects course
Learn about long-form photographic storytelling
Sydney Ideas: Disruption and disability
Explore future ways of working that are truly inclusive of people with disability.
FODI presents Surveillance States with Edward Snowden
Join the Festival of Dangerous Ideas's live-streamed digital conversation with whistle-blower, Edward Snowden.
Introduction to writing TV comedy
Study the best examples of TV comedy and complete weekly writing exercises to hone your screenwriting skills.
Online web page design with IT specialist Leo
City Spaces offer a range of free online basic computer skill courses
Awaken the entrepreneur within
The proven formula to turn your passion into a successful soul-aligned coaching business!
City of Sydney Library Online Book Club
Join us online each month to talk books and connect with other readers
Festival of Dangerous Ideas: ‘Danger in a dangerous time’
The Festival of Dangerous Ideas is hosting a new digital series of talks with some of the world’s greatest thinkers.
Flesh Meet: Dr Kerryn Drysdale & Dr Sophie Robinson – Part 2
The second of two talks traversing the rise, decline and transformation of lesbian and queer spaces
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop: Online course
The popular course is now online
Acting lessons for older adults with Suzi on Fridays
Would you like to learn how to act?
United Nations Diploma
The United Nations Association of Australia (NSW) has launched a United Nations Diploma
Design industry insiders: A digital conversation
WORKSHOPPED’s Raymond Scott chats to Australian designers about their industry.
Gardening on the Wildside
Interactive workshops on how to encourage native critters back into your garden
Cycling in the city course: Sydney Park
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets
Emotional Release Yoga
Learn how to manage anxiety and pain, pacify and understand anger and sadness, discover self-worth, and gain clarity.
Weaving Circle workshop
Join our Weaving Circle Class for a morning of creative and earthy goodness
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain your bike
Jewellery project class
9 week workshop for intermediate to advanced students
Sydney Photography Group
Brush up on your camera skills and photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other keen photographers
Online Game Creator Club
Join a group and develop your own game over the course of 4 or 8 weeks
Renovate your jewellery box
Discover what you love to wear, repair, treasure and discard
Debating and public speaking holiday workshops
Fun and interactive face-to-face and online workshops to help children boost their confidence and find their voice!
A live stream with Graham Norton
City Recital Hall and FANE present a live stream event with BBC personality and author, Graham Norton
Birds of a feather
Spring has arrived so why not create a bird feeder to encourage birds to visit your home!
Business builder online workshops for kids
Our business builder workshops for young people will teach your kids how to start a real business!
Fabric wrapping class for kids (8-13 Yrs)
Learn how to give life to leftover fabric with enviro-friendly fabric wrapping!
Jump StART Youth Theatre: Spring online workshop program
Join Jump StART these spring holidays for 4 exciting online drama classes catering to school years 5-12.
School holiday art classes at Gallery NTK
Live & in the studio art workshops for children of all ages
City of Sydney Library Online Movie Club
Join us monthly to discuss a selected film available for library members to stream for free anytime on Beamafilm
Singing group online with Sharon Hayes
For those who want to learn how to sing and meet new people
Adobe Photoshop online classes
Master photo editing skills with classes for beginners to more experienced users
Author workshop with Libby and Lisa
Libby and Lisa show the new book that they have written together ‘No! Never!’ and share some cool ideas about writing.
Free Spanish language live class (online)
All you need is your computer and internet connection
Weaving Workshop for Kids (8-12 Years)
Learn how to weave and open up a whole new world of craft for kids
Draw with Andrea - funny faces
Funny, furious, friendly or frightful – draw faces of all sorts!
Entrepreneurs Anonymous
A monthly meetup to support young entrepreneurs in Sydney.
Free Q&A with a scientist
Ask an immunologist your burning immunology question
Inclusive marketing: Get 100% of your audience
Learn inclusive, accessible communication techniques
Intro to Java online coding camp
Introduce your child to text-based coding using Java in this online coding camp
Leather craft workshop for kids (9-14 Years)
Learn simple leather craft skills for kids and create a bag tag, key ring or bookmark
Online school holiday workshop: Zentangle® Drawing (age 11+)
Find your zen in this introductory class
School Holiday Programs
Enjoy fun art making programs these school holidays at the S.H. Ervin Gallery
Tinkering with tools class for kids (7-12 Years)
Learn new skills from seeing what makes things work in this school holidays class
Secret codes, ciphers and more
Psst! Have you ever wanted to send a secret message to someone? You’re not alone!
Flesh Meet with Paul Byron: Social Media as Queerspace
Queers have made, found, and moved through digital spaces for as long as they've existed.
HSC mathematics study sessions
9+ hours of mathematics tuition for HSC students delivered 'Live-via-Zoom' in the October school holidays.
Kokedama with character workshop (Kids 9-14years)
Learn the Japanese art of kokedama
String art class for Kids (8-12 Years)
Learn how to create your own wall hanging using string
Virtual Ocean Talk: Exploring Australia's deep sea
Discover the mysteries of Australia's deep sea in this lively virtual discussion with ocean science experts
Tiny ceramic houses workshop
Come and look into the windows and doors of tiny houses and make your own
A volunteering opportunity with a difference.
Provide emotional and social support to socially isolated people.
Effective online communication
Learn powerful tools to boost your confidence in presenting and communicating in a screen-based workplace
Jewellery workshop for teens (11-15 Years)
Learn how to upcycle reuse materials into stylish jewellery and accessories!
Figure Sculpting Workshop in Studio with Richard Byrnes
Learn to capture the beauty and dynamism of the figure in clay in this 2 Day in studio workshop.
Flower workshop for beginners
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Spring bling: introductory jewellery making course
Experience the use of a range of jewellery tools and techniques
Cycling in the city: Rusty riders course
Tailored for those with lower confidence and fitness levels
Dying2Learn 2020
Free online course that aims to enable Australians to be more comfortable talking about death and dying
Jump StART Youth Theatre: Spring in-person workshop program
Join 4 exciting drama classes in Newtown catering to years K-12.
Lunchtime conversation: Teaching kids good money habits
Join author Amy Koit to find out how you can improve your children’s financial literacy
Makers Play Lab Spring Holidays
A series of workshops for young makers to play, design, code and create in the Spring school holidays!
Natasha Stott Despoja in discussion
A chat with Natasha Stott Despoja AO, Australian politician, diplomat, advocate and author
Online Japanese 10 week taster course for beginners
Start learning Japanese online with The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Basket making workshop for teens (11-16 Years)
Learn how to reuse materials and make a small basket or container
Employer Sponsorship + PR Visa options!
Join our free visa seminar and have employer sponsorship + PR visa options explained!
Head On Spotlight with Judith Nangala Crispin
Talk with photography-based artist Judith Nangala Crispin
Idling in green places: A life of Alec Chisholm
In this lecture, Russell McGregor will tell the story of Alec Chisholm, a pioneer conservationist.
Winning government tenders: unlocking best practice bidding
Aimed at local businesses including small businesses, startups and social procurement organisations
A night for the blokes - Breaking the Man Code
Re-write the rules on what it takes to be a man by breaking down the barriers behind stereotypes
Innovations for a Circular economy
An online event for government, businesses, and community to all come together to build a circular economy
Paint like a book illustrator!
Grab your pen, brushes and watercolour paints! We are going to create art like a real illustrator
YouTube creators camp
For the vloggers, gamers and budding content creators aged 8-13! Create and shoot your own YouTube videos.
FUSE Glass Prize
A non-acquisitive biennial prize for outstanding Australian and New Zealand glass artists
Sydney Craft Week Game Changers: Lambency Exhibition
The six Change Makers featured are marked by lightness and brilliance, especially of expression in their works.
Camera Craft 1 course
Learn about the fundamental creative principles of photography
Unnaturally Natural: Making for Change
Write a message of hope and wrap it into a wearable talisman.
Free online health information lecture
A natural way to good health through the teaching of Bruno Groening
My Kitchen Jewels with Pennie Jagiello
A sustainable creative workshop with Pennie Jagiello
Spark Festival
Australia's largest event for startups, innovators and entrepreneurs
Adobe XD online classes
Explore tools to create prototypes for websites and mobile apps with classes for beginners to more experienced users
Camera Craft 2 course
Camera Craft 2 is about aesthetics and the technical aspects of light and exposure
Adult Beginner Group Guitar 101
Start your guitar playing journey with a band of like-minded people
Craft up Late Shining Light on our teachers
A taster event of all the classes we hold in the gallery
Craft Week: Crafts you haven't tried: Talkin' Taxidermy
Join the team from Rest in Pieces for an intimate evening with Taxidermy.
Crafts you haven't tried: Tattoo design
Learn the art of Tattoo Design with Jimi May
Event Summit 2020
A 1-day conference for the event, activation and experience industry
Flesh Meet: DJ Sezzo
Exploring QPOC party spaces as expressions of culture and identity.
Craft Week: Crafts you haven't tried - Contemporary Collage
An intimate talk and demonstration with one of Sydney's leading collage artists, Stephen Tierney
Terrarium indoor garden workshop
Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners
Available light portraiture, weekend intensive
Australian Centre for Photography
Craft Swap Meet: in conjunction with Sydney Craft Week
Buy, swap and sell craft supplies online
Adobe Lightroom Classic online classes
Learn how to edit, organise and share photo collections with classes for beginners to more experienced users
Lunchtime conversation: Dog behaviour with Laura Vissaritis
Join author and expert dog behaviourist Laura Vissaritis online to find out how dogs really do make us better people
Facing infertility as a church family (Livestreamed)
How should Christians be thinking about it?
Flesh Meet with Daniel Marshall: Archiving Queer Kinship
A talk about the ways we try to connect to the queer past.
And I Shall Live
The online launch of ‘And I Shall Live’, a collection of poetry by Betyna Bock (Bettina Ebert).
Adobe Photoshop online workshop: Laser cut designs
Create your own laser cut artwork or design in this 2-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over.
Microflix Festival online
Enjoy live panel discussions, film screenings, the awards and a filmmaking workshop over 3 days
Jewellery taster: make a silver ring
A one day introductory course to jewellery making. You will make a simple yet beautiful sterling silver ring.
Perfume Walk
Unravel the mysteries of perfume and explore some of the most fragrant plants and flowers in the Royal Botanic Garden
Learn to write killer copy for your socials
If you're looking to level up and slay on your socials this is the class for you
My Two Lives
Holocaust survivor Lotte Weiss' sons will talk about their mother's miraculous and heartbreaking story of survival.
The Adventures of the 'Waltzing Matilda'
David Carment will discuss the flight of the first civilian aircraft to reach Australia from Britain after WWII.
TEDxSydney 2020
A local gathering where live TED style talks are shared with the community
Adobe Photoshop online workshop: Laser cut stamp design
Create your own laser cut stamp in this 2-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over
Black and White Print course
Learn to make good quality black and white prints in the darkroom.
Gabriela Mistral Library Spanish reading club
As many reading clubs we read a book, then we meet in the library to discuss it coordinated by a moderator
Contemporary botanic watercolour art class
Led by multi-award-winning artist Beverly Allen.
Digital Photography Basics workshop
At the Australian Centre for Photography
Sheep Heart Corrosion Casting
An introductory workshop where you will learn the scientific process of corrosion casting
Still Life Art Class in the Royal Botanic Garden
A two-day art class in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with popular tutor Charlotte Thodey
Cancelled: Rapid eye movement, art exhibition
Digital realm debut exhibition
How to Adult: Getting & keeping a job
New to job hunting? Let us show you the ropes!
Singing classes with Sharon Hayes
Display your singing talents and have fun at our new Monday classes
Zoom in on the self-portrait in 3D with Ingrid Morley
An online sculpture workshop series exploring the art of self-portraiture!