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Chinese craft class
Suitable for crafters of all levels to come together and create projects
Art Club Term 1 2026 – Painting
Spend Monday afternoons developing your skills in this painting program.
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing and handbuilding (Mondays)
Discover a passion for ceramics in this 8-week wheel throwing and hand-building course
Come and get techie: Kings Cross Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Come and get techie: Surry Hills Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Creative Expressive Experimental Art and Drawing Workshop
Join us for these creative art and crafting workshops
ETTE Media Live: It's a No From Me
Join ETTE MEDIA’s Jan Fran and Antoinette Lattouf for their debut live show ‘IT’S A NO FROM ME’
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Logic Pro X for Beginners
Learn the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro X.
Meisner Technique Acting Classes
For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
Night Walk – Summer Socials
Join us as we capture Sydney – from the light of day, to the dark of a Summer's night.
Painting course: Watercolour
Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
Poetry Open Mic Mondays
Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s at Ultimo
Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Art Club Term 1 2026 – Drawing
Spend Tuesday afternoons developing your skills in this drawing fundamentals program.
Beginner Yoga Course
A grounded, practical entry into yoga, taught with clarity and attention.
Come and get techie: Customs House Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Come and get techie: Glebe Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Come and get techie: Newtown Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
English class for seniors
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
Free Beginner Tango Class
No obligation free introductory class to tango No partner or dance experience required
Free Sydney Photo Challenge – The Rocks (phones and cameras)
Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos
Life writing course at JNC
Join acclaimed author Patti Miller to explore memoir, memory and vivid storytelling.
Oil Painting Course 3 February - 5 weeks
5 weeks oil painting course - Learn how to paint with Matteo Bernasconi
Pinot and Pastels Sip and Draw Workshop
Draw a unique artwork using Oil Pastels in this fun draw and sip workshop
Portrait of a Landscape
An Exhibition of Impressionist Urban Landscapes Depicting Sydney's Inner West
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Sculpt Your Mate Air Drying Clay Workshop
Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!
Second Look - Legacy
Second Look - Legacy celebrates the material intelligence and creativity of contemporary textile practice.
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing & Recording Masterclass 10 Weeks
Dive into the world of professional audio production.
Singing Lessons with Paula Terry
We are delighted to announce that Paula is giving a series of singing lessons at Kings Cross Community Centre
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Future planning info session
Come along to this free talk by the Seniors Rights Service
An Evening with Ben Crowe
An evening in conversation with Ben Crowe with Melissa Doyle live on stage to launch his new book.
Ceramics: introduction to wheel throwing (Wednesdays)
Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginner students
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
Introduction to Classical Latin
Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course
Life Drawing on Wednesday
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Nudenight Life Drawing at Doodler
Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
Printmaking: studio access course (Wednesdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Screen Acting Classes - In Studio and Online
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.
Woollahra Philosophy Club
Explore timeless questions of truth, beauty, & meaning.
Year of the Novel with Ashley Kalagian Blunt
This course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will make 2026 the year you finally write that book.
AI for Comms & PR Professionals
Build real-world AI capability for modern PR in this 5-week course for Australian communicators.
Free Trial Class Robotics & Coding For Kids
Free online trial class for kids to explore robotics and coding through fun, hands-on activities.
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
English conversation class
Improve your language skills in this free weekly class
Printmaking: sustainable etching (Thursdays)
Learn sustainable etching techniques and create your own limited-edition prints in this four-week course
Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course
City of Sydney Grants Information Webinar
Join this session to learn all about the City of Sydney’s next grants round.
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Silver jewellery essentials
Using a jeweller's saw frame to make a pendant, brooch or earrings
Watercolour and drawing skills - evening class in studio
Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings
Pottery Course for Kids (Ages 10-15)
This 9-week course, running during the school term, introduces the essentials of hand-built pottery
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
Crafting in Stitches
Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment!
Get a Grip! 5-Week Ceramics & Pottery Course: Hand Building
Facilitated by ceramic artist Ellen Bagge, Get a Grip! is a 5 week course for anyone who is keen on clay.
Learning Curve 2026: Nordic architecture and design
Nordic architecture and design: Nature, form and function
Poetica – Poems as Prompts
Join Poetica’s Miriam Hechtman for a poetry workshop that uses poems as prompts.
Storytelling workshop at Ultimo Community Centre
Learn to share stories with friends and family in this fun workshop with writer Gary Paramanathan.
The new Aged Care Act information session
Join this free talk presented by the Seniors Rights Service to learn about the new act and how to navigate My Aged Care.
Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year 8-12yrs
Have fun making and creating at this festive session for ages 8 to 12 years and their caregivers.
Small space edible gardening workshop
Grow your own produce on a balcony, courtyard or small space
Abstract Watercolour Painting
Free your style with abstract watercolour painting.
Adorned: First Nations Jewellery Making
Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in First Nations weaving practices
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike
Botanic Cyanotypes Workshop
Explore nature through cyanotype photography and create beautiful photograms in a hands-on workshop.
Eclipse Creative Astro-Workshop
Unlock the secrets of the upcoming eclipse season Feb/ Mar through astrology & creative expression
Free women’s self defence workshop
Develop some basic skills to defend yourself if you find yourself in a potentially dangerous situation
Fumbling A Victory: The Battle of Long Island, 1776
A public lecture by Robert Muscat for the Military History Society of New South Wales
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
iPhone photography course
Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with us
Life Drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Phone photography – Coogee Beach – Playing with Time
Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach
Printmaking: studio access program (Saturdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Public art walks: MCA and beyond
A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.
Travel talk on Provence: a painter’s paradise
In this talk, Julie Ewington explores the enduring attraction of Provence.
Cycling in the city course
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets
Jewellery shorts: make a ring and learn to silver solder
Make a ring in this 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop
Painting: introduction @ Ultimo Community Centre
Learn the basic skills needed to tackle any type of painting.
Ceramics on Sundays: shape and surface - February
Create unique decorative ceramic surfaces using underglaze and carving techniques in this 3-week short course
Charles Darwin Day
Charles Darwin and the legacies of science and Indigenous knowledges
Printmaking: beginner printmaking (Sundays)
Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 6-week introductory course
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one
Learn to play bridge - beginners course - city centre
Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
Watercolour skills: 6 week course
Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course
Cool Little Kids: Helping Parents Tackle Childhood Anxiety
Five-week program developed by Macquarie University delivered free to parents in City of Sydney
Everything to Know Before Getting Published w/ Irma Gold
This seminar will give you the tools to navigate the publishing waters with confidence and a sense of direction.
Homeschool makertime: Laser cut stamps 12-16 yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring laser cutting and STEAM skills
Learn to play Bridge - beginners course - city centre
Learn to play bridge in 6 evenings
The sesquicentenary of the Chevert Expedition
The Linnean Society of NSW invite you to a day commemorating the sesquicentenary of the Chevert Expedition
Connect Sydney grant writing workshop
Free online training for local community organisations to improve your skills in writing successful grant submissions.
Storytime online with Antonia Pesenti
Noisy cockatoos and silly rhymes feature in this storytime with author/illustrator Antonia Pesenti.
The most critical global trends facing PR agency success
A no-holds-barred fireside chat about the future of PR with one of the world’s leading authorities.
Little Artists at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years
Learn to play Bridge - beginners course - Ashfield
Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks
Philosophy Course: Stoicism
Learn to answer fundamental questions about life with our philosophy short courses online & in Sydney.
The GWPR Boardroom
Join us in Sydney on Thursday 12 February for an evening of networking drinks, nibbles, and conversation
Crisis Management | CPRA In-Person Training
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to steer your organisation confidently through any challenge
Draw Your Mate or Date Mystery Portrait Workshop
Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!
Gong Bath at Govindas
Deeply relax in this unique experience in serious comfort, a special gong bath in the movie room recliners!
Tradition and Modernity in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital
Free talks on the history of this popular tourist destination
Alchemy – Jewellery Design Through Sand Casting
Discover the art of transforming simple shapes into beautiful silver jewellery
Mardi Gras: Laser cut printmaking from the archives 16+yrs
Be inspired by the City of Sydney Archives to create a relief print reflecting the vibrant history of Sydney Mardi Gras
Pasifika Printmaking Workshop
A full-day workshop in crafting fine art prints and textiles, inspired by Pasifika storytelling and techniques.
Writing Romance: Tropes, Chemistry, and Craft
In this one-day workshop with writer Saman Shad, you'll learn the secrets of crafting compelling romantic stories.
Cark It Café: Creativity Meets Death Chats for LGBTIQ+
Cark It Café: Queer, creative & death-positive — let’s plan our endings with flair, not fear
Valentine's Day Ceramic Mug Painting Workshop
Paint your own original design on a handmade ceramic mug
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing (Sunday afternoons)
Learn the basics of working with clay in this 5-week course
Experimental Craft Day: Stuff You Never Know What to Do With
Got a stash of craft supplies gathering dust? Bring your “what-was-I-thinking” materials and join us for a craft day!
Fully Instructional Beach Landscape Oil Painting Workshop
Oil Painting Workshop - Painting a beach
Jewellery Shorts: textured pendant or earrings
Make you own handcrafted textured jewellery in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Learn the art of modern calligraphy in a relaxed, hands-on workshop with Gizelle Faye
Watercolour: beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Explore the beautifully fluid medium of watercolour
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Manga Club Workshop, 13-17 yrs
Develop your manga art skills in this monthly workshop and learn techniques to level up your art style.
Online Feedback: Fiction
Author Emma Darragh will provide feedback on your story, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Online Feedback: Non-Fiction
Sarah Malik will provide feedback on your essay/non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over three months
Online Feedback: Poetry
Bronwyn Lea will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Singing and stories at Ultimo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
CPR and First aid for babies & toddlers
Demonstration and advice for parents and carers
Social Media Manager course
Learn how to become a Social Media Manager through our comprehensive marketing short courses in Sydney
Sewing and mending workshop
Bring in new sewing projects or learn the to recycle and upcycle preloved items
After 5 Networking
Kick start 2026 networking with a bang – at least 4 ways to build connection and opportunity
Japanese Economy, Critical Minerals & the Energy Transition
A seminar presented by experts from Japan and Australia
PR Fundamentals – A CPRA 5-week training program
This course provides valuable insights into the industry’s most essential skills, delivered by industry leaders
Singing and stories at Kings Cross Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
The Year Ahead: Critics on Culture
A panel of critics previews the year ahead in culture — from literature and film to music, ideas and emerging voices.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grant writing workshop
Learn how to improve your skills in writing successful grant applications and securing more funding.
An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi
World-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author Ottolenghi invites you to a night of culinary adventure and storytelling.
Come and get techie: Reg Murphy Community Centre
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
Introduction to making jewellery with metal (5 weeks)
Learn introductory metal working skills for making jewellery in this 5-week course for all levels with an expert tutor
A Deep Dive into Julius Caesar
A special lecture with Associate Professor Huw Griffiths from The University of Sydney
An evening with Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz returns, unleashing her chain-smoking, coffee-drinking New Yorker bite on the world
Artist’s Book workshop with Lenore Bassan
Artist’s book creator Lenore Bassan leads this hands-on creative workshop at the State Library.
Can AI talk whale?
AI is diving deep. Can it save our oceans, or are we handing too much power to the algorithm?
Carers Network
Carers Network is a welcoming space for carers of people living with dementia to connect and share experiences
Ceramics: hand building for all levels (Thursday evenings)
Refine your ceramic skills in this 6-week course for all experience levels
Mardi Gras Debate: Heterosexuality is a Cult
The festival’s signature rollicking debate takes to the State Library of NSW stage for a special Mardi Gras edition
Paint & Sip by Lainie Cann
Join us on the third Thursday of every month, 1:30–3 pm at Gaden Community Centre. All materials included!
Who is this? Seeing Jesus in the Gospel of Mark
Lecture by Visiting Theologian Dr Paula Gooder (St Paul's Cathedral)
Women Unlimited Leadership Summit
Redefining possibilities for women in leadership
CYL Kung Fu and Qigong Workshop
Gain a better understanding of mind, body and spirit through the different forms of Kung Fu and Qigong
Power Up Your Heart
An inspiring and inclusive evening of meditation, contemplation and open discussion.
Searching for Billie – discovering a vanished China
A journalist’s quest to understand his mother’s past leads him to discover a vanished China
Singing and stories at Waterloo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Lunar New Year Ceramic Dumplings with Sylvia Zi
Make beautiful ceramic dumplings from clay!
Bush food discovery tour
Sample bush foods and find out what you can grow in your backyard or balcony
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Travel talk on Puglia: a crossroads of art and civilisation
Steven Miller guides you through Puglia's diverse history of art and culture.
3D Design and CAD for Beginners 16+yrs
Learn how to create 3D models for engineering, prototyping, and product design using Onshape, a cloud-based CAD tool
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course
Lino printing workshop for beginners
Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
Perspective drawing workshop
Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us
Talk: Michael Mossman on Indigenous Knowledge Place
Part of the ‘Let’s talk about public art’ series.
Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation
Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.
Writing Compelling True Stories with Sian Prior
Dr Sian Prior will introduce you to some of the essential skills required to write creative non-fiction.
CYL Lion and Dragon Dance Workshops
You're invited to understand, learn, experience and perform with us
Jewellery shorts: make a metal bangle or cuff
Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Draw a Drag Queen Life Drawing Workshop for Mardi Gras
Learn how to capture the glamour and charisma of a drag queen through art, guided by a queen herself
Painting: still life @ Ultimo Community Centre
Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners
An evening with Netflix Bridgerton Star Martins Imhangbe
Live Q & A + Acting Masterclass with Netlfix Bridgerton Star Martins Imhangbe
PaddyPallin Inspire:Allie Pepper, Limitless Above the Clouds
Midlife awakening, true summit mission, and the relentless pursuit to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks without supplemental oxygen
CBD Sydney Chamber Business Roundtable Series
Interested in learning more about the CBD Sydney Chamber Roundtable Series?
An Audience with Sir Tony Robinson
Stories from Sir Tony's remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut.
CYL Tai Chi Workshop
Join and discover this ancient oriental arts for relaxation, flexibility, body co-ordination and healthy living
Singing and stories at Customs House Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
The Art of Poetry with Judith Beveridge
Uncover the issues surrounding the “making” of poetry and gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of poetry’s power
The Library That Made Me – Live
An illustrious line-up of contributors to the book reflect on the libraries that shaped them as readers and writers.
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | February
February's Pick: The Peak by Sam Guthrie, hosted by Sue Turnbull
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish
Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
Writing for Middle Grade and YA with Will Kostakis
Join Will Kostakis is the journey of learning how to captivate young audiences with a series of practical exercises.
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Innovation Unboxed: A Business Transformation Masterclass
What every business leader should know.
City of Sydney online book club: Chinese Literature
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Speechwriting Essentials
Learn how to project manage, draft, and refine a successful speech.
In the Face of Diversity
A History of Chinese Australian Community Organisations, 1970s – 2020s
Art Café Creative Workshop
Welcome to Art Café, where creativity is always on the menu
Student Anxiety Summit
Educators, & psychologists are convening a summit to address the growing prevalence of anxiety in Australian students.
End of life information session
Find out how to plan for the final phase of your life
Introduction to 3D design with Blender 16+yrs
Learn the fundamentals and start creating your own characters, environments and objects in this beginner class.
Travel talk: A Greek Island odyssey
Lucienne Joy will take us island-hopping, following in the footsteps of those who were captivated by Greek islands.
Chinese Market gardens & gardeners in the Ryde area
From the 1890's until 1970's there were Chinese market gardens in and gardeners in the Ryde Eastwood areas.
Fermenting & Pickling for the Seasons Course
Learn how to culture pickles and ferment vegetables with us
Trash to Treasure Workshop: Steampunk Fish
Create your own unique creature of the deep using trash and reclaimed materials.
Vegetable gardening workshop
Learn how to grow delicious, fresh vegetables in your own garden
Voice in Contemporary Playwriting
Join Michelle Law to learn how to develop your own unique voice as a playwright.
Wildlife photography
Capture striking animal portraits with award-winning photographer Nic van Oudtshoorn in this hands-on zoo workshop.
Cycling in the city: rusty riders course
Tailored for people with lower confidence and experience
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour monthly workshop on breathwork and meditation.
Ceramics on Sundays: Shape and surface
Create unique decorative surfaces using underglaze and carving techniques in this 3-week short course
Drawing : portraits for beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop
Drawing: Portraits for Beginners @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop
Pubs, people and place in Glebe and Forest Lodge
A talk by Max Solling on the history of Glebe and Forest Lodge pubs
Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard - F1 Legends Live on Stage
Experience the electrifying reunion of Formula One’s Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard as they take to the stage 2026.
Year of the Novel with Amy Lovat
Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.
Connect Through Art
Join us alongside local primary school students to create a vibrant collaborative artwork
Ceramics: wheel throwing for beginners (Wednesdays)
Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students
Shore to Sea: the changing role of women in the Navy
Discover inspiring stories of women in the Navy from wartime trailblazers to today’s leaders in this special event.
Stroke Safe information session- Seniors Festival
Come along to this free talk by Health Promotion Service for Older People
Papua New Guinea Revealed: A Pearl Expeditions Luncheon
Join Ray Martin and Max Uechtritz for powerful stories, stunning images and a rare glimpse of PNG
Smart Expressions 2026
An exhibition of student artworks selected from the 2025 NSW HSC practical examination in visual arts.
The brain & ageing: Insights for healthy ageing
Join us for an informative evening exploring the brain, healthy ageing and dementia.
LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Comms
Build a foundational understanding of LGBTIQA+ identities, inclusion, and everyday allyship.
In Conversation with Caroline Baum & Lance Richardson
A founding editor, a spy, a monk and a bestselling author walk into a bar…
International Women’s Day with Dianne Wolfer
Celebrate International Women’s Day with author Dianne Wolfer and hear about pioneering aviator Robin Miller.
Compost and worm farm basics talk
Learn how to turn your organic waste into something special for your garden or pot plants
Infinite Scroll 荧屏沉溺 Symposium
This 2 day symposium presented by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art will explore the exhibition Infinite Scroll 荧屏沉溺
Travel Talk: An archaeological expedition
Join Paul Donnelly on a journey through archaeological sites in Greece, Italy, Jordan, and Syria
Art Club at Empower Create Thrive
Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!
Japanese ‘Tsumami’ flower accessory workshop with Izumi
Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece
Phone Photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)
Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain
Qi Gong x Gong Bath
Arrive through gentle Qi Gong, then surrender into a deep, immersive gong bath
Writing Complex Characters with Rosie Dub
In this one-day workshop, author, Dr Rosie Dub will take you on a journey into the psychology of character.
Jewellery shorts: make a silver pendant with a stone
Create your own one-off pendant with a tab-set stone in this one-off Sunday afternoon workshop
Painting: Flowers in acrylics @ Ultimo Community Centre
Learn how to paint flowers using acrylics in this 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop
How To Fiction: Craft Essentials with Kirsten Tranter
Kirsten Tranter will take you through a deep dive of the six essentials of fiction.
Student Climate Leadership Forum at the Australian Museum
A one-day program of talks and workshops, designed to help students build climate action plans for the school community
Tango course (6 weeks) with Club De Tango
For all levels with Sydney's most experienced and successful teachers.
How to Start a Business Course
Embark on the journey of starting your own business with our personal & career development short courses online !
Crafting the Travel Memoir with Jillian Schedneck
In this one-week course with author Jillian Schedneck, participants will learn how to write compelling travel memoir.
Quentin Bryce and Juliett Rieden in conversation
Quentin Bryce and Juliett Rieden in conversation with Elsa Atkin
Sydney’s Unbelievable True Stories with Jim Haynes OAM
Enjoy morning tea and a captivating talk by Mr Jim Haynes OAM, uncovering surprising true stories from Sydney’s past.
Beyond the Score: Navigating New Paths (Lecture-Concert)
Discover how formal training and creative exploration complement your career as a classical musician
Biennale of Sydney - Arts Tours at White Bay Power Station
Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.
Japanese art kintsugi ceramic repair workshop
Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece
Phone photography: Shoot, edit, organise & print
Learn how to shoot, edit, organise and print your work
Reiki Master Practitioner Certification & Attunement
Advanced master course in energy healing
Screenwriting fundamentals with Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips will show you how make your story shine through developing fundamental screenwriting skills.
Writing Fiction From Life with Kavita Bedford
Join Kavita Bedford for an in-depth course on how to draw from personal perspectives to shape fiction and characters.
Yumi Olgeta: Crafting a more inclusive democracy
A cultural quilt making workshop whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer, like weaving, or just a curious beginner.
Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre
For beginners, you will explore introductory painting techniques, including colour mixing, tone and composition.
Interior design colour theory course
Learn to improve your decorative abilities by mastering the art of colour theory for your home with our course
Online: Tools and Tricks from Commercial Fiction
Join Kate Cuthbert to deepen and strengthen your own writing by learning the lessons commercial writing has to teach.
Paper Universe: Educator exhibition tour at State Library
Join an exclusive tour for educators and hear the stories behind this powerful exhibition.
The MPN Be Board Ready workshop
Join The MPN in Sydney for our Be Board Ready Workshop
Get Out of Your Own Way and Write with Natasha Rai
Natasha Rai introduces strategies to help connect with your own immune system, maximising the creative flow and process.
Online: Write to Speak with Miles Merrill
Join Miles Merrill in his online workshop to transform your ideas into crowd capturing narratives.
The Ghostwriter’s Toolkit with Erin O’Dwyer
Dr Erin O'Dywer explores the all the intricacies of ghost writing and how to develop someone else's story step by step.
Watercolour: intermediate techniques
Learn advanced approaches to watercolour basics in this hands-on Sunday morning workshop.
Graphic novel launch: Cannon by Lee Lai
Join award-winning Australian graphic novelist Lee Lai to celebrate the release of her latest work, Cannon.
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | March
March Pick: Death in the Gardens by Michael Duffy, hosted by Catherine du Peloux Menagé
City of Sydney online book club: First Nations Authors
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
How to write Horror Course
Learn to write horror for books, film, and TV. Create chilling stories, vivid characters and master supernatural twists.
Online Workshop – The Creative Hustle
Understanding how to hustle is a necessity because it’s all about knowing how to showcase your talent & professionalism
AI and Crisis Management
How to embed AI into your crisis management with foresight, conscience and control.
Oil painting workshop
Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us
The Art of Tension and Twists with Darcy Tindale
Join Darcy Tindale to master the art of perilous storytelling and using suspense, and twists to captivate readers.
Watercolour: plants & flowers at Ultimo Community Centre
An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults
Stand-Up comedy course + perform (4 weeks)
An in-depth course in stand-up comedy course where you will build you stage presence and then perform in a comedy show.
The 2nd (Australian) Division - Lecture and Networking event
The Australian Army's 2nd Division - Presented by Major General Matthew Burr AM
Writing Setting in Fiction with Angie Faye Martin
In this one-week course with author Angie Faye Martin, participants will discuss the importance of setting in fiction.
Jon Rose x Erik Griswold at Phoenix Central Park
Two of Australia’s foremost improvising experimentalists will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi: Mindful Sewing and Repair
Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.
Writing for Insight and Transformation with Jessica Raschke
Join writer Jessica Raschke at Writing NSW to explore the craft of inner work and self-exploration through writing.
Dr Bessel van der Kolk Live - The Body Keeps the Score
A healing, educational workshop for therapists, practitioners and the general public.
Silver Jewellery: Wax Modelling Silver Casting Intermediate
Carve your dream jewellery with us!
Traces of Light
A solo exhibition by artist Christine Choi exploring colour and abstraction through emotion and memory.