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Ceramic Paint & Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls

Ceramic Paint & Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls

Immerse yourself in this creative Paint and Sip class in Sydney! Reserve your spot for our upcoming wokrshops!
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Kokedama making workshop

Kokedama making workshop

Learn how to make Japanese Kokedama in Sydney's Northern Beaches
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Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2024

Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2024

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
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Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards

Get creative in this resin art and sip class in Sydney!
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Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney

Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.
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Date night clay and sip pottery class

Date night clay and sip pottery class

Have fun getting your hands dirty and creating with your person. BYO welcome
24 Dec 2024
Tufting 101 workshop

Tufting 101 workshop

Warm up your space with a personalised tufted rug
24 Dec 2024
Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint

Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint

Free program for young people building their own social enterprise
25 Dec 2024
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
25 Dec 2024
Sliver Clay Jewellery Making Class

Sliver Clay Jewellery Making Class

Make a unique ring or pendant using special silver clay!
25 Dec 2024
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.
26 Dec 2024
Make your own unique mug

Make your own unique mug

Discover a unique way of making a mug with your personal imprint
27 Dec 2024
Neon Paint and Sip Workshop

Neon Paint and Sip Workshop

Unleash your imagination during a glow in the dark paint session!
27 Dec 2024
Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop

Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop

Immerse yourself in a delightful and creative ceramic painting and sip class in Sydney!
28 Dec 2024
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
28 Dec 2024
Plant pot painting

Plant pot painting

Paint and decorate a cute terracotta pot for your plants
28 Dec 2024
Textured paint & sip

Textured paint & sip

A twist to the usual paint & sip class – create your own textured petal painting
28 Dec 2024
Beekeeping

Beekeeping

Get intimate with thousands of bees at an apiary tour and beehive inspection
29 Dec 2024
Sewing for beginners

Sewing for beginners

Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover
29 Dec 2024
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 on a ladder and be one
29 Dec 2024
Colour In Worlds by Mit Jai Inn

Colour In Worlds by Mit Jai Inn

Immersive sculptural installation for kids, created by internationally celebrated Thai artist Mit Jai Inn
3 Jan 2025
Figure Sculpting in Clay

Figure Sculpting in Clay

This is a figure sculpting class designed for both beginning and advanced students interested in figurative sculpture.
4 Jan 2025
Introduction To Drawing

Introduction To Drawing

The foundation of painting, drawing is an essential skill if you are looking to pursue art making.
4 Jan 2025
Polymer Clay Earring and Sip Class with Pizza

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!
4 Jan 2025
Vigil: Gunyah

Vigil: Gunyah

A gathering space for talks, workshops and performances
4 Jan 2025
Introduction To Oil Painting with Natalie Popovski

Introduction To Oil Painting with Natalie Popovski

Often not quite as tricky as people think, oils are a beautiful, buttery medium that is incredibly fun to create with.
5 Jan 2025
Pilates lunchtime class

Pilates lunchtime class

Increase core strength, improve posture, and prevent injuries in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience.
6 Jan 2025
Crochet social group

Crochet social group

For advanced beginners to intermediate level enthusiasts
6 Jan 2025
Foundations of Handbuilding Clay with Gillian Hodes

Foundations of Handbuilding Clay with Gillian Hodes

Join us for a fun and hands-on introduction to clay, perfect for both beginners and people who've potted in the past!
6 Jan 2025
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.
6 Jan 2025
Hatha yoga lunchtime class

Hatha yoga lunchtime class

Build strength, flexibility, and connect with the breath in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience
7 Jan 2025
Morning tai chi class

Morning tai chi class

Balance your mind and body in this free 1-hour classes for all levels of experience.
7 Jan 2025
Botanical Painting & Visual Poetry with Joanna and Julie

Botanical Painting & Visual Poetry with Joanna and Julie

A one day workshop where art & writing intertwine to form stunning botanical artworks on a recycled materiality.
7 Jan 2025
Crochet for beginners – social group

Crochet for beginners – social group

Unlock your creative potential in a relaxing, creative, and supportive atmosphere. No prior experience required
7 Jan 2025
Vinyasa yoga lunchtime class

Vinyasa yoga lunchtime class

Improve heart health and reduce arterial stiffness in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience
8 Jan 2025
School Holiday E-Waste Tinker and Robot Build Workshop

School Holiday E-Waste Tinker and Robot Build Workshop

Using reclaimed materials and disassembled electronics, make vintage science fiction-inspired robot costumes.
8 Jan 2025
Expressive Painting with Bernadette Trela

Expressive Painting with Bernadette Trela

Dive into the world of Rapid Painting, where creativity meets speed and expressive freedom!
8 Jan 2025
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
8 Jan 2025
Yin yoga lunchtime class

Yin yoga lunchtime class

Calm your mind and balance your body in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience
10 Jan 2025
Luxury Candle Making and Sip Class

Luxury Candle Making and Sip Class

Learn how to blend your own scent in this candle-making & sip class
10 Jan 2025
Polymer clay, pizza and sip

Polymer clay, pizza and sip

Creativity and good company, and delicious pizza, come together for an unforgettable evening
10 Jan 2025
Soul dance with Taline

Soul dance with Taline

Join us for a transformative dance experience that will inspire you to let go, move with freedom and express your soul!
10 Jan 2025
Candle Making Workshop

Candle Making Workshop

Spend two hours learning and crafting your very on candle in a Japanese ceramic.
11 Jan 2025
Guided Ride: Green Square - Coogee Beach

Guided Ride: Green Square - Coogee Beach

This low-pressure route follows the historic tram route to avoid the steepest of the hills
11 Jan 2025
Introduction To Charcoal Drawing with Andrew Antoniou

Introduction To Charcoal Drawing with Andrew Antoniou

Learn materials and techniques for using charcoal to create textures and depth to bring your drawings to life!
11 Jan 2025
Silversmithing Class for Beginners: Earrings

Silversmithing Class for Beginners: Earrings

Craft your own pair of sterling silver in this hands-on Sydney workshop
11 Jan 2025
Capturing Flowers With Pastels with Natalie Popovski

Capturing Flowers With Pastels with Natalie Popovski

Learn to expressively capture flowers with colours and textures by using oil pastels in this workshop!
12 Jan 2025
Procreate Essentials: Digital Art on iPad with Jacquie Curry

Procreate Essentials: Digital Art on iPad with Jacquie Curry

In this workshop students will be introduced to many Procreate functions that ensure maximum functionality in their art
12 Jan 2025
Intro to Jewellery Summer Vibes

Intro to Jewellery Summer Vibes

A super fun 4-day jewellery intensive where you learn to make jewellery. Fast track your way into jewellery making.
13 Jan 2025
SYO HSC Summer School Holiday Program

SYO HSC Summer School Holiday Program

Helping students prepare for and polish their understanding of HSC Music 2 & Music Extension
13 Jan 2025
SYO Summer Symphony Orchestra Holiday Program

SYO Summer Symphony Orchestra Holiday Program

For the first time in 2025, musicians will have the option to audition for the Summer Symphony Orchestra!
13 Jan 2025
Free chair yoga and meditation beginner class

Free chair yoga and meditation beginner class

Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice
14 Jan 2025
Macrame keyring workshop, family session 8+

Macrame keyring workshop, family session 8+

A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families
14 Jan 2025
Power of voice with Carmella

Power of voice with Carmella

Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song singer Carmella Baynie
15 Jan 2025
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session.
15 Jan 2025
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session
17 Jan 2025
Lino printing workshop for beginners

Lino printing workshop for beginners

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage
18 Jan 2025
Spinal Energetics Group Healing

Spinal Energetics Group Healing

2 hour Spinal Energetics healing experience designed to empower and reconnect you back to self. End 2024 on a high
18 Jan 2025
Free Mock OC & Selective Test Day

Free Mock OC & Selective Test Day

Prepare your child with a free mock test, a vital tool to help them gain confidence and improve their exam performance.
18 Jan 2025
Sewing class: sew shorts or pants

Sewing class: sew shorts or pants

Advance your sewing skills by following a pattern to make your own shorts or pants
19 Jan 2025
Designing in Wax - Lost Wax Casting

Designing in Wax - Lost Wax Casting

This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques.
20 Jan 2025
Free Spanish classes

Free Spanish classes

Try a 1-hour group Spanish lesson for free
20 Jan 2025
Sandhya Pappukkaran workshop

Sandhya Pappukkaran workshop

Join Sandhya Parappukkaran these school holidays for stories, writing and fun crafts inspired by her award-winning book
20 Jan 2025
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

Create your own one-off jewellery pieces in this 2 half-day introductory workshop for young people
20 Jan 2025
Experience Jacky with Playwave

Experience Jacky with Playwave

Looking for a killer night out that won’t break the bank? See the award-winning play Jacky up close.
21 Jan 2025
Learn to make jewellery: Stage 1 Introduction

Learn to make jewellery: Stage 1 Introduction

Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas
22 Jan 2025
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced

Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
22 Jan 2025
Golden Age of Flight Workshop

Golden Age of Flight Workshop

School holiday craft activities from the golden age of flight!
23 Jan 2025
You Can Draw Anything - one day workshop

You Can Draw Anything - one day workshop

A perfect introduction to the core skills of drawing in a one day workshop
25 Jan 2025
Group Spanish classes

Group Spanish classes

Beginner and intermediate Spanish classes in the heart of Sydney
28 Jan 2025
Ben's Book Club | 'Woo Woo' by Ella Baxter

Ben's Book Club | 'Woo Woo' by Ella Baxter

Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the authors, and enjoy a bookish discussion.
28 Jan 2025
City of Sydney Online Book Club : Holiday Reads

City of Sydney Online Book Club : Holiday Reads

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
30 Jan 2025
Acting class

Acting class

Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
31 Jan 2025
Sing: Body and Soul

Sing: Body and Soul

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience
31 Jan 2025
IT troubleshooting

IT troubleshooting

Get help to use your laptop, tablet or smartphone from our English and Cantonese speaking tutor
31 Jan 2025
Elizabeth Gilbert weekend workshop

Elizabeth Gilbert weekend workshop

Join us in Sydney for a weekend workshop where creativity and liberation collide, unleashing your big magic
1 Feb 2025
First Light: Sunrise photography workshop at BridgeClimb

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
1 Feb 2025
Gamelan classes

Gamelan classes

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
1 Feb 2025
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste

Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste

Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
1 Feb 2025
Torrens University and Billy Blue College of Design Open Day

Torrens University and Billy Blue College of Design Open Day

Open Day gives you a taste of what we do and how we do it. Meet our academics, talk to students and tour our campus.
1 Feb 2025
Torrens University open day - Surry Hills campus

Torrens University open day - Surry Hills campus

Open Day gives you a taste of what we do and how they do it. Meet our academics, talk to students and tour our campuses
1 Feb 2025
Designer Maker Meet-Ups

Designer Maker Meet-Ups

Join fellow designer makers for a lunchtime discussion and exhibition preview at ADC.
3 Feb 2025
Sewing and mending

Sewing and mending

Learn how to use a sewing machine or recycle and upcycle preloved items
3 Feb 2025
Wesley School for Seniors Open Week

Wesley School for Seniors Open Week

It’s never too late to learn! Trial courses for free during Open Week
3 Feb 2025
Creativity for Writers with Hilary Bell

Creativity for Writers with Hilary Bell

Hilary Bell will help you find an entry point through which you can access the idea that’s inside you.
4 Feb 2025
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.
4 Feb 2025
Painting course: Watercolour

Painting course: Watercolour

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
4 Feb 2025
Sculpture workshops

Sculpture workshops

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS
4 Feb 2025
English conversation class

English conversation class

Improve your language skills in this free weekly class for beginners
6 Feb 2025
Social knitting & crochet

Social knitting & crochet

A self-running group for crafters of all levels to come together and create projects
7 Feb 2025
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
8 Feb 2025
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.
8 Feb 2025
Storytelling Circle: Voices of Resilience

Storytelling Circle: Voices of Resilience

A powerful storytelling session led by Iranian women, sharing personal stories of resilience and experiences of diaspora
8 Feb 2025
Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
11 Feb 2025
Green Square Knitters meet up

Green Square Knitters meet up

Come and knit squares to create blankets for Wrap for a lovely cause.
11 Feb 2025
CYL Tai Chi Workshop

CYL Tai Chi Workshop

Join and discover this ancient oriental arts for relaxation, flexibility, body co-ordination and healthy living
11 Feb 2025
English class for seniors (Booked out)

English class for seniors (Booked out)

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
11 Feb 2025
On Shakespeare, Power and Politics

On Shakespeare, Power and Politics

Hear from representatives from the arts, politics, academia and media, as we explore power and politics in Shakespeare
11 Feb 2025
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
13 Feb 2025
Kids at the Con: Term 1

Kids at the Con: Term 1

Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes are open for Term 4 2024
15 Feb 2025
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
15 Feb 2025
Makertime: open access 16+yrs

Makertime: open access 16+yrs

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
15 Feb 2025
Terrarium workshop

Terrarium workshop

Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners
15 Feb 2025
AIIP Intergenerational Conference, Sydney, February 2025

AIIP Intergenerational Conference, Sydney, February 2025

Join us at the 2025 AIIP Conference to explore intergenerational practice, solutions, and create meaningful connections!
21 Feb 2025
Claires Mardi Gras cabaret presents THE FABULOUS WONDER MAMA

Claires Mardi Gras cabaret presents THE FABULOUS WONDER MAMA

Join The Fabulous Wonder Mama for her inaugural performance at Claire's Petit Cabaret - "Divas and Drama Queens!”
21 Feb 2025
Bush food discovery tour

Bush food discovery tour

Sample bush foods and find out what you can grow in your backyard or balcony
22 Feb 2025
Creator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm

Creator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm

A new event for Australia’s content creation community to come together, collaborate, learn, and celebrate creativity.
22 Feb 2025
First seed to first draft: Turning ideas into stories

First seed to first draft: Turning ideas into stories

In this one-day workshop with author Anna Downes, we'll look at the difference between a story and a situation
22 Feb 2025
Poetics of Place: Writing New Poetry Wherever You Are

Poetics of Place: Writing New Poetry Wherever You Are

Jazz Money will lead poets through a wide range of prompts to create new poetry based in place and memory.
22 Feb 2025
Vase arrangment workshop for everyone

Vase arrangment workshop for everyone

Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms
22 Feb 2025
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 2025 the year you finally write that book.
26 Feb 2025
City of Sydney online book club: Oceania and the Pacific

City of Sydney online book club: Oceania and the Pacific

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
27 Feb 2025
Jewellery shorts: textured earrings or pendant

Jewellery shorts: textured earrings or pendant

Make you own handcrafted textured jewellery in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
2 Mar 2025
Online Feedback: Manuscript Development with Pamela Cook

Online Feedback: Manuscript Development with Pamela Cook

Are you looking for feedback to improve your work? Join this course to give and receive feedback on your writing.
3 Mar 2025
Online Feedback: Young Adult Fiction with Simmone Howell

Online Feedback: Young Adult Fiction with Simmone Howell

In this online writing course, author Simmone Howell will provide feedback on your writing for young adults.
3 Mar 2025
Opinion Writing in Journalism with Saman Shad

Opinion Writing in Journalism with Saman Shad

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to craft opinion pieces that stand out in today’s crowded media landscape.
8 Mar 2025
Writing Crime Fiction with Candice Fox

Writing Crime Fiction with Candice Fox

Candice Fox will deliver a one-stop-shop writing workshop aimed at writers wanting to produce commercial crime fiction.
8 Mar 2025
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
9 Mar 2025
Annual networking forum

Annual networking forum

Join us for The MPN Annual Networking Forum. Don’t miss the chance to engage with a diverse community
14 Mar 2025
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
15 Mar 2025
Writing Love and Sex in Fiction with Anne Gracie

Writing Love and Sex in Fiction with Anne Gracie

Explore methods of building tension, and ways of approaching scenes that fit your style.
15 Mar 2025
Seed saving workshop

Seed saving workshop

Get hands on and learn simple techniques for collecting, cleaning, drying and storing seed from vegies and herbs.
22 Mar 2025
Jewellery shorts: silver domed jewellery making

Jewellery shorts: silver domed jewellery making

Create your own unique domed silver jewellery piece in this fun 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop
23 Mar 2025
City of Sydney online book club: International Women's Month

City of Sydney online book club: International Women's Month

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
27 Mar 2025
Discover the magic of sound healing: A weekend workshop

Discover the magic of sound healing: A weekend workshop

An immersive and inspiring weekend workshop exploring the fundamentals of sound healing
29 Mar 2025
Mind, Body, Spirit with Maggie Hamilton

Mind, Body, Spirit with Maggie Hamilton

Join author Maggie Hamilton to deep dive into the mind, body, spirit genre.
29 Mar 2025
Online: Writing Compelling Climate Fiction w/ Amanda Niehaus

Online: Writing Compelling Climate Fiction w/ Amanda Niehaus

Learn ways to inspire curiosity, introspection and awe in readers to incite connection and change
2 Apr 2025
Herb propagation workshop

Herb propagation workshop

Learn to grow tasty herbs at home from seeds, cuttings and division.
5 Apr 2025
Ghostly Garden for kids

Ghostly Garden for kids

Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event
11 Apr 2025
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.
12 Apr 2025
Online: Dialogue and Character Fundamentals with Amy Lovat

Online: Dialogue and Character Fundamentals with Amy Lovat

In this 6-week course with author Amy Lovat, you’ll explore the fundamentals of dialogue and character.
28 Apr 2025
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.
29 Apr 2025
A Deep Dive Into Coriolanus

A Deep Dive Into Coriolanus

Bell Shakespeare's exclusive subscriber event with Professor Liam E. Semler
20 May 2025
The World Of Will Workshops

The World Of Will Workshops

Introductory Shakespeare workshops for primary years 5 & 6
26 May 2025
Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop

Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop

Have fun learning about songwriting with ARIA-nominated The Vegetable Plot performers
10 Oct 2025