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Discover talks, courses & workshops in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.
City of Sydney Library Online Book Club
Join us online each month to talk books and connect with other readers
Online private photography tuition
Learn online with Australian Centre for Photography
Online web page design with IT specialist Leo
City Spaces offer a range of free online basic computer skill courses
You can draw anything
Learn techniques to undertake any drawing challenge in this comprehensive Covid safe course
A volunteering opportunity with a difference.
Provide emotional and social support to socially isolated people.
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2020
Australia’s most engaging art event
Design/Isolate
An Australian Design Centre initiative to show how creative thought can help lead the way for change.
Festival of Urbanism 7: Making Better Places
A series of talks exploring the lessons learned from the 19-20 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic
Free creative business advice through NSW Business Connect
Confidential and independent business advice and skills training for creatives
Fun flower crown workshop
Make your own flower crown and be a queen on your special day
Hand painted bauble workshop
Get hands-on and creative together with our hand painted Christmas bauble workshop
inBLOOM at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Explore a world of colour and light with inBLOOM at The Calyx
nbn free 1-to-1 information sessions
Get free information and education guidance around the nbn
Play Better Bridge: Improvers Course
There will be 3 lessons on card play and 3 lessons on bidding, with notes and practice play at each session.
Play Better Bridge: Improvers Course (afternoon)
There will be 3 lessons on card play and 3 lessons on bidding, with notes and practice play at each session.
Pragmatic mental health advice for business owners
It is the end of one of the toughest years in business ever 2020.
Private online gingerbread house making class
Fun to make and delicious to eat, have a cake artist lead you through how to decorate your very own Gingerbread house!
Private online Yuletide wine and cheese tasting
Gather your team or clients and be led on a sensory journey through this indulgent 3-course wine and cheese pairing
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
Sewing Social - Sew together!
Come along for our sewing socials, get inspired and meet new people!
Sydney photo walks: Fun PhotoChallenges for all levels.
Social group for photographers to have fun and learn how to get better at creative photography.
The unicorn roadmap with Guy Kawasaki
A fireside chat with former chief evangelist of Apple & current chief evangelist of Canva
Weekly art classes for children
Live in the studio art workshops, for children of all ages
Ballet Basics
This online workshop is a beginner class for adults where you will learn the basics of Ballet.
Singing group online with Sharon Hayes
For those who want to learn how to sing and meet new people
Emerge tech & STEM careers expo
Spotlighting 9 inspirational deep tech companies over 3 weeks
Growing big in small spaces: Gardening workshops
Small spaces can yield big results when productive gardens are designed according to permaculture principles.
Lanes and architecture of Sydney's CBD: Free walking tour
Wonder through the lanes & arcades of Sydney's CBD, as we explore the art, architecture, culture and history of Sydney.
North Sydney Community Centre student and tutor exhibition
Showcases the talents of our 2020 students and tutors across our Adult Class programme
Ready to Wear - Work Christmas Party
Treat your team this Christmas with a 2 hour silver jewellery making class.
Acting lessons for older adults with Suzi on Fridays
Would you like to learn how to act?
Online Japanese 10 week taster course for beginners
Start learning Japanese online with The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Adult Art Classes - Gallery NTK Croydon
Join us for weekly art instruction at Gallery NTK
The art of mindfulness
Intimate morning meditation sessions inside the Lindy Lee exhibition
Cycling in the city course: Sydney Park
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets
Antidote: Resetting the World
Traditional structures are crumbling. Let's transform our thinking
Antidote: Such a Fun Age: Race, Class and Privilege
Kiley Reid talks Race. Class. Identity. Internet Culture. What could possibly go wrong?
Bystander intervention workshops to stop Covid-19 racism
Empowering allies to effectively and safely intervene when they see racial abuse
Christmas wreath making workshop
Experience personally inspired Christmas Wreath and begin your preparations for the Christmas season
Christmas wreath-making workshop
Make a beautiful Christmas wreath and get into the festive spirit
Phone photography workshop: Explore Sydney Harbour foreshore
Historic roots to iconic views. Join us on this walking adventure and learn tips for creative photography.
Watercolour Painting for Beginners Workshop
Join us as artist and Sydney Art School tutor, Krista Brennan guides you through the art of painting with watercolours.
#GetInTheGame: Media training & brand development course
A 6-week media training and brand development course
Domestic & family violence: Responding with compassion
An online webinar responding with compassion to domestic and family violence
Ballroom and Latin dance short course
Grow your confidence on the dance floor with our dance short courses for beginners. 4 styles over 4 weeks.
Jewellery project class
9 week workshop for intermediate to advanced students
Pro Tools audio editing course for beginners
Last Minute Productions, Music Studio Redfern Community Centre bring you Protools free online 6 week course
Sculpture and Drawing class - 9 week term
Learn the skills of both drawing and sculpture in this unique course.
Seniors Learning online workshops
Participate in small learner groups and choose from a wide range of subjects including art, music, aviation, and more!
Lunchtime conversations: 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
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
Cottage to Castle
Online community event pays tribute to F J Rose, a pioneering founder of the deaf community
Free online kung fu classes
Open to all Sydney residents to help people stay fit during quarantine
Learn to Play Bridge: Beginners Course (mornings)
These courses will run for 6 weeks. Perfect timing to acquire a game to share with friends & family at Christmas!
Learn to Play Bridge: Beginners Course (nights)
These courses will run for 6 weeks. Perfect timing to acquire a game to share with friends & family at Christmas!
StudioRCC Singing in the industry
All you need to know to make music your main source of income
Sydney Moves - Pantsula Dance with Thuba Ndibali
Term 4 afterschool workshops: Learn unique Pantsula dance style mixed with hip-hop flavour
Talk with Jess Hill author of See What You Made Me Do
Jess Hill, author of the acclaimed 'See What You Made Me Do', will be delivering a free online talk
Assertiveness class: How to say no and not feel guilty
Learn how to say no (or yes) and not feel bad, guilty or anxious
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
Adult Beginner Group Guitar 101
Start your guitar playing journey with a band of like-minded people
Black and White Print course
Learn to make good quality black and white prints in the darkroom.
Drawing skills 9 week course
If you want to learn the skills of drawing and confidently draw what you see - this class is for you!
Future Ready: Careers in Business (ages 16 +)
Considering a future career in business?
Gear up for electric vehicles
Electric Vehicles have soared in popularity so what does this mean for strata residents and owners corporations?
Grow your online sales webinar
A 1-hour online workshop aimed at small to medium retailers and hospitality
Online smart phones and tablets with IT specialist Leo
Learn free online basic skills for smartphones and tablets
Online Sundown Sketch Class
Interactive online drawing classes guided by MCA artist educators
The Journey Begins: Rhoda Roberts, Welcome to Country
Welcome to County, Smoking Ceremony and performance by Tim Bishop and Matthew Doyle
Wax carving
Carve a wax ring and have it cast and finished in sterling silver
Yerrabingin rooftop farm
Explore Sydney-based Yerrabingin, a native rooftop farm with First Nations’ man Christian Hampson
See the ability in disability
Hear from a panel of incredible individuals challenging the way disability is viewed.
Free online health information lecture
A natural way to good health through the teaching of Bruno Groening
In conversation with author and historian Bruce Pascoe
Rhoda Roberts in conversation with Bruce Pascoe, author of the bestseller Dark Emu
Jump into a picture book with Dr Bronwyn Bancroft
Discover the inspiration, skill and imagination that goes into creating children's books
The Original Wentworths: Deep Aboriginal ties to Woollahra
This is the second talk in the Woollahra Aboriginal Heritage series.
Artist workshop tour with artist Mick Harding
Join Mick Harding from Ngarga Warendj, Dancing Wombat on an intimate tour of his workshop
Bush tucker walk in Byron Bay, NSW with Delta Kay
Arakwal woman, Delta Kay takes us on a on an online bush tucker walk
In conversation with Aboriginal sportsman Joe Williams
Rhoda Roberts speaks to Wradjuri/Wogalu man Joe Williams about his sporting career
Smart waste virtual hackathon
Join us for a full day where we’ll invent solutions to managing waste, increasing sustainability & inspiring change
Bauble decorating at The Rocks Markets
Add a touch of dazzle to your Christmas tree this year, with your very own painted ceramic bauble
Dreamtime Southern X Secret history of Sydney
Secret history of Sydney with Aunty Margret Campbell
Copy your clothes: Make a pattern workshop
Learn how to take a pattern from a garment you already own (without unpicking it!)
In conversation with Professor Marcia Langton
Rhoda Roberts in conversation with author Professor Marcia Langton
Learn to make bees wax wraps
Come and make some beautiful Bees Wax Wraps for the perfect personalised, sustainable Christmas gift!
Phone photography workshop: Explore Coogee
Coogee Beach features a great mix of surf, sand, rocks, water and photogenic architecture
Yarn with Elder Uncle Vince Ross
Have a virtual yarn with Uncle Vince Ross, a Mutti Mutti Elder
Cycling in the city: Rusty riders course
Tailored for those with lower confidence and fitness levels
Catching up with Eddie Jaku
Learn about his thoughts on the impact of Covid-19 and his record-selling book
Resisting racism workshops for People of Colour
Equipping People of Colour with the skills, strategy & community to be powerful changemakers
Kids Christmas Card Screen Printing at The Rocks Market
Screen print your very own set of Christmas cards with Carizza from The Print Room
In conversation with Victor Steffensen
Rhoda Roberts in conversation with Victor Steffensen, the face of Indigenous land management
Mud crabbing on Walkabout with Juan Walker
Kuku Yalanji man Juan Walker shows us the ropes on how to catch a mud crab
Risograph Printing: Festive Stationery
Design, print and make your own wrapping paper, gift tags, cards and gift boxes in this fun Risograph workshop!
True to Your Experience with Bart Pigram
Join Yawuru man Bart Pigram on his tour of Broome and the Bay
Aboriginal Botanical Tour of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens
Renee Cawthorne from Aboriginal Heritage Tour at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens
Aboriginal Wisdom with Jamie Marloo Thomas and Sara Jones
Connect to Aboriginal Wisdom with Gunnai man Jamie Marloo Thomas and Sara Jones
The Journey of Life with Dwayne Bannon-Harrison
The Journey of Life with Dwayne Bannon-Harrison from Ngaran Ngarn Culture Awarness
Adobe Photoshop online workshop: Laser cut design and stamps
Create your own laser cut artwork or stamp design in this 2-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over
Billabong Walk with Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours
Aboriginal Billabong Walk with Graham Kenyon from Pudakul Aboriginal cultural tours
FoodLab Sydney program information session
An online introduction to FoodLab Sydney's Food Incubator program
Shark Bay Dreaming with Darren Capewell
Dreamtime story narrated by Nhanda/Malgana descendent Darren ‘Capes’ Capewell
Sharon Candy: With light there is shadow
Art2Muse Gallery presents 'With Light There is Shadow' by Sharon Candy
Adobe InDesign online classes
Master desktop publishing skills with classes for beginners to more experienced users
MQ Incubator: Purpose-driven business as a force for good
Join Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal to discuss purpose driven business as a force for good
Adobe Photoshop online classes
Master photo editing skills with classes for beginners to more experienced users
A conversation with Jess Scully on the Circular Economy
This event is part of the Australian Circular Economy Conference
Spanish wine class and tasting
Introductory Spanish wines class with guided tasting by the Spanish wine specialist Javier Polo
Sustainable mobility in urban areas
Miguel Loyola investigates the adoption of sustainable mobility practices in different urban areas.
United Nations certificate
Learn about the United Nations, upskill, and gain transferable skills
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Start a new Christmas tradition and get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Wreath Workshop.
Compost and worm farm basics talk
Did you know that more than a third of waste in household red bins is food waste?
Gingerbread House Decorating at The Rocks Markets
Tis’ the season to get crafty with our free Gingerbread House Workshop!
Networking 101- Public Speaking Made Easy
To provide international students, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers with networking and employability skills.
Impact of Climate Change on buildings
Online Citizens' Climate Lobby monthly meeting with guest speaker: structural engineer Peter Weller
First Nations adornment jewellery making workshop
Experience traditional adornment practices of Aboriginal People using native seeds and natural materials
Furoshiki - Blockprint your own Fabric Gift Wrap
Looking for a cute Christmas craft idea? Come and learn how to make gift wrap that won’t get ripped up and chucked away!
Phone photography workshop: Explore Balmain
Walk and learn adventure. This is a fun way to learn features of your phone for creative photography.
Entrepreneurs Anonymous
A monthly meetup to support young entrepreneurs in Sydney.
Cicada Innovations: Virtual tour and showcase
Take a peek behind closed doors into the labs and offices of Cicada's science startups!
Christmas Cake Pop Decorating
This Christmas you can have your cake and eat it too! Decorate and create your own cake pop bouquet.
Christmas Wreath Making at The Rocks Markets
Make your very own custom Christmas Wreath, to take home and hang or gift
Terrarium Bauble Workshop
Learn how to design, create and care for your very own terrarium
Kids Pom Pom Wreath Making at The Rocks Market
Learn how to make pom poms with yarn to decorate your very own Christmas Wreath
5 Day Summer Life Study with Wendy Black
Try your hand at sculpting the human figure over the summer period
Debating and public speaking summer holiday workshops
Fun and interactive face-to-face and online workshops to help children boost their confidence and find their voice
Learn Engineering in Minecraft: Online holiday program
Join this holiday class to create an amazing amusement park in Minecraft!
Sculpture workshop with Monika Scarrabelotti
Come and hone your sculpture skills (in any medium) in a relaxed summer environment!
DIY wardrobe - Learn to Sew Clothes in 5 weeks
These weekly sessions allow you to gain confidence in learning to sew your own clothes!
Sew Together - Bring your own project in 5 weeks
These weekly sessions allow you to work on your own project - with some expert guidance along the way.
Pattern Hack Weekender
Learn to adapt patterns by creating flare, adding volume, changing the neckline, sleeves or length!
Cork and Canvas: Frozen the Musical art classes
Sydney paint and sip studio, Cork and Canvas, is launching Frozen the Musical themed BYO art classes in January 2021.
Step Up 2 High School
For deaf and hard of hearing youth the navigate through the issues and barriers faced at high school
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
Pause Fest
Pause Fest is a leading festival for business and creativity with a mission to bring diverse intelligence together
Advanced leadership skills: 2 day workshop
A foundational program for managers
Cancelled: Rapid eye movement, art exhibition
Digital realm debut exhibition
Geoffrey Robertson QC: Live on stage
Experience a provocative, insightful and witty evening with international human rights judge and barrister
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
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!