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Big summer reading challenge

Big summer reading challenge

Join Australia’s largest summer public library reading challenge for kids and young people aged up to 18 years.
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Code camp – free STEAM events for kids

Code camp – free STEAM events for kids

That's right, it’s totally free fun learning for Aussie kids
Today 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz

Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz

A body of work inspired by the profound visual and theological legacy of Polish painter Jerzy Nowosielski.
Today 10am to 9pm
Guided walks

Guided walks

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Today 10.30am to 12pm
Life Drawing on Wednesday

Life Drawing on Wednesday

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Today 6pm to 8pm
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025

Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Today 10am to 6pm
Paddy’s x State Library NSW Photography Exhibition

Paddy’s x State Library NSW Photography Exhibition

History in the heart of Haymarket: Paddy’s celebrates community and culture through visual storytelling
Today 12pm to 1pm
Second Look - Legacy

Second Look - Legacy

Second Look - Legacy celebrates the material intelligence and creativity of contemporary textile practice.
Today 11am to 5pm
Tech & Creative Holiday Camps for ages 5–12

Tech & Creative Holiday Camps for ages 5–12

Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays
Today 9am to 3.45pm
Free Trial Class Robotics & Coding For Kids

Free Trial Class Robotics & Coding For Kids

Free online trial class for kids to explore robotics and coding through fun, hands-on activities.
Today 7.15pm to 7.45pm
French Course: Beginner French

French Course: Beginner French

Gain a solid understanding of the basics of the French language through our short courses in Sydney!
Today 7pm to 9pm
iMeditate free meditation

iMeditate free meditation

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city
Tomorrow
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun

Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun

Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.
Tomorrow
Silver jewellery essentials

Silver jewellery essentials

Using a jeweller's saw frame to make a pendant, brooch or earrings
Tomorrow
Life Drawing Saturday morning

Life Drawing Saturday morning

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
27 Dec 2025
Nudenight Life Drawing at Doodler

Nudenight Life Drawing at Doodler

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
27 Dec 2025
Hour of power: Japanese drum workshop

Hour of power: Japanese drum workshop

Ready for an unique experience? Join us for our drum workshop where you'll dive into the powerful world of Taiko
28 Dec 2025
School holiday – Japanese drumming workshop for families

School holiday – Japanese drumming workshop for families

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
28 Dec 2025
Soapbox orators in The Domain

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
28 Dec 2025
Home Base

Home Base

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.
29 Dec 2025
Poetry Open Mic Mondays

Poetry Open Mic Mondays

Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here
29 Dec 2025
Mixed Media Beautiful Buttlerfly Illustration Workshop

Mixed Media Beautiful Buttlerfly Illustration Workshop

Craft, illustrate, and paint a stunning butterfly artwork which you can proudly showcase at home
2 Jan 2026
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.

Breathe. Meditate. Connect.

A complimentary one-hour monthly workshop on breathwork and meditation.
4 Jan 2026
Crochet class

Crochet class

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project
5 Jan 2026
Future Vet Kids Camp

Future Vet Kids Camp

Future Vet Kids Camp is an exciting veterinary-inspired face-to-face and virtual school holiday program.
5 Jan 2026
Intensive marble carving workshops

Intensive marble carving workshops

You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving directly onto the famous White Statuario Marble
5 Jan 2026
Kung Fu classes

Kung Fu classes

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels
5 Jan 2026
Night Walk – Summer Socials

Night Walk – Summer Socials

Join us as we capture Sydney – from the light of day, to the dark of a Summer's night.
5 Jan 2026
Too~B – A free play space by Hossei

Too~B – A free play space by Hossei

A colourful, touchable, wearable play space created by artist Hossei
5 Jan 2026
Qigong classes

Qigong classes

Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
6 Jan 2026
Seed saving workshop

Seed saving workshop

Get hands on and learn simple techniques for collecting, cleaning, drying and storing seed from vegies and herbs.
10 Jan 2026
Holiday Songwriting Workshop

Holiday Songwriting Workshop

The ultimate song writing experience for kids 8-12 during the summer school holidays
12 Jan 2026
Weave a Natural Wall Hanging with Lou Nade

Weave a Natural Wall Hanging with Lou Nade

Gather inspiration from the natural world and reclaimed materials to craft wall hangings with artist Lou Nade
12 Jan 2026
Shadow Puppet Lectures

Shadow Puppet Lectures

Associate Professor Sam Bowker (CSU) presents three public talks on aspects of shadow puppetry in history and culture.
13 Jan 2026
Artist Drop-in Sessions: Meet Hugh Semple

Artist Drop-in Sessions: Meet Hugh Semple

Meet Hugh Semple and discover the stories behind the artworks featured in his exhibition.
14 Jan 2026
Create a Slow Stitched Vessel with Lou Nade

Create a Slow Stitched Vessel with Lou Nade

Learn how to use reclaimed textile waste to make your own slow-stitched vessel.
14 Jan 2026
Kids Recycling Session

Kids Recycling Session

Join us at the Banish Sustainability Hub for a 90-minute interactive recycling session designed for kids aged 8 and up!
14 Jan 2026
Wheel Throwing Short Course for Teens (Ages 12-17)

Wheel Throwing Short Course for Teens (Ages 12-17)

This holiday ceramics course for teens runs over two days and introduces the essentials of wheel throwing!
14 Jan 2026
Paint & Sip by Lainie Cann

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!
15 Jan 2026
Locket Madison Beer Paint & Sip Listening Party

Locket Madison Beer Paint & Sip Listening Party

Wear your heart on your canvas as we press play! We’re painting to the soundtrack of Madison’s newest album.
16 Jan 2026
Unique Jewellery Making with Lou Nade

Unique Jewellery Making with Lou Nade

Remake ‘waste’ into unique jewellery in this one day workshop with artist Lou Nade
16 Jan 2026
Figure Sculpting Workshop

Figure Sculpting Workshop

Learn clay figure sculpting from life in one workshop!
17 Jan 2026
Scripts and Stages Course for Kids

Scripts and Stages Course for Kids

Write, design, and perform a short play addressing environmental issues.
20 Jan 2026
Mirror maker’s workshop

Mirror maker’s workshop

Create and decorate a colourful frame for a mirror!
21 Jan 2026
Sound Bath: Deep Rest & Inner Peace - January Session

Sound Bath: Deep Rest & Inner Peace - January Session

Experience deep relaxation & inner balance through live sound healing with a certified practitioner. Accessible venue.
21 Jan 2026
Data-Driven Storytelling

Data-Driven Storytelling

Learn how to utilise infographics and data visualisation as part of your content and communications strategy.
22 Jan 2026
Get a Grip! 5-Week Ceramics & Pottery Course: Hand Building

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.
23 Jan 2026
Workshop / Introduction to Abstract Painting

Workshop / Introduction to Abstract Painting

If you’ve always wanted to try abstract and experimental painting but not known how, this is the workshop for you!
23 Jan 2026
Japanese art kintsugi ceramic repair workshop

Japanese art kintsugi ceramic repair workshop

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece
24 Jan 2026
Life Model in Clay with Richard Byrnes - one day workshop

Life Model in Clay with Richard Byrnes - one day workshop

Working directly from the life model students are guided to create a dynamic figurative sculpture which is later fired.
24 Jan 2026
Beginner Yoga Course

Beginner Yoga Course

A grounded, practical entry into yoga, taught with clarity and attention.
27 Jan 2026
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

Students will get to design and make their own jewellery pieces in this fun 2-half-day school holiday workshop.
27 Jan 2026
Introduction to Classical Latin

Introduction to Classical Latin

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course
28 Jan 2026
School holiday art workshop

School holiday art workshop

A fun day creating art for school children aged K-year 6
28 Jan 2026
Woollahra Philosophy Club

Woollahra Philosophy Club

Explore timeless questions of truth, beauty, & meaning.
28 Jan 2026
AI for Comms & PR Professionals

AI for Comms & PR Professionals

Build real-world AI capability for modern PR in this 5-week course for Australian communicators.
28 Jan 2026
School holidays: block-print your tote or t-shirt, 10-13yrs

School holidays: block-print your tote or t-shirt, 10-13yrs

Design, carve and print a personalised block, then press it onto a tote, cards or a T-shirt in this hands-on workshop.
29 Jan 2026
The Telescope That Sees Time - Drinks & JWST

The Telescope That Sees Time - Drinks & JWST

Expert breaks down the James Webb Space Telescope in a beginner-friendly brewery talk
29 Jan 2026
Art Café Creative Workshop

Art Café Creative Workshop

Welcome to Art Café, where creativity is always on the menu.
30 Jan 2026
School holidays: Mythical metal keyrings, 10–13yrs

School holidays: Mythical metal keyrings, 10–13yrs

Create your own mythical metal keyring in the jewellery studio at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
30 Jan 2026
Gamelan classes

Gamelan classes

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
31 Jan 2026
Lino printing workshop for beginners

Lino printing workshop for beginners

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
31 Jan 2026
The New Writers’ Sprint

The New Writers’ Sprint

Unlock your imagintion, reflection, connection, beyond journalling
31 Jan 2026
Learn stand-up comedy

Learn stand-up comedy

Just turn up ready to laugh and learn
1 Feb 2026
Art: Explore & Create

Art: Explore & Create

Explore art, express yourself and connect.
2 Feb 2026
ETTE Media Live: It's a No From Me

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’
2 Feb 2026
Painting course: Watercolour

Painting course: Watercolour

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
2 Feb 2026
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs

Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs

Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
3 Feb 2026
Life writing course at JNC

Life writing course at JNC

Join acclaimed author Patti Miller to explore memoir, memory and vivid storytelling.
3 Feb 2026
Oil Painting Course 3 February - 5 weeks

Oil Painting Course 3 February - 5 weeks

5 weeks oil painting course - Learn how to paint with Matteo Bernasconi
3 Feb 2026
Singing Lessons with Paula Terry

Singing Lessons with Paula Terry

We are delighted to announce that Paula is giving a series of singing lessons at Kings Cross Community Centre
3 Feb 2026
Year of the Novel with Ashley Kalagian Blunt

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.
4 Feb 2026
Printmaking: sustainable etching (Thursdays)

Printmaking: sustainable etching (Thursdays)

Learn sustainable etching techniques and create your own limited-edition prints in this four-week course
5 Feb 2026
Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)

Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course
5 Feb 2026
Pottery Course for Kids (Ages 10-15)

Pottery Course for Kids (Ages 10-15)

This 9-week course, running during the school term, introduces the essentials of hand-built pottery
5 Feb 2026
Acting class

Acting class

Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
6 Feb 2026
Singing Class: Body and Soul

Singing Class: Body and Soul

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience
6 Feb 2026
Storytelling workshop at Ultimo Community Centre

Storytelling workshop at Ultimo Community Centre

Learn to share stories with friends and family in this fun workshop with writer Gary Paramanathan.
6 Feb 2026
Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year 8-12yrs

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.
7 Feb 2026
Abstract Watercolour Painting

Abstract Watercolour Painting

Free your style with abstract watercolour painting.
7 Feb 2026
Adorned: First Nations Jewellery Making

Adorned: First Nations Jewellery Making

Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in First Nations weaving practices
7 Feb 2026
iPhone photography course

iPhone photography course

Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with us
7 Feb 2026
Everything to Know Before Getting Published w/ Irma Gold

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.
10 Feb 2026
Homeschool makertime: Laser cut stamps 12-16 yrs

Homeschool makertime: Laser cut stamps 12-16 yrs

A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring laser cutting and STEAM skills
10 Feb 2026
Philosophy Course: Stoicism

Philosophy Course: Stoicism

Learn to answer fundamental questions about life with our philosophy short courses online & in Sydney.
12 Feb 2026
Queer Contemporary

Queer Contemporary

Liz Bradshaw: I didn’t expect to live this long
13 Feb 2026
Handmade pasta workshop

Handmade pasta workshop

Learn how to make your own pasta by hand with us
14 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras: Laser cut printmaking from the archives 16+yrs

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
14 Feb 2026
Pasifika Printmaking Workshop

Pasifika Printmaking Workshop

A full-day workshop in crafting fine art prints and textiles, inspired by Pasifika storytelling and techniques.
14 Feb 2026
Writing Romance: Tropes, Chemistry, and Craft w/ Saman Shad

Writing Romance: Tropes, Chemistry, and Craft w/ Saman Shad

In this one-day workshop with writer Saman Shad, you'll learn the secrets of crafting compelling romantic stories.
14 Feb 2026
Jewellery Shorts: textured pendant or earrings

Jewellery Shorts: textured pendant or earrings

Make you own handcrafted textured jewellery in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
15 Feb 2026
Manga Club Workshop, 13-17 yrs

Manga Club Workshop, 13-17 yrs

Develop your manga art skills in this monthly workshop, designed to help you level up and learn all aspects.
16 Feb 2026
Online Feedback: Non-Fiction

Online Feedback: Non-Fiction

Sarah Malik will provide feedback on your essay/non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over three months
16 Feb 2026
Online Feedback: Poetry

Online Feedback: Poetry

Bronwyn Lea will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
16 Feb 2026
Social Media Manager course

Social Media Manager course

Learn how to become a Social Media Manager through our comprehensive marketing short courses in Sydney
16 Feb 2026
The Year Ahead: Critics on Culture

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.
17 Feb 2026
An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

World-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author Ottolenghi invites you to a night of culinary adventure and storytelling.
18 Feb 2026
Introduction to making jewellery with metal (5 weeks)

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
18 Feb 2026
A Deep Dive into Julius Caesar

A Deep Dive into Julius Caesar

A special lecture with Associate Professor Huw Griffiths from The University of Sydney
19 Feb 2026
An evening with Fran Lebowitz

An evening with Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz returns, unleashing her chain-smoking, coffee-drinking New Yorker bite on the world
19 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras Debate: Heterosexuality is a Cult

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
19 Feb 2026
Power Up Your Heart

Power Up Your Heart

An inspiring and inclusive evening of meditation, contemplation and open discussion.
20 Feb 2026
Searching for Billie – discovering a vanished China

Searching for Billie – discovering a vanished China

A journalist’s quest to understand his mother’s past leads him to discover a vanished China
20 Feb 2026
Bush food discovery tour

Bush food discovery tour

Sample bush foods and find out what you can grow in your backyard or balcony
21 Feb 2026
Makertime: open access 16+yrs

Makertime: open access 16+yrs

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
21 Feb 2026
3D Design and CAD for Beginners 16+yrs

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
21 Feb 2026
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)

Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course
21 Feb 2026
Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation

Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation

Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.
21 Feb 2026
Writing Compelling True Stories with Sian Prior

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.
21 Feb 2026
Jewellery shorts: make a metal bangle or cuff

Jewellery shorts: make a metal bangle or cuff

Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
22 Feb 2026
Draw a Drag Queen Life Drawing Workshop for Mardi Gras

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
22 Feb 2026
PaddyPallin Inspire:Allie Pepper, Limitless Above the Clouds

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
24 Feb 2026
An Audience with Sir Tony Robinson

An Audience with Sir Tony Robinson

Stories from Sir Tony's remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut.
24 Feb 2026
The Art of Poetry with Judith Beveridge

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
24 Feb 2026
The Library That Made Me – Live

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.
24 Feb 2026
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish

City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
25 Feb 2026
Writing for Middle Grade and YA with Will Kostakis

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.
25 Feb 2026
City of Sydney online book club: Chinese Literature

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
26 Feb 2026
Speechwriting Essentials

Speechwriting Essentials

Learn how to project manage, draft, and refine a successful speech.
26 Feb 2026
Introduction to 3D design with Blender 16+yrs

Introduction to 3D design with Blender 16+yrs

Learn the fundamentals and start creating your own characters, environments and objects in this beginner class.
28 Feb 2026
Trash to Treasure Workshop: Steampunk Fish

Trash to Treasure Workshop: Steampunk Fish

Create your own unique creature of the deep using trash and reclaimed materials.
28 Feb 2026
Vegetable gardening workshop

Vegetable gardening workshop

Learn how to grow delicious, fresh vegetables in your own garden
28 Feb 2026
Voice in Contemporary Playwriting

Voice in Contemporary Playwriting

Join Michelle Law to learn how to develop your own unique voice as a playwright.
28 Feb 2026
Wildlife photography

Wildlife photography

Capture striking animal portraits with award-winning photographer Nic van Oudtshoorn in this hands-on zoo workshop.
28 Feb 2026
Year of the Novel with Amy Lovat

Year of the Novel with Amy Lovat

Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.
2 Mar 2026
LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Comms

LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Comms

Build a foundational understanding of LGBTIQA+ identities, inclusion, and everyday allyship.
5 Mar 2026
Compost and worm farm basics talk

Compost and worm farm basics talk

Learn how to turn your organic waste into something special for your garden or pot plants
7 Mar 2026
Writing Complex Characters with Rosie Dub

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.
7 Mar 2026
Student Climate Leadership Forum at the Australian Museum

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
9 Mar 2026
How to Start a Business Course

How to Start a Business Course

Embark on the journey of starting your own business with our personal & career development short courses online !
10 Mar 2026
Crafting the Travel Memoir with Jillian Schedneck

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.
11 Mar 2026
Screenwriting fundamentals with Chris Phillips

Screenwriting fundamentals with Chris Phillips

Chris Phillips will show you how make your story shine through developing fundamental screenwriting skills.
14 Mar 2026
Yumi Olgeta; 'Crafting a more inclusive democracy'

Yumi Olgeta; 'Crafting a more inclusive democracy'

A cultural quilt making workshop whether you're a seasoned embroiderer or like weaving, or just a curious beginner.
14 Mar 2026
Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre

Painting: landscapes @ Ultimo Community Centre

For beginners, you will explore introductory painting techniques, including colour mixing, tone and composition.
15 Mar 2026
Interior design colour theory course

Interior design colour theory course

Learn to improve your decorative abilities by mastering the art of colour theory for your home with our course
17 Mar 2026
Online: Tools and Tricks from Commercial Fiction

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.
18 Mar 2026
Get Out of Your Own Way and Write with Natasha Rai

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.
21 Mar 2026
Online: Write to Speak with Miles Merrill

Online: Write to Speak with Miles Merrill

Join Miles Merrill in his online workshop to transform your ideas into crowd capturing narratives.
21 Mar 2026
The Ghostwriter’s Toolkit with Erin O’Dwyer

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.
21 Mar 2026
Watercolour: intermediate techniques

Watercolour: intermediate techniques

Learn advanced approaches to watercolour basics in this hands-on Sunday morning workshop.
22 Mar 2026
Watercolour: intermediate techniques

Watercolour: intermediate techniques

Learn advanced approaches to watercolour basics in this hands-on Sunday morning workshop.
22 Mar 2026
How to write Horror Course

How to write Horror Course

Learn to write horror for books, film, and TV. Create chilling stories, vivid characters and master supernatural twists.
26 Mar 2026
Oil painting workshop

Oil painting workshop

Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us
27 Mar 2026
The Art of Tension and Twists with Darcy Tindale

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.
28 Mar 2026
Writing Setting in Fiction with Angie Faye Martin

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.
8 Apr 2026
Jon Rose x Erik Griswold at Phoenix Central Park

Jon Rose x Erik Griswold at Phoenix Central Park

Two of Australia’s foremost improvising experimentalists will perform at Phoenix Central Park
9 Apr 2026
Writing for Insight and Transformation with Jessica Raschke

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.
11 Apr 2026
Persuasive Presentations and Pitches

Persuasive Presentations and Pitches

Learn how to sell your ideas visually and secure the support of key stakeholders.
16 Apr 2026
Story Design with Laurel Cohn

Story Design with Laurel Cohn

This workshop introduces strategies to help you understand the bigger picture of your works-in-progress
18 Apr 2026
Writing for Children: Finding the Fun with Mick Elliott

Writing for Children: Finding the Fun with Mick Elliott

Join Mick Elliott as he shares the steps that will help you develop, write, pitch and publish your children’s book.
18 Apr 2026
Online: Writing Short Stories with Nick Earls

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.
27 Apr 2026
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference

Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference

This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.
4 May 2026
Jewellery Making Workshop​ with Dennis Golding

Jewellery Making Workshop​ with Dennis Golding

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Jewellery Making Workshop​ with Dennis Golding
10 May 2026
Ambition and the Aftermath

Ambition and the Aftermath

A riveting conversation series about ambition in Shakespeare’s plays and in our contemporary world.
14 May 2026
Strategic Storytelling for Communicators

Strategic Storytelling for Communicators

Learn to craft compelling communications content. Online Training Course | Delivered across 2 sessions on 15 & 22 May
15 May 2026
HSC and Careers Expo 2026

HSC and Careers Expo 2026

Sydney's premier careers and education event, connecting students and jobseekers with study and career pathways.
28 May 2026
Western Sydney Careers Expo 2026

Western Sydney Careers Expo 2026

Western Sydney’s premier careers and education event, connecting students and jobseekers with study and career pathways.
25 Jun 2026
Mastering the Media Release

Mastering the Media Release

Create compelling media content that stands out from the pack.
22 Jul 2026
Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC
31 Jul 2026
Festival of Dangerous Ideas Opening Night: Salman Rushdie

Festival of Dangerous Ideas Opening Night: Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.
21 Aug 2026
Play in a Day: Henry VI Part 2 by William Shakespeare

Play in a Day: Henry VI Part 2 by William Shakespeare

Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics continues in 2026.
15 Sep 2026
Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds

Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2025!
12 Oct 2026
The Postgrad Show 2026

The Postgrad Show 2026

An exhibition of works by our 2026 Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) graduate students.
6 Nov 2026