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Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2024
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Yin yoga lunchtime class
Calm your mind and balance your body in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience
Community workspaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Join our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
21st Annual Paddington Art Prize Exhibition
$30,000 Annual National Acquisitive Prize for paintings inspired by the Australian Landscape
A Private View: A Curated Exhibition
A curation of carefully selected works from private collections
Art-intro to collage
Collage workshop in the heart of Newtown. Step by step guidance to create your own artworks to take home
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Australian Museum
Bianca Hester: Lithic Bodies
New project by Australian artist Bianca Hester investigating materiality and environmental crises across timespans.
Children’s Books Writing Course with Belinda Murrell
Author Belinda Murrell provides feedback on writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Create at code camp these school holidays
Code Camp is Australia’s favourite school holiday program, where kids get creative with technology and learn new skills
Creative Non-Fiction Course with Zoya Patel
Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your essays and creative non-fiction, enabling you to hone your skills
EVENT CANCELLED Online Feedback: Manuscript Development
Do you have a draft manuscript of adult fiction or memoir? Are you looking for feedback and tips to improve your work?
Family Fun Day
Join us for a fun family day of art, craft and wandering around our beautiful building!
History Kids in the Garden at Vaucluse House
These school holidays, get hands-on in the garden and learn about how gardens were used in the past
Introduction to macrame, family session 5+
Join us for a fun and hands on beginners macrame workshop to create your very own keyring from scratch
Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring
Design and make your own personalised ring just in one lesson
Koi lantern making workshop
Get ready to light up your imagination and join us for a spectacular Lantern Making Workshop these school holidays
Learn to crochet and make a Granny Square course
Learn how to make a Granny Square using simple stitches
Luxury Candle Making and Sip Class
Learn how to blend your own scent in this candle-making & sip class
Make your own unique mug
Discover a unique way of making a mug with your personal imprint
MCA collection: Artists in focus
A changing display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s collection artworks.
Neon Paint and Sip Workshop
Unleash your imagination during a glow in the dark paint session!
Online Feedback: Short Stories
Author Eugen Bacon will provide feedback on your short fiction, enabling you to hone your skills over three months.
Paint and sip: Choose your own artwork
Unleash Your Inner Artist: You can choose any images from our gallery or bring your own favourite one to recreate
Plant pot painting
Paint and decorate a cute terracotta pot for your plants
Poetry Feedback Course with Ivy Ireland
Poet Ivy Ireland will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards
Get creative in this resin art and sip class in Sydney!
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
Social knitting & crochet
A self-running group for crafters of all levels to come together and create projects
Spring school holidays at the Art Gallery of NSW
Get creative at the Art Gallery these school holidays
Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney
This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.
Terrarium workshop
Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners
Textured paint & sip
A twist to the usual paint & sip class – create your own textured petal painting
The Way of Snow Peak
Explore the deep history of Snow Peak from Niigata, Japan, a company dating back more than 65 years.
Transformation / Henka
“Clay is my body. Clay form is my character. Colour is my emotion.” – Mitsuo Shoji
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
Learn how to make a custom tufted rug at this Sydney workshop
Ways to Save - Government rebates and vouchers
Service NSW talk on rebates for older people
Wildlife photographer of the year
Experience breathtaking wildlife photography that captures the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world
Wooden noughts and crosses making
This fun and engaging workshop is a great introduction for children into the world of woodwork
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Intro to Rug Weaving on a Floor Loom
Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials
Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop
Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece.
Build an Adirondack chair course
Learn how build a beautiful outdoor chair in one day with this beginner course
Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop
Immerse yourself in a delightful and creative ceramic painting and sip class in Sydney!
Ceramic Workshop: Make a Luscious Leaf Platter
Learn how to make a large, luscious leaf platter using clay
Clay sculpture workshop: Make a human torso
Genuine Fine Art Experience in Surry Hills ( without life model)
Exhibition Tour with Sarah Contos
Join artist Sarah Contos and curator Karen Hall for a walkthrough of the new exhibition ‘Eye Lash Horizon’.
Festival of YOU!
A transformative day of wellness, connection, and inspiration – mind, body, and soul!
France, painting and the birth of photography
Join Tony Maniaty to explore the shock impact of photography on the 19th-century French art world and beyond.
From wax to bronze: 2 day wax workshop with Michael Vaynman
Learn various techniques to utilize the variable states of wax as a medium
GoodSAM at Sydney Streets in Glebe
GoodSAM is excited to bring a pop-up stand to the Sydney Streets event in Glebe.
Growing Food for Wildlife Project
Help us to grow food for sick, injured and orphaned native animals in the care of local wildlife rescue groups
Japanese 'Tsumami' flower accessory workshop with Izumi
Make a one of a kind brooch or hair piece
Learn Embroidery for Absolute Beginners
Dip your toe into the art of hand stitching or slow stitching
Make your own fragrance / perfume
Learn how to make an Eau De Toilette EDT and Eau De Parfum EDP perfume in Sydney
Paddington Art Prize Finalists Talk With Claudia Chan Shaw
Claudia Chan Shaw in conversation with selected 2024 Paddington Art Prize Winners &/or Finalists
Perfume making class: make your own signature scent
Learn how to make Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum in Sydney
Polymer Clay Earring and Sip Class with Pizza
Make up to three polymer clay earrings in this hands-on class and enjoy BYO drinks and pizza!
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Resin art class: cheeseboard and coasters
Decorate your own cheese board and coasters with resin art
Saturday sculpture class
Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio
Sewing for beginners
Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover
Silversmithing Class for Beginners: Earrings
Craft your own pair of sterling silver in this hands-on Sydney workshop
The New Writers’ Sprint: Sydney
Experience the excitement of accessing your authentic voice on the page. Stakes are risen with the live circle.
Travel talks lecture series
Come and explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history.
Two Broke Chicks: Podcast live
Iconic podcasting duo Sal and Al are coming to you Live for one night only
Vase arrangment workshop for everyone
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Cycling in the city course
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets
A call for seekers of truth
An introduction into the ideas and teachings of GI Gurdjieff
Beekeeping
Get intimate with thousands of bees at an apiary tour and beehive inspection
Bondi Community Garden Bee
(Re)connnect with nature, improve your well-being and make new like-minded friends at Bondi Community Garden
BurraBurd Studio
Deborah Burdett uses slow stitching in her art, creating wall hangings, collages, and flags using wools and linens
Make a wooden step stool
This is a great introduction to woodwork for anyone who would like to learn the joys of working with wood
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get on a ladder and be one
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing and handbuilding (Mondays)
Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students
Pilates lunchtime class
Increase core strength, improve posture, and prevent injuries in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience.
Code camp - free STEAM events for kids
That's right, it’s totally free fun learning for Aussie kids
Sources of the Past at Elizabeth Bay House
In October, join Museums of History NSW for Sydney Craft Week at Elizabeth Bay House!
An Evening with Dr Adam Fraser: Developing Behaviour Agility
Join Dr Fraser as he explores "The Third Space", a process for developing behavioural agility in life transitions.
Drawing essentials with Philippa Hagon
This guided drawing course is for the beginner as well as students that would like to improve their drawing skills
Gamarada - Community Healing & Life Training
Reconnect to kinship and learn practical skills for positive change
In studio acting classes – Meisner technique & screen acting
A well-rounded training program in film and stage: get the best of both worlds
Kokedama making workshop
Learn how to make Japanese Kokedama in Sydney's Northern Beaches
Meditate in Balmain- Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times
Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times
Meditate in Neutral Bay - Inspiring Solutions
Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times
Meisner technique classes
For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
Online acting classes: the Meisner technique & screen acting
Live and interactive online acting classes at The Actors Pulse – the leading Meisner school in the southern hemisphere
Resin art class: Trinket tray and coaster
Make your own handy resin tray and coaster set
Sculpture workshops
Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Beginner's wheel throwing pottery course
Learn wheel throwing, trimming and glazing pottery over three classes
Fresh Takes: Spring '24
Discover some of the best new works publishing this season – featuring readings from established and emerging writers.
Hatha yoga lunchtime class
Build strength, flexibility, and connect with the breath in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience
Morning tai chi class
Balance your mind and body in this free 1-hour classes for all levels of experience.
Be your own boss - Business skills for creatives
Learn business basics, marketing skills and more in this free 8-week course
Sewing and mending workshop
Bring in new sewing projects or learn the to recycle and upcycle preloved items
Amnesty's free screening of Walanbaa | Stronger Together
Watch documentary followed by guest speakers and their environmental activism. See impact of coal/gas extraction in NSW
Carers day out Sydney
Celebrate and recognise carers in the community with free activities, resources, refreshments and connect with others
Community-Driven Archaeology in GunaiKurnai Country
Bruno David & Uncle Russell Mullett: Alps to Sea: Community Driven Archaeological Research in GunaiKurnai Country
Crochet for beginners
Unlock your creative potential in a relaxing, creative, and supportive atmosphere. No prior experience required
Date night clay and sip pottery class
Have fun getting your hands dirty and creating with your person. BYO welcome
English class for seniors (Booked out)
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
Free chair yoga and meditation beginner class
Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice
Free stand-up comedy class
Join our beginners class covering the basics of joke-writing, learn from Sydney's best comedy teachers
Hand embroidery class for beginners
Learn basic embroidery skills and express your creativity playing with threads and colours
How We Live is How We Die
Join Rigpa Sydney's Book Group to discuss this book.
In conversation with Michael Robotham
A fun and engaging conversation about his latest novel 'Storm Child'
Meditate in Glebe - Inspiring solutions for difficult times
Inspiring solutions for difficult times
Screen printing with Anthony Bartok
learn how to screen print from hand-cut stencils of your own design to produce multiple prints onto paper and textiles
Storytelling course: write & tell stories with impact
What you'll learn Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story in Sydney.
Tango course (6 weeks) with Club De Tango
For all levels with Sydney's most experienced and successful teachers.
Vinyasa yoga lunchtime class
Improve heart health and reduce arterial stiffness in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience
Kids at the Con: Term 4
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes are open for Term 4 2024
Power of voice with Carmella
Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song singer Carmella Baynie
Art Appreciation: Exploring the Art Gallery collection
Led by distinguished scholars & researchers, enjoy in-depth insights into artworks & artists at the Art Gallery of NSW
Care finder information session
Learn about support services to help older people to continue to live independently
Ceramics: introduction to hand building and wheel throwing
Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
Free Workshop: Creative Wellbeing
A unique workshop designed to equip you with tools and strategies to flourish creatively.
Introduction to Classical Latin
Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course
Jewellery: beginner silver ring making
Make a series of stackable sterling silver rings in this 5-week introductory jewellery course for beginners
Life Drawing
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
October Sydney Poetry Lounge - Steer & Cadenhead w/ Open Mic
Monthly poetry night with featured poets and an open mic!
Painting and drawing class with David Pavich
Learning the fundamentals of painting and drawing
Painting fundamentals (beginner) with Kevin McKay
Explore oil and acrylic painting step-by-step with reference to master painters and traditional art practice
Patchwork & quilting course: Make a double Irish chain quilt
Learn the age-old art of patchwork and quilting with our handcraft short courses in Sydney
Printmaking: studio access course (Wednesdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Redbacks to Wrangle and Mountains to Climb
Presented by Professor Maydianne Andrade, University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada
Screen acting classes
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting
Sliver Clay Jewellery Making Class
Make a unique ring or pendant using special silver clay!
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
UNSW to Green Square (Return Ride)
A slow, enjoyable ride back to Green Square via quiet streets, featuring the new Doncaster Ave cycleway
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 for beginners
iMeditate free meditation, quiet space & empowering seminars
Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city every Thursday at iMeditate Sydney
3 secrets to steady sales for your eCommerce store
Free masterclass for eCommerce small business owners to generate more traffic and conversions
A sense of scale
Discover remarkable models and learn about the skilled artisans behind them and their impact across diverse industries
Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course
Free Online Workshop: Future Planning for Creatives
This is a Creative Plus Business event for NSW Small Business Month.
Jodi Picoult: By Any Other Name
Globally bestselling novelist unearths the woman wordsmith behind Shakespeare’s plays
Languages Alive, Culture Thrives
Explore how First Nations communities are using archival materials in the revitalisation of Aboriginal languages.
Learn figurative sculpting for beginners
Learn how to sculpt a bust at this hand building online class
Men's mental and physical fitness day
African drumming, exercise class and guest speakers
Printmaking with Aliki Yiorkas
An all level class teaching forms of expression through linocuts, woodcuts, etchings and monoprints
Printmaking: studio access course (Thursdays)
4-week studio access for experienced printmakers
Reclaimed Woodblock Printing Workshop
Discover how to use upcycled wood to create bold and expressive prints.
Sculpture with Felix Feneley
Explore the materials and techniques that Sculpture can encompass such as modelling, carving, assemblage and abstraction
The Georgie Collective – Womxn Are Worth Celebrating
The Georgie Collective is a safe space for curious women to connect and grow with one another.
Watercolour and Drawing Skills - 8 week term in studio
Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings
IT troubleshooting
Get help to use your laptop, tablet or smartphone from our English and Cantonese speaking tutor
A Nexus of Art & People! & Science – Forum Australian Museum
SRAP presents Art & People! & Science, a free interdisciplinary forum on 18 October at the Australian Museum
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
California’s Ultimate Playground during SXSW Sydney®
Get ready for a FREE California-inspired day of food, drink, wellness, sports, music, film & more! Open to the public!
Learn to play bridge at Grand Slam
New begginers course starting in Double Bay in October 2024
Polymer Clay Taster + Sip
Make a pair of earrings, a trinket bowl or fridge magnet! BYO drinks welcome
Polymer clay, pizza & sip
Creativity and good company, and delicious pizza, come together for an unforgettable evening
You can draw anything: 4-week drawing course
This concise course covers the core skills of observational drawing
Civic participation workshops: Social media and NGO setup
Transform your informal group to a formal organisation and access City of Sydney grants to support your community
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike
Sailing to Byzantium: Empire, Art and Music
Join us on an unforgettable journey to Byzantium, as inspired by the poetry of William Butler Yeats.
Art walk Woollahra
Join us for a tour of selected exhibitions in Sydney’s Woollahra.
Artist Session: Tom Rivard
Learn creative ways to dream up future architecture and cityscapes
Bush food experiences: Aboriginal art workshop
Experience team bonding and growth through an immersive Aboriginal art workshop led by a First Nations artist
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Herb propagation workshop
Learn to grow tasty herbs at home from seeds, cuttings and division.
Intro to home mushroom growing
Perfect for total newbies, this introductory workshop will give you a taste of mushroom growing
Lee Ufan, Zan and the School of Things
Explore the concept of Zen in relation to Lee Ufan and alternative ways of making, seeing and experiencing art
Lion's Mane unlocked workshop
Learn how to grow, cook and enjoy Lion's Mane mushrooms with Little Acre
Lovers: In-conversation with Amos Gebhardt
Join renowned artist and filmmaker Amos Gebhardt in conversation with Passage co-director Ashleigh Jones.
Open studio with Mathew Lynn
Let award winning portraitist and contemporary artist Mathew Lynn be your personal guide in this open studio session
Painting and drawing with Lewis Ihnatko
This class will focus on the student’s interests using references from the history of art to inform individual practice
Printmaking: studio access program (Saturdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Reading Like a Writer
A workshop on what we can learn from reading stories closely, with an eye and ear for craft.
Revive with Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Bring new life to a loved garment with indigo dye.
Transformation Breathwork Workshop @ One Playground
Discover the power of breathwork and connect with a like-minded community at this workshop hosted by Align Breathwork!
Cancer Council NSW's 7 Bridges Walk
Take on the greatest walk of all across 28km through Sydney Harbour
Carve a timber spatula course
This short workshop is perfect for anyone who would like to dip their toes into the world of working with reclaimed wood
Electrical recycling drop off
Drop electronics off at The Bower Summer Hill for free recycling and recovery
Heart Community Gathering
Experience live music, yoga, meditation, and sound healing at our monthly Heart Community Gathering.
Indian Vegetarian Shared Plates – Cooking Class
Looking for unique things to do in Sydney? Learn how to cook vegetarian Indian food with Anu!
Jesmonite Terrazzo casting class: Coasters and Trinket
Learn how to make your own Jesmonite homewares at this unique Sydney workshop
Natural scent blending workshop
Explore essential oils and create your own unique fragrance
Painting course: Watercolour
Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
Printmaking: beginner printmaking (Sundays)
Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 5-week introductory course
Working from the life model with Jenny Pollak
This workshop will guide students through the process involved in working with clay from the life model.
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Crime In Print: A Rare Collection of Murder Mysteries
Seasoned sleuth? Excited amateur? Explore our collection of first edition Murder Mystery books during Rare Books Week.
Sleep Smarter: Boost Your Health and Productivity
Join our Online Zoom Sleep Health Workshop. Look Better and Feel Better
Tim Winton | Richard Johnson Lecture
Exiles at Home: what our contempt for nature is costing us
Gems from the City of Sydney Archives
Join Archivists Dominique Novak d’Hennin and Naomi Crago for a delightful dive into hidden treasures this Rare Book Week
Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Ben's Book Club | 'The Ledge' by Christian White
Join Christian White with Ben Hobson to discuss his latest book, 'The Ledge'.
CBD Women in Business | Spring Drinks & Networking
An inspiring discussion around personal success and what it feels like
Chinese painting group
A free fortnightly class, led by an experienced tutor, al levels are welcome
Creative Conversations with Vince Frost
Delve into the transformative power of multisensory design from the perspective of leading design experts
Gas Syd presents Guerrilla: Art our way
7 thrilling days of unforgettable art and special events.
Nardi Simpson in conversation with Ryan Butta
An enchanting lunchtime talk with Nardi Simpson about her new book 'The Belburd'
SCRAPS: Sew soft toys, bags, blankets for community
Sew for a cause and socialise at the same time
Author Talk; Danforth Slater on Black Dog, Blue Sea
Join travel writer Danforth Slater as he retells his journey on circumnavigating the Caribbean with a grumpy old Man.
Behind the scenes Glasshouse tour
Discover the wonders of our tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public
Building and protecting your brand with IP Australia
Learn how to protect your brand from copycats and misuse.
Community Conversations with The Powerhouse– Communication
Join The Powerhouse Volunteers for a dynamic presentation focused on the vast realm of communication
DIY Soy wax candles basics for beginners workshop
Learn how to make custom soy wax candles including bonus recipe that will repel insects this summer
DIY Turkish mosaic table lamp
Create and design your own stunning Turkish Mosaic Lamp
Free online workshop: Time management for creatives
Practical time management strategies specifically designed for creative practitioners and businesses.
How To Become A Highly Successful Coach
Create A Fulfilling Lifestyle Helping People
Sydney Ideas - Battlers and Billionaires
The updated story of inequality in Australia
Art therapy workshop
Express yourself, focus, relax, and connect with others
2-Day Standard mental health first aid course (face to face)
Equip yourself with essential skills to handle mental health crises with our accredited Mental Health First Aid course
Free Workshop: Networking Tips for Creatives
This is a Creative Plus Business event for NSW Small Business Month.
Readers – Books and Conversation with Nick Bryant
This is a monthly series of conversations with authors about their work and the ideas that inspire them.
Recipes for connection with OWN
Share delicious memories with free cooking workshops for older women
STRYDE4 Day
A first-of-its-kind charity event walk dedicated to fundraising across 6 charity sectors
Sydney Ideas - Mental wealth forecast
Can mental wealth help us to weather increasingly precarious times?
"Good wife, wise mother”
Join us for a talk by Assistant Professor Fang Yu Hu about assimilating Han Taiwanese under Japanese rule
Ceramics: wheel throwing for continuing students
Refine your wheel throwing skills in this 6-week course for experienced students
Jewellery: beginner jewellery making
Create your own one-off jewellery pieces in this 6-week introductory Friday evening course
Multicultural photography exhibition
Hidden stories. Faces of our community: Social photography exhibition & multicultural performances
Sculpt & Sound - Floating Sound Bath
Immerse yourself into a magical evening like no other and drift into pure relaxation with our Floating Sound Bath.
Silversmithing class for beginners - making earrings
Design and make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal
Climate cafe
A facilitated gathering where supportive connections are made through sharing our feelings on the climate crisis
Cold Process Soap Making Class
Learn how to make your own luxury cold process soap
Lino printing workshop for beginners
Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
Silver jewellery introduction workshop
Learn to make your own silver jewellery with our jewellery-making courses in Sydney
The pleasures of Portugal
Come and explore Portugal with us in this travel talks lecture
Writing Setting and Landscape
Explore the role setting plays in character development and practice crafting landscapes that speak to your narratives.
Curator talks: Hiroshi Sugimoto
Gain insight into Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine
Meet the author: Tonia Eckfeld
Join us for an afternoon with Tonia Eckfeld, the acclaimed art historian and author of No One Knows Their Destiny
Painting: beginner workshops @ Ultimo Community Centre
Unlock the secrets of acrylic and watercolour painting in these introductory workshops
Sewing class: sew shorts or pants
Advance your sewing skills by following a pattern to make your own shorts or pants
Drypoint etching with Andrew Totman
Join master printmaker Andrew Totman for this hands-on drypoint etching workshop
Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide To Marketing
Many creatives hate the idea of selling, but what if marketing could be more than impersonal hustle?
Iconic Mao – A Biography in Images
Join us for a talk on the lasting shapes that Mao has assumed in the memory cultures of the present
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Hand tool woodwork fundamentals
This course covers core hand tool skills, safety, and creativity across 6 evenings or a four-day intensive course
'The Culture of Fear' by Frank Furedi
Book club discussion: The social and political meaning of fear.
Australian sustainable finance summit 2024
Bringing together thought leaders from across the sustainability landscape
Ceramic Bird Sculpture workshop with Jane Du Rand
Learn and create with mosaic and ceramic artist Jane Du Rand.
City of Sydney Library online book club: Horror and thriller
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Haunted Sydney
Join us at the Library on Hallowe’en night to dive into the history and folklore behind Sydney’s most frightening sites.
Public speaking course
This interactive public speaking course will help you be more confident and charismatic at work and in social settings
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Unlock the ancient art of Chinese Calligraphy in our immersive 2-hour workshop designed for beginners!
Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide to Selling Online
A beginners online workshop for artists who are ready to sell their work online, and don’t know where to begin!
René Magritte lecture series
Learning Curve René Magritte: The treachery of images
GoodSAM at Sydney Streets in Surry Hills
GoodSAM is excited to bring a pop-up stand to the Sydney Streets event in Surry Hills
Dialogue and Characterisation Techniques for Fiction Writers
Learn the principles of character creation and the many dialogue techniques and tips that make dialogue memorable.
First Light: Sunrise photography workshop at BridgeClimb
A unique opportunity to capture Australia's most iconic landmarks and Sydney Harbour from an unbeatable vantage point
Half day sculpture workshop
Get hands-on at this creative sculpting workshop in Sydney
Online Orchestral Music (1600-1900) Course with SYO
Join an SYO Digital Program from anywhere in the world. Journey through music from the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
Online Orchestral Music (1900-Present) Course with SYO
SYO's Digital Programs are open to all. Join us on a journey through music from the 20th and 21st century.
Scandinavian sublime: architecture and design
Come and explore Scandanavia with us in this travel talks lecture