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Biennale of Sydney Student-Led Art Tours
Explore works in the 2026 Biennale of Sydney with University of Sydney art and art history students
Behind the Scenes Glasshouse Tour
Discover the tropical gems of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's glasshouse collection on this behind the scenes tour.
Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Sydney Ideas - Conversations for Good: Across platforms
On technology and democracy, and the ways our experiences are mediated, online and offline.
Awareness through the body
A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection and presence
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | April
April Pick: Finding the Bones by Natalie Conyer, hosted by Michael Burge
Biennale of Sydney - Arts Tours at White Bay Power Station
Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.
Ceramics: introduction to wheel throwing (Wednesday evening)
Discover ceramics in this 5-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
Community chats: Pyrmont in the City Archives
Explore Pyrmont’s archival treasures as we celebrate 50 years of the City of Sydney archives
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners
Reignite your curiosity in this engaging course designed for beginners or those returning to the sketchbook.
Fluid Art Paint Pouring Team Building Creative Workshop
Ditch the screen, rediscover your inner creativity with this creative art class
His Story 'The War Inside My Head'
An unfiltered look at the courage it takes to face moments of truth, tough decisions & impossible choices.
How To Fiction: Craft Essentials with Kirsten Tranter
Kirsten Tranter will take you through a deep dive of the six essentials of fiction.
Improv Class for beginners
Reconnect with your creativity, boost confidence and make your life more spontaneous
Kids Creative Art and Craft Club Course (5-9 years)
Fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Meisner Technique Acting Classes
For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
Nudenight Life Drawing at Doodler
Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
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.
Patricia Piccinini ‘Centrifugal Love Garden’ at Passage
A new installation by Patricia Piccinini exploring motion, hybridity and care through kinetic and hybrid forms.
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.
Sculpture Workshops
Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
Silver Jewellery: Wax Modelling Silver Casting Intermediate
Carve your dream jewellery with us!
The Artist's Way - online 13 week workshop
Miriam Hechtman and Vashti Whitfield guide a small group through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way.
Traces of Light
A solo exhibition by artist Christine Choi exploring colour and abstraction through emotion and memory.
Where the Wild Things Grow
Living Still LIfe Photographic Artworks that celebrate Australian Flora and Fauna
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.
Climate Fresk Sydney - Earth Day special
Join us for collaborative & fun experience, explore the science behind climate change and discover ways to take action
Free Trial Class Robotics & Coding For Kids
Free online trial class for kids to explore robotics and coding through fun, hands-on activities.
Online Feedback: Children’s Books
In this online writing course, author Jemima Shafei-Ongu will provide feedback on your writing for children.
Wesley School for Seniors: Open Week
Discover the joy of moving your body to stay active and healthy
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
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour
Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour
Beginner Yoga Course
A grounded, practical entry into yoga, taught with clarity and attention.
Blue Art Journal: Rise of the Global Indigenous
The Power Institute and the Chau Chak Wing Museum celebrate the launch of Blue Art Journal
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Degenerates and Perverts: The 1939 Herald Exhibition
Author Steve Miller discusses the impact of this legendary exhibition of modern masters
Drumming lessons facilitated by David Marsalis
Learn songs and drum with a community band of guitarists, singers and Dj's to then showcase at community events.
Hentley Farm Winemaker Lunch
Wine lunch led by James Herriott, National Brand Ambassador featuring Hentley Farm Benchmark Barossa new release
Music Production with Ableton: Beginners Course
Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations
Oil Painting with Colour and Light
Discover how to think of colour in ways that enables you to mix the exact colour that you want.
Painting Fundamentals: From Representation to Expression
Are you new to painting or looking to expand your practice?
Piano lessons for beginners: Level 3
Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Sculpt with Air Dry Kids Workshop - Make a Magical Wizard
Using air dry clay and other materials kids will be guided in creating a Wonderful Wizard figure
The Cleftomanics - a cappella choir
The Cleftomaniacs are an all woman a capella singing group, known affectionately as ‘The Cleffies’.
Watercolour and drawing skills - evening class in studio
Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings
In conversation: John Prince Siddon
Walmajarri artist John Prince Siddon and MCA curators Rebecca Ray and Tim Riley Walsh discuss his major new work
Opera Lecture Series - The Operas of Verdi
Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts
Jason Leong - In Laughing Memory
After losing a best friend to cancer, Dr Jason Leong processed grief the only way he knows: comedy.
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!
Intermediate calligraphy with Xueyi Bai
Join calligraphy instructor Xueyi Bai to progress your skills through these on going workshops.
Urban sketching group
Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us
Basic Canva Workshop: Create designs with confidence
Learn to use Canva for graphic design in this one-day workshop!
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike
Discover Drawing: Observation and Expression for Beginners
Do you want to learn to draw in a way that’s responsive to the unique qualities of your subject?
Erotic Pottery Workshop with Wonder Mama
Let your imagination run wild at this fun and creative erotic pottery workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama.
Experimental Sculpture in Clay
Explore a variety of hands-on clay-building techniques.
Fun erotic pottery class with a drag queen
Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay
News Disarray
Processing the zeitgeist via conversation, caffeine and newspaper collage.
Portrait Drawing: From Sketches to Sustained Studies
Learn to draw forms and structures of the human head, facial features and body dynamics.
Printmaking: studio access program (Saturdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Terrarium Workshop, Alexandria
Explore terrarium design and plant care in a guided workshop and build your own to take home.
Advanced Wheelthrowing Techniques
Enhance your throwing skills to create larger, more intricate forms on the potter’s wheel.
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
Advanced 8 Week Burlesque Course
Welcome back to the dazzling world of Burlesque with 'Burlyflexx', led by the mesmerising Lou P Scarlett!
Burlyflexx - 8 Week Intermediate Course @ One Playground
Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!
Ceramics on Sundays: Shape and surface
Create unique decorative surfaces using underglaze and carving techniques in this 3-week short course.
Drawing with Charcoal - one day workshop in studio
Explore qualities and skills of charcoal drawing.
Guided ride – Route planning edition
Learn to plan your own bike-friendly route
Landscape Painting from Photos with David Pavich
This workshop explores landscape drawing techniques and develops individual style.
Pinot and Pastels Sip and Draw Workshop
Draw a unique artwork using Oil Pastels in this fun draw and sip workshop
Printmaking: beginner printmaking (Sundays)
Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 5-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
Youth Soap Making Workshop with Ibrahim Awad
25th Biennale of Sydney presents Youth Soap Making Workshop with Ibrahim Awad
Boxing Basics Course for Seniors
Boost your cardio fitness with beginner boxing!
Creative Capers Crafts and Arts Workshop
Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops
Essential Elements of Painting
Have you always wanted to paint but haven’t known where to start?
Expressive Painting for Beginners
Learn to paint expressively with an individual approach while increasing your knowledge and understanding.
From Observation to Expression: Advanced Drawing Techniques
Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level?
Get a Grip! Ceramics & Pottery Course
Facilitated by ceramic artist Ellen Bagge, for anyone who is keen on clay.
Logic Pro X for beginners
Learn the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro X
Online: Writing Short Stories with Nick Earls
Nick Earls will focus on key aspects of short-fiction, and how to make choices that deliver compelling short stories.
Poetry Open Mic Mondays
Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here
Watercolour skills: 6 week course
Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course
Wheelforming Techniques
Learn to use the potter’s wheel to create simple, elegant ceramic forms in this hands-on eight-week course.
World of Watercolour: Capturing Colour, Light and Mood
Immerse yourself in the luminous world of watercolour.
Beyond Colour Theory: Understanding and Applying Colour
This course presents a unique approach to understanding and applying colour
Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop
Make your very own quirky sock puppet in this fun, creative workshop suitable for kids and adults!
Online: Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners
Develop your drawing skills and unleash your creativity in structured, live online classes led by Rachel Fairfax.
First Nations Portraits in the Galleries
A panel reflecting on how Aboriginal people have been represented throughout the Library’s history.
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Alphabet Lane – Screening and Q&A
Screening of new darkly funny Australian thriller; followed by live on stage Q&A with film creatives
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
Figurative and Performative Drawing
Join a comprehensive, foundation course in figure drawing to develop your technical skills.
Free Beginner Tango Class
No obligation free introductory class to tango No partner or dance experience required
From SEO to AEO: optimising for AI-driven search [webinar]
Stay discoverable with Ben Gutheridge, digital marketing expert
Helen Pitt in conversation with Richard Glover
Join us for a special event with Helen Pitt, author of the new book ‘Luna Park’, in conversation with Richard Glover
Inspire Series: Andrew Lock, Another Step on the Ladder
High adventure in the Himalaya, polar regions, deserts and other places he crashed into.
Jewellery design drawing course
Learn how to draw and design your jewellery pieces with us
Juniors (14-17) historical swordplay class
Classes cover the techniques of fencing with historical weapons and provide a safe place to spar with them
Nite Writes
Join Poetica’s Miriam Hechtman for a writing workshop that uses prompts to get you writing.
Online Introduction to Classical Latin Course
Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation!
Poetry Crafting Workshop
Enhance your poetry crafting skills with our experienced author/poet Roberta Rlowing.
Sculpt Your Mate Air Drying Clay Workshop
Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!
Sydney Photo Challenge – The Rocks (phones and cameras)
Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos
Tango course (6 weeks) with Club De Tango
For all levels with Sydney's most experienced and successful teachers.
The Inner Life of Fiction with Emily Maguire
Whether you’re working on a novel, short stories, or starting fresh, this is a chance to deepen your craft.
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Online French Course: Beginner French
Learn the foundations of the French language in this online course!
Online Spanish Course: Communication Skills
Start speaking Spanish more naturally and confidently in real conversations with this online short course
Online Vietnamese Course: Beginners Level 1
Start speaking Vietnamese and discover a rich language and culture with this online course!
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish
Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
Fun brain training at Kings Cross Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Immunisation & health system information session in Mandarin
Free CASS session on immunisation & accessing local health services (incl. Medicare). Mandarin
Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
The deathless unending nature of mind
Online Cantonese Course: Beginners Level 1
Learn to speak Cantonese with confidence!
Online Indonesian Course: Language for Travel
Heading to Indonesia? Feel more confident, connected and culturally aware
Online Italian Course: Beginners Level 1
Learn to speak Italian and start your language journey with confidence!
Online workshop for creatives: Funding Fundamentals
Learn the basics of how to write, manage and maintain creative grants.
Sign Language Course: Introduction to Auslan 1
Start communicating in Auslan and discover a rich visual language!
Woollahra Philosophy Club
Exploring Critical and Creative Perspectives on the World and Current Affairs
Writing worlds: Crafting children’s books
Discover how to use the Library’s collections to spark, shape and enrich writing for children
Housing for All: Free public forum
Join a discussion on the future of housing in the City of Sydney
How To Package Your Knowledge Into A Signature Program
What if you could attract your ideal clients, simplify your business and charge what you're truly worth?
Online German Course: Beginner German
Start your German language journey with this online course!
Online Korean Course: Beginners Level 1
Curious about the Korean language? Start your journey with this online course!
Online Mandarin Chinese Course: Beginners Level 1
Begin your journey into the Mandarin Chinese language and culture with this online course!
Pottery & Ceramics Course: Hand Building
Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices
Curator talk: Wael Shawky
Learn more about Wael Shawky’s Drama 1882 from MCA Senior Curator Jane Devery in this special talk
Housing for All: Free public forum at Green Square
Join a discussion on the future of housing in the City of Sydney
Ceramics: hand building for all levels (Thursday evenings)
Refine your ceramic skills in this 6-week course for all experience levels
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 online book club: Humour
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Creative space workshop - 13 to 18 years
Design and make your own work of art!
Curator tour: Yasmin Smith
A curator led tour of Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life
Glow In the Dark Drawing Workshop with Wonder Mama
Join Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, at this Glow in the Dark Drawing workshop!
Introduction to Stoicism: Online Course
Explore Stoicism and the art of living well with this philosophy short course!
Pyrmont Creates: collage
Join our new hands-on art series and exploring the art of collage.
Online Arabic Course: Speaking & Listening (Level 1A)
Build confidence in spoken Arabic in this online course.
Online Indonesian Course: Beginners level 1
Start speaking Bahasa Indonesia and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures
Online Japanese Course: Beginners Level 1
Begin your journey into the dynamic world of Japanese language and culture!
Online Spanish Course: Beginners Level 1
Start speaking Spanish and open the door to a world of language, travel, and culture with this online course!
Online Spanish for Travel Course
Learn practical Spanish for your next trip and travel with greater confidence with this online course
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Italian Course: Language for travel
Heading to Italy? Learn practical Italian to travel with confidence with this short course!
Jessica Mauboy
An intimate night with Jessica Mauboy, as she shares her story through music, resilience and creative reinvention.
KGV Walking Group
Join us for our monthly walk to different parts of our beautiful city.
Poems as Prompts at Poetica
Join Poetica's Miriam Hechtman for a poetry workshop that uses poems as prompts.
12-week Transformation Photoshoot with Coach Matt Williams
12 Weeks. One Goal. Your Transformation.
25th Biennale of Sydney - Auslan Embroidery Workshop
25th Biennale of Sydney - Auslan Embroidery Workshop
Abstracted Form with Jane Alexander
Sculpt with plaster and natural materials
Buddha's Birthday Special Matcha Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of matcha and whisk your own perfect bowl, then enjoy it with a seasonal sweet
Calming the Mind and Overcoming Anxiety
Find a firm basis for confidence and contentment
Candle making workshop
Spend two hours learning and crafting your very own candle in a Japanese ceramic
Fermenting & Pickling for the Seasons Workshop
Learn how to ferment and pickle seasonal produce in this 3-hour workshop
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Lino printing workshop for beginners
Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
Maker time for families 8-12 years
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Phone Photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)
Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain
Sexy Sketching - Life drawing with a Drag Queen class
Life Drawing Sip and Sketch Workshop hosted by Sydney Drag Queen, Wonder Mama
Smart Self-Publishing with Anna Featherstone
This practical and engaging workshop will give you all the tools you need to delve into the world of self-publishing!
The Making of Armoured Military Vehicles, 1915 to 1945
A Public Lecture by Major Paul Handel RFD (retd) for the Military History Society of New South Wales
Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation
Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation 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.
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
Learn Reiki - Level 1 Beginners Course at Curated Energies
Embrace a holistic practice that will deepen your connection to the universe and the energy that surrounds us all.
Painting: Introduction
2.5 hours workshop to build painting confidence and master acrylic fundamentals with an expert tutor.
Come and get techie
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Guitar Lessons: Intermediate
Learn to deepen your musical skill and passions through guitar with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!
Online Feedback: Romance with Anne Gracie
In this online course, author Anne Gracie will provide feedback on your romantic fiction.
Online Japanese: Language for travel course
Learn practical Japanese essentials for your next trip
Online Modern Greek Course: Beginners Level 1
Start speaking Modern Greek and connect with one of the world's oldest living cultures
Singing and stories at Ultimo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
Sydney Night Walks – Winter Trail (phones and cameras)
Nights are Magical in the heart of the City. Join us as we photographically explore Sydney with Cameras and Smartphones
Guitar lesson for beginners
Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our short music courses in Sydney
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s
Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop
7-week stone carving with Elena Murgia
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving
Chris Watts: Wild Card
Melbourne Musician-Artist Chris Watts unveils his WILD CARD in Sydney
Draw your mate or date mystery portrait workshop
Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!
Green Square Anti-Racism and Upstander Training
Learn how to respond to and prevent discrimination and racism.
Heritage Festival: Laser cut jewellery from the archives 16+
Use images from the City of Sydney archives to create heritage inspired laser-cut jewellery pieces
Mobility Mastery with Coach Ariel Comeau
Join Coach Ariel for an in-person 4-week Mobility Mastery course to unlock your body’s potential
Singing and stories at Kings Cross Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Strategic networking [webinar]
From conversation to opportunity, build effective connections with Jeremy Khoh
Electronic Music Production Online
Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills
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
Artist-2-Artist: Tax for Artists and Creatives
This Artist-2-Artist by Red Rey offers clear, practical guidance on tax essentials for artists and creative freelancers
Collage Forage
Collage Forage combines the magical appeal of mushrooms with collage making at Double Happy @ The Empire Hotel.
Effie
Loud, proud and hilariously unapologetic – Australia’s iconic big-haired queen who steals every scene.
Fun brain training at Green Square Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
How to be scam safe - information session
Come along to this free talk by the Seniors Rights Service to learn how to help keep yourself safe from scams.
HYROX - 8 week prep course
Prepare for HYROX with our Focused 8-Week Training Course
Italian Sausage Making Class
From mince to masterpiece – master the art of Italian sausage
Learn to play bridge - beginners course - city centre
Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks
Piano lessons for beginners: Level 2
Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney!
Sue-Anne Hunter: Our kids deserve better
In conversation with the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
Little Artists at Green Square Library
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years
Biohacks won't save you: what you eat and how you live might
What does longevity science actually tell us about the lifestyles that can slow biological ageing?
Design for Time - Productivity Workshop
90-min power session designed to help you create time, sharpen productivity and get back in control of your work week
Gender equality at work: lessons from around the world
A global journey through three very different economies to ask what it actually takes to make work more equal for women.
Heritage festival: take a walk on the Golden Mile
Guided walk of Oxford Street’s Golden Mile with heritage expert Matt Devine, exploring Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ history.
How can we make housing more equitable?
Why renting forever isn't a personal failure, and what a century of policy choices have to do with it
How do we cure Alzheimer’s disease?
Dementia is Australia's leading cause of death. So why are researchers still unable to find a cure?
Little Artists: Earth Day upcycled creatures
Little Artists Green Square Library: Earth Day upcycled creatures
Music and community: turning spaces into places
From Vivid Sydney’s Tekno Train to city streets, music shows how shared spaces can become places of connection
Quantum Computing 101
An honest, hype-free guide to how quantum computers actually work and why they could change almost everything
Reading, writing and redemption
What happens when you bring poetry and philosophy inside a prison? Jedidiah Evans has been finding out for a decade.
Sentimental Stitching: Keepsake Quilt Workshop
Create a keepsake quilt using upcycled fabrics!
The fascinating way diseases spread
From rabies to bird flu: where do dangerous diseases come from and how do we stop them?
The fungi that could save (or end) the world
Fungi power our ecosystems and make our medicines, but they're evolving faster than we can handle.
The hidden connections that build climate resilience
When disaster strikes, resilience comes down to our connections with people and nature, rather than emergency plans.
The life-changing cancer preventative in your hands
Exercise reduces the risk of cancer coming back. Haryana has the data, and the results are literally life-changing.
Using AI to build better lives
How can we use AI to genuinely help people build healthy habits and stay motivated?
What does it mean to live well with dementia?
One of the most important questions about aging, asked by someone who has spent a lifetime trying to answer it.
What if social media made us feel better about our bodies?
From filters to the teen social media ban: what does the research actually say about body image online?
What is nocturnal design and why does it matter?
Many assume more light is better for cities at night. Nocturnal design is now challenging us to build for the night.
What stress does to the brain
What happens to your brain cells under stress, and what this means for understanding mental illness.
Why emotions at work are everyone’s business
We're working harder and burning out faster. The path to a better workplace wellbeing might be hiding in plain sight.
Why your brain might never recover from early puberty
Puberty is arriving earlier than ever, and new research suggests it's rewiring the adolescent brain in ways that last.
Your DNA can now be customised — should we legalise it?
Medical treatments and technologies are evolving rapidly, but is our legal landscape keeping pace?
Your phone has changed the way you eat
Algorithms and delivery apps have a huge impact on what young people eat, so can we make them healthier?
Online English Course: Beginner English
Build your confidence in everyday English in this online course!
Online English Course: English Grammar
Develop a clear understanding of how English works and improve your writing in this online course!
Silver jewellery essentials for beginners & continuers
Learn to create custom pieces and develop your own signature style
Ivan Aristeguieta
After the smash-hit success of All Bangers No Mash, Australia’s favourite Venezuelan is back with a hilarious new show
Learn to play Bridge - beginners course - city centre
Learn to play bridge in 6 Fridays
Schalk Bezuidenhout
Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand-new show—his first and (hopefully) only one post-divorce.
Singing and stories at Waterloo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Social monthly morning tea in Pyrmont
Join us for a casual catch up with other locals. Hear about what's on in our local area and at Pyrmont Community Centre
Wildly Human: Unfiltered - Let it Out Creative Workshop
A creative workshop using art, drama and vocals to express, release emotion and reconnect with you.
Art Club at Empower Create Thrive
Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)
Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course
Glaze and Fire Workshop
Learn how to test, apply, and fire glazes to suit your own practice.
Las Vegas International School of Stand up Comedy
Professional training for Local & International stages. 5-day / 5 week course! 50 years exp, Trained 1600+ comics
Mother’s Day: Botanical watercolour painting
Unwind, create and connect in a relaxing Mother’s Day botanical watercolour workshop
Phone photography: Shoot, edit, organise & print
Learn how to shoot, edit, organise and print your work
Spring Clean Your Life
Spring Clean Your Life is a very structured process and designed to help you stop, reflect and reinvent…
Vase arrangment workshop for everyone
Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Life drawing course for sculptors with Simon Harris
Learning to see and draw the human figure as a three-dimensional, sculptural form.