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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.
Group Spanish classes
Beginner and intermediate Spanish classes in the heart of Sydney
BLOOM at the streets of Barangaroo
A celebration of a new season - the rejuvenation & welcoming of life back to the Sydney CBD
Family: Visions of a Shared Humanity
Unmissable video works for unsettled times
Fun flower crown workshop
Make your own flower crown and be a queen on your special day
Join business owners across Australia
SavvySME brings the best business ideas, tools and experts for small and medium-sized businesses.
Taste of Bush School
Come to our special Nature Play session and join our rangers for a morning of fun on our Nature Play site
Taster glass blowing class for beginners
Learn the fascinating art of glass blowing in Sydney
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Them Heavy People: This City, That Decade
Travel back in time for an afternoon of intimate Sydney storytelling through the eyes of some diverse residents.
Banner Galleries: Andrew Yee - Then & Now
Then & Now is a collection of works celebrating a handful of Sydney’s iconic Asian businesses that have shut their doors
Banner Galleries: Claudia Chan Shaw - Tiger Tiger
The Tiger design looks to the past for inspiration, but has a confident, fresh approach
Banner Galleries: Hyun-Hee Lee - Cultural Connections
In Korea, the Saekdong jeogori is a rainbow traditional dress worn during Lunar New Year celebrations
Beginners improv class
Find easy ways to access free flow of thought, trust and hone your storytelling intuition.
Chinese high tea and calligraphy workshop
Experience the authentic Chinese High Tea Culture with Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy workshop
In-Conversation: Izabela Pluta & Consuelo Cavaniglia
Learn more about the practice of Izabela Pluta in a conversation with artist and curator Consuelo Cavaniglia.
Lucky Red Packet Workshops with Garry Trinh
Decorate & assemble red packets based on Trinh's illustrations celebrating prosperity, happiness, good health & peace.
Oral history book presentation: South Flows the Pearl
Book presentation and discussion
Preserved flower arranging class
Learn how to create beautiful preserved flower arrangements in this relaxing class
Vase arrangment workshop for beginners
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Yesterday Stories Haymarket
Short video histories of Chinese history in Haymarket
Cycling in the city course: Sydney Park
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets
Journaling 101 Workshop
Join Chrissy Symeonakis, published author and writer for an 1.5 hour workshop on how to develop journaling habits.
Metal stamping for beginners 1
Learn how to create beautiful jewellery at home with metal stamps
The lazy person's guide to scone and jam making
Let me take you step-by-step to make afternoon tea treats
Free online Chinese Language "Taster" Class
Make your New Year's goal to learn a new language!
How to pitch a perfect exhibition submission
Submissions are now open for Head On Photo Festival 2022! Learn how to get noticed with insider knowledge
Sydney Lunar Festival: Pepakura tiger mask (12+ years)
Celebrate the Sydney Lunar Festival by making a beautiful Pepakura mask
StudioRCC singing group lessons
Free group singing online classes facilitated by Asahi Takahasi
Beginner's wheel throwing pottery course
Learn wheel throwing, trimming and glazing pottery over three classes
Joan Blond: Surgency
Art2Muse Gallery is pleased to present and exhibition of new paintings by Joan Blond
Lunar New Year at the Chinese Garden of Friendship
The Chinese Garden of Friendship will be at the heart of Lunar New Year celebrations at Darling Harbour
Macrame plant hanger workshop
All the steps from start to finish of making your own macramé plant hanger
Play Better Bridge: Improvers course (Morning)
There will be 3 lessons on Declarer Play and 3 lessons on Defense, with notes and practice play at each session
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Recycling masterclass
Back by popular demand, join a 30-minute session and take your recycling to the next level
Webinar: Revitalising Sydney - Precinct activation grants
Learn about the City's new precinct activation grant
Weekly art classes for children
Art workshops in all areas of art for children of all ages. Pre K - Yr 12
Beginner's Kintsugi at Home
Learn how to repair ceramics using Japanese Kintsugi methods at home
Create a native bee oasis in your garden
Learn how to support pollinators in our cities and urban spaces with scientist Amelie Vanderstock
Drawing Skills 9 week studio course .
Learn to confidently draw what you see using time tested techniques in a relaxed atmosphere.
Learn to play Bridge: Beginners course (Morning or Evening)
Take up a new hobby in the new year! Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks
The Unfinished Nation: Contesting Symbols of Australia
Richard White will survey some of the shifts in Australian national symbolism over two centuries.
Cross Cultural Management training
Culture is embedded in every aspect of human existence and characterises many facets of how one thinks, feels and acts
IARC's lunchtime immigration series
A lunchtime webinar series on various immigration topics for services that support migrant and refugee communities
Kids at the Con: Term 1
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes for children are open for Term 1 2022
'Breaker' Morant: Just Deserts or Justice Denied?
A public lecture by James Unkles for the Military History Society of New South Wales
Adult art classes at Gallery NTK Croydon
Join us for weekly art instruction at Gallery NTK
CYL wushu workshop
Gain a better understanding of mind, body and spirit through a Chinese martial art
I Maccheroni cooking class
Our master chef will teach you how to cook mouth-watering Italian delicacies from scratch
Saturday sculpture class: 9 week term in studio
Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio
Smartphone Photography Class
Learn how to take quality photos with your smartphone
The Yin and Yang of the Tiger
The bold and courageous Tiger leaps into Lunar New Year on 1 February 2022
Urban farm tour
Discover why we’re farming in the city, the benefits of urban farming as we take a walk through the farm.
Cycling in the city: rusty riders course
Tailored for those with lower confidence and fitness levels
Book Launch: 'The Other Side of the Story'
Join us at the Sydney Jewish Museum for the book launch of 'The Other Side of the Story' by Dr Rachael Kohn.
Build a Terrarium: Live stream class
Create your own mini terrarium for your desk or bookshelf
Cultural folk dance demonstration
Join the CYL Chinese Cultural Dance Group for an up close experience
Glass blowing class
Learn how to sculpt glass with flame in this glass blowing class for beginners or intermediates
Watercolour Painting for Absolute Beginners
Start your creative journey and learn watercolour painting
You can draw anything
Learn techniques to undertake any drawing challenge in this comprehensive course
Contemporary Watercolours
Ignite your understanding and enjoyment of watercolour drawing and painting by learning traditional methods
Emotional intelligence course for managers
Emotional intelligence, also called EQ, is the ability to be aware of and to manage emotions and relationships
Expressive Painting for Beginners
Learn to paint expressively with an individual approach
Introduction to Digital Photography
Are you time-poor yet want to learn how to ‘see’ and take great photos?
NAS Art Club Term 1 2022 Printmaking
Develop your skills in this printmaking fundamentals program, exploring intaglio tools and techniques.
Photoshop for screenprinters
Screenprinting makes beautiful analogue images, but these days much of the preparation can be done digitally
Understanding and applying colour
Learn about colour theory and apply it to your art practice
Wheelforming techniques
Learn how to throw pots with a strong architectural form to create objects of simplicity and beauty.
Creative sustenance
Unleash your authentic expression and connect with creativity in community
CYL Tai Chi workshop
Cultivate your mind, reduce chronic disease risk and improve all-round health
Introduction to Expressive Drawing
Discover a range of drawing techniques to unleash your expressive potential
Life Drawing (Evening)
Work directly from the nude figure to develop your observational drawing skills in form, volume and perceptual awareness
Navigating defects in apartments
Hazel Easthope of University of NSW will share with us her insights with her latest research study into defects
New Approaches to Painting
Be guided through a series of exercises that introduce the basic principles intrinsic to painting
Polymer clay necklace
In this workshop, you will take home tips and tricks for creating polymer clay Jewellery.
Real artists use Procreate! Online short course
Learn to use Procreate software
Still Life Painting
Learn the art of working from real life compositions in the studio
Understanding and Applying Colour (Evening)
This course is a unique introduction to colour, tailored to meet the needs of art and design practitioners and teachers
Royalties, rights, regulations and recordings
A free 6-week online & face to face program to help new musicians understand the law and business basics
Drawing into Animation
Any drawing can animate, find out how in this exciting new course!
Explore early Council petitions from City of Sydney archives
Discover what some early petitions from 1844 reveal about the growing city and its inhabitants.
NAS Art Club Term 1 2022 Drawing
Develop your skills in this drawing fundamentals program, covering Still Life; Portraiture; and Experimental Drawing.
Painting a room with a view: Online short course
Fran O’Neill invites you to look for the possibilities of landscape from within your own reality
Screenprinting: Introduction to Poster Art
Explore the art of poster printing to create unique text-based posters, create the illusion of depth and shade
Ableton live for all levels beginner to advanced
A free face to face super course facilitated by Billy Kang from TAFE (Ultimo)
Sydney Lunar Festival Artist Talk
Meet Susan Chen, Nani Puspasari and Andrew Yee to learn about their selected work for Sydney Lunar Festival 2022 display
Astronomy at The Calyx
Join us for a night of astronomy, star gazing and storytelling
Grand narrative(s) of blue and white
Find out more about the history of blue and white ceramic ware with art historian Dr Burchmore
Be Exhibition Ready: short course
Learn how to plan a successful exhibition of your art work
Candle making workshop
This workshop gives you the creative freedom to make your own natural scented candle!
COVID-19 Vaccines In The Workplace
Can you compel employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine? Understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer
Etching Masterclass
This class is designed for experienced and existing students interested in completing self-directed projects
Sip and paint a Tuscan hideaway
Learn basic techniques using brushes and palette knives
Social Media Strategies for Artists
Learn to attract genuine audiences for your exhibitions and art work
Lunar lantern workshop
Create lunar lanterns together with your family to celebrate Lantern Festival
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain your bike
CYL lion dance workshop
You're invited to understand, learn, experience and perform with us
Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners
Do you want to learn practical drawing techniques and encourage your creativity to emerge in a studio environment?
Introduction to Etching
Start your printmaking journey with Introduction to Etching.
Intuitive Handbuilding in Clay
Discover new approaches to making colourful ceramic sculptures
Life drawing (Daytime)
Work directly from the nude figure to understand the balance between observed figuration and abstract formal qualities
NAS Art Club Contemporary Term 1 2022
Art Club Contemporary students explore concept, installation, movement, collaboration and performance in the visual arts
Painting Masterclass
One on one mentoring to support risk-taking and experimentation
Resin art workshop
Create your own little piece of serenity to hang on your wall in this hands on workshop.
Traditional weaving workshop
Learn Indigenous weaving techniques to make a basket
Film screening: The Unknown Soldier
German film maker Michael Verhoeven chronicles an important cultural and historical moment
Make your own fragrance: perfume workshop
Looking for unique things to do in Sydney? Learn to make perfume
Lantern Festival lantern workshop
Create beautiful lanterns and Lunar New Year decorations with recycled materials
Mending workshop with Bronnie Zervos
Do you have that 1 piece of clothing you wish you had the sewing skills to stitch it back to life?
Flower hair accessories DIY craft kit - online class
Make real dried flower hair accessories with florist via craft kit delivered to you and zoom class
Preventing Wage Underpayment In Your Franchise
Learn how to identify and prevent wage underpayment in your franchise
Tropical Terrarium Making at Home
Learn how to make a DIY terrarium to liven up your home
Laser cut jewellery
Create your own laser cut jewellery in this 2-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over.
Matcha tea making workshop
Experience the spirit of 茶道 Chado (The Japanese Way of Tea), learn about the unique health benefits of tea.
Motivating employees with skill workshop
It’s no secret that employees who feel they are valued and recognised for the work they do are more motivated
Terrarium indoor garden workshop
Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners
Clay dynasty masterclass: Hermannsburg Potters
Powerhouse is partnering with Kil.n.it Studios to develop a masterclass program in conjunction with Clay Dynasty
continuum: Independent animation from Japan and Australia
14 works of contemporary independent animation connected by the concept of continuum
Reiki level 2 practitioner course: in-person
Balance and cleanse emotional issues of the past
Learn Zentangle art: China Blue
Create artworks inspired by beautiful blue and white china at home
Paper mache decoupage bowls
Learn a clean, neat papermache technique. No clag!
Sydney at scale: models, maps and maquettes
Join Rebecca Anderson as she leads us on a tour of Sydney through models held in the city’s civic collection
Botanical Painting Workshop with Beverly Allen
A four day contemporary botanic workshop with multi-award-winning botanical artist Beverly Allen
Creating lively precincts and cracking collaborations
Learn about the City of Sydney's new precinct activation grants
Laser cut printmaking
Create your own laser cut print in this 3-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over.
More Myself: a journey of self love
Contemporary art exhibition exploring self worth and reconnecting with your spirit
Saving our Food
How wasted food has become a lead weight in the global fight against climate change.
City of Sydney library online book club
Join us online each month to talk books and connect with other readers
Gabriella Kovac presents Georgina: Holocaust memoirs
An incredible true story of survival, audacity and deception from the darkest days of the Holocaust.
How To Prevent and Manage Commercial Contract Disputes
Learn how to prevent and manage common commercial contract disputes
Natural Beekeeping
Discover the fascinating world of natural backyard beekeeping.
Small space veggie gardening
This workshop will teach you the skills you need to design, set up and maintain your own garden and get growing
Worm farm basics talk
Learn how to set up and manage a thriving worm farm at home
Performance management training
Inspiring someone to be their best is no easy task. Just how do you manage for optimum performance?
Ceramics class for beginners
Take control of the pottery wheel and learn how to make ceramics in Sydney
Native Food Gardens
Growing native plants is a great way to boost the diversity in your garden - for both the pollinators and you!
Email marketing 101
Join email marketing expert Chrissy Symeonakis for this 1 hour email marketing masterclass
Workshop for supervisors of learner drivers
Ensure your learner has the best possible introduction to driving
REMIX Summit Sydney 2022
A Changing World: Recovery, Resilience and Reinvention
REMIX Sydney Summit 2022: Culture, Tech, Entrepreneurship
Australia's largest creative industries conference, is back (and in-person) for a special event
Commanding the heart: Anger
How the command to not murder exposes the anger in our hearts.
Strata improvement loans - the what, how and why
Looking to undertake works on your apartment building? See how a Strata Improvement Loan can assist.
Herb propagation hands on session
Learn to grow tasty herbs at home from seeds, cuttings and division
Pasta and cannoli making class
Learn how to make the finest pasta and cannoli with expert Italian chefs
Web 3: what's in it for me?
Blockchain, DAOs, NFTs, crypto, the metaverse: what does it mean for you?
2021 Sydney Peace Prize award ceremony and lecture
Awarding Australia's only international prize to the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Resilience training for managers workshop
You operate within a busy workplace, a high-pressure environment, everybody demands a slice of your time
Seafood dishes cooking class: Sassy Seafood
Learn how to cook easy seafood recipes for your next dinner party
Weaving with Nature
'Wildcraft Australia' teaches the skills necessary to go into the wilderness and draw all of your needs from nature.
An evening with Peter Singer
An evening with the activist, most influential living philosopher and winner of the 2021 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy
Art after dark: collage making
Interested in collage making or looking to try an alternative art form? Discover the creativity of cut and paste.
Chair upholstery workshop
Upholster your own chair in this practical hands on course
Japanese Cooking Class (Beginner)
Learn how to cook healthy and simple Japanese food
NAS art club: term 2 2022 drawing
Develop your skills in this drawing fundamentals program, covering Still Life; Portraiture; and Experimental Drawing
Intuitive Handbuilding in Clay
Discover new approaches to handbuilding in clay with a focus on making colourful ceramic sculptures
NAS art club: term 2 photomedia
Develop your skills in this photomedia fundamentals program, darkroom, photograms and digital photography techniques
Time management training course
Time is money, the saying goes, and lots of it gets lost in disorganisation and disruption
Permaculture design course
Be empowered with permaculture design skills and connect you to fellow change-makers in your local area.
Grow Your Own Mushrooms
An eco-educational mushroom talk, covering everything you need to know about growing your own mushrooms
Developing high performing teams
Success as a manager is heavily influenced by how well your team operates and what kind of results they achieve
Gut healing Japanese cooking class (Intensive)
Master the secrets to a healthy gut and using Japanese superfoods as medicine
One Man In His Time: John Bell and Shakespeare
Spend an evening with John Bell as he shares his humour, wit and a lifetime of experience walking beside Shakespeare.
Professor Brian Cox: Horizons - a 21st century space odyssey
Horizons takes audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become