Talks, courses & workshops

Learn ways to improve acting skills and practice with other actors

Learn the 550-year-old Japanese repairing technique and make accessories

Our first summer networking of 2020

A free multi-session workshop to get you up and running in the popular coding environment, Scratch

A class at Waverley Library

Step into the shoes of an actor and explore what it takes to deliver a performance

Every weekday in Surry Hills

Evening and lunchtime classes

The ancient Japanese mending broken pottery for 550 years

Make your own mark on the Hyde Park Barracks site

Term 1 short course at National Art School

Australian Centre for Photography

Term-1 short course at National Art School

Vinyasa Yoga at the Prince Alfred Park Tennis Courts

Express your creative side

Learn to create with words

Social Housing Forum

107 Project hosts a conversation between Shantell Martin and Brook Andrew on Identity, Intersectionality and Play

8-week music appreciation course for adults

Australian centre for photography

Was the biggest peacetime nuclear disaster and demise of the Soviet Union inevitable?

Learn web page design in 9 weeks

Term 1 short courses at National Art School

If you want to learn the skills of drawing and confidently draw what you see - this class is for you!

Emergence 2020 powered by Wholesale Investor and CRIISP is Australasia's flagship conference for investment.

Presented by Student Job Australia

Learn how to make meals and desserts from scratch.

Meet with other like minded community artists and expand on your painting skills

3 leading Aboriginal voices in a series of powerful orations

Join UNSW Art and Design Research Forum and UNSW Galleries for a lecture by Dutch artist, Jonas Staal

An interdisciplinary panel consider how government and industry should best respond to climate-related disasters

Free community-based falls prevention program for seniors (in Mandarin)

Helping older people to gain confidence in basic computer and digital skills with classes in Mandarin

Australian centre for photography

Learn tips and tricks for tablets, smart phones and computers

Learn how to make kinetic soft robotic sculptures in this 3-week course

Learn the basics in this all-ages workshop

Be introduced to LGBTIQ identity, the barriers faced in everyday life, and become empowered to be an LGBTIQ ally

A conversation with leading artist Khadim Ali on his newly commissioned billboard on the exterior of UNSW Galleries

Australian Centre for Photography

We will take you to a journey to the history and stories about white teas

Australian centre for photography

Start your family history discovery journey

A monthly storytelling night in Sydney

An introduction to the Tibetan understanding of death and dying

A transformative course based on the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche

Australian centre for photography

Les-Talk about Lesbians in Australia

With speaker Carolina Gottardo

How can we restore the Australian landscape?

Get your nails glam-ready for Mardi Gras in this nail-art workshop with Melanie Marie from Purple Puff Nails

Explore the fascinating world of opera with popular opera lecturer Murray Dahm.

The Royal Society of NSW and the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts present a celebration of the 300th anniversary of Bach

Discussions of the themes and issues raised by the exhibition's artwork

Learn how to amaze and astonish your friends and family

For those who want to learn how to sing and meet new people

Special 2nd Mardi Gras bonus at TapGallery Art Class. 2 nude female models, twice as fun to paint!

Knit, chat and drink tea

Experience a fun and unique night with the Sydney-based art duo Outer Island

Learn the basics of lifecasting and mould making

Learn more about the practical healthy eating program for smart women that everyone has been talking about

Australian centre for photography

The Truth is out There!

Australian Centre for Photography

Term 1 short courses at National Art School

At the Australian Centre for Photography

Workshop, presentation and discussions with Gwen Tran

Everyone is welcome at these weekly improv sessions

In the lead up to International Women’s Day come listen to an eclectic collection of women share their story

Term 1 short course at National Art School

Sean will break down quantum mechanics, and explain why there are ‘many worlds’ and an infinite number of parallel universes.

Term 1 short courses at National Art School

Learn the story and the significance of the emu in Indigenous culture

Learn classic and contemporary sculpture techniques in a relaxed atmosphere

At Gallery NTK Croydon

Australian centre for photography

Learn the fundamentals of candle making

Crochet classes run by professional instructors

Find a way to join the March

Learn the technical aspects of working with clay

Explore the mysteries of masala chai

Sessions specifically designed to improve your communication and presentation skills

IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones

Learn the four d’s, a process for discovering, dreaming, designing and deploying your most innovative ideas

When fear of disease mutates into prejudice and xenophobia

The writer discusses his award-winning biography about World War II's hidden children.

Explore movement, feeling and creativity

Join our friendly redeveloped community centre to be inspired and grow your business

At the Australian Centre for Photography

This is a fun and informal group learning to dance. Gain confidence with many of the basic steps.

Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids

Taught by Buddhist nun Kelsang Lhachog.

Empower yourself with mindfulness tools to amplify your health and thrive

Learn to draw and make sculpture in the same course.

Helping older people to gain confidence in basic computer and digital skills

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses the challenges facing democracy in Europe

Learn techniques to undertake any drawing challenge in this comprehensive 9-week course

A free multi-session workshop to create confident young coders

How business can become an advocate for climate action

Discover how technology is changing cities in this free 1-hour chat

Presented by ABS Conveyancing and Arrange Capital in partnership with the CBD Sydney Chamber

Celebrating women in mining

With Xueyi Bai

An official Women's week event brought to you by NSW Government and the Older Women's Network.

Celebrate International Women’s Day

UTZON Lecture Series

Australian centre for photography

Join the most coveted International Women’s Day events across Australia

We're bringing thousands of women together for the largest International Women's Day events across the country

Take your skills to the next level in this 5-week course for experienced students

Solo exhibition by Nancy Constandelia

Celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women

Whether you’re an accomplished artist or haven’t picked up a pencil since high school, good times are guaranteed

Work with 4 different extraordinary local choreographers, each week for 4-weeks

Sydney’s finest choreographers re-write the history of Australian contemporary dance over 3 nights

Celebrate International Women's Day with a fearless panel of girl-bosses, including Jessica Rowe AM and Jack River

Learn the fundamentals of sewing by making a simple cushion cover

What will become of democracy in a world powered by tech?

In conversation on the gift of adoption

Learn useful techniques and delight your senses in this class

Explore the art of collage

Be captivated by intimate moments of adventures with orcas, leopard seals, sharks, whales and more!

Learn about wood and hand colour raw wood coasters to keep

Creative writing workshop with Rivka Hartman in a supportive space for older women

Because there's no point being fabulous on your own

Learn to dance authentic Argentine tango

Join UN Women Australia this March at 1 of the largest #IWD2020 events in the country

Painting class every Friday evening including nude model, art materials

Free series designed to help older people gain confidence in basic computer and digital skills

Camera Craft 2 is about aesthetics and the technical aspects of light and exposure.

Celebrate the best in romance fiction with your favourite romance authors

Come along and learn more about how to maintain your bike.

Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginner students

Explore the flavours of homegrown edible flowers, from spicy nasturtiums to delicate violas. In this hands on session you will plant seeds to grow at home…

Do you struggle to find space for growing herbs and veg? Find out how to get started in this free talk.

A quarterly meet up to talk about our book of the month

An opportunity to discover and absorb the building's material, architectural and cultural significance

Social networking over bottomless lunch

Crochet classes in Newtown run by professional instructors

A lecture by Rear Admiral Guy R Griffiths AO DSO DSC RAN (Ret)

Hear stories and make you very own woven emu footprint

Knitting classes for beginners and more experienced knitters

Join award-winning author, Sue Whiting

Creative dance workshops for people with and without disability.

With Andrew Totman

Designed to make you think and push your boundaries

Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets.

A free networking event for Spanish speaking women from all walks of life

Hosted by Mascot Evening Branch of the Country Women's Association

How do we stop the internet making bigots of us all?

Bookings open During this course you’ll be introduced to the work of a range of historical and contemporary figure artists. You’ll learn about…

4-week course for intermediate to advanced students

Get an introduction to computer aided drawing and 3D modelling using this exciting software

Join UNSW Art and Design Research Forum and UNSW Galleries for a lecture by UK based conservator, Louise Lawson

The key to having the life you want is based on your ability and willingness to change

Master photo editing skills with classes for beginners to advanced users

Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginners

Make your own earrings or bangles in this 4-week course for beginners

Are we really the masters of our own destiny?

With Siena White

Gain practical skills and experience

Keynote talk and panel discussion on designing with more purpose.

Need help with compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding?

Hosted by Paul Nicholson

Learn fun hand-printmaking techniques to create prints from your own designs, drawings or photographs

Australian centre for photography

Because there's no point being fabulous on your own

Australia's favourite health, wellbeing and spirituality event

Prescription drug misuse is not just a problem for younger generations, it can be a problem for anyone

Learn traditional and contemporary etching in this 4-week course for beginners

Australian Centre for Photography

We’re in the midst of a climate crisis, so what can we do to ensure our survival?

Get out of your category and get into culture

Why does the Earth have 2 tides a day? What causes spring and neap tides? Explore the wonder and science of tides

A series of dance and movement workshops integrating a soundscape of live instrumental and electronic sounds

Need help with compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding?

Get a fun introduction to ceramics in this 4-week Friday evening course

Design and make a fashion accessory or wearable sculpture using laser cutting techniques in this 5-hour workshop

A beginner’s guide to collecting contemporary art

Help provide emotional and social support to socially isolated people.

Develop your skills using the world's leading vector art program

At the Australian Centre for Photography

Learn the essentials every first home buyer needs

Iconic Australian discoveries and inventions from the 19th century colonial era through to our present time

The workshop covers the basics of papercutting

1-day meditation workshop exploring meditation as taught in the Tibetan Buddhist lineage

Get an introduction to this wonderful medium in this 4-week course

Create natural skincare products from common pantry items and fruit and herbs grown in your garden

Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners

For children aged 9–13

For children aged 5–8

Learn the art of basket weaving in this one day workshop.

Feel more confident on Sydney streets

Try improv for free at Sydney's premier improv school

A mass public performance of a contemporary emu dance

Want to make a difference and a great living helping people? Then check out this 1-day free event

Because there's no point being fabulous on your own.

Provides older adults the skills to use computers and the internet with confidence

Does creativity come naturally to you? Or do you struggle to think in new and different ways?

Ideas, art, music and actions for oceans

Ensure your learner has the best possible introduction to driving.

Sydney’s finest choreographers re-write the history of Australian contemporary dance over 3 nights

Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginners…

Explore the history of medicine in Australia

Vogue calls him "England's most eccentric dress", and now he arrives in Sydney

Learn to generate new partnering choreography in this 1-day workshop

A workshop is for those interested in fusing spoken text with dance

Design and make a light-up neck accessory using laser cutting techniques in this 5-hour workshop

Practical guidance for growing fruit trees, vines and berries in small spaces

Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms.

A group of Chinese-Australian women raise funds to assist the Chinese war effort in defeating Japan in 1937

Join us in this hands-on workshop, shuck and taste delicious oysters while the bubbles are flowing!

A fun day of creative art workshops and activities for all ages

A fun and powerful self-defense workshop for women

Learn the art of improv from the best in Australia

Understand the patterns of how appetites are fed and regulated

Master desktop publishing skills with classes for beginners to advanced

Work-Shop's world famous Watercolour and Wine class is coming to Darling Square

Learn more about the cruise line's award-winning ocean, river and expedition voyages

4-week Tuesday morning intensive workshop for beginner to advanced

Explore the science that’s set to revolutionise technology in this free 1-hour chat

Progress through integration

Join Akiko Fukai, Japan's leading fashion curator at this exclusive event

Join leading expert Dr Joanne Orlando to learn how to take control of your personal data

Australasia's leading fashion summit about doing business responsibly.

Join us at UNSW Galleries for artist talks on 2 new exhibitions by Sydney-based artists Skye Wagner and Samuel Hodge

Explore everything to do with oil paintings and their care

A century-old Japanese art of ceramic repairing technique

The Empowered Woman is a one-day experience to ignite your passion for business in all its forms – so you have the skills to achieve your dream career. Be…

Including leading practitioners Prof Paul Thomas, Prof Mari Velonaki, Dr Alex Davies, and special guest Prof Sean Cubitt

From Japan's Hosoo (a silk weaving house) Masataka Hosoo arrives in Sydney for this exclusive event

Master video editing skills with classes for beginners to advanced

Hear from world-leading collector of artist-jewellery

A 4-week Saturday morning intensive workshop for beginner to advanced

A new event crafted for the mindful, the curious and the earth.

Lapsang Souchong is known as the tea that triggered wars and shaped the culture of human being

This carnivorous plant workshop is creepy, freaky and leafy!

Try an hour group Spanish class for free

Sharan Burrow, Ross Garnaut and Frances Flanagan tackle the climate emergency and the breakdown of trust in democracy

Create your own hand stitched notebook

Get an introduction to this wonderful medium in this 4-week course

Explore the State Library's hidden spaces and locked places

Learn more about your house and the houses of your ancestors

Sydney’s finest choreographers re-write the history of Australian contemporary dance over 3 nights

Join Professor John Maynard and Peter FitzSimons in this lively discussion on perspectives of Cook.

Explore the world of the medium in this 6-week course for beginners

Australia's original provocative ideas festival announces its 10th anniversary

Come along to an evening of conversation with speakers from the House of Welcome’s Truth be Told program

Come along to an evening of conversation with speakers from the House of Welcome’s Truth be Told program

Australian Centre for Photography

One of Dickens' favourite books presented by Susannah Fullerton

Learn from each other through the creation of works on bark cloth

A unique trauma informed seminar where you learn from Trauma and Attachment therapist and therapy graduate

Mid-week Instagrammable creative vibes at Darling Square with YaMogu Lettering and Design

Master more complex ceramic techniques in this 8-week Thursday evening course

Learn the fundamentals of printmaking in this 8-week course for beginners

Chris Yates, Director of Production and Planning at The Australian Ballet, will share his stories

Want to make a difference and a great living helping people? Then check out this 1-day free event

For children aged 5–8

Evolve your social media and marketing strategy to create authentic connections when promoting your business

Beginner and intermediate Spanish classes in the heart of Sydney

Create your own metal jewellery in this 8-week Monday evening course for beginners

Inject some colour and caffeine into your morning with Work-Shop's world famous watercolour class, now at Darling Square

Join Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith on a fascinating, family-friendly journey into space

3 series exploring intelligence uses in the modern world

How can nature, beauty and functionality complement each other in gardens?

Create your own silver rings in this 8-week Friday evening course for beginners

Learn the basics of the pottery wheel in this 5-week Monday evening course for beginners

Learn the fundamentals of clay work in this 8-week course for beginners and continuing students

See the world through an artist’s eye in this 8 week course for beginners

Master more complex ceramic techniques in this 8-week Wednesday evening course for intermediate students

Explore the fascinating world of opera with popular opera lecturer Murray Dahm

Australian centre for photography

Australian centre for photography

Master more complex ceramic techniques in this 7-week Friday afternoon course

Australian Centre for Photography

Australian Centre for Photography

Learn the fundamentals of clay work in this 6-week Sunday course

Create a finished carved and polished soapstone work in a single day

A design thinking workshop to introduce you to the tools for innovating and problem solving in your business

Learn how to get started with your library research

Discover the rare books of the State Library

Australian Centre for Photography

Hosted by Paul Nicholson

Australian centre for photography

Hear from the medium and psychic at this immersive event

Australian Centre for Photography

Australian Centre for Photography

Bring an open mind and an open heart to a day of conversation about dying and death

Australian centre for photography

A unique experience of learning, inspiration and networking

Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginners students

Australian centre for photography

Explore the State Library’s diverse family history collections

An hour-long conversation followed by a Q&A

Australian Centre for Photography

Hosted by Paul Nicholson

Use the library's resources to learn about Sydney's industrial past

An in depth workshop to connect with other business owners and build relationships for the future

Australian centre for photography